Business Law

Even if you work at a company in New York that has been named a "best place to work" by a publication or organization, you may still be subject to workplace discrimination. Incidents often start slowly, sometimes through seemingly innocent comments in multiple...

People in New York should know their rights when it comes to employment. New York state law keeps people from being discriminated against in the workforce. Characteristics like race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability and marital status are protected. That...

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, workers in New York and the rest of the nation who feel that their employer has broken the law with regards to hours and wages can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor. An employer found guilty of violating the...

New York is home to many businesses, which can also mean the Empire State sees many business-related lawsuits in its courts. Not every business plan goes as the participants intend, and litigation may follow. In some cases, private enterprises may file a lawsuit...

Commercial real estate endeavors open opportunities for scores of investors. Rushing into the process, however, might not be advisable. New York entrepreneurs should carefully think through any type of commercial real estate strategy. Keeping a few things in mind...

Tennis fans in New York and around the country may know that Will Smith is producing a film about the life of Richard Williams and how he helped his daughters Venus and Serena become tennis champions. However, they may not know that Smith, his production company and...