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Cuomo Veto Spares Condos, Co-Ops from Paying Prevailing Wage

February 13, 2020

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins comments on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s pocket-veto of a bill that would remove a property tax abatement from condominium and cooperative homeowners in larger buildings in which building service workers did not receive prevailing wage in an article in The Real Deal.


No Fuel Left in the Tank Webinar

February 12, 2020

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

This webinar discussed strategies for settling liability claims brought by multiple claimants that are likely to exceed policy limits and arise from a single accident or occurrence.


New York Real Estate is Business as Usual and Vigilant

February 11, 2020

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins discusses the temporary injunction against the Department of State’s guidance on tenant-paid broker commissions in an article on GlobeSt.com.


NYC Council Considers Legislation to End At-Will Employment in the Fast Food Industry [Alert]

February 11, 2020

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Labor & Employment

Katie Schwab discusses two new bills in New York City impacting fast food employers and employees. A hearing on the bills is scheduled for February 13.


Cozen O’Connor’s Transportation Practice Continues Growth with the Addition of Prominent New York Maritime Lawyer Neil Quartaro

February 11, 2020

News - Transportation & Trade

Quartaro has for nearly two decades advised and represented clients in a range of transportation and maritime industry disputes throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.


Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement Safe from Prevailing Wage Requirement [Alert]

February 11, 2020

Publication - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins discusses the governor's pocket veto of Bill S6219/A8082, which proposes requiring New York coops and condos to certify that their service employees are paid a prevailing wage to avail their shareholders and unit owners of the benefits of the state’s Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement.


Recent AG and FTC Enforcement Actions Provide Guidance on Data Security Best Practices [Infographic]

February 10, 2020

Publication - State Attorneys General, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

More and more companies are experiencing crippling data breaches. We analyzed recent state Attorney General and FTC enforcement actions to identify eight data security best practices that companies can adopt to mitigate the likelihood of a breach which can be found in this infographic.


Camille Miller Honored by Corporate LiveWire

February 10, 2020

Press Release - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property, Trademark & Copyright

Camille Miller was named the Corporate LiveWire IP Dispute Lawyer of the Year.


PFAS in California — Impact of the 2020 Defense Authorization Act [Alert]

February 10, 2020

Publication - Environmental Regulatory & Due Diligence

Peter Fontaine and Marcia Mulkey discuss California’s active involvement in the emerging PFAS challenges and how extensive reporting requirements will result in rapid expansion of information.


The Pros and Cons of Unlimited PTO

February 10, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt discussed with HR Daily Advisor the downsides and benefits for employers that offer unlimited PTO.


The Latest on the Regulation of PFAS Substances, and the Jurisdiction of the PA Public Utility Commission [The Water News Source]

February 07, 2020

Publication - Utility & Energy

Michael Klein authored an article in the Pennsylvania American Water Works Association’s quarterly magazine, The Water News Source, on regulations related to PFAS contamination.


What Do You See? Banning Brokers Fees Ain’t Law, Experts Argue

February 07, 2020

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins is quoted in Real Estate Weekly on The New York Department of State’s legal guidance on tenant-paid broker fees. As a part of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act that was passed last summer, landlords are now prohibited from charging tenants for broker fees. The real estate industry is challenging the legality of the guidance.


Practical Tips for Employers to Increase the Chances of Enforcing Restrictive Covenants [American Bar]

February 06, 2020

Publication - Health Care & Life Sciences

James Billings-Kang co-authored an article about how the recent legal developments should encourage employers to scrutinize their restrictive covenants, focusing on necessary modifications to ensure enforceability.


Litigation Likely as New York Frees Tenants from Broker Fees

February 06, 2020

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins explains how new guidance from the New York Department of State could impact landlords in an article in Law 360.


James Gale Named to the 2020 Global Law Experts

February 06, 2020

Press Release - Intellectual Property

James Gale was listed in the 2020 Global Law Experts handbook for his work in intellectual property at Cozen O'Connor.


New York Broker Fee Ban Halted by Judge

February 06, 2020

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins comments on the court’s decision to grant a temporary restraining order against guidance from the Department of State that prevents landlords, in certain circumstances, from collecting broker fees from tenants in a Multi-Housing News article.


Bobbi Britton Tucker Named to The Executive Leadership Academy

February 06, 2020

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Bobbi Britton Tucker was named a member of The Executive Leadership Academy presented by the Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business.


NYC Real Estate Industry Reeling after Surprise Broker Fees Ruling

February 06, 2020

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins is quoted in the New York Post on a recent guidance memo issued by the New York Department of State which dictates that tenants cannot be charged broker fees in certain circumstances.


If Your Condo or Coop Utilizes CSC ServiceWorks, Inc., Act Now for Class Action Benefits

February 05, 2020

Publication - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins discusses the settlement reached with laundry machine provider CSC and who may benefit.


Superior Court Holds Jurisdiction Over Enforcement of Charging Order Vests in Chancery Court [Delaware Business Court Insider]

February 05, 2020

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation

Barry Klayman and Mark Felger authored an article in the Delaware Business Court Insider explaining a recent decision in the Delaware Superior Court, which held that the Court of Chancery was the appropriate forum for enforcement of a charging order where the validity of conveyances between a limited liability company and its members was at issue.

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