RPL Partner Joins WMM Board of Directors
On September 19, 2011, RPL Partner Nicole Page joined the Women Make Movies ("WMM") Board of Directors. WMM is the nation's premiere sponsor and distributor of films made by and about women.
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RPL Partner Honored by WMM
On September 18, 2011, RPL Partner Helen D. ("Heidi") Reavis was honored by Women Make Movies, the nation's premier sponsor and distributor of films made by and about women, for her 10+ years of service on their Board of Directors.
Another Firm Victory for Broadway Metro
The Firm won another victory on behalf of our client, Broadway Metro Associates, LP (“Broadway Metro”), the owner of the historic Metro Theater located on upper Broadway in Manhattan, successfully obtaining the dismissal of a complaint brought by a former tenant arising out of Broadway Metro’s refusal to consent to...
Firm Victory for China North East Petroleum Holdings Ltd.
The Firm won a significant victory on behalf of China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited ("NEP" or “Company”), obtaining a judgment dismissing three shareholder derivative lawsuits against the Company and its directors and officers pending before Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum in the United States District Court for the Southern District...
The Family Tree Film Opening
We are proud and excited to announce that "THE FAMILY TREE", a great film produced by our clients Allan Jones and J. Todd Harris, will be opening in New York and Los Angeles on August 26. The cast includes Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Britt Robertson and many other great actors....
Another Emmy Nomination for an RPL Client
RPL client Jill Schlesinger and her colleagues have been nominated for an Emmy Award for the CBS program "Sunday Morning, The Money Issue," in which Ms. Schlesinger is a News Correspondent. The program has been nominated in the category of "Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a Regularly Schedule Newscast." ...
The Worker Identity Crisis
In the July/August 2011 issue of 'The Financial Manager', RPL partner Nicole Page published an article titled, "The Worker Identity Crisis." In the article, Ms. Page provides information and advice on the current state and federal guidelines in classifying workers. Government agencies at both the state and federal level are...
First Department Affirms Decision In Favor of Firm Client Broadway Metro Associates
The Firm won a significant appellate victory on behalf of our client, Broadway Metro Associates, LP ("Broadway Metro"). A unanimous five-member panel of the Appellate Division, First Department affirmed a lower court ruling dismissing a breach of contract claim against Broadway Metro as seller under a contract for sale ("Contract")...
The Family Tree Release Date Announced
RPL client Driving Lessons, LLC announces today on indieWIRE that its upcoming film The Family Tree will be released in theatres on August 26th, 2011 in New York and Los Angeles. The film portrays an off-beat, contemporary American family and stars Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Max Thieriot, Brittany Robertson and...
Facing Trauma Series Picked Up
Discovery Fit & Health has picked up Facing Trauma produced by RPL client Park Slope Productions for series. This series follows plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono as he helps victims of domestic abuse, violent crime and disfiguring accidents recover from their traumatic injuries.