Expert insights and practical guides to help you navigate legal challenges
When to use a quitclaim deed in New York, divorce and family transfers, the filing and recording process, transfer tax and the risks.
quitclaim deeddeed transferdivorce Read More →Which closing costs buyers and sellers pay in NYC, new-development rules, seller credits and lender limits, and how New Jersey differs.
closing costsseller credittransfer tax Read More →NYC mortgage recording tax rates (1.8% or 1.925% of the loan), who pays, why co-ops are exempt, examples and how a CEMA reduces the tax.
mortgage recording taxMRTCEMA Read More →What a co-op flip tax is, typical rates, the common structures, who pays it and where to find it in your building's documents.
flip taxco-optransfer fee Read More →What a proprietary lease is, how it differs from a deed, what it covers, how it can be amended and what buyers should review.
proprietary leaseco-opshareholder Read More →How the NYC condop structure works, how it compares to condos and co-ops, pros and cons, closing costs and what buyers should review.
condopco-opcondo Read More →What a 360 deal is, what a "720 deal" means, typical label percentages, and the clauses artists should negotiate before signing.
360 deal720 dealrecord deal Read More →Legal guide to using AI in film, music, and content production. Copyright ownership, contracts, union rules, and protecting your work in New York.
aiproductioncopyright Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to live music venue and booking contracts for New York performers. Performance fees, riders, cancellation provisions, force majeure, merchandise rights, recording restrictions, and what artists should negotiate.
booking contractperformance agreementrider Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to sync licensing for New York musicians and composers. Master and publishing licenses, sync fees, MFN clauses, exclusivity, ad agency deals, and how to protect your rights when your music is licensed to film, TV, advertising, and games.
sync licensingmaster use licenseMFN Read More →Guide to record deals for artists. 360 deals, distribution agreements, advances, royalties, master ownership, and what to negotiate before signing.
record deal360 dealmaster ownership Read More →Guide to music producer agreements. Producer points, royalty splits, beat licensing, work for hire, master ownership, and letters of direction.
producer agreementproducer pointsbeat license Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to MSO and Friendly PC structures in New York. Corporate practice of medicine doctrine, management services agreements, fee splitting, and how non-physician investors can lawfully participate in healthcare practices.
MSOFriendly PCcorporate practice of medicine Read More →Guide to transferring ownership of a Licensed Home Care Services Agency in New York. DOH approval process, timeline, compliance requirements, and legal considerations.
HealthcareLHCSALicensing Read More →Step-by-step guide to LHCSA and CHHA licensing in NY and NJ. Requirements, timeline, costs, and how a healthcare attorney can help.
HealthcareLicensingHome Health Read More →Navigate federal fraud and abuse regulations with clarity. Practical guidance on Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance.
HealthcareCompliance Read More →Understanding fee-sharing arrangements in healthcare and how to structure them lawfully under state and federal regulations.
Healthcare Read More →What every healthcare provider needs to know about HIPAA compliance—privacy rules, security requirements, and breach prevention.
HealthcareHIPAA Read More →Why New York dissolves corporations by proclamation, the risks of operating while dissolved, and the step-by-step reinstatement process.
dissolution by proclamationreinstatementcorporation Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to letters of intent and term sheets in business purchase transactions for New York buyers and sellers. Which provisions are binding, exclusivity, confidentiality, break fees, and what the LOI does and does not commit you to.
letter of intentLOIterm sheet Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to founders agreements and equity vesting for New York startups. Vesting schedules, cliff periods, acceleration triggers, IP assignment, and what every founding team should put in writing.
founders agreementequity vesting83(b) election Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to SAFE agreements and convertible notes for New York startups. How each instrument works, valuation caps, discounts, conversion mechanics, and choosing between them.
SAFEconvertible notestartup financing Read More →Buy-sell agreement guide for New York business owners. Types, triggers, valuation methods, funding, and how to protect your business.
buy-sell agreementbuyoutbusiness succession Read More →Guide to shareholder disputes in New York. Minority rights, oppression claims, fiduciary duties, buyouts, dissolution, and resolution.
shareholder disputeminority shareholderoppression Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to spousal maintenance in New York. How temporary and post-divorce maintenance is calculated under the statutory formula, duration, modification, and tax treatment.
spousal maintenancealimonydivorce Read More →Comprehensive legal guide to equitable distribution in New York divorces. Marital vs separate property, valuation, the statutory factors that drive distribution, and how complex assets are divided.
equitable distributionmarital propertydivorce Read More →Postnuptial agreement guide for New York couples. Legal requirements, what a postnup covers, enforceability, and when you need one.
postnuptial agreementpostnupmarital agreement Read More →Understand prenuptial agreement costs in New York City. Attorney fees, factors affecting price, what is included, and how to budget for a prenup.
FamilyPrenup Read More →A comprehensive guide to the divorce process in New York—grounds, property division, custody, support, and what to expect at every stage.
FamilyDivorce Read More →Step-by-step overview of the New York divorce process from filing to final judgment.
FamilyDivorce Read More →Guide to severance agreements in New York. What employers include, what to negotiate, release of claims, and why you need a lawyer before signing.
severance agreementseverance negotiationrelease of claims Read More →Guide to restrictive covenants in New York. Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, enforceability standards, and how to negotiate.
non-competenon-solicitationconfidentiality Read More →Guide to worker classification in New York. Independent contractor vs employee tests, misclassification risks, and how to structure relationships properly.
independent contractoremployeemisclassification Read More →Comprehensive guide to non-compete agreements under New York law. Enforceability standards, recent legislative developments, and practical guidance for employers and employees.
EmploymentNon-CompeteContracts Read More →Step-by-step guide to obtaining a liquor license in New York City. SLA application process, license types, costs, timeline, and common mistakes to avoid.
LicensingRestaurantSLA Read More →Key provisions in employment contracts that employees and employers should understand, negotiate, and review carefully.
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