New York City Liability Defense Legal Blog
Managing risk with a strategic plan
Whether starting a new venture from the ground up or working at an established enterprise, management teams in New York companies must oversee a variety of functions to ensure the health and success of the business. At every turn in today's ever-evolving marketplace...
A commercial lease may reveal landlord liability
An accident that occurs in a retail establishment in New York may leave the business owner open to a premises liability lawsuit if the customer sustained an injury as a result. However, as commercial tenants rather than property owners, business owners may wonder if...
What should I know about my business liability if I rent?
When you first open a business in New York, sometimes it is difficult to find a place to operate. If you cannot make it work out of your home, you will either have to build your own storefront or rent. Most business owners start out, at least, by renting. It can help...
Is active shooter insurance necessary?
The number of mass shootings in the country is very concerning. While some people respond to these incidents by protesting or reaching out to lawmakers, as a venue owner in New York, you may start to become concerned about the safety of your venue. What often gets...
Can a tenant break a lease legally?
If you own a rental in New York, you have to be aware of the landlord and tenant laws in the state. Knowing the law can help you to protect yourself and ensure that you are not going to face any trouble or a possible lawsuit due to an action or inaction on your part....
How can a retail corporation reduce its liability?
Large retail companies must do their best to protect customers and avoid lawsuits. Risk management strategies may help companies reduce injury and liability. Lawsuits are often brought against retail companies regarding safety standards or regulations. Two retailers...
What goes into naming new medications?
A number of medication errors in New York occur because of drug names that sound close enough to one another to be easily confused. For this reason, according to the American Society of Hematology, drug manufacturers take great care to avoid giving new...
How are you to proceed when road conditions are hazardous?
As the representative of a transportation carrier, you are often asked to walk a fine line. Your administrative duties may often require that you emphasize customer service (which in your case likely means that passengers get to their destinations both in New York and...
How is negligent security proven?
Security companies are often hired by property owners and others to ensure a safe environment. When issues occur, third parties incurring injuries or property damage may file suit, both against the security company as well as any owners of the property. HG.org...
PG&E wildfire liability
PG&E may be responsible for the death of 85 people that were killed in a fire caused by a sparking transmission line. Documentation obtained under the Freedom of Information Act proves that PG&E chose not to replace 49 electrical line towers that the company...
