News Archive 2021
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DHC Grows New Cannabis Practice
May 28, 2021 — Steve Malito, Government Relations Partner announced the launch of our new Cannabis Law practice which he will Chair. Steve has already

DHC Newsletter – May 2021
May 26, 2021 – DHC recently announced the formation of a Cannabis Practice Group, which will help clients navigate the regulations around newly legalized adult recreational

DHC Ranked a Top 50 NYC Lobbying Firm by City & State Magazine
May 24, 2021 — DHC’s Government Relations Practice was featured in City & State’s latest Top 50 NYC Lobbyists list, spotlighting the leading lobbyists making

Elliot Lutzker Counsels on the Closing of Two IPOs
May 19, 2021 — E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited, a household services company based in China, closed its initial public offering (IPO) of $25 million. DHC’s

DHC’s Founding Partner Sid Davidoff Column on Mayoral Debate Published in New York Post Editorial-Opinion Page
May 14, 2021 — DHC’s Founding Partner Sid Davidoff published a column in the New York Post on the first televised New York City mayoral debate. Davidoff, a former

NYC Creates Requirements for Commercial Establishments Concerning Biometric Information Collected from Customers
May 12, 2021 — Effective July 9, 2021, commercial establishments such as retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues could face limitations regarding the collection, use and retention

DHC Launches Cannabis Practice Group
May 4, 2021 — Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults

Leslie Barbara Weighs in on Bill and Melinda Gates’ Divorce
May 3, 2021 — DHC’s Divorce and Family Law Practice Chair, Leslie Barbara, spoke to USA Today about the surprise divorce announcement from Bill and Melinda Gates

Wright on US Census Impacting NYs Congressional Delegation
May 2, 2021 — DHC’s Director of Strategic Planning, Keith Wright spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the preliminary U.S. Census results that saw New York’s Congressional delegation

DHC Newsletter – April 2021
April 29, 2021 – DHC’s Founding Partner and Chairman, Sid Davidoff spoke to Dominic Carter on WABC Radio about the 2021 primary season in New York City, discussing

New York City Department of Buildings Announces New Construction Safety Legislation & Sweeping Construction Code Revisions
April 22, 2021 — Today, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) announced five new construction safety bills and updates. The changes aim to

The NADP Turns to DHC Partner on Guidance About High Net Worth and Celebrity Client Breakups
April 20, 2021 — The National Association of Divorce Professionals turned to Chair of DHC’s Divorce and Family Law practice, Leslie Barbara, to help lead a panel