International
Fair Warning
Fair Warning in New York Fair Warning in Penal Law The United States Supreme Court has invoked the principle of … Read more
Criminal Liability
Criminal Liability in New York Three-Level Analysis of Criminal Liability Law (punishability): Criminality (Definition; “Offense”) (pt.1, arts.1-20) Does the behavior … Read more
Criminal Offenses
Criminal Offenses in New York This entry gives a comprehensive overview of the criminal law of New York State. It … Read more
Statutes
Statutes in New York Legal Materials Once a New York State bill is passed into law, it is called a "chapter law," a "session law" or, informally, a "statute" or "law." As discussed below, most New York laws are codified into the Consolidated Laws of […]
New Netherland
When the original patroonships failed to put much new life into the New Netherland trade, the (Dutch West India) Company decided to free the dealing in fur. In 1639 it gave up its monopoly, and with that as a stimulus, new patroonships under a less feudal character were registered in the […]
Manhattan
History In 1625, eleven years after Fort Nassau was founded (by the dutch), a fort was put up on Manhattan Island and ships brought farmers from Holland who were to supply the food for its garrison. Five farms (bouwerijen) were established on the island to meet the needs of the colony. […]
Holidays
Sundays and Holidays This entry discusses generally the New York statutory and common law regulating the observance of Sundays and holidays. The validity of particular public or private transactions made and performed on Sundays and holidays is also addressed.
City Taxes
New York – State City Taxes New York taxes business income at both the state and city level. If a business is located in New York City then an additional city tax is figured on the appropriate city forms. The city tax is different than the state tax and they are not dependent on each other. […]
Tax Assessment
Taxation and Assessment Contents This topic discusses the personal income tax on nonresidents, returns and payment of income taxes, withholding of the personal income tax from wages, taxes on corporations, and the administration, enforcement of personal income, corporate taxes, sales and use […]