law

An Attorney has No Constitutional Right to Wear a Jeans and a Hat in Court

September 25, 2009

The issue of what lawyers should wear to court appears to be a hot topic. Yesterday I wrote a post about Hon. Jane Solomon’s outburst to a female attorney at a court conference. Today, The New York Law Journal reports that Civil Judge Anne Katz correctly ordered a lawyer to remove his hat in court. Todd C. Bank, a Queens […]

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When Should You Settle A Case?

September 23, 2009

Whether you are a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit, nearly all cases are settled before trial. The question then becomes, when should you settle a case? There is no “one size fits all” answer as to when you should start discussing settlement with the other side.   Each case is different and involves using different […]

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Best Law, Business and Legal Marketing reads for the week

June 5, 2009

Article of the Week: 10% of Twitter users account for 90% of tweets: http://tr.im/n54w The latest Law Reads: @Turkewitz Did Sotomayor Violate NY Ethics Rules in Private Solo Practice with “& Associates” Name? http://bit.ly/eF4jU @VBalasubramani blogged: “Tony La Russa’s Legal Claims Against Twitter Look Tenuous” http://bit.ly/eDcSe Social networks increasingly leading to questionable firings http://twurl.nl/w1kyhn Facebook […]

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Breach of Contract Lawsuit in New York: Quick guide to steps

May 18, 2009

The web designer that you hired failed to deliver the new web 2.0 apps on your website as agreed to in your written contract. In the alternative, you have been sued by a customer because they were not happy with the materials that you supplied. Should you call a lawyer and either start or defend a lawsuit? Below, is quick guide that summarizes the basic steps, legal process and expenses to breach of contract lawsuit.

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23 Legal Issues for Start-ups and Businesses

April 14, 2009

Do you have that entrepreneurial drive? It takes more than a great idea to start a new business and keep it running. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs and business owners are often confused about the legal aspects involved in running a business. Below is a list of 23 legal issue’s for both start-ups and businesses that should be discussed with an attorney.

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The Latest Twitter Tips for Lawyers (and anyone else)

March 23, 2009

1.     Lawyers are using Twitter to promote their legal services. My top pick of the week is this post entitled “Practice and the Law Of Reciprocity.” This article specifically addresses the “social for business” use for those of us who use Twitter as a promotional tool for any reason.    The simple way to describe the […]

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Tips for collecting money from companies that may no longer exist

March 18, 2009

Just because you entered into a valid contract with a company does not mean that your contract is secure. According to Crain’s New York Business, more companies are going out of business than ever before. Many are doing so without any notice. Bankruptcy filings alone have tripled in the last year. You contact the company […]

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Have you read these? My latest business and law recommendations.

March 16, 2009

Is Facebook Turning Us Into Digital Sharecroppers?”  Good stuff here from Small Business Trends. Has the Internet made you more productive?  more…> The NYT reports about tech entrepreneurs trying to be the next Twitter at sxsw. more…> Brian Tannenbaum provides sage advice for bar applicants with legal issues. more…> Interesting thoughts of potential problems with […]

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Small (Law Firms) are the New Big.

March 10, 2009

Back in August 2006, Seth Godin released Small is the New Big. Seth stated that being big isn’t what it used to be for business. Mega status once mattered in all kinds of ways. Sprawling buildings, giant law firms and big accounting firms were the vogue. “And then small happened,” wrote Seth Godin.

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Is a Handshake Agreement Enough to Protect You?

March 5, 2009

You worked out all the details, and you shook hands on the deal, but there is no written contract. Is that enough to protect you and the agreements you think you have in place? The answer is “it depends”. Many contracts do not need to be in writing. However, those that fall under the Statute […]

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