How do you dissolve a Limited Liability Company in New York? Business owners don’t always plan for their business to end. They start with a lot of hope and count on it being a success. Things often change, though. Adversity strikes, cash flow slows, enmity grows, and positions harden. One…
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Recent Developments In Cybersecurity: What The Federal Trade Commission, Encryption Schemes, and Creative Thinking Have to Do With Your Business
There are a few recent developments in the field of cybersecurity that businesses, individuals, and fraud investigators alike should take note of. One is a recent case which, if followed, could expand a business’ liability for security breaches and the others are new tools businesses possibly could use to protect…
Injunctions in New York II – 2 Bites of the Apple
The last time we spoke about injunctions, we described what they are and how to obtain them. These effective, if hard to get, remedies play a pivotal role in New York litigation, in all sorts of disputes, ranging from those involving businesses large and small, to neighbors fighting over a…
When Is a Business Owner Liable For Her Corporation’s Debts? Piercing the Corporate Veil (II)
In our last entry we discussed how piercing the corporate veil can result in the owner of a New York corporation being personally responsible for the corporation’s debts and obligations. We also set out the test for piercing the corporate veil: A Plaintiff must show that the owner of the…
Am I Responsible For My New York Business’ Debts: Piercing the Corporate Veil
“Piercing the Corporate Veil” is a term that may sound strange, archaic, or even intimidating; but when you dig through the lawyer-speak, it is really a simple concept. Piercing the corporate veil basically means that the owner of a corporation will be personally liable for the debts or obligations of…