Thoughts on litigation and legal issues.

Pleading To The Charge
April 19, 2017Too many horror stories begin with individuals charged with misdemeanors (or disorderly persons offenses in New Jersey) that on their face appear harm...

Employment Agreements With Non-Compete/Customer Solicitation Clauses
April 19, 2017Receiving an offer for employment is always exciting, but before signing on the dotted line you should take the time to read the agreement in its enti...

The Tenant Protection Unit, DHCR And Separation Of Powers In New York City Housing
April 19, 2017In the past year, landlords of rent stabilized units have been encountering a new "pro-active" arm of the Department of Housing and Community Renewal ...

Update With New York City Minimum Wage – State And Federal Exempt Management Salary
April 19, 2017The new minimum wage in New York City for non "fast food" businesses with eleven or more employees took effect on December 31, 2016. As a result, the ...

Employment Update on New York State Restaurant Tip Credit
April 19, 2017Along with the changes to the minimum wage that took effect on December 31, 2016, New York is returning to separate tip credit allowances for food ser...

Get Them To (Not) Sign On The Line That Is Dotted…
April 19, 2017The typical sales pitch is a full court press to weigh you down into signing a verbose and difficult to understand agreement. Fortunately, lawyers are...

Paschalidis Law Offices to Open with Offices in New York and New Jersey
July 11, 2016Attorney Konstantine G. Paschalidis announces the opening of his new firm Paschalidis Law Offices. Paschalidis Law Offices will provide legal services...