In a recent ruling, Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has determined that businesses operating exclusively online are not subject to lawsuits regarding website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark decision emerged from a case involving an ADA claim filed […]
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Cable’s New Anti-Piracy Technology
According to a report by the digital news site Eldiario.es, La Liga is using the mobile phones of millions of football fans to monitor bars and public spaces for pirated football broadcasts. La Liga EA Sports is the Spanish football league’s top men’s professional football division. The league’s app uses a very sophisticated Anti-Piracy Technology. […]
Read more...LLC Transparency Act
The New York State Senate and Assembly have given the green light to the LLC Transparency Act (referred to as the “LLC Act”), which, if Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law, will bring changes to the New York Limited Liability Company Law. These changes will mandate the disclosure of the individuals who benefit from […]
Read more...NY Businesses: Should I Buy a Commercial Condominium?
Whether to purchase a commercial condominium for your business, as opposed to buying a fee simple parcel of land or building, is a business decision rather than a legal one. But, if you are considering purchasing a commercial condominium for your New York business, some legal issues should be considered. In this article provided by […]
Read more...Some Tips on NYC Commercial Leasing and Illegal Activities
Recreational use and possession of smaller amounts of cannabis/marijuana have been legal in NYC since 2019. But selling marijuana for personal use remains illegal unless the business is properly licensed. The problem is that only 37 retail outlets have been approved for New York. See the Bloomberg media report here. The constraint on legal cannabis […]
Read more...Why the Real Estate Industry is Embracing “Smart” Rentals, But Some Legal Cautions
The real estate industry has recently embraced the emerging technology associated with “smart” rentals, including homes and commercial rental spaces. The new phrasing is “connected-home-and-office technology.” For example, see this recent TheRealDeal media article. There are some good business reasons for the emerging trend but some legal cautions, too. Why the increased interest in “connectivity”? […]
Read more...NYC Commercial Lease Litigation: Dangers of Being a Subtenant
It is not unusual for tenants to lease New York City commercial lease space as a subtenant. That means the main lease is between the property owner and the primary tenant. The primary tenant then gives a sublease to the party occupying the space. If you are considering signing a sublease, you should seek legal […]
Read more...New Recreational Marijuana Use Law
Last year, New York became the 23rd State in the country to legalize medical marijuana. The new recreational marijuana use law in New York State has decriminalized the possession of up to 25 grams of marijuana since 1977. However, many arrests are made yearly for the public use of marijuana in New York City. The […]
Read more...New York City Rezoning Plan Backed by Mayor, Considered by Council
It’s been roughly two decades since any real construction occurred in a 73-block stretch in Midtown East, even though it’s considered one of the region’s prime office districts. That may soon change amid a controversial plan set forth by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, which would result in rezoning the area, making it available to develop a […]
Read more...NYC Bottle Club License Law Randomly Enforced
Marrying pints with paints has become a popular pastime in New York City, despite the legal thorns into which some establishments could become ensnared, as a recent article in the New York Daily News highlighted. Our New York City liquor license attorneys understand that the newspaper sent an inquiry to a local police precinct regarding […]
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