Filing Provisional Patent Applications for Fun and Profit!
A Brief Guide to Provisional Patent Applications for Scientists, Engineers, and Executives
Many peop...
Reverse Mortgage Loans on Residential Coops Are Now Authorized
After an extensive lobbying effort by residential coops and their trade associations, cooperative apa...
Think, Before Threatening Not to Perform
This life lesson comes to us from the County of Rensselaer, outside of Albany. On a project to constr...
Mitchell-Lama Drama – Part 3 – But wait, we have some Amendments!
On March 18, 2022, days before most of the new Mitchell-Lama rules would go into effect, Governor Hoc...
Congratulations to Marc Luxemburg on becoming Of Counsel
It has been my life’s calling to provide legal services to clients, but I am pleased to announce that...
They Are Not Called "Consequential Damages" For Nothing
In order to be recoverable, damages resulting from a breach of contract must have arisen “as a conseq...
Ended But Not Over – the Realities of the Moratorium Aftermath
In her January 16, 2022, Administrative Order, the Chief Administrative Judge reported that “all resi...
Hearsay Rule Revised. Yes, It’s a Big Deal
Suppose you’re working on a construction project and one of the workers for a plumbing company drops ...
Mitchell-Lama Drama – Part 1 – Going Back To School
On December 21, 2021, Governor Hochul signed into law Chapter 684 of the New York Laws of 2021 (Senat...
Recent Court Case Highlights Negative Claim Limitations and Best Practices in Drafting Patent Applications
A recent decision by the Federal Circuit (Novartis Pharms. Corp. v. HEC Pharm Co., Ltd., No. 2021-107...
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FTC Burgerim Action Offers A Cautionary Tale For Franchisers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently signaled a new drive to bring federal enforcement action against franchisers who violate the franchise disclosu
Your Crypto and NFTs Could Outlive You: Here’s How to Plan
Do you know what will happen to your crypto, NFTS, or other digital assets when you die? And how you’ll pass along these assets to your heirs? Or, if your loved one dies, and you’re the beneficiary, do you know how you’ll access your inherited holdings?
Think, Before Threatening Not to Perform
This life lesson comes to us from the County of Rensselaer, outside of Albany. On a project to constr...
SAG-AFTRA Influencer Agreement and Waiver: Considerations for Brands and Practitioners
It has been almost one year since SAG-AFTRA introduced the Influencer Agreement and the Waiver. During this time, it has become evident that there is room for improvement.
A Beginner's Guide To NFTs: What They Are, How To Invest, And More
by Anni Irish
featuring Asher Rubinstein, Partner with Gallet Dreyer & Dreyer, LLP.
The Dotted Line: Lessons from the Maryland Purple Line's amended contract
The light rail project could serve as a model of what to avoid in complicated P3 infrastructure initiatives. Maryland's much-delayed Purple Line is getting a contractual do-over.
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