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New York State Addresses a Chronic Issue: Employees Granted Protections for Off-Duty Cannabis Use
On March 31, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), legalizing the recreational use of cannabis in New …
The Supreme Court Prohibits the FTC From Seeking Monetary Relief in Federal Court Under Section 13(b) of the FTCA
On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision prohibiting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from using its preferred tool for …
The Biden infrastructure plan - Real vision or short-term politics?
Immigration Considerations of Legalized Recreational Marijuana
Recently, New York became the 16th state in the United States to legalize recreational marijuana. We wanted to remind you and your employees that the …
NAIC Considers PBM Regulation; Additional Requirements Possibly on Tap
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) should consider the implications of a model law making its way through the National Association of Insurance …
New York State Budget Agreement Includes a Pass-Through Entity Tax as a SALT Workaround
On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, the New York Legislature reached an agreement with Governor Andrew Cuomo for the fiscal year 2021-2022 state budget. Both …
How To Confirm Your Privacy Program Complies With California and Virginia Privacy Obligations
A PDF version of this article is available here. Introduction Consistent with a growing national trend, Virginia joined California in recently passing …
New York Daily News: A Virtual Hearing is a Real Hearing
Land Use partner Paul D. Selver co-authored an op-ed titled “A Virtual Hearing is a Real Hearing,” which appeared in the New York Daily News on April 6, …
Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice: Backstop and Private Placement Agreements: Commitment or Plan Treatment?
Bankruptcy and Restructuring counsel David E. Blabey, Jr., and associates Nathaniel Allard and Hunter Blain co-authored a Norton Journal of Bankruptcy …
Diversity in the Boardroom: A Litigation Update
In a prior alert, we noted that a number of shareholder lawsuits were brought during 2020 in which large corporations and their directors were accused of …
Consumer class actions – global perspectives (UK, US and Australia)
NYC Zoning Amendment Increases Building Options in Flood Zones
Land Use partner Elise Wagner and special counsel Adam B. Taubman authored a Commercial Observer article titled “NYC Zoning Amendment Increases …
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Paul H. Schoeman
Executive Partner, US and Managing Partner, Disputes, US, New York
Amy Caton
Managing Partner, Finance and Restructuring, US and Head of Bankruptcy and Restructuring, US, New York
Scott S. Balber
Head of Litigation, US and Managing Partner, New York Office, New York
Howard T. Spilko
Partner, Global Head of Private Equity and Chair of Corporate, US, New York
Barbara Roth
Partner, New York