At some point, most people start to wonder if they need a will. This may happen when you have your first child; when you realize that your homegrown business is becoming successful; or when you have a health scare or accident. What is a Will? A will is a legal document that clarifies who will … Read more
When you operate a business in New York State, you can seriously increase your customer base, foot traffic and profit by serving alcohol. In order to make the process of obtaining a liquor license as swift as possible, though, you need to know about liquor licensing eligibility, Alcoholic Beverage Control Law and the New York … Read more
Angelino Law helps people buy and sell their homes in the Hudson Valley, including Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties. In addition to working with buyers or sellers, we also represent contractors. We know Dutchess County real estate. If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’ll want to hire a real estate attorney. Your … Read more
Oddee.com has gathered eight hysterical legal examinations of pop culture, including – you guessed it – zombies. Check out the article for the full explanation, but the highlights are as follows: 1. Zombies were people, once upon a time, which means they had the same legal rights and responsibilities that you and I have. The real … Read more
What do pinball wizards, unwed parents and fortune tellers have in common? They could be outlaws if they live in the South. Now’s a good time to be thankful you live in Dutchess County… 1. In Alabama, it’s illegal to wrestle a bear. There goes that Bear Fight Club you were hoping to start. 2. … Read more
We may be major supporters of everything local and Dutchess County-related, but we can’t help but love – and sometimes hate – these incredibly strange laws from around the world. 1. If you’re a minor in South Carolina, don’t even think about getting anywhere near a pinball machine. You have to be a grownup in … Read more
Bloggers know that using images in posts is a great way to spark interest and break up lengthy paragraphs. Any ol’ image won’t work legally, though. Here are three important guidelines to keep your website both interesting and law-abiding. 1. Use images you’ve taken yourself. Or, if you’re not a photographer, search for images from … Read more
“Isn’t plagiarism just something you can get scolded for in school?” An adult said this – a professional adult, one with his own website design business. Plagiarism and copyright infringement are two very real violations, whether you’re a student or not. Copying someone’s work isn’t worthy of a slap on the wrist and nothing else … Read more
Wills, trusts, estates… What’s what? And, more importantly, what do you need? Here’s a quick rundown of legal estate planning terms. For more information, contact an estate planning lawyer in Dutchess County. Will: A will is a legal document that includes your instructions for what you want to occur after your death. Living Trust: A living trust is … Read more
Back in 2014, there was a major change in the industry for Hudson Valley and New York State craft brewers. Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with other New York State lawmakers, decided to allow craft beverage makers (brewers, cider makers, distillers and vintners) to sell alcohol right at their facilities, thanks to the new Craft New … Read more