In view of the major disruptions caused by the Coronavirus, we provide this review of possible defenses that can excuse…
Client Alert: New York State Senate Considers Legislation to Suspend/Forgive Rent or Mortgage Payments – March 31, 2020
This alert summarizes a proposed bill before the New York State Senate numbered S8125-A, dated March 23, 2020. As currently…
Client Alert: The Paycheck Protection Program Under The CARES Act- March 29, 2020
We previously issued on alert on Friday, March 27 describing the substantial expansion of the Small Business Administration’s Section 7(a)…
Client Alert: Increased Access to New Tools for Small Business Reorganizations – March 29, 2020
The recently-enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act expands small and midsize business’ ability to utilize the Small Business…
Client Alert: Highlights of Tax Relief in The CARES Act – March 29, 2020
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”…
Client Alert: Tax Relief in CARES Act
On March 25, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…
GEABP Alert – “SECURE Act” Limits Estate Planning with Retirement Accounts
A new federal law that was recently passed made significant changes to the tax treatment of retirement accounts. Our Client…
Client Alert: New York Legislation Eliminates Any Requirement that a Plaintiff Prove that Harassment was “Severe and Pervasive”
In a major change that will likely result in an increase in workplace discrimination (including sexual harassment) claims, particularly outside…
Client Alert: Proposed Income Tax Regulations May Affect Private Equity Funds and Other Partnerships that Have Direct or Indirect Foreign Investors
On May 7, 2019, the U.S. Treasury proposed new federal income tax regulations (REG-105476-18) to provide additional guidance on a…
Client Alert: New York Extends Three Year Add Back Rule Penalizing So-Called Death Bed Gifts
In 2014 New York enacted estate tax legislation which added back to the taxable estate the value of certain gifts…