Legal-Advocacy

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Joining and Leaving a Brokerage: Understanding Your Rights
All New York state real estate Salespersons or Associate Brokers must place their licenses with a brokerage in order to

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Stone Soup Update: A Potpourri of New Information from Everywhere
Stone Soup—For those that haven’t heard this story, it’s about hungry travelers who say they are going

LEGAL CORNER: The Impact of FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses
On Jan. 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed rule (see https://bit.ly/3T5ixuM] (“Notice of Proposed

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: HGAR Members Should ‘Get on the Bus’ To Attend This Year’s Lobby Day in Albany
It is an absolute pleasure to be writing this column. Not only is this the first time a Government Affairs

LEGAL CORNER: Where Do Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Technology And the Metaverse Stand in the R.E. Industry in 2023?
In early 2023, it is clear that cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and the metaverse are on track for a significant recovery.

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: HGAR Adopts Professional Standards Citation Program: Do the Crime, Pay the Fine
All Professional Standard rules and procedures are developed by the National Association of Realtors and are adopted by each state

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: I’m #1, You’re #1, Everyone’s #1: Using Caution in Posting Your Statistics
Yep, it’s that time of year again. The 2022 year has ended and Realtors can go to OneKey MLS

LEGAL CORNER: A Tumultuous 2022 and an Optimistic Look Ahead at 2023
Real estate investment and housing make up a very important and critical component of the U.S. economy. Housing averages

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Broker Representation and Commissions: 2023 and an Uncertain Future
Usually, as the year comes to a close, I often do a “year in review.” However, this year I’d

LEGAL CORNER: The Contract, The ‘Four Corners’ Doctrine And a Recent Appellate Division Decision
An essential and important element of any real estate transaction is the agreement entered into by the parties. There are

LEGAL CORNER: Representing a Decedent’s Estate: Important Issues When Selling Real Property and Co-ops
There are many critical issues real estate licensees and real estate attorneys should be aware of when it comes to

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: They Might Be Watching or Listening: New Eavesdropping Disclosures
For years, people have been able to eavesdrop on others. This had been done by wiretapping phones, electronic listening devices