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COVID-19: Doing Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Deals and Keeping Safe in the New Normal
Much of how the legal system handles M&A deals remain unchanged in the new COVID-19 world. Documents continue to be drafted and...
Mar 31, 2020


Commercial Insurance Policies and “All-Risk” Coverages for Losses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Recently, this law firm published a legal briefing on anticipated issues with business interruption insurance coverage stemming from...
Mar 30, 2020


Essential Business Further Defined for Construction Industry During COVID-19
On March 27, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo made a significant change to the status of construction workers in New York State. Previously...
Mar 30, 2020


COVID-19: Remote Working and Telecommuting in the Age of Smart Technology
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamstring businesses across the State and country, employees are still adjusting to what is, at...
Mar 30, 2020


COVID-19’s Effect on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) globally have caused the world’s economy to come to a screeching halt. While all...
Mar 25, 2020


Non-Profit Governance & Meetings During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Though there is a pause and restriction on in-person activities and operations for non-essential businesses and services, not-for-profit...
Mar 24, 2020


Business Interruption Insurance Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted business practices on a global scale. In response to the loss of revenue caused by forced closures...
Mar 24, 2020


COVID-19: Liability Challenges for Bars and Restaurants
As regulations across New York State have rapidly changed to address Covid-19, many may not have learned that bars and restaurants are...
Mar 23, 2020


PAUSE: "Matilda's Law"
On Friday March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State will be going under PAUSE, which stands for Policies that...
Mar 22, 2020


Business Liability by Utilizing Third-Party Delivery Services During COVID-19
Last week, restaurants, bars, taverns, and other food & beverage establishments were ordered by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to...
Mar 22, 2020


What is the Defense Production Act?
Recently, President Donald Trump stated that the White House is considering invoking the Defense Production Act in order to combat the...
Mar 19, 2020


The New York Shield Act: Businesses Face New Data Security Compliance Deadlines
Large, high profile data breaches involving consumer information have been part of the news cycle for a decade and more.
Sep 26, 2019


Credit Freezes
A credit freeze is a restriction put in place by one of the three credit reporting agencies.
Sep 21, 2018


Capital Improvements versus Repairs: Sales Tax Info for Contractors
The distinction between capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services to real property impacts contractors.
Jan 29, 2018


SEC Adopts New PCAOB Auditor Reporting Standard Mandating Disclosure of ‘critical audit matters’
It was announced that all three SEC Commissioners voted unanimously to support and adopt Auditing Standard (AS) 3101.
Dec 18, 2017


NY’s Prompt Payment Act and its Impact on Construction Contracts
If you are an owner, contractor or subcontractor, payment disputes that arise on construction projects are a common occurrence.
Sep 12, 2017
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