Legal-Advocacy
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: When the Code of Ethics Does Not Apply in New York
Most Realtors think that all the articles of the Code of Ethics apply in all situations. If you thought this,
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: HGAR Members Should ‘Get on the Bus’ To Attend This Year’s Lobby Day in Albany Part 2
As of the writing of this column, the New York State budget is late and still has not passed. Often
LEGAL CORNER: Important Recent State and Federal Court Decisions
Various state and federal court decisions have been issued recently impacting the real estate industry. At the federal level, two
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