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What is a Foreign Business Registration?

Foreign business registration refers to the process of doing business in another jurisdiction. A foreign business registration does not mean you will do business in another country. Even though the

Litigation Versus Arbitration

If you’re a corporate owner, business disputes are inevitable. Arbitration and litigation are two common ways of settling them. However, as a business owner, it’s important to know the difference

Dealing with the New York State Tax Authorities

If you owe taxes, the IRS isn’t the only tax authority you will face. Even if you reduced your tax obligation or secure an offer in compromise, you have not

Why Business Owners Should Beware of Boilerplate Documents

Nothing can land your business in legal hot water faster than a boilerplate document. No matter how generic you think the deal or transaction you’re entering into is, boilerplate documents

What is a Bench Trial Versus a Jury Trial?

While most people are familiar with jury trials from what they may have seen on television or in the movies, you might not be aware that a trial can also

Answering Discovery FAQs with Joshua Brinen

What is Discovery? Discovery is a phase of litigation that happens after the pleading stages. As you may remember, in the pleading stages, a summons and complaint are served after

Settling Up Your Tab With the IRS

If you owe the Internal Revenue Service money, the Service will catch up with you sooner or later. The IRS offers a few alternatives if you aren’t able to pay

What is Discovery in Business Litigation?

Many business disputes must be resolved in litigation and discovery is a critical part of the preparation that occurs before a case reaches the trial phase. Discovery is the formal

What Not to Do When Preparing for Litigation

Although there are many things you should do when you’re preparing to litigate a business dispute, there are also a number of things you should not do. Inadvertently saying the