Alex Victor advises venues to follow shutter rules
March 18, 2020 – As restaurants, bars, and other hospitality venues adjust to the stay-at-home orders throughout the United States, DHC Restaurant and Hospitality Law Partner Alex Victor spoke with the Daily Mail about how these companies could continue to operate with safety precautions. Victor, who represents clients with matters before the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA), explained that the guidelines still […]
William Walzer comments on 220 Amsterdam Avenue and the Minkin Memo
March 16, 2020 – DHC’s Real Estate Law Partner, William Walzer, spoke to Construction Dive about a recent court opinion invalidating a previously-issued construction permit for 200 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan issued by the New York City Department of Buildings. The permit had been issued in reliance on the “Minkin Memo,” in which a former acting commissioner of the New York City […]
Citron Speaks with USA Today on Harvey Weinstein Case
February 19, 2020 – Davidoff Hutcher & Citron’s Divorce and Family Law attorney and Partner Adam Citron spoke to USA Today about the jury deliberations in the Harvey Weinstein trial (the jury has since convicted Weinstein on some of the charges). Citron, a former prosecutor, pointed out that, with multiple criminal charges involved, the jury must extensively review the […]
Alex Victor comments on Proposed Changes to New York State’s Liquor Laws
January 27, 2020 – DHC Partner Alex who specializes in matters involving the New York State Liquor Authority and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, spoke with Albany Business Review about proposed changes to New York State’s alcohol laws. The proposed law will allow more movie theaters to qualify for a liquor license. Currently, only movie theaters that […]
William Walzer comments on the impact of Public Transit Access on Property Values
January 12, 2020 – DHC’s Real Estate Law Partner, William Walzer, spoke with the Dallas Morning-News about the impact of public transit access on property values. Residential units near the subway or commuter rail stations, he noted, often increase in value more rapidly because potential buyers and renters enjoy the ability to travel without depending on a car.
Lutzker on Alphabet’s Multiple-Class Structure
DHC’s Lutzker Comments on Alphabet’s Multiple-Class Structure December 5, 2019 – DHC’s Chair of the Corporate & Securities Law practice, Elliot Lutzker, spoke to Fortune about Google parent Alphabet’s multiple-class structure and the control Larry Page and Sergey Brin have over the company after stepping down as CEO and president. Lutzker, a former Securities and Exchange Commission prosecutor, […]
Davidoff on NY1 News: “Inside City Hall” about Jay Kriegel
Davidoff on NY1 News: “Inside City Hall” about Jay Kriegel November 20, 2019 – Sid Davidoff, firm Founder and Chair of the Government Relations practice group sat down with NY1 “Inside City Hall” to discuss the legacy of his friend and former colleague Jay Kriegel, with whom he worked in the administration of former New […]
Davidoff on Podcast about “Young Lords of Harlem”
Davidoff on Gimlet’s Science Vs. Podcast about “Young Lords of Harlem” November 14, 2019 – DHC Founding Partner, Sid Davidoff was interviewed for Gimlet’s Science Vs. podcast today. The podcast told the story of the Young Lords of Harlem, who in July of 1970 took over Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx and demanded improvements […]
Davidoff on Bloomberg’s Decision to Enter 2020 Primary
Davidoff on Bloomberg’s Decision to Enter 2020 Presidential Primary November 11, 2019 – Sid Davidoff, firm Founder spoke with the New York Times about former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s decision to enter the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Davidoff said, the campaign will offer Bloomberg an opportunity to bring attention to key issues on which he has been active, such […]
Mark Spund comments on Firing of McDonald’s CEO
November 5, 2019 – Mark Spund, Chair of DHC’s Employment Law practice, shared his expertise with Reuters and The New York Times after the firing of McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook for having a personal relationship with an employee.