Legal Writing

Getting a Job in a Tough Legal Market

On February 7th, Rob Rausch moderated a panel at Albany Law School on the issue of “Getting a Job in a Tough Legal Market”.  Topics discussed included networking, drafting resumes, interviewing skills, and on-the-job etiquette.  The panelists included other graduates from Albany Law from a diverse selection of practice areas.  Rob is currently President-elect of… Read More…

The Legal Side of Commercial Leases

The Legal Side by Edwin J. Tobin, Jr., Esq. Partner, Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP This article first appeared in the July 2009 issue of Success Magazine.   Commercial Leases  As a business owner you will typically require one of two types of rental space: retail or professional.  Unlike leasing an apartment, a commercial… Read More…

‘Poison Pill’ clause can help limit will contests

By Thomas G. Daley Partner, Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP It is not uncommon for questions to arise with regard to the validity of a will.  Specifically, there may be issues regarding the mental capacity of an individual to sign a will.  There may also be potential questions about fraud or undue influence that… Read More…

The Legal Side

The Legal Side by Ed Tobin, Jr. Partner, Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP This article first appeared in the January 2010 issue of Success Magazine. Dealing with Business Competition from Former Employees So you’ve brought in a fledgling employee, provided training, gave access to your methods of operation, market and profitability data, access to… Read More…