News Archive 2020 BK
Governor Cuomo Implements Three Strike Policy for New York City Restaurants
July 16, 2020 – Governor Cuomo announced a “three strikes and you’re closed” policy for restaurants and bars in New York City: any establishment that receives three violations of the social distancing requirements will be closed. Egregious violations can still result in the business’ immediate loss of its liquor license
Sean Crowley Named to City & State’s Queens Power 50
Sean Crowley City and State 2020 Queens Power 50 List July 13, 2020 – DHC Partner Sean Crowley of our Government Relations practice group was named to City & State magazine’s Queens Power 50 list for his work on behalf of local and regional nonprofit organizations and companies that contribute enormously
Alexander Victor Discusses New York State’s Liquor Laws and Regulations
July 9, 2020 – The Daily Mail called on Alexander Victor, a Partner in DHC’s Restaurant and Hospitality practice group, to discuss New York State’s liquor laws and regulations as the state reopens after the extended shutdown during the COVID-19 outbreak. Victor, whose expertise includes State Liquor Authority (SLA) matters, advised bars and
Larry Hutcher Comments on TikTok’s Times Square Lease
July 8, 2020 – Larry Hutcher, Co-Managing Partner at DHC, spoke to The Real Deal about the possibility that the federal government could ban TikTok, the popular video sharing app, from operating within the United States. He noted that the social media company could argue for the termination of its Times Square
Jonathan Pasternak Comments on Brooks Brothers Bankruptcy
July 8, 2020 – DHC Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditor’s Rights practice group Partner Jonathan Pasternak spoke with the Associated Press about renowned apparel retailer Brooks Brothers filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Pasternak noted that, despite the company’s troubles during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has a strong brand that will remain valuable after reorganization, even
Malito & Goldstein Pen Op-ed in Westchester Co. Bus. Journal
July 7, 2020 – DHC New York State Government Relations Chair Steve Malito and New York City and Westchester County Government Relations Chair Arthur Goldstein co-authored an op-ed in the Westchester County Business Journal explaining the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on nonprofit organizations. The pandemic, which resulted in strict lockdowns and the shuttering of many