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…HOW NEIGHBORLY DO YOU HAVE TO BE?
By Michael J. Spithogiannis, Esq. & Floyd G. Gossman, Esq.Email Michael Email Floyd You hear a knock on the door. . . . It’s your next-door neighbor, who tells you about plans to make improvements to his property. You are assured by your neighbor that all improvements will be made according to applicable building codes, and that […]
Continue reading…Commercial Tenants Beware For The Times They Are A-Changin’
By Floyd G. Grossman and Michael J. Spithogiannis A commercial lease is a vital asset to every commercial tenant.[2] The lease sets forth the rights, obligations and liabilities between the landlord and the tenant. Generally, the balance of power in such a relationship favors the landlord. In most cases, the landlord drafts the lease; and […]
Continue reading…Understanding Physician Lease Agreements
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email the Author Overview: When evaluating a medical practice, the lease is often considered one of the most important assets as location is crucial to the success of a practice, and the lease is often one of the largest expenses. While a favorable lease can certainly […]
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 […]
Continue reading…Understanding Physician Lease Agreements & The Anti- Kickback Statute
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.Email the Author The rental of space in a physician’s office to a renter who, herself, provides health-related services creates a landlord-tenant arrangement between the physician and the renter. The potential and actual abuses that have arisen from these arrangements have become so significant that the Office of the Inspector General […]
Continue reading…Understanding Chiropractor Lease Agreements & The Anti- Kickback Statute
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq.Email Mathew The rental of space in a physician’s office to a renter who, herself, provides health-related services creates a landlord-tenant arrangement between the physician and the renter. The potential and actual abuses that have arisen from these arrangements have become so significant that the Office of the Inspector General (“the […]
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