News Archive 2020
Recent News
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Update: New York State Legislative Session in Albany
July 24, 2020 – In an abnormal year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this week the State Legislature met in Albany to conclude what was
Larry Hutcher Featured on “Conversations with Cohen”
July 23, 2020 – Larry Hutcher, DHC’s Co-Managing Partner, joined Gregg Cohen of commercial real estate firm Cresa on “Conversations with Cohen” to discuss how businesses
CaringKind Honors Nicole L. Weingartner
July 17, 2020 – CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving, has included Nicole L. Weingartner, DHC’s Associate Director of State Government Affairs, in its inaugural class of the Caregiver
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
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
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
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
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
William Walzer Speaks to Bankrate about Purchasing a Home
July 6, 2020 – Partner William Walzer of DHC’s Real Estate practice group spoke to Bankrate about the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a home without a real estate agent. Walzer explained that homeowners who don’t use an agent typically save about 3% of
SBA and Treasury Release PPP Data
July 6, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck
NYC Council Vote to Approve $88.19 Billion Budget and Reallocate NYPD Resources
July 1, 2020 – At last night’s Stated Meeting of the New York City Council, which ran into the early hours of this morning, Council Members
DHC Newsletter – June 2020
Landlords and Tenants Negotiating and Making Deals DHC’s Co-Managing Partner Larry Hutcher and Commercial Litigation Partner William Mack are representing L Brands, Inc. — the parent company to Victoria’s
Phase II Outdoor Dining Compliance & Enforcement Issues; Delay of NYC Entering Phase III
June 29, 2020 – Governor Cuomo’s announcement this morning that there are complications with New York City’s entering Phase III (which is currently anticipated to
Mack on the “Frustration of Purpose“ Doctrine
DHC’s Mack on the “Frustration of Purpose“ Doctrine June 24, 2020 – DHC’s Partner William Mack, an experienced commercial litigation attorney, discussed the “frustration of
Citron on Commercial Leases Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DHC’s Citron on Commercial Leases Amid Pandemic June 23, 2020 – Co-Managing Partner Jeffrey Citron, Chair of the Real Estate Law practice, recently shared his thoughts