There are pros and cons of registering a Doing Business As (DBA) in New York. On the pro side, registering a DBA can help protect your business from legal issues. Additionally, registering as a DBA can give you access to specific resources and networking...
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Here’s why you need ongoing business counsel in New York
Running a business can be difficult, especially when you are doing it on your own. This is why it is important to have someone who can give you the advice and guidance you need to make the right decisions for your business. The question is, how exactly can business...
Why Is it Important to Have a Business Lawyer?
A business lawyer is a legal professional that can help your company or startup business avoid the many pitfalls of starting, operating and growing your business. I'm Neil Fridman, a startup and corporate lawyer, and today, I’ll tell you why it's important for you to...
Do I Need a Succession Plan for My Business?
Starting and building a successful business requires hard work, dedication and extensive planning. But one business mistake owners often make is failing to create a proper succession plan. What is a succession plan? I’m Neil Fridman with the Fridman Law Firm. Today, I...
Should I Have a Separate Credit Card for My Business?
Should you have a separate credit card for your business? I can't tell you how many clients have been asking me this question. The short answer is yes, you should absolutely have a separate credit card for your business. After all, separating your personal finances...
How to handle mistakes in employment agreements
Employment agreements are a crucial part of employment law. When employment agreements have mistakes, it is often unclear what will actually happen. It might seem obvious that mistakes don't really count when the intention is clear, but that current precedent calls...
The benefits of having outside counsel
Running a business in New York takes a lot of discipline and dedication. If your company is new, you will want to have legal counsel to manage all legal matters. However, it’s beneficial to hire outside legal counsel instead of someone who is a full-time employee....
Why Your Startup Needs a STRONG LEGAL STRATEGY!
Hi, I’m Neil Fridman, Esq., Managing Partner of . Today, I want to discuss with you why it’s important for startups to have a legal strategy. Even when they’re pre-revenue, before they’ve taken in a dollar of any cash whatsoever… I think a...
The Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) And Technology
HIPAA Overview: Privacy Rule and Security Rule The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to protect the privacy and availability of health insurance coverage and medical information, which required the creation of national...
The COVID-19 Impact on Startups and Investors
Overview Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic, a global economic downturn is the world’s major concern today. As the virus continues to spread across the world and people and businesses are restricting their travel and...