Thomas M Pitegoff

Thomas M Pitegoff

August 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Amending New York's Franchise Law to Promote Franchise Growth

"New York businesses, and those who would like to do business in New York, should not have to conduct themselves under the cloud and uncertainty of New York's NYFSA," write Marc A. Lieberstein, David T. Azrin and Thomas M. Pitegoff.

By Marc A. Lieberstein, David T. Azrin and Thomas M. Pitegoff

6 minute read

August 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Business Lawyers, the Corporate Transparency Act and New York State's Response

Rarely if ever have most of us had to think about laws that combat money laundering, terrorism financing, human and drug trafficking, sanctions evasion and other financial crimes. But that is about to change for lawyers representing businesses in the U.S. or their owners.

By Thomas M. Pitegoff

13 minute read

September 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Removing an Impediment to Franchising in New York

New York needs a more efficient franchise registration and renewal process.

By Thomas M. Pitegoff

8 minute read

January 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The State of New York Business Law

Thomas M. Pitegoff, Vice Chair of the NYSBA Business Law Section, writes: At the New York State Bar Association's 2022 Annual Meeting, the association's Business Law Section will assess where New York stands in the competition among states for business.

By Thomas M. Pitegoff, Vice Chair, Business Law Section

4 minute read