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In any kind of civil ligation, evidence is the key to winning a case -- and that’s why there’s a rather lengthy discovery process that goes on in every business lawsuit. As a company, you never want to have to tell the court that evidence that’s being sought in...
New York has a Freelance Isn’t Free Act that protects freelance workers from some of the common problems they may face, such as a client not paying them or a client retaliating when workers try to enforce their rights. Most freelancers have protection under this act....
New York residents are commonly under the assumption that probate is extremely bad and should be avoided. Many people believe that by undergoing the estate planning process, they can bypass probate upon their death. The reality is that probate isn't always bad. What...
Some New York residents set up a revocable living trust to help ensure the best interests of their beneficiaries and their assets. Living trusts are well known for keeping the assets out of probate court so that beneficiaries can have access to them in a timely...
If you are selling your New York home, you must generally disclose as much information about the property as possible to the buyer. Doing so allows this person to make an informed decision as to whether or not the house is worth what he or she is willing to pay for...
The minimum wage in the state of New York is $11.80. Some counties have a higher minimum wage, but all employers in New York must pay at least $11.80 per hour. However, the system works a little differently for tipped employees. Their employers still have to pay the...
With properties being sold every day in the New York market, real estate agents are constantly providing seller's disclosure documents to buyers. If you're considering purchasing a property, then you need to fully understand what this document is. A legal obligation...
Employment discrimination is often easy to recognize while reviewing the guidelines set by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Employment discrimination in New York is considered disparate treatment, is considered to be intentional and is targeted at...
Assuming that a contract is valid, its terms will usually be enforced by a New York judge. Generally speaking, a contract is deemed to be legitimate only if it is entered into freely by individuals who are of sound mind. Furthermore, some form of consideration must be...
Serving as the executor of an estate is one of the greatest responsibilities that an individual can take on. Being a good executor involves effective time management, organization and personal responsibility. Residents of New York should only take on the role of...