Business & Real Estate

Can Telephone Business Transactions with a New York Buyer Subject a Company to NY Jurisdiction?

Published February 16, 2015 |

On February 10, 2015, the First Department issued a ruling in Mahendra v. National Gold & Diamond Center, Inc. that may have ramifications for businesses who transact with companies in New York over the telephone. The court ruled that a New York Court had jurisdiction over a California corporation whose only dealings in New York… read more

Non-Compete Clauses: Uses and Enforceability

Published February 15, 2015 |

In a global climate where it is common for people to hold a multitude of different occupations and work in different locations throughout a lifetime, corporations continue to make efforts to protect business interests even after an employee leaves their company. Importantly, despite even the best employee leaving on good terms, a former employee could… read more