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Lessons Learned in an Idea Submission Case

Posted: May 10th, 2016

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In an idea submission case, where Plaintiff alleged that Defendants fraudulently expressed interest in developing Plaintiff’s science fiction story only […]

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Princelings: Expanding the Definition of “Value” Under the FCPA

Posted: May 6th, 2016

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Congress enacted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) in 1977 in the wake of the Watergate investigation and in response […]

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Entrepreneurs: These Networking Blunders Can Cost You

By: Marc Alessi, Esq. email

Posted: April 22nd, 2016

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Successful entrepreneurs know that having a strong network behind them is critical. Done well, networking is hard but important work.  […]

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Talking to Someone with Dementia

By: Martin Glass, Esq. email

Posted: April 22nd, 2016

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This month I’m going to take a break from the series I’ve been doing to talk about talking.  Sometimes it’s […]

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To Protect Employees, New York State Mandates Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Commercial Buildings

By: Arthur Yermash, Esq. email

Posted: March 23rd, 2016

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A carbon monoxide detector could have prevented the tragic death in February 2014 of Steven Nelson, an employee at Legal […]

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I Need an Estate Plan – Part Three

By: Martin Glass, Esq. email

Posted: March 21st, 2016

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“Hi, I need to get a Power of Attorney for my dad.”  You would be surprised how many times I […]

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Does the Term “Work-for-Hire” Really Mean Anything in Software Development Contracts?

Posted: March 21st, 2016

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The term “work-for-hire” is found in many software development contracts, but it is one of most misused phrases.  Typically, companies […]

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Little-Known Payroll Avoidance Loopholes Eliminated in New York

By: Arthur Yermash, Esq. email

Posted: February 22nd, 2016

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New York business owners, take note: loopholes offering the potential to avoid personal liability for unpaid wages to employees have […]

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Abracadabra! Delaware Court Does Away with “Magic Words” for Valid Anti-Reliance Provisions

Posted: February 19th, 2016

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Integration clauses typically state that an agreement is the entire and only agreement between parties, superseding any prior written or […]

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