You’re About to Sign a Contract, Have You Reviewed the Fine Print?

{1:35 minutes to read} Several of my more savvy clients have heeded my warning and have come to me recently to review agreements before making important decisions. These clients want to know the key contract terms and the ramifications...

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Protect Your Rights by Staying on Top of Important Business Deadlines

Owners of small businesses face many deadlines in the course of running their businesses. These deadlines may relate to regulatory compliance, contracts or litigation. It seems that new regulations are being passed every month.  In New York, for instance, the...

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Do it Right From the Start: Business Agreements Among Co-Owners

{2 minutes to read} If you co-own a business or are considering entering a business partnership, have you drawn up a shareholders’ agreement or operating agreement? Oftentimes, partners are so excited and optimistic about building their business that they...

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Why Throw Money at a Problem When Your Attorney Can Provide a Better Solution for Less?

Resist the temptation of instant gratification for your legal problems and business decisions. Clients often call attorneys to get them out of legal jams or to help them negotiate complex situations. Obviously, they're reaching out because they recognize their attorney’s...

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Do All Your Registrations Have Up-To-Date Information?

Recently, a client contacted me after receiving some Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations. Because my client hadn’t updated his address with the ECB, the violations were sent to his old address. By the time the mail was forwarded, several...

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Before You Sign That Contract…

When presented with a contract to sign, many business owners quickly check the cost and sign away. Too often, however, these contracts contain terms that are far different than what the business owner thought he or she was committing...

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