According to a recent article in the November 2011 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, a franchisee organization calling itself the Coalition of Franchisee Associations ( CFA ) has recently decided to take a stand against what it asserts is as an inequity of bargaining position and a dramatic power shift in favor of franchisors. CFA asserts that franchisees are at a…
In response to the perceived threat that over zealous attorneys posed to the elderly, the New York Coalition for Quality Assisted Living drafted rules that govern the 33 facilities they govern. In these rules, the nursing home residents would be accompanied by a nursing home representative when visited by an attorney and it would prohibit attorneys from visiting a nursing…
“For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America… He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.” (Benjamin…
is proud to announce that its newest associate, Stefanie L. DeMario has passed the New York State Bar exam. Ms. DeMario is a native Staten Islander and a graduate of New York Law School. She is currently awaiting New Jersey Bar Exam results. – Gary C. Angiuli
is proud to announce that its newest associate, Stefanie L. DeMario has passed the New York State Bar exam. Ms. DeMario is a native Staten Islander and a graduate of New York Law School. She is currently awaiting New Jersey Bar Exam results. – Gary C. Angiuli
Gary C. Angiuli, Esq. became the first member of to ever complete the New York City Marathon held on November 6, 2011. Mr. Angiuli crossed the central park finish line after having completed the 26.2 mile stretch in 5 hours, 17 minutes and 46 seconds. The entire firm congratulates him on this inspiring achievement.
Due to changes in personnel in the Appellate Division, the second highest court in New York State, Staten Islander, State Supreme Court Justice William F. Mastro, has been named acting presiding justice of the Appellate Division’s Second Department. Justice Mastro, a Democrat from Randall Manor, is now the senior judge in the Second Department, and one of the highest ranking…
Filing for personal bankruptcy has become increasingly dangerous for those living in the Southern District of New York. Recent case law may surprise many New Yorkers who call cooperative apartments home. Prior to these recent decisions, when one would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy his/her individual property would become part of the estate owned by the Bankruptcy Trustee. Now, however,…
How does one define their estate? On April 1, 2011 the New York State Legislature has answered the question. Subdivision 6 of section 369 of the Social Services Law of New York has been amended to define an individual’s estate as “all of an individual’s real and personal property and other assets passing under the terms of a valid will…
Americans’ suffering from depression may now be eligible for Social Security Disability (“SSD”) benefits. Typically, Social Security Disability benefits are awarded to individuals who cannot work because of a medical condition that is expected to last one year or result in death. Now, however, Americans who suffer from at least five (5) of the specified symptoms of depression every day…
A policy shift at the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board is causing problems for countless numbers of injured workers who had been hurt at work. New medical treatment guidelines were enacted in late 2010 by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. The result has been that thousands of injured workers have been denied ongoing medical care for chronic…
Following federal and NY state hurricane relief efforts, in the last few days New York City has postponed a host of tax filing and payment deadlines all to October 31 as follows: For filings and payments due betweenAugust 26 and October 31 General Corporation TaxUnincorporated Business TaxBanking Corporation TaxReal Property Transfer TaxUtility TaxCigarette Tax For returns due September 20 Commercial…
