News Archive 2019
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Sid Davidoff Assesses Mayor’s Presidential Prospects
March 27, 2019 – DHC’s Founding Partner Sid Davidoff, and Chair of the Government Relations practice, started his political career as a top aide to
DHC March 2019 Newsletter
DHC’s Founding Partner Sid Davidoff, who started his political career as a top aide to New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay, spoke to NY1 about the difficulties of running for President of the United States while leading the country’s largest city. Our mayors, Davidoff explained, are presented with new issues day after day, making the extended campaign tours required for a presidential campaign nearly impossible.
DHC Scores Major Litigation Victories
February 28, 2019 – The legendary football coach Bear Bryant once said a tie is like kissing your sister. Winning a judgment that you will
Davidoff Honored at Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Taste of Brooklyn
February 25, 2019 – The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce honored Sid Davidoff at its annual Taste of Brooklyn Winter Gala. The evening included dinner, dancing, and
Sid Davidoff Comments on Amazon Withdrawing its HQ2 from Queens
DHC’s Founding Partner Sid Davidoff spoke with CNN, the New York Business Journal, and Metro US about Amazon withdrawing its planned HQ2 from Queens. Drawing on more than five decades of experience in
DHC February 2019 Newsletter
DHC’s Founding Partner Sid Davidoff spoke with CNN, the New York Business Journal, and Metro US about Amazon withdrawing its planned HQ2 from Queens. Drawing on more than five decades of experience in government relations and regulatory affairs, Davidoff explained that the proposal could have succeeded if stakeholders had simply entered into good faith negotiations. The project, he said, would have created enormous opportunities for working class families in the city, particularly students attending community college nearby.
Keith Wright Named to City & State’s “50 Over 50” list
January 29, 2019 – DHC’s Government Relations Director Keith L.T. Wright was named to City & State’s “50 Over Fifty” list! The honor is awarded to the
DHC January 2019 Newsletter
DHC litigators Larry Hutcher and Josh Krakowsky are currently representing Philippe Masson, as the executor of the estate of his mother, Gisele Masson, in a heated court battle between Philippe and his brother Charles Masson. The dispute concerns at least $20 million in assets and control over the famed Manhattan restaurant La Grenouille. The story was recently reported by the New York Post.
Melissa Chapman Joins DHC’s Government Relations Practice
Melissa Chapman Joins DHC’s Government Relations Practice in New York City January 2, 2019 – Melissa Chapman has joined DHC as a Government Relations Specialist in
