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Recognizing conflicts of interests

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 12, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

Handling legal matters in New York can be a daunting process given the complexities involved with the law. Thankfully, an attorney can provide you with the insight and expertise needed to navigate through them. Yet after paying for this professional service, you...

Mistakes that can lead to malpractice

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 8, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

If you trust your attorney, you probably assume that the legal professional will deal honestly with you. This trust could lead to ignoring some behaviors that are unethical, even though they seem harmless. The problem with many seemingly harmless behaviors is that...

What is a case-within-a-case?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 6, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

Every legal malpractice case involves a case-within-a-case. The American Bar Association explains this means the case in which the defendant originally represented the plaintiff and spurred the legal malpractice case. The case-within-a-case situation adds a layer of...

Do attorneys need malpractice insurance?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 3, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

Many people do not realize that some attorneys carry professional indemnity insurance protection in case they are sued by clients. This is also called legal malpractice, but it applies to legal actions brought against them for the failure to provide reasonable...

How to avoid legal malpractice

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 1, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

When you bring your case to a New York City court, you need to be careful. The lawyer that you hire to represent you needs to be completely experienced and professional. The threat of malpractice affecting your case in an adverse manner is too high to discount. What...

Who owns your new video on social media?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Mar 26, 2021 | Copyright Law

If you go online and create a video for a social media campaign, you may believe that you retain the rights to it. Sometimes, that’s true. In other cases, you may not retain your ownership or control over that video. Here’s an example. When you signed up for TikTok or...

Is an ISP liable for users’ actions in regards to copyright?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Copyright Law

In general, your internet service provider is not liable if you commit a copyright infringement just because it is providing you with a service that allows you to commit the act. You also cannot sue an ISP for it having a user who commits copyright infringement in...

Keep your eyes open for legal malpractice

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Mar 24, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

When you hire an attorney, you hope that this person provide you with a high level of service, while doing whatever it takes to help you win your case. This typically happens, but that doesn’t mean you should expect it. It’s unfortunate, but there are times when legal...

What do copyrights protect?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Mar 9, 2021 | Copyright Law

According to the U.S. Copyright Office, copyrights protect original works in tangible physical mediums. This includes books, movies, songs, software, and other creative works. This process prevents others from taking things you created and profiting off them. It also...

Is playing music in your store a copyright violation?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Mar 4, 2021 | Copyright Law

Music can help sets the tone in a place of business. The right playlist could motivate your employees to do better at their jobs or could even make shoppers feel more enthusiastic about spending their money. Whether you run a large retail facility or a small corner...

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