News Archive 2020
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Update: Governor Cuomo Forms Task Force to Reopen Economy & Issues Executive Order 202.16
April 13, 2020 – Today, led by Governor Cuomo, the Governors of Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Rhode Island held a press conference call.

Barbara Speaks to Fatherly on Pandemic’s Impact on Couples
DHC’s Barbara Speaks to Fatherly on Pandemic’s Impact on Couples April 8, 2020 – Fatherly, a parenting magazine for Dads, spoke with Davidoff Hutcher &

NYS Temporarily Allows Virtual Witnessing of Wills, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney
April 8, 2020 – Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.14 temporarily allowing virtual witnessing of Wills, Health Care Proxies and the Gifting Rider to Powers

Barbara on Family Stress amid Covid-19 – People Magazine
DHC’s Barbara on Family Stress amid Covid-19 – People Magazine April 6, 2020 – Leslie Barbara, Chair of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron’s Divorce and Family Law

2020-2021 NYS BUDGET SUMMARY & UPDATE
April 3, 2020 – This week, facing the April 1, 2020 deadline, the Governor and Legislature agreed upon the 2020-2021 State Budget. The budget authorizes

Financial Assistance Programs
March 30, 2020 – Davidoff Hutcher & Citron (“DHC”) has formed a multi-disciplinary task force of attorneys and lobbyists to assist clients seeking government-sponsored loans

Howard Weiss Named to City & State’s Real Estate Power 100
Howard Weiss Named to City & State’s Real Estate Power 100 March 29, 2020 – We are proud to announce that our Senior Partner Howard Weiss, who

Update: Guidance on Executive Order 202.6
March 27, 2020 – New York State has updated guidance regarding essential businesses or entities which are exempt from the 100% Work From Home Rule.

BANKRUPTCY RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
March 27, 2020 – The “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” amends the Small Business Reorganizations Act of 2019 to help small business owners

Execution of New York Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19 Isolation
March 26, 2020 – If you are considering whether you can execute your estate planning documents during isolation in New York City, there are a

DC Update: Senate Announces Stimulus Deal
March 25, 2020 – The Trump administration struck a deal with Senate Democrats and Republicans on a historic rescue package that tees up more than

DHC: Washington D.C. Update
March 24, 2020 – D.C. Update: Congressional leaders are optimistic they will soon reach an agreement on a stimulus bill that would inject nearly $2

DHC CAN HELP YOU WORK IT OUT
March 24, 2020 – Workouts, Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights Financial distress is one fallout from COVID-19 (coronavirus), with the worldwide supply chain disrupted, businesses

Governor’s Executive Order 202.6 Guidance
March 20, 2020 – Governor Cuomo and the New York State Economic State Development have provided a list and guidance on essential services exempt from

Update: Governor’s Executive Order 100% Workforce
March 20, 2020 – Here are some important updates for businesses. We understand that many businesses are looking for clarifications on many of these directives.