Corporate Transparency Act Alert
Enacted as part of the federal Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) requires all entities formed or operating in the United […]
Brad Pitt’s Vineyard Suit Offers A Cautionary Tale Of Contracts
Nearly every attorney has, at some point, been faced with an implausible exam question and thought to oneself: That would never happen. However, in practice, […]
Litigation-Ready Caveats For Stock And Asset Purchase Deals
When entering into a stock purchase agreement or asset purchase agreement, both the purchasers and the sellers should be mindful that no matter how straightforward […]
Indemnification Issues For Acquisition Transactions In The Age Of Independent Contractors
On March 11, 2021, the Biden Administration proposed rescinding the Final Rule, as promulgated on January 7, 2021, regarding the independent contractor (“IC”) classification status […]
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDA”) are customary at the onset of discussions for many commercial transactions, including mergers/acquisitions and joint ventures, and are among the most common […]
What Owners/Operators Of Retail Businesses Need To Know In Order To Lawfully Open Their Doors For Curbside/In-Store Pickup Business Activities
On March 20, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.6 which directed all non-essential businesses to close. On April 26, 2020, the Governor announced a “phased” […]
Governor Cuomo Issues Major Change To How A Board Of Directors May Act (And Other Significant Changes Affecting How We Conduct Business)
Business Corporation Law (“BCL”) §708(b) allows any action required or permitted to be taken by a board (or any committee thereof) to be taken without […]
Corporate & Securities Considerations For Companies Impacted By COVID-19
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreads and the human toll surges, the business world faces profound and unprecedented challenges. Although the ultimate economic impact of […]