I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur. There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …
Role of Buyer’s Attorney in Real Estate Closing
I have had several real closings this week and was reminded this morning of this pamphlet from the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) on the Attorney’s Role in Home Purchases. Most of us will purchase property at some point in our lives. The pamphlet properly describes the various responsibilities of the Buyer’s/Borrower’s attorney in real estate transactions including, but …
New York Pet Shop Lemon Law
Over the last few months, it has come to my attention that several pet shops in NYC are purchasing dogs from puppy mills, advertising the dogs as being “locally bred” and then selling the trendy dogs for a huge profit. Several of these dogs are getting sick and sometimes dying almost immediately after purchase. If this happens to you, it is …