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New York State Issues Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Materials
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) recently released updates to the state’s model sexual harassment prevention materials, including its …
The Supreme Court Limits Federal Authority to Regulate Wetlands
Few five-word phrases have vexed the justices of the United States Supreme Court more than “waters of the United States” as used in the Clean …
Case Alert: AluminumSource, LLC v. LLFlex, LLC
A recent post-trial decision from Delaware regarding alleged breaches of representations and warranties in an asset purchase agreement is noteworthy. …
NYCEDC and NYCIDA Announce ‘M-CORE’ Tax Benefits for Commercial Renovations
The New York City Economic Development Corp. (EDC) and Industrial Development Agency (IDA) have announced the Manhattan Commercial Revitalization tax …
Drafting Effective RWI Coverage Exclusions
Coverage exclusions are a key risk management tool for transactional liability insurers. But they can also be traps for the unwary. In the event of a …
Consider SROs to Help Solve New York City’s Homelessness Crisis
Land Use special counsel Patrick Sullivan authored an op-ed in the Commercial Observer titled “Consider SROs to Help Solve New York City’s Homelessness …
DFS Issues Guidance on Surprise Billing Disputes
Accident and health (A&H) insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) doing business in New York should consider new guidance from the New …
New York City Local Law 97: A Groundbreaking Climate Change Regulation for the Real Estate Industry
Buildings account for more than 70% of the greenhouse gas emissions in New York City (NYC). To address this problem, NYC has enacted a first-of-its-kind …
IRS Denies Deductibility of Sell-Side Advisory Fees
In Private Letter Ruling 202308010 (PLR 20230810), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determined that a contingent sell-side advisory fee (the Fee) was …
Land Use Issues Addressed at Kramer Levin Seminar
Kramer Levin recently hosted a seminar titled “Emerging Issues in Land Use: The Year in Review and What’s Ahead,” where experts discussed New York City …
SEC Amends Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules
On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to increase disclosures for issuer repurchases of shares or other equity …
Implications for Benefit Plans of the End of the COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health Emergency
On Monday, April 10, President Biden signed a congressional resolution immediately ending the COVID-19 National Emergency and he had previously announced …
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