News Archive 2021
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Wolman Reports on US Senate Passing American Rescue Package
March 8, 2021 — Derek Wolman, Chair of our Hospitality & Restaurant Law practice reports that over the weekend, the U.S. Senate passed the American

Weiss on NYC DOB Restrictions on New Work Permits & Violations
March 4, 2021 — Howard S. Weiss, Chair of the Land Use and Zoning Law practice group has cautioned the firm’s clients that beginning March

Crowley on Ranked Choice Voting Playing Out in the Rockaways
March 4, 2021 — DHC’s Partner Sean Crowley spoke to Rockaway Wave about Ranked Choice Voting and how the City’s new voting initiative was playing out in its first

Maria Galante Comments on Conservatorships and the Netflix movie “I Care A Lot”
March 1, 2021 — DHC’s Trusts & Estates Associate Maria Galante spoke with Approach Financial about the popular Netflix movie “I Care A Lot.” Galante was able to separate

DHC Newsletter – February 2021
February 25, 2021 – DHC’s Government Relations group worked closely with the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New England Association of Amusement Parks

Citron on What Trump’s Tax Records Might Tell NY Prosecutors
February 23, 2021 – DHC Partner Adam Citron spoke to the Associated Press about what New York prosecutors might be looking for when the former President’s tax

Crain’s Notable Black Leaders & Executives List Honors Keith Wright
February 22, 2021 – DHC’s Director of Strategic Planning, Keith Wright, was named by Crain’s New York Business as one of 2021’s Notable Black Leaders and Executives. The

Senator Schumer And Restaurant Relief
February 22, 2021 — Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined the Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance Andrew Rigie and owner

DHC Secures Safe Reopening Plan for Amusement Parks and Attractions Following Pandemic Closures
February 18, 2021 — Governor Cuomo announced that New York’s outdoor amusement and water parks will be open for the 2021 season. The New England

Maria Galante Comments on #FreeBritney and the Legality of Conservatorships
February 17, 2021 – DHC Trusts & Estates Associate Maria Galante sat down with Grit Daily, a news website aimed at millennials to explain the complex legal issues

New York to Receive $50 Billion in Biden’s Rescue Package
February 12, 2021 — D.C. Update: More than $50 billion funding would be allocated to New York as part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus

Arthur Goldstein Comments on How $25 Billion Federal Aid Package Can Help Struggling Restaurants
February 9, 2021 – Arthur Goldstein, Chair of DHC’s New York City Government Relations practice group, spoke to Crain’s New York Business about how the proposed $25