When Can Your Business Be Sued for Wrongful Termination?
New York businesses can, in general, fire employees for any reason. But there are limits to this “at-will” employment rule. If you’re an employer, you may have a perfectly valid reason for firing a worker. But that won’t necessarily stop an aggressive plaintiff’s lawyer from accusing you of wrongful termination. If you’re facing claims of […]
When Your New York Business May Need an Attorney
Any company that has employees will likely require the services of a business lawyer at some point. Employment issues are complex and can affect your business in ways you may not have considered. Federal, state, and even local laws and regulations may govern the relationship your company has with its employees. There are several situations […]
How Can You Defend Your Business Against a Breach of Contract Lawsuit?
Being the target of litigation is potentially disruptive to your business. If you have been accused of breaching a contract, the outcome could be financially devastating. You may be faced with significant damages, lost productivity, and a hit to your company’s reputation. But just because a plaintiff files a breach of contract lawsuit doesn’t mean […]
What Counts as a Breach of Contract in New York?
Contracts are only as effective as the extent to which the parties abide by their agreed-upon duties. When a party decides to breach the contract, the non-breaching party may have various legal remedies available. These are important to understand if you conduct business in New York. As you increase the number of contractual relationships your […]
Advantages of Arbitration Over Traditional Litigation
If your business has a legal dispute with another party, you may be wondering if arbitration is a good idea. Assuming it’s an option, you should explore the advantages this alternative dispute resolution method offers. The New York business lawyers of Rosenbaum & Taylor are here to advise you on the benefits of arbitration. Our […]
What Is Tortious Interference With Contract in New York?
Contracts are key to reliable, profitable business relationships and indeed the economy as a whole. Without contracts, little business would get done because nobody would trust anyone else to keep their promises. Because of how critical contracts are to the business world, the law goes to great lengths to protect them. One way this is […]
What Is Misappropriation of Business Trade Secrets?
Trade secrets give a business considerable market advantage, which translates directly into the company’s profitability. Businesses often invest significant time, money, and other resources into developing and protecting these secrets. If a competitor or third party steals these secrets, it will jeopardize the company’s health. However, the business does have legal recourse to seek damages […]
What Are Your Options If Someone Defames Your Business?
Most people think of defamation as saying or writing something that unfairly damages an individual’s reputation. However, business defamation is a common occurrence that can have real-life consequences for companies. If someone libels or slanders your business, it could cause reputational damage and financial losses for your organization. This action is also known as trade […]
What Is Discovery In A New York Business Lawsuit?
Whether you’re the plaintiff or defendant in a New York business lawsuit, you will need evidence to support your arguments. Although you may already have some of that evidence, you likely don’t have all of it. This is where discovery comes in. It is the formal process by which parties to a lawsuit request and […]
What Does the New York Adult Survivors Act Mean for You?
On November 24, 2022, the Adult Survivors Act (“ASA”) was enacted in New York State. New York’s statute of limitations for civil actions arising out of sexual offenses against people over 18 years old has been amended by the ASA. The ASA amends the statute of limitations in New York for civil actions arising from […]
