On June 24, 2020, Long Island joined the rest of New York State, with the exception of New York City, in entering Phase 3 of re-opening for business. Those non-essential
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial stress on our entire population. The CARES Act signed by the President on March 27, 2020 provides financial relief for several sectors of society.
Continue Reading The CARES Act Provides Financial Relief For Those Struggling To Pay Their Student Debt
On April 22, 2020, a series of bills designed to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were introduced in the New York City Council during its first-ever remote session.
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Although a large portion of the funds from the CARES Act is going to certain air carriers and businesses critical to national security, some $454 billion is allocated to the
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New York Courts have resumed some of their operations despite the physical closing of most courthouses and a continued moratorium on the filing of new non-essential cases. Proceedings, including
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A new bill introduced by New York Assembly members Robert Carroll and Patricia Fahy would effectively force insurers to provide retroactive coverage for claims filed by businesses that have closed
Continue Reading Proposed State Legislation May Offer Retroactive Coverage for Business Interruptions Due to COVID-19
On April 7, 2020, Senator Brad Hoylman, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Senator Liz Kruege introduced a new bill entitled the “NYS Tenant Safe Harbor Act” (the Act) in
Continue Reading Proposed Legislation Would Extend Moratorium on Evictions, Allow Landlords to Sue for Unpaid Rent
As of today, by virtue of Governor Cuomo’s executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of New York’s businesses are physically closed. On March 16th, t
Continue Reading Addressing Issues Faced by Commercial Landlords and Tenants in the Era of COVID-19
With most cases facing indefinite suspensions in the courts, it behooves litigants and their counsel to at least consider alternative methods of resolving disputes. Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”), most notably
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty and upheaval to communities and businesses across the country. There is particular confusion in the New York construction industry about which types of construction
Continue Reading Basic Legal Considerations for Construction Companies During the Coronavirus Pandemic