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Brian Adelman

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Terese Arenth

Stop Texting/Calling Me! TCPA New Revocation Rules Partly In Effect On April 11, 2025

A reminder that on April 11, 2025, new rules go into effect for revocation of consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Action (TCPA). On April 7, 2025, the FCC issued an Order which partially delays enforcement of one of…more

Auto-Dialed Calls, Consent, FCC, Final Rules, New Regulations

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Allison Arotsky

MH&H Finance & Law Newsletter, Vol. XI - January 2024

...What’s Next for Section 1071 Amid Court Delay? Finance companies affected by the pending implementation of Section 1071 learned in late October 2023 that a Decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…more

CFPB v Community Financial Services Association of America, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Dodd-Frank, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Vincent Balardi

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Sheryl Bergstein

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Leslie Berkoff

Remedies for Refusing to Consummate a Settlement Agreement Reached at Mediation

Raising an allegation that a party has not participated in the mediation process in good faith has historically been a sensitive hot-button issue for mediators, parties, and even the courts. In fact, even on occasions where the…more

Abuse of Discretion, Bad Faith, Bankruptcy Court, Good Faith, Legal Costs

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Lauren Bernstein

Diamond Sports Group, LLC’s Potential Bankruptcy and Its Effects on MLB, NHL & NBA Teams

A subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc., Diamond Sports Group, LLC (“Diamond”) (branded as Bally Sports) which operates 19 regional sports networks that televise MLB, NHL and NBA games is inching towards bankruptcy. On…more

Breach of Contract, MLB, NBA, NHL, Salary Caps

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Brian Boland

MH&H Finance & Law Newsletter, Vol. XI - January 2024

...What’s Next for Section 1071 Amid Court Delay? Finance companies affected by the pending implementation of Section 1071 learned in late October 2023 that a Decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…more

CFPB v Community Financial Services Association of America, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Dodd-Frank, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Michael Borger

FDIC Makes Major Changes To Insurance Limits On Most Trust Accounts Effective April 1, 2024

Beginning on April 1, 2024, new rules adopted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) will go into effect for “Trust Accounts” which substantially increases the level of insurance coverage for many types of trust…more

Estate Planning, FDIC, Insurance Industry, Trusts

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Keith Braun

Important Update On The Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a new interim final rule that removes the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons. The rule…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements

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Stephen Breidenbach

‘Trump Too Small’ Trademark Quest Reaches Supreme Court

A case involving the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s refusal to register the trademark TRUMP TOO SMALL for tee shirts has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices recently agreed to a USPTO request to…more

Appeals, Donald Trump, Free Speech, Lanham Act, Matal v Tam

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Michael Calcagni

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Michael Cardello III

Special Referee & Special Discovery Masters: Assisting Courts, Counsel and Litigants With The “New Normal”

As New York State and the rest of the world continue to manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, altering life as we knew it, there is a glimmer of hope that this pandemic will be sufficiently remediated to permit the…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Discovery, Discovery Disputes, Special Master

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Robert Cohen

MH&H Finance & Law Newsletter, Vol. XI - January 2024

...What’s Next for Section 1071 Amid Court Delay? Finance companies affected by the pending implementation of Section 1071 learned in late October 2023 that a Decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…more

CFPB v Community Financial Services Association of America, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Dodd-Frank, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Brian Daughney

U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission Announces Formation Of New Crypto Task Force

Please be advised, on January 21, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Acting Chairman, Mark T. Uyeda, announced the formation of a new agencywide “Crypto Task Force” (“Task Force”), which will be led…more

Blockchain, CFTC, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets

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Julie DeLeón

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Theresa Driscoll

MH&H Finance & Law Newsletter, Vol. XI - January 2024

...What’s Next for Section 1071 Amid Court Delay? Finance companies affected by the pending implementation of Section 1071 learned in late October 2023 that a Decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…more

CFPB v Community Financial Services Association of America, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Dodd-Frank, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Jennifer Ecker

New York City Council Passed Unprecedented Legislation Affecting Commercial Leases & Guaranty Agreements in New York City

UPDATE: As anticipated, on May 26, 2020, this legislation was enacted into law and takes effect immediately. On May 13, 2020, the New York City Council unanimously passed a COVID-19 Relief Package that may temporarily prohibit…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Landlords, New York

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Rachel Fernbach

Strengthening Your Charitable Mission Through Partnership & Collaboration

As attorneys who work primarily with not-for-profit organizations, one challenge in charitable operations that comes up time and time again is how to further the charitable mission. Whether it’s feeding hungry people, providing…more

Charitable Donations, Charitable Organizations, Community Development, Donors, Financial Assistance Policies

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Anthony Ficara

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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David Fitzhenry

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Robert Fryman

Contractor Prevails Against Owner In Arbitration Successfully Arguing Modification Of The Contract Based Upon The Parties’ Course Of Conduct

Often, the performance by parties to a contract varies from the written terms and conditions of the contract in slight, immaterial ways. Occasionally, the parties’ performance, either individually or collectively, may vary…more

Arbitration, Breach of Contract, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Terms

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Olivia Garrison

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Brett Garver

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Julia Gavrilov

MH&H Finance & Law Newsletter, Vol. XI - January 2024

...What’s Next for Section 1071 Amid Court Delay? Finance companies affected by the pending implementation of Section 1071 learned in late October 2023 that a Decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…more

CFPB v Community Financial Services Association of America, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Dodd-Frank, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Benjamin Geizhals

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Joseph Giglio

Important Update On The Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a new interim final rule that removes the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons. The rule…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements

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Stephen Ginsberg

The Succession Bulletin - September 2022

This quarterly newsletter explores the emerging legal topics related to business succession planning. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Closely-Held/Family Business Practice Group share their legal insight,…more

Acquisitions, Business Continuity Plans, Business Succession, Compliance, Earn-Outs

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Danielle Halevi

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Marc Hamroff

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Laura Hauser

Improve Your SEO Strategy With These Basic Yet Effective Practices

An effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy is a vital part of any professional services marketing plan, especially if you are looking to attract potential clients to your firm and boost more traffic to your…more

Marketing, Search Rankings, SEO, Websites

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Matthew Healey

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (March 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Board of Directors, Compliance, Condominium Associations, Corporate Governance, Corporate Transparency Act

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Alan Hock

‘Trump Too Small’ Trademark Quest Reaches Supreme Court

A case involving the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s refusal to register the trademark TRUMP TOO SMALL for tee shirts has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices recently agreed to a USPTO request to…more

Appeals, Donald Trump, Free Speech, Lanham Act, Matal v Tam

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Louis Karol

FDIC Makes Major Changes To Insurance Limits On Most Trust Accounts Effective April 1, 2024

Beginning on April 1, 2024, new rules adopted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) will go into effect for “Trust Accounts” which substantially increases the level of insurance coverage for many types of trust…more

Estate Planning, FDIC, Insurance Industry, Trusts

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Tina Kassangana

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Steven Kay

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Henry Klosowski

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Dennis Kucica

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Grace Lee

MH&H Finance & Law Newsletter, Vol. XI - January 2024

...What’s Next for Section 1071 Amid Court Delay? Finance companies affected by the pending implementation of Section 1071 learned in late October 2023 that a Decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…more

CFPB v Community Financial Services Association of America, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Dodd-Frank, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Matthew Leeds

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Alexander Litt

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Dan Lust

‘Trump Too Small’ Trademark Quest Reaches Supreme Court

A case involving the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s refusal to register the trademark TRUMP TOO SMALL for tee shirts has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices recently agreed to a USPTO request to…more

Appeals, Donald Trump, Free Speech, Lanham Act, Matal v Tam

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Nicole Malen

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Danielle Marlow

Contractor Prevails Against Owner In Arbitration Successfully Arguing Modification Of The Contract Based Upon The Parties’ Course Of Conduct

Often, the performance by parties to a contract varies from the written terms and conditions of the contract in slight, immaterial ways. Occasionally, the parties’ performance, either individually or collectively, may vary…more

Arbitration, Breach of Contract, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Terms

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William McCracken

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Jacquelyn Moran

Special Referee & Special Discovery Masters: Assisting Courts, Counsel and Litigants With The “New Normal”

As New York State and the rest of the world continue to manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, altering life as we knew it, there is a glimmer of hope that this pandemic will be sufficiently remediated to permit the…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Discovery, Discovery Disputes, Special Master

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Joel Morgenthau

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Dennis O'Rourke

CTA Stayed Once Again – No BOI Reports Required At This Time

On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated the nationwide preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) and the rules and regulations promulgated…more

Appeals, Appellate Courts, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN

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Ronald Perry

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Linds Plotnicki

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Caitlyn Ryan

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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Dylan Saperman

Strengthening Your Charitable Mission Through Partnership & Collaboration

As attorneys who work primarily with not-for-profit organizations, one challenge in charitable operations that comes up time and time again is how to further the charitable mission. Whether it’s feeding hungry people, providing…more

Charitable Donations, Charitable Organizations, Community Development, Donors, Financial Assistance Policies

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Kelly Schneid

Litigation-Ready Caveats For Stock And Asset Purchase Deals

When entering into a stock purchase agreement or asset purchase agreement, both the purchasers and the sellers should be mindful that no matter how straightforward the transaction may seem, it is always possible that a dispute…more

Buyers, Contract Terms, Jurisdiction, Limitation of Liability Clause, Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

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Robert Schonfeld

Housing Discrimination & COVID-19

Over the next few months, landlords, real estate brokers, condominiums, and cooperatives (referred to as “housing providers” in this Alert) will likely face many issues and questions concerning their rights with respect to…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Disparate Impact, Fair Housing Act (FHA), Housing Discrimination, Infectious Diseases

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Michael Schwab

Supreme Court Upholds Principle Of Corporate Separateness In Vacating Award To Dewberry Engineers

n a decision that strongly endorsed the principle of corporate separateness – where a company’s affiliates are not financially responsible for the legal obligations of their parent – the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed…more

Appeals, Corporate Governance, Corporate Liability, Corporate Misconduct, Dewberry Group Inc v Dewberry Engineers Inc

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Murray Schwartz

FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans non-compete clauses between workers and employers as unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act,…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exemptions, Federal Bans

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David N. Wechsler

IRS Grants Major Extension To Make “Portability” Election For Estates Not Required To File Estate Tax Returns From 2017 To Present

IRS Alert: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2022-32 which provided surviving spouses extended relief to make “portability” elections without the need for the issuance of a private letter…more

Estate Tax, IRS, Revenue Procedures, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Returns

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Michael Wickersham

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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Alexander Widell

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? The Proliferation Of Litigation Over Buyers’ Attempts To Unilaterally Terminate M&A Transactions In the Wake Of COVID-19

The changed economic landscape caused by COVID-19, with a shortage of debt financing and volatility in the stock market, has resulted in a dramatic downtick in M&A activity. Not only are buyers skittish about making…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Debt Financing, Economic Downturn, Market Volatility, Material Adverse Effects

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Jodi Zimmerman

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (April 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice…more

Co-Op, Commercial Litigation, Condominiums, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes

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