Michael B. Schulman & Associates, P.C. have taken on a case about the Marriage Equality Act (MEA) of New York, which took effect on July 24, 2011. In this action, Michael B. Schulman & Associates represent the defendant where our position is that a same-sex marriage ceremony in New York solemnized by a Rabbi on …
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There are very few aspects of our society that the advent of COVID-19 has not turned completely upside-down and created a future full of uncertainties for, and jury trials are no exception. The right to be tried by a jury of one’s peers has long been a fundamental American right, enshrined in the 6th Amendment …
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An attorney was one of the first to make news for testing positive with Covid-19. As a litigator, it resounded strongly with me. We walk into courtrooms full of attorneys- some small groups of 10-20, others large crowds of 50 or more. Sometimes we’re there for over an hour. Sometimes we walk into multiple courtrooms …
While many individual renters are struggling to pay their monthly rent during the on-going Coronavirus pandemic, the commercial side of real estate is not much different. Many commercial tenants requested rent abatements and/or forbearance agreements with accompanying extensions of lease terms. However, many landlords are worried if they give assistance to certain tenants, it is …
Commercial real estate lease agreements can be overwhelming to the average person. Therefore, it is imperative that before you enter into a commercial lease agreement as a tenant, whether for more or less than 1,000 square feet of space, you owe it to yourself to consult with a real estate attorney with experience and expertise …
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This winter we were all introduced to the “bomb cyclone” that hit the New York Area with freezing cold weather and more than a foot of snow in some areas. Those of us who live on Long Island are used to dealing with snow and ice. We get our snow blowers and shovels out and …
It is essential that a small business keeps its corporate records current. All small businesses that are incorporated in the State of New York receive a “corporate book”. This corporate book is comprised of the corporate seal, basic by-laws and articles of incorporation. Under the Business Corporation Law of New York, when you incorporate in …
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You have retained an attorney to represent your interests and now you want to know how involved you should be. You don’t want to be a bother. You keep thinking about facts that may or may not be important to aid in your matter. You are concerned about the cost you may incur by taking …
What Homeowners in Foreclosure Should Know… Part 6… My home has a foreclosure sale date, now what? Once a foreclosure auction date has been set by the Referee, and properly published, most homeowners fear they must immediately pack their bags and move out. This is not the case. Firstly, there are a few ways that …
The Pre Requisites to Commencing Homes are expensive. Most people save up for years before they can even think about purchasing a home. Life’s ups and downs can cause someone’s financial situation to change, and the home they’ve worked so hard to obtain may be in jeopardy. Many homeowners do not understand their rights when …
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