Helpful Legal Links. Helpful Legal Resources.
Constitutions:
United States Constitution: The most important document in American law. This site also contains the Bill of Rights and the Amendments. Click here…
New York Constitution: An equally important document for New Yorkers. New York State's Constitution. Click here…
Courts:
New York State Unified Court System: This site provides resources about the many courts present in New York. Click here…
Eighth Judicial District Courts: The Eighth Judicial District is comprised of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans & Wyoming Counties. This site is a helpful resource for courts located within these counties. Click here…
Appellate Division, Fourth Department: The Appellate Division, Fourth Department is the intermediate appeals court that covers Western New York. Click here…
New York State Court of Appeals: The highest court in the New York Judiciary System. Can be seen as the Supreme Court in the federal system, except the Court of Appeals only rules on state law issues. Click here…
Federal Courts: Most cases are handled in New York State courts; however, there are several instances where a case must or could be heard at the federal level. Click here…
Starting a Business in New York:
New York Department of State: To maintain a business in New York, you are required to register with the NY Department of State. Also, for some types of businesses you must obtain specific licenses. Click here…
FEIN: Every business must apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number. Click here…
New York Department of Taxation and Finance: Some businesses in New York are required to collect and remit sales tax. This link will inform you whether or not you are required to do so, and if you are required, will allow you to register online. Click here…
Statutes and Code:
New York Laws: New York's consolidated and unconsolidated statutes and codes. Click here…
Case Law:
New York and Federal Case Law: The following link provides several resources for researching both New York State and Federal case law. Click here…
Constitutions:
United States Constitution: The most important document in American law. This site also contains the Bill of Rights and the Amendments. Click here…
New York Constitution: An equally important document for New Yorkers. New York State's Constitution. Click here…
Courts:
New York State Unified Court System: This site provides resources about the many courts present in New York. Click here…
Eighth Judicial District Courts: The Eighth Judicial District is comprised of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans & Wyoming Counties. This site is a helpful resource for courts located within these counties. Click here…
Appellate Division, Fourth Department: The Appellate Division, Fourth Department is the intermediate appeals court that covers Western New York. Click here…
New York State Court of Appeals: The highest court in the New York Judiciary System. Can be seen as the Supreme Court in the federal system, except the Court of Appeals only rules on state law issues. Click here…
Federal Courts: Most cases are handled in New York State courts; however, there are several instances where a case must or could be heard at the federal level. Click here…
Starting a Business in New York:
New York Department of State: To maintain a business in New York, you are required to register with the NY Department of State. Also, for some types of businesses you must obtain specific licenses. Click here…
FEIN: Every business must apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number. Click here…
New York Department of Taxation and Finance: Some businesses in New York are required to collect and remit sales tax. This link will inform you whether or not you are required to do so, and if you are required, will allow you to register online. Click here…
Statutes and Code:
New York Laws: New York's consolidated and unconsolidated statutes and codes. Click here…
Case Law:
New York and Federal Case Law: The following link provides several resources for researching both New York State and Federal case law. Click here…