By Jill Kahn Marshall and Anna Beckelman Effective February 22, 2026, employees in New York City will have expanded rights under the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA or the “Act”). Currently, ESSTA entitles covered employees to accrue 40 or 56 hours of sick and safe leave annually, depending...
On Monday, December 1, RPJ hosted attorneys and aspiring lawyers, all Friends Seminary graduates, in our New York office. The gathering, which brought together professionals in the legal industry ranging from the judiciary, private practice and government service, provided an excellent opportunity for sharing insights and strengthening bonds across generations....
By Alice K. Jump Thanksgiving is a moment to pause, breathe, and take inventory of the everyday gifts that surround us. This year, we salute just some of our neighborhood gems who make the RPJ environment and our workday a little easier. Taza Deli First of all gratitude goes to...
By Tyla A. Swinton Spooky season is over, but do you still get the feeling that you are being watched? Well, if you live in the five boroughs of New York City, you likely are. New York City, America’s largest metropolis, is a space of both visibility and vulnerability. We...
by Gregory P. Feit When accusations of sexual harassment or assault are made public, the alleged perpetrators will not infrequently respond by filing defamation claims against their accusers. For a recent, especially high-profile example, see Justin Baldoni’s countersuit against Blake Lively.[1] Allegations of sexual harassment that would otherwise be defamatory...
RPJ is proud to announce that Helen D. (“Heidi”) Reavis, Alice K. Jump, Deena R. Merlen, Frederick Fucci and John A. Beranbaum have been selected to the 2025 Metro New York Super Lawyers list and Jill Kahn Marshall has been selected to the 2025 Metro New York Rising Stars list. Following a vigorous...
RPJ is delighted to announce that friend and client Alan Berliner will receive the Pennebaker Career Achievement Award at this year’s Hamptons Doc Fest, honoring Berliner’s many contributions to the art of documentary filmmaking. Known for his deeply personal yet universally resonant explorations of family, memory, and identity, Berliner has...
RPJ’s Jill Kahn Marshall was recently quoted in an article from Clinician.com, titled “Social Media Posts Create Risk, Can Require Discipline.” The piece examines how healthcare employers are addressing the reputational and legal risks posed by employees’ social media activity, particularly posts that contain “offensive” or “unprofessional” content. The article...
By Ariana Zhao and Daniel Jason Ain Golf legend Jack W. Nicklaus recently secured a decisive legal victory against the company that bears his name, Nicklaus Companies, LLC (the “Company”). The jury’s verdict marked the latest chapter in an unfortunately long-running legal saga over the control, branding, and reputation of...
We are excited to announce the premiere of Nevada Wild, a new original series from The Game Warden Channel, Engel Entertainment’s digital platform, airing tomorrow and with further episodes premiering over the next 10 weeks at 9PM/8 PM CT on Animal Planet. From the creators of the hit TV series...