“The Manor” Selected To Open Hot Docs
RPL congratulates Laurie Shapiro on the selection of "The Manor" as the opening night film of this year's Hot Docs Festival. Shapiro is the Executive Producer of the film.
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RPL Attorney Deena R. Merlen Presents Mentor Session at SXSW
RPL partner Deena R. Merlen was invited to present a Mentor Session at South By Southwest (“SXSW”) Music, Film and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas this month. SXSW brings national and international figures from the music, film and new media technology industries together to share and showcase new works, technologies...
Another RPL Partner Achieves AV Preeminent Peer Status
RPL congratulates Firm Partner Alice Jump on her receipt of Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ of AV Preeminent® -- the highest rating given. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are a service to the bar that enables members of the legal community to benefit from the candid and objective peer-to-peer feedback of...
“We Are Made in NY” Startup Initiative Launched
On February 19, 2013, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the launch of “We Are Made in NY,” an economic development initiative to promote the city’s technology and digital sector. The new website, www.WeAreMadeinNY.com, provides access to resources for tech startups, highlights related job opportunities, and features over 900 New York City startups. The...
“Central Park Five” Documentary Maker Quashes City Subpoena
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns successfully quashed a subpoena issued by the City of New York seeking footage and notes from Burns’ film The Central Park Five. On February 19, 2013, New York Federal District Court Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis quashed the City’s subpoena, ruling that the journalistic evidentiary privilege...
RPL Congratulates Jillian Schlesinger on her SXSW 2013 Audience Award
RPL congratulates Jillian Schlesinger on her film, "Maidentrip," winning South by Southwest® (SXSW®) 2013 Audience Award for Visions. RPL attorneys Neil Parent, Nicole Page, Deena R. Merlen and Helen D. ("Heidi") Reavis provided legal services in connection with the film.
RPL Hosts Informative Employment Presentation
RPL hosts informative Presentation on Understanding Restrictions Against Competition and the Use of Confidential Information by Departing Employees for human resources professionals and company managers. Pictured above at right, from left to right, Mark H. Moore, RPL Partner; Helen D. ("Heidi") Reavis, RPL Partner; Lawrence Brocchini, RPL Partner; Alice K. Jump, RPL...
Gloria Steinem Honored By The Women’s City Club of New York
RPL congratulates Gloria Steinem who was honored by the Women’s City Club of New York for her lifetime of achievement for civil rights. Pictured above from left to right, Taina Bien-Aimé, Executive Director of the Women’s City Club of New York; Heidi Reavis, RPL Partner; Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, European American Chamber...
RPL Congratulates Cynthia Wade on her 2013 Oscar Nomination
RPL congratulates Cynthia Wade, producer of Tuesdays at Racine, nominated for the 2013 Best Short Documentary Oscar. Cynthia Wade pictured above with Eileen Newman of the Tribeca Film Festival (left) and film producer Lisa Gossels (right).
RPL To Host Presentation on Restrictions Against Competition and Use of Confidential Information by Departing Employees
Reavis Parent Lehrer LLP will host an informative presentation on the evening of Wednesday, February 20, 2013, entitled "Understanding Restrictions Against Competition and the Use of Confidential Information by Departing Employees." The presentation is geared towards human resources professionals, business executives and company managers. When: Wednesday February 20, 2013 Time: 6:00...