My Fashion (Legal) Odyssey: Part 2 – 7th Avenue in the ’80s, Fashion Would Never Be The Same
My Fashion (Legal) Odyssey: Part 2 7th Avenue in the ’80s, Fashion Would Never Be The Same The year is 1983. There is no internet. There are no cellphones. The buildings in the garment center are filled with fashion companies owned by the people who built them, and not by brand-owner companies that only license […]
My Fashion (Legal) Odyssey: Part 1 – From Wall Street to Fashion Avenue
My Fashion (Legal) Odyssey: Part 1 From Wall Street to Fashion Avenue The year is 1983. The Police have released their biggest album, Synchronicity, and their biggest hit, Every Breath You Take. I am a mid-level litigation associate at the major Wall Street law firm that was then called Stroock & Stroock & Lavan. My […]
What 8 International Estate Planning Issues Should High-Net-Worth Individuals Consider?
Global Wealth, Local Laws: What 8 International Estate Planning Issues Should High-Net-Worth Individuals Consider? By Stefan Dunkelgrun, Partner | Trusts & Estates Law Practice Navigating International Estate Planning Today, more and more people own property in more than one country, and that requires particular consideration when planning their estate. Traveling has become so easy that […]
Why is the Charitable Act Essential for New York’s Non-Profits?
Why The Charitable Act Is Essential For New York’s Non-Profits By Nicole L. Weingartner, Director of State Government Affairs | Government Relations Law Practice New Yorker’s are known for giving back. There’s a bill in Washington that – if passed – will help us help others like never before. “The Charitable Act” (S566/HR3435) gives taxpayers […]
5 Happily Ever After Ways to Ask for a Prenup, According to an Attorney
5 “Happily After” Ways to Ask for a Prenuptial Agreement, According to an Attorney Roses are red. Violets are blue. You’re thinking of asking for a prenuptial agreement — but should you? Yes. And Here’s How. The Piano Man (Billy Joel, for the unfamiliar) likes to croon, “I said I love you. That’s forever. This […]
CLIENT ALERT: NYC Mayor & Speaker Announce $112.4B Deal
CLIENT ALERT × Dismiss this alert. NYC Mayor & Speaker Announce $112.4 Billion Budget Deal June 28, 2024 (City Hall, Manhattan) – Today’s ceremonial handshake between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams signaled the safe landing of Adams and Adams United, despite prior turbulence. Prop airplane in hand between […]
Client Alert: Employment Law Update
CLIENT ALERT × Dismiss this alert. Employment Law Update By Ben Noren, Senior Counsel | Employment Law Practice There are a few new employment related updates that we wanted to share. 1. No later than July 1, 2024, all NYC Employers must both post and provide a copy of this poster to every worker: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/KnowYourRightsAtWorkPoster.pdf […]
Clearing the Cloud: 3 Steps for Cannabis Entrepreneurs in NY
Clearing the Cloud: 3 Crucial Steps for Dispensary Entrepreneurs to Master New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations By Nicholas T. Terzulli, Senior Counsel | Cannabis Law Practice | Corporate Law Practice Key Takeaways: The initial application windows for New York’s general adult-use cannabis licenses closed on November 17, 2023, for applicants who could demonstrate location control (evidenced […]
How will the “City of Yes” Affect Zoning and Construction in NYC?
How will the “City of Yes” Affect Zoning and Construction in NYC? By Howard S. Weiss, Partner & Eli Gewirtz, Associate LAND USE & ZONING LAW PRACTICE On April 11, 2024, the NYC Department of City Planning unveiled the details of the proposed City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (CYHO), which is the third part […]
IRS’s December Surprise: Shifting Sands in Estate Planning with Trust Tax Reimbursement Revisions
IRS’s December Surprise: Shifting Sands in Estate Planning with Trust Tax Reimbursement Revisions By Stefan Dunkelgrun, Partner TRUSTS & ESTATES LAW PRACTICE On the last workday of the year, December 29, 2023, the IRS issued a Chief Counsel Memorandum adding a wrinkle to one of the most estate planning techniques – to give assets away […]
