By Mauro Viskovic, Esq.Email Mauro A lender who takes cryptocurrency as collateral for a loan must be careful to follow the specific requirements applicable to perfecting a security interest in crypto assets. Otherwise, if the borrower ends up in bankruptcy, that lender would be deemed an unsecured creditor and possibly have no recourse for recouping any […]
Continue reading…Weiss Zarett Wins Commercial Eviction
By Joshua D. Sussman, Esq., Michael D. Brofman, Esq. & Michael J. Spithogiannis, Esq. On January 26, 2022, the Supreme Court, County of Queens granted the Firm’s client a final judgment of possession and a warrant of eviction to evict a commercial holdover tenant that abused the eviction moratorium to overstay its welcome. The Firm’s victory, led […]
Continue reading…Banking in the Cannabis Industry: Update on the SAFE Banking Act
By Mauro Viskovic Esq.Email Mauro On April 19, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2021, which would serve to greatly expand the financing alternatives to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses. The bill is currently sitting within the Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing and […]
Continue reading…Commercial Litigation: Enforcing Employee Non-Compete Clauses
By Joshua D. Sussman, Esq.Email Joshua Your Director of Sales suddenly quits and announces they are joining a direct competitor up the road. The new opportunity is in direct breach of their non-compete agreement, which prohibits them from competing with your company within ten miles of your office for two years after the end of […]
Continue reading…Understanding The Process Of Starting A Chiropractic Practice
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email MathewEmail Stacey Introduction: For many chiropractors, the idea of opening a chiropractic practice is very appealing. The chiropractor can be his/her own boss, control his/her hours and vacation time, make his/her own decisions regarding patient care, as well as control the business operations of the practice. However, […]
Continue reading…Understanding Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies & Corporations
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.Email the Author Opening a practice or embarking upon a new business venture can be an exciting and anxiety provoking experience. Often professionals spend too little time considering what business structure would maximize their profit and minimize their exposure to liability. Partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations are three of the […]
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