SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
Federal, state, and some city laws, have been enacted to protect employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. A party that seeks...
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- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
Checklist for Office Leases
There are several important issues to consider prior to leasing an office space. Some of these issues are the following: 1. Space: How...
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- Mar 21, 2019
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THE ECONOMICS OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In deciding on the best course of action for navigating a lawsuit, oftentimes an overlooked aspect is the financial costs to maintain an...
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 2 min
EVICTIONS IN A FORECLOSURE ACTION
An individual or entity may purchase a foreclosed premise where the original owner is still residing. It is unlawful for the new owner...
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- Feb 5, 2019
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You’ve been served: What happens after being served with a lawsuit?
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SERVICE OF A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT After a Summons and Complaint are filed and served on the Defendant, a Plaintiff is...
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- Jan 10, 2019
- 2 min
Unlawful Evictions
Unlawful Evictions In order for a tenant to be lawfully evicted from a premises, strict procedures must be followed. A landlord that...
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- Dec 11, 2018
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UNDERSTANDING THE EVICTION PROCESS
It is not uncommon for a tenant to be told by a landlord that they must vacate their residence by a certain date. When a tenant receives...
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- Nov 28, 2018
- 2 min
WHEN CAN YOU RECOVER LEGAL FEES IN A NEW YORK LAWSUIT?
Since a plaintiff may hire an attorney do to someone else’s wrongdoing, or a defendant may hire an attorney based upon allegations with...
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- Aug 15, 2018
- 4 min
After You File a Lawsuit, When Do You Get To Tell It To A Judge?
In New York State, the Supreme Court is the trial level court where litigants typically file actions to litigate matters requesting...
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- Aug 8, 2018
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How To Write a Rent Demand
In order for a written rent demand to be proper, it must contain specific information. The written rent demand must set forth the...
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- Aug 8, 2018
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5 Reasons You Should Hire a Lawyer For Your Real Estate Closing
Purchasing a new home is one of the most significant financial endeavors that most people will take on during their lifetime. Further,...
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- Aug 7, 2018
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Naming Your Business
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONDUCTING RESEARCH BEFORE FORMING YOUR LEGAL ENTITY UNDER A SPECIFIC NAME At the Siegel Law Firm, P.C., we help...
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- Aug 3, 2018
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What to do if a judgment is filed against you
Judgments are what a creditor, or someone trying to collect funds from you, will receive after filing and prevailing in a lawsuit. Money...
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- Feb 20, 2018
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New York Appellate Court Upholds Waiver of Yellowstone Action
In a recent appeal, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Judicial Department held that a commercial tenant’s waiver of its...
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- Feb 13, 2018
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN LANDLORD TENANT MATTERS
Common Landlord Tenant Disputes Ideally, all tenants would provide their full rental payment on-time, and reside in the premises in a...
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- Dec 27, 2017
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4 Tips for Landlords on Tenant Screening
If you are a landlord in New York, then you have likely had to deal tenant “headaches”—non-payment of rent by your tenants or tenants who...
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