Numerous couples in New York have considerable assets that need to be divided when they choose to end their marriages. Many of them believe that they will have to go to court in order to get fair divorce settlements. This, of course, is not something to which they...
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Work with experienced attorney to establish effective marital agreements
Protecting assets from being divided in divorce is often an important goal for those entering into marriage with significant assets, and for those who are contemplating divorce where significant assets are likely to be in dispute. Even those with modest wealth can...
Video: A legal advocate can help you focus on your business
If you own a business, or hope to own a business, then your priority needs to be on making that endeavor successful. This can be difficult when legal complications arise.Rather than trying to resolve these issues alone, you can partner with a law firm who can tackle...
Equitable distribution and the importance of protecting assets in divorce
Previously, we began looking at the divorce case of real estate magnate Harry Macklowe, and the allegation—disputes by his attorneys—that his wife of 57 years holds title to most of the valuable assets as a result of efforts he made back in 2008 to prevent creditors...
Ownership of marital assets in dispute in NY City real estate developer’s divorce
New York City real estate investor and developer Harry Macklowe, as some readers may have heard from local gossip, is currently working through a divorce with Linda Burg, his wife of 57 years. She apparently filed for divorce last July after it was discovered that he...
Navigating issues related to restrictive covenants in the employment relationship, P.2
Previously, we began looking at the topic of restrictive covenants in New York, and specifically at noncompete agreements. As we noted, the general rule with noncompete agreements in New York is that they must be reasonable as to both duration and geographical area....
Don’t want to be business partners with a former spouse?
Do you find yourself thinking about the net worth of your business assets while simultaneously planning your New York wedding? Some might say business and weddings don't go together, and trying to blend the two fails in the romance department. Yet, others understand...
How can I protect my invention?
Inventors in New York and all over the nation are responsible for some of the most amazing innovations the world has ever seen. If you're developing an exciting and useful new idea, you are no doubt concerned about preventing your invention from being capitalized on...
Navigating issues related to restrictive covenants in the employment relationship, P.1
For businesses, protecting intellectual property and trade secrets is an important task to ensure valuable creations and business information does not unfairly benefit other companies. There are different tools and strategies businesses can use to protect themselves,...
Common small business tax mistakes
As tax season quickly approaches, business owners are preparing their documentation with great care. While no one wants to file an inaccurate return, mistakes can and will happen. In fact, many mistakes can be avoided when business owners have the right information at...