News Archive 2020
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DHC’s Commercial Litigation Partner William Mack Featured on PIX 11
August 28, 2020 — William Mack, a partner in DHC’s Commercial Litigation practice group, was featured in a PIX-11 news segment, where he discussed his work on behalf of

Robert Rattet Comments on Restaurant Chains Trying to Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic
August 22, 2020 – DHC’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditor’s Rights Co-Chair Robert L. Rattet spoke to Business Insider about restaurant chains trying to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic,

SBA Announces New Reduced 504 Loan Debenture Rates
August 18, 2020 — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced updated interest rates for the 504 Loan Program offered by Certified Development Companies (CDC) allowing

DHC Newsletter – August 2020
August 11, 2020 – Larry Hutcher, Co-Managing Partner at DHC, spoke to The Real Deal about the possibility that the federal government could ban TikTok, the

Client Alert: Misleading Reporting on Commercial Lease / Frustration of Purpose Issues
August 10, 2020 – By Larry Hutcher and William Mack. Last week, The Real Deal published a piece entitled “Win for Moinian is bright spot

Leslie Barbara Authors an Op-ed in the Westcher County Business Journal
August 4, 2020 – Leslie Barbara, Chair of DHC’s Divorce and Family Law practice group, authored an op-ed in the Westchester County Business Journal explaining the complexities

Force Majeure Clauses And Commercial Leases
July 30, 2020 – DHC Partners Robert Rattet, Derek Wolman, and William Mack, with Of Counsel James Glucksman published an op-ed in the New York Law Journal discussing the

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

Jonathan Pasternak Comments on Retail Bankruptcy
July 24, 2020 – Speaking with MarketWatch, DHC Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditor’s Rights practice group Partner Jonathan Pasternak said the bankruptcy filing by the parent company of Ann Taylor and

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 Champions

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
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

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