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Leila Amineddoleh

Mosaic Mischief and the Art of Coming Home: Pompeii's Risqué Relic Returns

Last week it was announced that a Roman mosaic, long thought lost to the ravages of war and the whimsy of wartime looting, finally returned to its rightful home in Pompeii. The racy piece of ancient décor, depicting a pair of… more

Art, Italy, Museums, Nazi Looted Art, Restitution

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Maurizio Anglani

Planning for Construction Costs in the Face of Tariff Uncertainty

The “reciprocal” tariffs announced on April 2nd, 2025, by the Trump administration to address what Trump declared a "large and persistent U.S. trade deficit," were one of the largest shocks to the international trade industry in… more

Canada, China, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Terms

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Andrew Ben-Ami

New Tax Law Increases the Benefits for Qualified Small Business Stock

Benefits Offer Enhanced Tax Exclusions and Eligibility for Founders, Early Employees, and Investors- The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes several taxpayer-friendly revisions to the rules governing Qualified… more

Acquisitions, Business Entities, C-Corporation, Capital Gains, Internal Revenue Code (IRC)

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Debra Bodian Bernstein

New York City’s “Guaranty Law” is Held to be Unconstitutional and Unenforceable

In a highly-anticipated decision, Judge Ronnie Abrams of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled on March 31, 2023, in Melendez v. City of New York, that New York City's Guaranty Law is… more

Commercial Leases, Contracts Clause, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Default, Financial Distress

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Philip Braginsky

USPTO Sets Patent Fee Increases

Recently, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced that they have completed a comprehensive patent fee review, concluding that fees must go up—some of them significantly. This is primarily due to the discounts provided… more

Design Patent, Filing Fees, Patent Applications, Patent Examinations, Patent Search

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Michael Capozzi

NYC Housing Providers Required to Conduct Bifurcated Screening for Criminal Background Checks on Prospective Tenants

Effective January 1, 2025, NYC has implemented the Fair Chance Housing Law, which requires a bifurcated screening process for applicants when the landlord wants to conduct a criminal background check. Housing providers must… more

City of New York, Criminal Background Checks, Fair Chance Act, Rental Property, Residential Leases

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Ingrid Cardona

End of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration: Should Employers Rescind COVID-19-related Reasonable Accommodations?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, employers addressed myriad workplace accommodation requests and endeavored to maintain healthy and safe workplaces while navigating guidance from the federal, state, and local levels addressing the… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Coronavirus/COVID-19, EEO, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Public Health Emergency

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Tara Toevs Carolan

Employer Compliance Responsibilities Under Amended New York Jury Service Leave Law

Employers are required to allow their employees in New York time off to serve as jurors and to be compensated for their time attending jury service and missing work. For the first time since 2003, the New York Judiciary Law has… more

Adverse Employment Action, Compensation & Benefits, Criminal Contempt, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Rocco Cavaliere

The Supreme Court Limits A Trustee’s Rights To Recover Fraudulent Transfers Against The Internal Revenue Service

The Bankruptcy Code provides chapter 7 trustees with significant powers to liquidate and collect estate assets and pursue litigation claims, such as fraudulent transfer claims against third parties, all to increase the… more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Trustees, Chapter 7, Fraudulent Transfers, IRS

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Chandler Sturm

China Issues Stricter Rules on Trademark Use

On January 1, 2022, the China National Intellectual Property Administration’s (CNIPA) newly-issued Standards for Judging General Trademark Violations (Standards) took effect. The Standards implement concrete guidelines for… more

China, CNIPA, Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Registration, Trademarks

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Justin Chu

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Important Paycheck Protection Program Provisions

On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act). The Act is wide-sweeping in its breadth at over 5,500 pages and provides the annual funding for the federal government… more

CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Loan Forgiveness

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Steven Dovi

Planning for Construction Costs in the Face of Tariff Uncertainty

The “reciprocal” tariffs announced on April 2nd, 2025, by the Trump administration to address what Trump declared a "large and persistent U.S. trade deficit," were one of the largest shocks to the international trade industry in… more

Canada, China, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Terms

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Laurent Drogin

Changes to the New Jersey Unemployment Law Take Effect

On July 31, 2023, multiple amendments to the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law took effect that impact New Jersey employers handling unemployment claims by separated employees. The law imposes new reporting requirements… more

New Amendments, New Jersey, State Labor Laws, Unemployment, Unemployment Benefits

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Edward Farrell

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements Of Beneficial Ownership Information

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) enacted in January 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act establishes new requirements that will mandate the disclosure and reporting to the United States Treasury… more

Bank Secrecy Act, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Counterfeiting, Federal Register

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Hagit Feder

What’s New with the New York State Notice of Pay Rate?

As New York State employers know, there is a requirement to provide Notice of Pay Rate to new employees. Last month, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) issued an updated sample. Below is an overview of the requirements… more

New Hires, New York, NYDOL, Pay Rates, State Labor Laws

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Robert Freedman

TIPS For Parents And College Students: Add Health Care Advance Directives To Your School Packing List

As students return to colleges and universities across the United States amid COVID-19 concerns, students, their parents and their families should ensure that arrangements for the student’s medical decision-making for an… more

Advance Health Care Directive, Colleges, Emergency Management Plans, Health Care Proxies, HIPAA Authorization Forms

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Victoria Galante

Changes to The Corporate Transparency Act Bring Major Shift to U.S. Reporting Requirements

Domestic Entities No Longer Required to Disclose Beneficial Ownership Information - The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule on March 21, 2025 (effective March… more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements

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Edwin Hernández García

State Department Limits U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Program, Effective September 2, 2025

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that, with few exceptions, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including applicants under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will require an in-person interview with a… more

B-1, B-2, Consulate, Fees, International Travel

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Annmarie Giblin

Law Brief®: Rich Schoenstein and Annmarie Giblin Discuss Cyber Law

On the latest episode of Law Brief, Cybersecurity, Data Management & Privacy Co-Chair, Annmarie Giblin joins Rich to discuss cybersecurity law. They talk about the best practices for businesses interacting with customers’… more

Best Practices, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Marco Giovine

Con efficacia immediata: i datori di lavoro di New York devono ora rendere disponibili in formato elettronico tutti gli annunci esposti obbligatoriamente nel luogo di lavoro

In data 16 dicembre 2022, il governatore Kathy Hochul ha firmato un emendamento con efficacia immediata alla sezione 201 della legge sul lavoro ove si richiede che tutti gli annunci esposti obbligatoriamente nel luogo di lavoro… more

Digital Communications, Electronic Communications, New York, NYDOL, Posting Requirements

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Carolyn Glynn

Now Is the Time to Revisit Trusts & Estates Plans, as Tax Exemption Law Changes Are on the Horizon

On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a single-vote margin. This bill adopted many of the recommendations of the House Ways and Means Committee, with a few changes along the way… more

Budget Reconciliation, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Proposed Legislation

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Amy Goldsmith

AI, Copyright, and Recent Decisions: Legal Priorities for Rights Holders

The past few weeks have seen a flurry of activity in the legislature and the courts relating to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). Since the founding of our nation, there has been ongoing debate about whether legal matters… more

Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc v Goldsmith, Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation

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Brian Gordon

Employer Compliance Responsibilities Under Amended New York Jury Service Leave Law

Employers are required to allow their employees in New York time off to serve as jurors and to be compensated for their time attending jury service and missing work. For the first time since 2003, the New York Judiciary Law has… more

Adverse Employment Action, Compensation & Benefits, Criminal Contempt, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Lester Greenberg

Getting Your Life And Estate Planning Documents In Order During A Health Crisis

As the world searches for a new normal, it is more important than ever to make sure that the interests of you and your loved ones are properly protected. We have compiled the below list of the basic life and estate planning… more

Beneficiaries, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Management Plans, Estate Planning, Guardians

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Michael Grudberg

Law Brief®: Michael Grudberg, Robert Heim and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Theranos Verdict

On the latest Law Brief® episode, Co-Heads of the White Collar Practice Group Michael Grudberg and Robert Heim once again join Host, Richard Schoenstein to discuss the verdict in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes concerning her… more

Criminal Convictions, Criminal Prosecution, Health Technology, Investors, Jury Verdicts

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Michelle Hagler

New Legislation Affecting New York’s Rental Market: The Good Cause Eviction Law

As part of the 2025 Fiscal Year budget, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law significant legislation affecting the New York City and State rental market, which is highlighted below: Good Cause Eviction Law- As of April 20,… more

Apartments, Eviction, Good Cause, Landlords, Leases

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Robert Heim

Has the SEC Made 10b5-1 Trading Plans More Hassle Than They’re Worth?

Executive suites in public companies across America took notice in recent weeks when federal prosecutors filed the first ever case based exclusively on an executive’s sale of company shares pursuant to what is commonly referred… more

10b5-1 Plans, Brokers, Corporate Governance, Department of Justice (DOJ), Disclosure Requirements

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Rachel Hong

Planning for Construction Costs in the Face of Tariff Uncertainty

The “reciprocal” tariffs announced on April 2nd, 2025, by the Trump administration to address what Trump declared a "large and persistent U.S. trade deficit," were one of the largest shocks to the international trade industry in… more

Canada, China, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Terms

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Giuliano Iannaccone

New York's New Gift Card Fraud Warning Law Goes Into Effect June 20

Starting June 20, 2023, a new law passed in New York State requires all businesses selling gift cards to warn customers of potential gift card fraud. The warning must be placed in writing at or near the point of sale or where… more

Consumer Protection Laws, Gift-Cards, Italy, Posting Requirements

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Jane Jacobs

Executive Orders Challenge DEI Programs With Potential Impact For All Workplaces

In a matter of days, the White House issued multiple significant Executive Orders (“EOs”) regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs. The situation is highly fluid. On February 3, several groups filed suit in… more

Affirmative Action, Compliance, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), Diversity

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Patrick Kilduff

Chevron Is Out of Gas: The End of Deference to Agency Interpretations

Chevron is out of gas. For the past 40 years, Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council (Chevron), was the seminal case of administrative law holding that federal courts defer to agency’s interpretations of “ambiguous”… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Chevron Deference, Chevron v NRDC, Government Agencies, Judicial Authority

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David Kleinmann

FTC Seeks to Ban Non-Compete Agreements: What You Need to Know

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed its long-awaited new rule banning non-compete agreements. This was an anticipated event after a July 9, 2021, executive order from President Biden that directed… more

Corporate Counsel, Employment Contract, Executive Orders, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Independent Contractors

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Shari Laskowitz

NYC Housing Providers Required to Conduct Bifurcated Screening for Criminal Background Checks on Prospective Tenants

Effective January 1, 2025, NYC has implemented the Fair Chance Housing Law, which requires a bifurcated screening process for applicants when the landlord wants to conduct a criminal background check. Housing providers must… more

City of New York, Criminal Background Checks, Fair Chance Act, Rental Property, Residential Leases

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Brittany Lazzaro

Uncovering the Metaverse: The Regulation of NFTs

The legal landscape surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is still within its infancy stages and is largely an unprecedented field of law. Nonetheless, some have started to test the waters in this uncharted area around the… more

Blockchain, Digital Assets, Executive Orders, Metaverse, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

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Robert Lee

Delaware Clarifies Stockholders’ Rights to Inspect Corporate Books and Records

Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) was recently amended by Delaware Senate Bill 21 to reflect the Delaware legislature’s efforts to continue to provide a business-friendly environment and preserve… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Corporate Governance, Delaware General Corporation Law, Disclosure Requirements

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Roxanne Levine

State Department Limits U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Program, Effective September 2, 2025

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that, with few exceptions, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including applicants under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will require an in-person interview with a… more

B-1, B-2, Consulate, Fees, International Travel

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Rachel Lin

Biden Administration Announces Support Of Temporary Waiver On Intellectual Property Protections On COVID-19 Vaccines

The Biden administration has announced its support of a temporary waiver on intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines, partially reversing its earlier opposition. In response to the World Trade Organization… more

Biden Administration, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Intellectual Property Protection, Patents, Vaccinations

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Janet Linn

Copyrights: Humans 1, AI 0

On Friday, August 21, 2023, Stephen Thaler lost his appeal of the Copyright Office’s refusal to register a piece of art generated by his “Creativity Intelligence” AI computer system. U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell agreed… more

Artificial Intelligence, Authorship, Copyright, Copyright Applications, Copyright Office

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Nels Lippert

U.S. Supreme Court Provides Clarity On Trademark Infringement Damages: Willfulness Is Not Required

On April 23, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision on whether "willful" infringement was a prerequisite to an award of the infringer's profits as damages. In Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil Group, Inc.,… more

Burden of Proof, Compensatory Awards, Lost Profits, Romag Fasteners v Fossil, SCOTUS

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Richard Lomuscio

Has the SEC Made 10b5-1 Trading Plans More Hassle Than They’re Worth?

Executive suites in public companies across America took notice in recent weeks when federal prosecutors filed the first ever case based exclusively on an executive’s sale of company shares pursuant to what is commonly referred… more

10b5-1 Plans, Brokers, Corporate Governance, Department of Justice (DOJ), Disclosure Requirements

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Barry Lutzky

TIPS For Parents And College Students: Add Health Care Advance Directives To Your School Packing List

As students return to colleges and universities across the United States amid COVID-19 concerns, students, their parents and their families should ensure that arrangements for the student’s medical decision-making for an… more

Advance Health Care Directive, Colleges, Emergency Management Plans, Health Care Proxies, HIPAA Authorization Forms

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Sherri Lydell

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements Of Beneficial Ownership Information

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) enacted in January 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act establishes new requirements that will mandate the disclosure and reporting to the United States Treasury… more

Bank Secrecy Act, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Counterfeiting, Federal Register

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Jack Manchester

The Supreme Court Limits A Trustee’s Rights To Recover Fraudulent Transfers Against The Internal Revenue Service

The Bankruptcy Code provides chapter 7 trustees with significant powers to liquidate and collect estate assets and pursue litigation claims, such as fraudulent transfer claims against third parties, all to increase the… more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Trustees, Chapter 7, Fraudulent Transfers, IRS

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Scott Markowitz

CARES Act Increases Eligibility Threshold For Small Businesses To File Under New Subchapter 5 Of The Bankruptcy Code

On August 23, 2019, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 was signed into law, creating a new Subchapter 5 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The new law, which went into effect on February 19, 2020, is designed to… more

Bankruptcy Code, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Relief Measures

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Charles Miller

Has the SEC Made 10b5-1 Trading Plans More Hassle Than They’re Worth?

Executive suites in public companies across America took notice in recent weeks when federal prosecutors filed the first ever case based exclusively on an executive’s sale of company shares pursuant to what is commonly referred… more

10b5-1 Plans, Brokers, Corporate Governance, Department of Justice (DOJ), Disclosure Requirements

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Guy Molinari

Delaware Clarifies Stockholders’ Rights to Inspect Corporate Books and Records

Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) was recently amended by Delaware Senate Bill 21 to reflect the Delaware legislature’s efforts to continue to provide a business-friendly environment and preserve… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Corporate Governance, Delaware General Corporation Law, Disclosure Requirements

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Joann Palumbo

Naming Beneficiaries On Financial Accounts: Advantages And Disadvantages

More and more, people are being advised to add “transfer on death” designations to their non-IRA brokerage assets. This increasingly popular tool has both benefits as well as detractions and is best used only in certain… more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Financial Accounting, Transfer on Death Deed (TOD), Trusts

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David Pfeffer

Cost Increases Up the Ante for the Construction Industry – Is a Price Escalation Clause Your Best Bet?

Charter schools have experienced some of the highest enrollment growth due to pandemic-related factors influencing how we rethink education. As a result, there continues to be significant increase in the renovation and… more

Charter Schools, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Consumer Price Index, Contract Terms

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Deborah Piazza

Upcoming PFAS Restrictions on Textile Products and Apparel in California and New York – Effective January 1, 2025

We wish to inform our clients of important upcoming regulatory changes in California and New York regarding the sale and distribution of textile products and apparel containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)… more

California, Environmental Policies, Hazardous Substances, Manufacturers, New Regulations

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Gina Piazza

New York's New Gift Card Fraud Warning Law Goes Into Effect June 20

Starting June 20, 2023, a new law passed in New York State requires all businesses selling gift cards to warn customers of potential gift card fraud. The warning must be placed in writing at or near the point of sale or where… more

Consumer Protection Laws, Gift-Cards, Italy, Posting Requirements

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Morghan Richardson

Law Brief®: Rich Schoenstein and Morghan Richardson Discuss Trends in Divorce and Custody

On the latest episode, Matrimonial & Family Law Partner Morghan Richardson joins Host Rich Schoenstein to talk about current trends, including joint custody arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements covering pets, and the increasing… more

Child Custody, Child Support, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Joint Custody

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Federica Rigato

Upcoming PFAS Restrictions on Textile Products and Apparel in California and New York – Effective January 1, 2025

We wish to inform our clients of important upcoming regulatory changes in California and New York regarding the sale and distribution of textile products and apparel containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)… more

California, Environmental Policies, Hazardous Substances, Manufacturers, New Regulations

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Rosanna Roizin

New York Proposes Legislation to Provide Terminally Ill Persons a Medication to Peacefully End Their Life

Now Is the Right Time to Consult with Legal Counsel About Preparing Advance Directives that Reflect End-of-Life Wishes- New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) is once again before the New York State Legislature in… more

Advance Directives, End-of-Life-Care, Estate Planning, Health Insurance, New York

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Mark Rosenberg

Part 2: The Key Steps for an Asset Purchase Transaction of an Amazon FBA Business

FBA business owners who have decided to enter into asset purchase agreements with a buyer, as outlined in Part 1 of our series, should understand the various levels of an asset purchase transaction and what will be needed in… more

Amazon, Ancillary Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Bill of Sale, Bulk Sales Act

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Joel Rosner

Law Brief®: Joel Rosner and Richard Schoenstein Discuss Palin vs. The Times

On the latest Law Brief® episode, Host Rich Schoenstein is joined by litigator Joel Rosner to talk about the trial of Sarah Palin's defamation case against the New York Times, which is scheduled to start this week. Law Brief®,… more

Actual Malice, Defamation, False Statements, New York Times, Public Figures

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Joan Ebert Rothermel

Year-End and 2025 Action Items for Health Funds and 401(k) Plans

Group health plans, including insured and self-insured plans, are prohibited from entering contracts that contain a gag clause. These provisions prohibit group health plans from entering agreements with a healthcare provider,… more

401k, 403(b) Plans, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Employee Contributions, Employer Group Health Plans

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Nancy Schess

NJ Pay and Benefit Transparency Act Requires New Disclosure Compliance

New Law Now In Effect as of June 1, 2025 - On June 1, 2025, New Jersey joined a growing list of states and localities, including New York State and New York City, requiring disclosure of salary ranges in job descriptions… more

Compensation & Benefits, Compliance, Disclosure Requirements, Employee Benefits, Employer Responsibilities

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Richard Schoenstein

Law Brief®: Rich Schoenstein and Annmarie Giblin Discuss Cyber Law

On the latest episode of Law Brief, Cybersecurity, Data Management & Privacy Co-Chair, Annmarie Giblin joins Rich to discuss cybersecurity law. They talk about the best practices for businesses interacting with customers’… more

Best Practices, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Elias Schuetz

Significant DGCL Amendments Expand Protections for Corporate Insiders

Amendments to Section 144 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) broaden safe harbor protections for interested director and officer transactions and extend such protections to controlling stockholder transactions… more

Board of Directors, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Corporate Officers, Delaware General Corporation Law

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Sean Scuderi

Planning for Construction Costs in the Face of Tariff Uncertainty

The “reciprocal” tariffs announced on April 2nd, 2025, by the Trump administration to address what Trump declared a "large and persistent U.S. trade deficit," were one of the largest shocks to the international trade industry in… more

Canada, China, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Terms

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Zack Sharpe IV

The New York Frequency of Pay Controversy Heats Up

In 2019, the stakes for New York employers increased dramatically with respect to "late" payment of wages claims (also known as "frequency of pay" claims) under the New York Labor Law (NYLL). Following a decision by New York’s… more

Damages, New York, Payroll Periods, Private Right of Action, State Labor Laws

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Alex Spizz

CARES Act Increases Eligibility Threshold For Small Businesses To File Under New Subchapter 5 Of The Bankruptcy Code

On August 23, 2019, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 was signed into law, creating a new Subchapter 5 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The new law, which went into effect on February 19, 2020, is designed to… more

Bankruptcy Code, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Relief Measures

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Richard Steer

Pragmatic Employer Considerations In Response To New CDC, OSHA And New York State Guidance On Nose And Mouth Coverings

Earlier this month, the CDC changed its guidance regarding when fully vaccinated individuals could safely and appropriately be indoors and outdoors without nose and mouth coverings. More recently, OSHA adopted the CDC’s… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Anti-Harassment Policies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Documentation

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Anna Taruschio

New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act: What is the Impact on Employers?

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law the “Retail Worker Safety Act,” which was enacted on September 4, 2024 and goes into effect on March 3, 2025. The new law is intended to help prevent workplace violence by… more

New York, Retail Workers, Retailers, Safety Devices, State Labor Laws

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Jonathan Temchin

Law Brief®: Jonathan Temchin and Richard Schoenstein Explore Arbitration

On the latest Law Brief® episode, Host Richard Schoenstein is joined by fellow litigator Jonathan Temchin to discuss arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. They delve into the arbitration process, when and… more

Arbitration, Arbitration Agreements, Arbitrators, Dispute Resolution

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Joseph Tiger

Changes to The Corporate Transparency Act Bring Major Shift to U.S. Reporting Requirements

Domestic Entities No Longer Required to Disclose Beneficial Ownership Information - The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule on March 21, 2025 (effective March… more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements

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Alexander Tiktin

Law Brief®: Robert Wolf, Alexander Tiktin and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Continuing Foreclosure/Eviction Moratorium

On the latest Law Brief® episode, Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring Partner Robert Wolf and Associate Alexander Tiktin join host, Richard Schoenstein to discuss the current status of the COVID-19 foreclosure and eviction… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Foreclosure, Landlords, Moratorium

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Madison Torsiello

New York City’s “Guaranty Law” is Held to be Unconstitutional and Unenforceable

In a highly-anticipated decision, Judge Ronnie Abrams of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled on March 31, 2023, in Melendez v. City of New York, that New York City's Guaranty Law is… more

Commercial Leases, Contracts Clause, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Default, Financial Distress

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Steven Troup

New York State Appellate Court Decision Puts Many Co-ops’ Ability To Recover Attorneys’ Fees In Jeopardy

Late last year, the New York State Supreme Court, First Department of the Appellate Division issued a decision regarding the enforceability of an attorneys’ fees provision in a Manhattan cooperative’s proprietary lease. In its… more

Attorney's Fees, Condominium Associations, Condominiums

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Joseph Verga

Indemnity Provisions – What You Need to Know

The indemnification clause is one of the most important provisions in a construction contract. It transfers risk from one party, the “indemnitee,” to another party, the “indemnitor.” The risk is transferred by way of the… more

Attorney's Fees, Commercial General Liability Policies, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Terms

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Mauro Viskovic

New Tax Law Increases the Benefits for Qualified Small Business Stock

Benefits Offer Enhanced Tax Exclusions and Eligibility for Founders, Early Employees, and Investors- The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes several taxpayer-friendly revisions to the rules governing Qualified… more

Acquisitions, Business Entities, C-Corporation, Capital Gains, Internal Revenue Code (IRC)

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William Weisner

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements Of Beneficial Ownership Information

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) enacted in January 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act establishes new requirements that will mandate the disclosure and reporting to the United States Treasury… more

Bank Secrecy Act, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Counterfeiting, Federal Register

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Cory Weiss

NYC Housing Providers Required to Conduct Bifurcated Screening for Criminal Background Checks on Prospective Tenants

Effective January 1, 2025, NYC has implemented the Fair Chance Housing Law, which requires a bifurcated screening process for applicants when the landlord wants to conduct a criminal background check. Housing providers must… more

City of New York, Criminal Background Checks, Fair Chance Act, Rental Property, Residential Leases

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Mollie Weiss

New Legislation Affecting New York’s Rental Market: The Good Cause Eviction Law

As part of the 2025 Fiscal Year budget, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law significant legislation affecting the New York City and State rental market, which is highlighted below: Good Cause Eviction Law- As of April 20,… more

Apartments, Eviction, Good Cause, Landlords, Leases

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Robert Wolf

New York City’s “Guaranty Law” is Held to be Unconstitutional and Unenforceable

In a highly-anticipated decision, Judge Ronnie Abrams of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled on March 31, 2023, in Melendez v. City of New York, that New York City's Guaranty Law is… more

Commercial Leases, Contracts Clause, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Default, Financial Distress

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Jing Xia

Why Chinese Companies Need To Exercise Caution When Attending Trade Shows In The United States

Over the past few years, owners of U.S. patents and trademarks have used the appearance of Chinese companies at a trade show as infringement "traps." These patent owners have commenced infringement cases against Chinese… more

China, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Infringement, Patents, Trade Shows

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Arthur Zagorsky

ACT NOW. New Prevailing Wage Notification Requirements Are In Effect!

Does your company perform “prevailing wage” work? If so, you now have additional obligations under New York’s Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA), which was amended by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signing of the 2020-2021 state budget… more

Construction Industry, Employer Responsibilities, Governor Cuomo, Prevailing Wages, State Budgets

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Eric Zipkowitz

Law Brief: Remote Lawyering: Lessons From a Stay-at-Home Transactional Real Estate and Construction Lawyer

Real Estate and Construction Groups Partner Eric Zipkowitz joins Litigation Partner and Host Richard Schoenstein as they explore “Remote Lawyering: Lessons From a Stay-at-Home Transactional Lawyer” on the latest episode of Law… more

Law Practice Management, Remote Working, Telecommuting

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