New York State recently adopted a new law known as the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “NYS Act”), as Article 44-A of the General Business Law. The NYS Act follows in the footsteps of a New York City law by
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Transparency is in Your Future – FinCEN Hosting Virtual Information Session on Beneficial Ownership Reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act
In our Transparency-is-in-Your-Future series, we have covered the timing and information required in beneficial owner information reports (“BOI reports”), what determines a beneficial owner of a reporting company, and the 23 exemptions to a reporting company under the Corporate Transparency…
Fierce Competition – Federal District Court Sets Aside FTC’s Non-Compete Clause Rule
On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order setting aside, on a nationwide basis, the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Non-Compete Rule (Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission…
Fierce Competition – Update on Litigation of FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
As we discussed in an earlier post, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule prohibiting post-employment non-compete clauses for workers in the United States. FTC’s final rule takes effect on September 4, 2024. However, the rule is…
Fierce Competition – Update on Litigation of FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
As we discussed in an earlier post, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule prohibiting post-employment non-compete clauses for workers in the United States. FTC’s final rule takes effect on September 4, 2024. However, the rule is…
Key Questions to Ask a Divorce Attorney During a Consultation
Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time can be scary as you start to navigate through the unknown. Many individuals describe the divorce process as one of the worst/most vulnerable times of their lives, so finding an attorney…
Transparency is in Your Future –Reporting Company Exemptions under the Corporate Transparency Act
For those of you following our Transparency-is-in-Your-Future series, you already know that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) went into effect on January 1, 2024 and now entities of all shapes and sizes are scrambling to figure out what information they…
In An RPAPL 881 Proceeding, Appellate Division Finds That A Licensor May Be Entitled To Recover Damages When Licensee Fails to Provide Proof of Sufficient Insurance
In An RPAPL 881 Proceeding, Appellate Division Finds That A Licensor May Be Entitled To Recover Damages When Licensee Fails to Provide Proof of Sufficient Insurance[1]
The adequacy of the insurance required to be provided by a property…
Transparency is in Your Future – New York’s Own Version of the Corporate Transparency Act focused on Limited Liability Companies
As covered in our Transparency-is-in-Your-Future series, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), requiring certain entities that are not otherwise exempt to file information about their beneficial ownership with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). On December 22,…