The divorce process can be complex and taxing, with significant implications, especially regarding asset division. Among the assets you and your spouse will have to divide are retirement accounts. This includes 401K, pension, IRA, and any other retirement savings you may have. To make the process easier, the New York judicial system has laws in place that dictate how retirement…[...]

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Social media has become a major part of our daily lives, and posting online now feels like second nature. However, during a divorce, social media can become a risky tool that may influence the outcome of your case. More and more attorneys are using social media content as evidence in court. What you post, like, or share can affect everything…[...]

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The 35th Annual Children's Festival, hosted by the WE CARE Fund, the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association, was a joyful and impactful event recently held February 20, 2025. This long-standing tradition continues to bring smiles to the faces of children and families, while also underscoring the importance of community and charitable giving. A Celebration of Community Spirit…[...]

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Going through a divorce can be an overwhelming experience. Even when you assume the divorce will be uncontested, the process goes beyond choosing to terminate the marriage. Because of this complexity, working with a seasoned divorce lawyer is always crucial. Understanding the steps involved in a New York divorce is also advisable to know what’s in store for you. Even…[...]

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As a business owner, it's important to familiarize yourself with the various types of contracts essential to running your business, such as Shareholder/Operating Agreements, Employment Agreements, Restrictive Covenants protecting Proprietary Information, Buy/Sell Agreements, Customer Contracts, and more. The more you build your brand while protecting your business, the more you establish successful partnerships and deals, which require well-written contracts. These contracts…[...]

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Copyright describes the right to sell, distribute, broadcast, perform, display, or use certain creative works. It is covered by Title 17 of the United States Code.  Your copyright belongs to you from the moment you create any work covered by copyright. This includes: Books Illustrations Movies and videos Songs Recordings Podcasts Logo designs Software code Website copy Many modern businesses,…[...]

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If you are a business owner, partner, or shareholder then a prenuptial agreement is absolutely necessary. It will protect your company in the event that the marriage ends. And all marriages end: either to death or divorce. Prenuptial agreements are so important that many partnership and shareholder agreements will explicitly demand that each owner of the company has one in…[...]

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When you get divorced, the fate of your business will depend on several factors: Whether the business is considered to be marital property. Your actual ownership of the business.  The role your spouse played in the business.  Your partnership agreement or shareholder agreement which might make provisions for marital dissolution.  Whether you had a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement which helps…[...]

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All partnerships end eventually. There are a variety of reasons. An inability to agree on the direction of the business. The desire of one partner to retire, or move on, or take on a new opportunity.  Not all of the reasons are contentious, but the process of buying out a partner can become contentious, even if your partner is willing…[...]

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Here's the short answer: you need a business lawyer long before you run into major legal problems. In fact, wise business owners will make room in their budgets for hiring business attorneys right at the formation of their entity. For initial set-up, you may only need an hour or two of the attorney's time. You May Need a Business Lawyer…[...]

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