COVID-19 CLIENT ALERT – Summary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
On March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a stimulus package of unprecedented proportions intended to provide economic relief and assistance to American individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreClient Alert: Insurance, Construction & Deadlines
On March 29, 2020, Gov. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.13 to provide further relief to individuals and small businesses coping with the COVID-9 pandemic health emergency, to clarify certain aspects of prior Executive Orders, and to temporarily modify certain existing laws. We provide highlights here of those portions of EO 202.13 that may be of particular interest to our clients. Read MoreClient Alert: COVID-19 and Public Bidding Procedures
COVID-19 has forced us to change the way municipalities go about public bidding. Here are three key points to consider. Read MoreClient Alert: I Tested Positive for COVID-19: When Can I Return To Work?
The New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) issued guidance that expressly sets forth the protocols for essential personnel to return to work after being exposed or infected with COVID-19. Read MoreCOVID-19 CLIENT ALERT
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing all New York businesses to face unprecedented uncertainties and challenges in a host of areas central to their operations. The landscape of state and federal laws being passed, and regulations and executive orders being issued, is changing almost daily. We are monitoring these changes in federal and state laws, and are continuing to provide guidance and advice...Read More
Five Coronavirus Legal Issues for Local Government Leaders
By Adam Rodriguez, Esq. Local governments are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Here are a few legal updates and issues that local government leaders need to be aware of. Read More
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
By Adam Rodriguez, Esq. COVID-19 issues are unfolding unfold rapidly and the government is taking swift and decisive action to deal with the impact. Employers have to be prepared quickly understand and implement these new policy decisions. The newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) requires small employers (less than 500 employees) to provide employees with paid sick...Read More
First Things First: Addressing Burial and Cemetery Issues
From time to time trust and estate attorneys find it necessary to delve into the laws, regulations and rulings regarding cemetery matters, particularly if there is a dispute among a decedent’s family members regarding the proper disposition of a decedent’s remains or a need to determine the unique rights and responsibilities of various parties having an interest in a cemetery lot....Read MoreNew York Imposes New Conflict of Interest Rules for Co-op/Condo and HOA Boards
In September 2017, New York State amended the New York Business Corporation Law (“BCL”) and the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (“N-PCL”) to require additional disclosure by “interested directors” of Cooperatives, Condominiums or Homeowners Associations, i.e. directors who have a direct or indirect interest in a party to a financial transaction approved by the Board. The new law...Read MorePlanning for Disability and Long Term Care
Legal and Financial Issues Click here to view the PDF titled ‘2017 Planning for Disability and Long Term Care’ by Frances M. Pantaleo Read MoreNew York is First State in the Nation to Propose Cybersecurity Regulations Impacting Banks, Insurance Companies and Mortgage Lenders
The New York State Department of Financial Services has proposed regulations that would impose new cybersecurity requirements on banks, insurance companies, mortgage lenders and others. The proposed regulations, issued pursuant to the Financial Services Law, would apply to entities that require a license or authorization under New York State banking, insurance or financial services laws to...Read More