Every word in a business contract has a legal meaning and importance. That does not mean the parties to the contract always agree on what

Is a property owner liable for injuries caused to someone riding a bicycle on said property? The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently addressed such a

Preservation of evidence is essential in any personal injury lawsuit. No party to litigation may intentionally withhold, alter, destroy, or “spoil” evidence in an effort

Most employees work for their employers on an “at-will” basis, meaning the employer can dismiss the employee at any time without needing to state a

New York’s “no-fault” insurance law requires a plaintiff prove he or she suffered a “serious injury” in a lawsuit arising from a car accident. New

In order to bring any lawsuit in New York for personal injury as the result of a motor vehicle or other accident, a plaintiff must

One of the first decisions you must make when starting a business in New York is to determine the legal form of your new venture.

If you sustain serious injuries in a car accident, the other driver can be held liable if there was negligence—that is, he or she failed

Financing is a major issue for most businesses, especially during the startup phase. Loans from banks—or even from friends or family members—are a common financing

Back injuries are one of the most frequent, and most painful, consequence of an automobile accident. Unlike injuries to other parts of the body, even