We referenced the labor law term “protected class” in a recent blog post. We noted in our June 9 entry that an employer’s discriminatory behavior targeting any of several enumerated safeguards cited in Title VII of the seminal 1964 Civil Rights Act is “a flat...
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Preventing and addressing business disputes
Regardless of the size of a company, disputes are a serious issue that sometimes threaten the very existence of a business. From family-owned restaurants and small retail establishments to international corporations and very large firms, disputes arise for numerous...
Key contract for an LLC: the operating agreement
New York entrepreneurs and startup principals are not strapped for options when it comes to the entity type they select for their new enterprises. Candidly, there are lots of options, ranging from corporate form to sole proprietorship. We note that, “Choosing the...
What is a “protected class” in the employment law realm?
Saying that employees are protected in New York workplaces and nationally is more than just a casual observation. In fact, the term has both a generalized and quite specific meaning when applied to American labor. In today’s blog post, we focus on the latter...
Crafting and structuring a buy-sell agreement
Think of it as “a business continuity tool.” So says a company valuation expert underscoring the merits of a timely and well executed buy-sell agreement. We express a similar thought at Tarantino Law Firm regarding that often essential contract for small companies,...
Successful family business succession planning
If you’re the owner of a successful family business in Buffalo or elsewhere in Western New York, you’re likely quite content with the hard-earned efforts that have secured that reality. It is not easy to turn an entrepreneurial idea into a thriving enterprise that has...
THE PROVIDER RELIEF FUND: What Healthcare Providers Need To Know
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the bipartisan CARES Act that provides $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers. The funds are intended to help providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and those who face financial...
Spotlighting new developments in NY COVID-19 law
New York’s Executive Order 202 might not be immediately familiar to most state residents, but its ramifications are. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed that legislation early last month. The order focuses on public health law relevant to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. As...
Protecting the business before a partner leaves
When forming a business, most people focus on what you are building – not what could change down the road. While it’s vital to cover how you’ll divide ownership duties, profit and assets as the company grows, it’s equally as important to document how the business is...
Tarantino Law Firm’s special message to health care workers
The Tarantino Law Firm would like to thank all of the physicians, physicians' assistants, nurse practitioners, and just as importantly, nurses who are at the forefront of the coronavirus outbreak. We are grateful for your efforts to keep our families, friends,...
