On April 13, Insider’s article entitled, “The failed Amazon union bid has reignited calls to pass the PRO Act. Here's how the labor bill could help freelancers” quoted RPJ attorney Elizabeth Stork on the PRO Act and its potential consequences. If signed into law, the PRO Act would increase federal...
The American Rescue Plan Act (the “ARPA”) became law on March 11, 2021. The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill contains important updates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), the CARES Act, and COBRA requirements, among other provisions, some of which are set to take effect April 1. Reavis...
Partner Mark Moore was recently quoted in a comprehensive overview of the legal challenges facing colleges and universities published on January 22 by The Chronicle of Higher Education, entitled “The New Risk Management” and authored by Alexander C. Kafka. In addressing post-pandemic litigation over tuition refunds, Mark stated: “Because many...
Late last month congressional leaders finally agreed to offer cultural institutions, including music venues and movie and stage theaters, a coronavirus relief package of $15 billion for “Save Our Stages”, as part of the larger $900 billion relief package, which includes additional categorical relief, such as the Paycheck Protection Program,...
Wrapping up the year on December 31, 2020 (when not inciting riots via Twitter), President Trump signed into law the bipartisan Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, which provides funding to state and local governments, medical offices, humanitarian organizations, and forensics labs, that respond to migrant deaths on a daily...
On January 13, Crain’s New York Business published the article “Cuomo’s commercial-to-residential conversion proposal faces major obstacles” which featured Partner Alice Jump. Governor Cuomo announced that he will propose legislation for developers and property owners to convert office buildings and hotels into apartments within a five-year period. More specifically, the...
Since Broadway’s closure in March, Broadway theaters have not been able to operate or generate revenue in any capacity. Jujamcyn Theaters, LLC, which owns five Broadway theaters that had, prior to the shutdown, been presenting “Hadestown,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Mean Girls,” “Moulin Rouge,” and “Frozen,” filed a lawsuit in...
Our recently elevated partners, Ethan Krasnoo, who focuses on commercial litigation, employment and entertainment and Jill Kahn Marshall, who specializes in employment, litigation and health care, were featured on the Law360 list of notable attorneys. The list is published to recognize and honor attorneys whose commitment and hard work to...
The New York State Sick Leave law (“NYSSL”) goes into effect today, September 30, 2020. While New York City and Westchester County already had similar laws in place, NYSSL contains more expansive requirements in some respects and will be an important change for New York employers outside these locations. Although...
With the upcoming Census deadline, it is important to us at RPJ to inform people why this deadline and the Census are so vital to our communities, our states and the country as a whole. The Census happens only once every 10 years and is the foundation of our federal...