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Litigation to invalidate ‘City of Yes’ zoning for housing opportunity initiated
A group of seven New York City Council members announced this morning that they, together with other elected officials, civic organizations and …
Privacy Regulators Target the Location Data Industry
On March 10, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta (AG) announced an “ongoing investigative sweep” into the use of consumer location data by mobile …
Global M&A Outlook 2025 – Sector and broader perspectives
New York’s condo laws can unlock value in office conversions
Real Estate partner Jonathan H. Canter authored an op-ed for Commercial Observer titled "New York’s Condo Laws Can Unlock Value in Office Conversions," …
USPTO Withdraws Its Former Artificial Intelligence Strategy Document
We recently reported the USPTO’s publication on Jan. 14, 2025, of an artificial intelligence strategy document, just days before the appointment of new …
Trump administration announces ‘Gold Card’ Permanent Residence Program and registration requirement
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 25 that he is creating a new program to offer residency and a path to citizenship to foreign investors who pay …
A look ahead at the new administration's likely policy priorities for cybersecurity and data privacy
Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation special counsel Austin Manes and Litigation associate Nicholas Tonckens co-authored a Westlaw Today article …
NYDFS Updates Regulated Firms on Upcoming Cyber Requirements
Financial firms doing business in New York should be mindful of a recent e-blast sent by the state’s financial regulator concerning cybersecurity …
President Trump issues 'America First Investment Policy' to 'encourage foreign investment while protecting national security'
Second Circuit Affirms Order Compelling Disclosure of Attorney-Client Communications Subject to the Crime-Fraud Privilege Exception
On Feb. 7, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in In re Two Grand Jury Subpoenas Dated Sept. 13, 2023[1] affirmed the Southern …
New restrictions for Visa Renewal Dropbox Program eligibility
On Feb. 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DoS) began limiting those who can use the Dropbox Program (aka Interview Waiver) to renew their visas to …
Will the Supreme Court preserve the rule of law? Chief Justice Roberts may have the answer
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for TIME titled "Will the Supreme Court Preserve the Rule of Law? Chief Justice Roberts May Have the …
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