Physician-owned practices are subject to significant regulations and rules in New York, including in how you leave or pass on that practice. Whether you’re on your own or in a multi-physician group, how you pass on a business is part of your legacy. A structured transition plan is critical to protecting the business you’ve helped…
Workplace investigations can move quickly and have significant legal consequences. When one begins, you need to know how to respond. No matter what the issue involves, having legal guidance is essential. Navigating these responses can be minefield, with unexpected consequences for even the most benign statement. Employers in New York face a highly complex system…
High-net-worth business owners anywhere face complicated risk challenges, but especially so in New York. The protection of your assets and complex business structures in a much more litigious environment requires careful planning. It is not about hiding assets or doing anything even remotely shady—it is about taking lawful and intelligent steps to safeguard your assets….
Business owners face a more challenging set of estate-planning issues than others. Your business wealth and personal wealth are intertwined, but often operate much differently than one another. A will alone will not be able to protect the business you’ve worked so hard to build. If you own a business, other estate planning tools are…
Healthcare businesses are not only highly competitive with one another, they operate within a highly complex regulatory environment. Disputes may arise with partners, investors, MSOs, or even vendors. When this happens, the stakes can be very high. Knowing how to resolve disputes outside of traditional litigation can save a fortune when handled correctly. Mediation and…
Healthcare transactions in New York are highly scrutinized, so you may wonder which structure is the most appropriate choice. Of course, this depends on what you need, but you can pick the right option with confidence when an attorney is there to assist you. Whether you’re looking at an asset deal, stock deal, or MSO,…
Artificial intelligence is everywhere now, including in the healthcare sector. There is no avoiding it or hiding from it. While these tools can be significant revenue drivers and process optimizers, they also create significant legal risk when utilized improperly. Use of AI brings many regulatory and compliance challenges to the front, and you need to…
The New York workforce is replete with unions. It is one of the densest union workforces in the entire country, and there are significant protections for these organizations. New York’s labor law protects unions, but also sets appropriate limits for them and employers. Understanding how these laws interact and how to navigate them is key…
Losing a job is stressful and even traumatizing. When it happens because of retaliation, discrimination, or other wrongful acts, it can even be illegal. New York workers have specific protections against wrongful termination. If those rights were violated, you could be owed substantial compensation from a civil lawsuit. The attorneys at Daniels, Porco & Lusardi,…
New York employers have long used non-compete agreements to protect themselves, but it is essential to understand when an agreement complies with strict New York laws. The legal landscape for these agreements keeps shifting. At times, it seems they will be banned altogether, while in others they simply get more limited. Knowing what you can…