Legal-Advocacy
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: April Legislative Update
As the year goes flying by a great deal has been happening at the state and federal level. At the
LEGAL CORNER: Antitrust Issues are Back in the Spotlight
The following occurrences all highlight the importance of real estate licensees having a working knowledge of antitrust laws and dangers
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: The Formality of Forms: Understanding the Need and Usage of Current Real Estate Forms
Over the past few years we’ve seen a tremendous increase in the use of forms. Where we once had
LEGAL CORNER: The ‘New’ Federal Rule and Employee Versus Independent Contractor Analysis
On Jan. 8th, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule (“Final Rule”) clarifying the standard for employee
Senate Majority Advances Housing Discrimination Legislative Package
ALBANY—The leadership of the State Senate Democratic Majority announced on Feb. 8 it will advance major legislation to continue
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: February Legislative Update
At the state level, in New York many issues are ongoing regarding Fair Housing. An anticipated Fair Housing report has
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Understanding Zillow: Membership and Anti-Trust Activity
Remain calm and carry on! Do not panic! Yes, the rumor is true. So, what am I talking about? Well,
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Keeping Your Ducks in a Row: Staying Compliant in the New Year
With the new year upon us, we must keep in mind all the changes that took place in 2020 (although
LEGAL CORNER: The New COVID-19 Relief Package: Highlights of the Second Round
On Dec. 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 [see https://bit.ly/3qb3WOP] which
LEGAL CORNER: During the COVID-19 Pandemic: New York Enacts Paid Sick Leave Program Effective Jan. 1, 2021
On April 3, 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo “enacted the strongest Paid Sick Leave
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Offers: Trying to Make Sense of it All
Before we begin, it is important to understand that only NAR is authorized to interpret the Code of Ethics, its
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Good Intentions Paving the Way to Hell: Love Letters and Escalation Clauses
The old proverb states, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” This becomes the challenge to all buyer