The Law Firm of Jeffrey P. Laner

Networking at the Red NYC event on March 5, 2019. REDinNYC is a networking event series dedicated to connecting, supporting and promoting individuals and businesses in the real estate industry in New York City, New York State, the country and the world. You can find more info here: https://www.redinnyc.com/ My good buddy Vincent Leone of Roma Tailors was with me (and indeed invited me to the event). If you like finely tailored clothes and a reasonable price (and no I wasn't p

Introduction Public bidding projects (often called “procurements”) have billions of dollars for the taking by entrepreneurial contractors of all kinds, from plumbers to aeronautical consultants. Want to get in on the action? Here are some pro-tips (or bidding “hacks” or if you’re a gamer “hax”) to get you through the bidding process and maximize your chances and minimize your hassle. Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal advice and is only for genera

Introduction In the last article we discussed how indemnification clauses in contracts seek to protect one party from damages caused by another party. This picks up where the last one left off. Indemnification is basically a fancy wordy for reimbursement. For instance, Party A Retailer sells a product made by Party B Manufacturer, that blows up in the face of Consumer C. C sues A & B. What happens if Party B Manufacturer “indemnified” Party A Retailer in the contract? Well, “

Introduction Properly drafting contracts can help avoid misunderstandings, ensure prompt payments and cover your losses if something “bad” occurs. Here a few tips to help you make sure those “form contracts” you downloaded for free are worth more than the virtual paper they were written on. Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal advice and is only for general educational purposes. Each situation is different and specific legal issues usually require

Introduction I decided to write this piece because the last few years have taught me quite a lot about representing the “common” salt-of-the-Earth types that really make this world go around - the “solo-preneur” who often has a “real” or side job, or has invested their modest life savings into make a dream come true; or perhaps two partners operating out of a “garage” (or the NYC equivalent), and so forth. Previously, most of my experience was gained working in large multi-bi

Introduction Previous articles of mine dealt with “must-have” provisions in contracts. However, ever wonder what some of the boring “blah-blah” is, usually at the end of the contract? The kind of stuff that seems like it’s in everything you ever signed? Let’s talk about some of it. Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal advice and is only for general educational purposes. Each situation is different and specific legal issues usually require additiona

Some general basics to keeping your nonprofit legally squeaky clean! Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal advice and is only for general educational purposes. Each situation is different and specific legal issues usually require additional research and investigation, so do not rely on this article to address a particular legal issue; use this as a starting point to gain a general understanding. Introduction: The Three Duties Non Profits have many l

So, you decided to use more than a handshake but what language do you actually use? Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal advice and is only for general educational purposes. Each situation is different and specific legal issues usually require additional research and investigation, so do not rely on this article to address a particular legal issue; use this as a starting point to gain a general understanding. This article, although educational in

Ever wonder what different types of warranties mean? What's covered and what's not? Whether you even are entitled to a warranty? Let's talk about what this all means. Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal advice and is only for general educational purposes. Each situation is different and specific legal issues usually require additional research and investigation, so do not rely on this article to address a particular legal issue; use this as a star

As I threatened to do a longtime ago, I am trying out simplified articles that are quicker to read and less dense than some of my regular treatises. Perhaps these will be more accessible to a wider audience (power to the people!). I hope you find it useful. This one is on trademarks and applying for them. If you want a more in depth approach, feel free to read my prior article on the subject here. Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal advice and is o