New York State recently adopted a new law known as the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “NYS Act”), as Article 44-A of the General Business Law. The NYS
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In An RPAPL 881 Proceeding, Appellate Division Finds That A Licensor May Be Entitled To Recover Damages When Licensee Fails to Provide Proof of Sufficient Insurance[1]
The adequacy
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As covered in our Transparency-is-in-Your-Future series, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), requiring certain entities that are not otherwise exempt to file information about their beneficial ownership
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Governor Signs Bill Limiting Amount Which May Be Withheld For Retainage On Private Construction Contracts[1]
On November 17, 2023, Governor Hochul signed a bill[2] which, among other
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On November 7, 2021, the Governor signed a Bill known as the “Anthony Amoros’ Law”, that “prohibits used car dealers from selling vehicles at retail without a functioning airbag.”[1]
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We are all aware of car and motorcycle enthusiasts who modify their muffler and exhaust systems on their vehicles to obtain better performance or better sounding vehicles (and have heard
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According to the United States Census Bureau, women make up nearly half of the United States work force.[i] Notwithstanding, as of 2019, women make up only 27% of workers
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One of the many unspoken issues facing homeless women is access to feminine hygiene products. Governor Hochul, recognizing this issue, signed legislation on December 22, 2021, amending Social Services Law
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As we settle into the new “normal”, the body of case law concerning commercial rent defaults during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. This blog discusses just some of those
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As you may know, the use of facial recognition technology has been growing rapidly in a wide variety of public life, such as in retail locations and entertainment venues. Accompanying
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