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Commercial Lease Disputes in New York: The Contract Provisions That Win or Lose the Case

Commercial lease disputes in New York turn on contract language that most tenants and landlords overlook until litigation is already underway. From personal guarantees to cure provisions, understanding these provisions before a dispute arises is critical. Travis & DeBlase PLLC...
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Business Litigation in Philadelphia: What Companies Need From Their Trial Counsel

Travis & DeBlase PLLC has expanded to Philadelphia to serve businesses facing commercial disputes in Pennsylvania. From breach of contract to partnership disputes, Philadelphia business litigation requires counsel who understands both Pennsylvania law and the practical realities of the Philadelphia...
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Real Estate Disputes in New York: What Property Owners and Investors Need to Know Before Filing Suit

Real estate disputes in New York involve high stakes, complex title issues, and aggressive litigation timelines. From breach of contract to fraud in property transactions, understanding your rights and obligations is essential before taking action. Travis & DeBlase PLLC represents...
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Hospitality Law in New York: The Legal Risks Restaurant and Hotel Owners Cannot Afford to Ignore

New York hospitality businesses face a unique combination of regulatory, liability, and employment law risks. From liquor license compliance to premises liability and labor law violations, restaurant and hotel owners need legal counsel that understands the industry. Travis & DeBlase...
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Not Less Lawyering — Better Lawyering: A Framework for Responsible AI in Litigation

This article is based on a LinkedIn post that generated over 40,000 impressions and dozens of substantive comments from lawyers, educators, and technologists across the country. When I told a room full of lawyers that I used artificial intelligence to...
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Travis & DeBlase Expands to Philadelphia, Adds Two Of Counsel Attorneys

NEW YORK, NY — Travis & DeBlase PLLC is pleased to announce the opening of its Philadelphia office at 1809 West Oregon Avenue, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19145, and the addition of two Of Counsel attorneys to the firm: Regina...
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New York’s SHIELD Act Enforcement Is Ramping Up: What Your Business Needs to Do Now

Summary: New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act) requires businesses that hold private information of New York residents to implement reasonable data security safeguards. Enforcement activity has increased significantly, and businesses that have not reviewed...
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Construction Payment Disputes in New York: When Trust Fund Violations Become Personal Liability

In most business disputes, liability stays at the corporate level. Construction payment disputes in New York are different. Under Article 3-A of the New York Lien Law, construction trust funds create personal liability for individual officers and agents who divert...
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The Real Cost of Handshake Deals: Why New York Business Owners Need Written Agreements

Every business litigator has seen it: two partners who built a successful business together, now at war because they never put their agreement in writing. The handshake that seemed like a gesture of trust at the start becomes the source...
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New York’s AI Regulation Landscape: What Business Owners Need to Know in 2026

New York is emerging as one of the most active jurisdictions in the country for artificial intelligence regulation. For business owners, the regulatory landscape is evolving quickly — and the compliance obligations that apply to your company depend on how...
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