Born Under a Bad Sign Since New York passed the Safety in Agricultural Tourism Act (herein the “Act”) in 2017, many horse farm owners have […] Read more
Buyer Beware Generally speaking, New York is a caveat emptor, or “buyer beware” state in reference to residential real estate transactions. In […] Read more
Drafting and Negotiating Parking Leases and License Agreements in New York Commercial landowners in New York who are “over parked” (i.e. have more spaces than they need) may be seeking to […] Read more
How to Access NYS Executive Orders and ESDC Guidance As the coronavirus situation rapidly evolves, it is important for businesses to keep abreast of the changing legal landscape. Here […] Read more
Top Ten Reasons to Call Keith R. Betensky, Esq. During the Coronavirus Pandemic Many New Yorkers are sheltering in place and working from home where feasible with the hope that the coronavirus will […] Read more
Stormwater Laws and Regulations in New York – A Broad Overview The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has a good page on their website that explains how and why […] Read more
Appellate Court Dismisses Massage Association Case Against Westchester Town On June 19, 2019 the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the Westchester County Supreme Court decision, holding that the plaintiff […] Read more
New York’s Highest Court Issues Landmark Landlord-Friendly Ruling in Commercial Lease Case The New York State Court of Appeals, which is the highest court in the State of New York, recently issued […] Read more
Court Snuffs Out Town’s Attempt to Restrict the Sale of E-Cigarettes In Bedford Village Service Station of Westchester Inc., et al v. Town of Bedford, Westchester Co. Index No. 70064/18, decided […] Read more
Highest NY State Court Finds Pancake House Had No Legal Standing To Grieve Real Estate Taxes In the Matter of Larchmont Pancake House v. Board of Assessors, 2019 N.Y. Slip Op. 02441 (April 12, 2019), New […] Read more