N.Y. Partnership Law Section 82
Fictitious firm names prohibited

No person shall hereafter transact business in the name of a partner not interested in his firm, and when the designation “and company,” or “and Co.” is used, it shall represent an actual partner; but a violation of this section shall not be a defense in an action or proceeding brought by an assignee for the benefit of creditors or by a receiver of the property of or by an executor or administrator of a person who has violated the same.

Source: Section 82 — Fictitious firm names prohibited, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PTR/82 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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