Craig Delsack

Craig Delsack, Esq., is the principal attorney of Law Offices of Craig Delsack, LLC (located in midtown Manhattan, New York). Craig brings extensive business and legal experience (previously as an associate with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP; and Greenberg Traurig, LLP).

Homepage: http://www.nyccounsel.com/


Posts by Craig Delsack

Do I Need a Business Lawyer?

February 26, 2010 - 11:50 am

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Posted in Business Entities, Buying a Business, Starting a Business | 1 comment

You should consider hiring a corporate attorney in situations, like: When you are starting a business; buying or selling a business; considering dissolving your business; hiring senior or key employees; hiring employees with access to company secrets or confidential information.

How Do I Determine Whether my New York Business has Employees or Independent Contractors?

February 24, 2010 - 4:23 pm

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A New York company needs to evaluate all of these factors in order to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. Some factors to look for: Does the company control or have the right to control what the worker does and how the worker does his or her job; Are the business aspects of the job controlled by the employer; are there written contracts or employee benefits?

What are my Employer Obligations for Employees in New York?

February 22, 2010 - 3:31 pm

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consult with a corporate attorney. NY employers may be obligated to provide: workers’ compensation insurance, Disability Benefits, unemployment insurance, notices, pay federal unemployment tax, pay Social Security tax, comply with immigration laws. it is best to discuss the above Employer Obligations for Employees in New York with a New York Business Attorney.

How to Conduct Due Diligence for a Merger or Purchase of a Business

February 21, 2010 - 9:28 am

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Your corporate attorney can conduct legal due diligence including reviewing, among other things, corporate documents, major contracts, real estate leases, licenses and permits, assets and liabilities of the target company, financial reports, customer issues, liens.

Does a New York LLC Need any Licenses and/or Permits?

February 17, 2010 - 12:23 pm

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It is best to discuss whether your business activities require licenses or permits from New York with a New York Small Business Attorney (or corporate attorney).

How Do I Form a Limited Liability Company in New York?

February 14, 2010 - 12:07 pm

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it is best to discuss How to Form a Limited Liability Company in New York with a New York Small Business Lawyer

What is a New York Professional Service Limited Liability Company (PLLC)?

February 11, 2010 - 3:11 pm

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It is best to discuss the difference between a NY PLLC vs. an LLC with a New York Small Business Attorney (or corporate attorney).

Are There Any Special Responsibilities or Formalities Associated With Forming a New York Limited Liability Company?

February 9, 2010 - 1:13 pm

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it is best to discuss the Special Responsibilities and Formalities Associated With Forming a New York Limited Liability Company with a New York Small Business Lawyer (or company lawyer).

How is a New York Limited Liability Company (LLC) Taxed?

February 1, 2010 - 11:55 am

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A LLC may be taxed as a partnership, a pass-though entity or a corporation. Call your New York Small Business Lawyer.

Negotiating the Terms of the Deal — Buying or Selling a Small Business In New York

January 30, 2010 - 10:06 am

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Posted in Business Checklists, Business Entities, Business Merger, Buying a Business, Confidentiality (Nondisclosure) Agreements, Contracts, Employees, Small Business and the Law | No comments

A New York Small Business Attorney will help you draft, prepare, and negotiate a term sheet for the purchase or sale of a business.

Buying a Small Business in New York

January 27, 2010 - 11:11 am

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Your business acquisition attorney is not only your legal expert, but also will facilitate the business purchase process. Your business lawyer will coordinate the processes, interface with all the players, and move the business transaction along, culminating in a successful closing. As your legal expert, your business lawyer will conduct the legal due diligence, negotiate, draft and review the necessary legal documents . . .

Your Company Should Have a Nondisclosure Agreement (Confidentiality Agreement) with its Employees

January 22, 2010 - 2:21 pm

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A Non-Disclosure Agreement (also known as an NDA or confidentiality agreement) is meant to protect a business from its employees misusing valuable proprietary information.  Often it is a good idea to have a confidentiality agreement in place with each of your employees (regardless of position).  For instance, your receptionist and salesperson might have access to [...]