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Fashion Industry Law Blog Post - NFTs and Birkin Bags You Kind of Just Look At (Virtually)04/01/2022 | Fashion Industry Law Blog
A lawsuit involving fashion and NFTs that is now in its early stages may help clarify what the law will consider an NFT to be. The case, Hermès v. Mason Rothschild, 22 cv 983 (S.D.N.Y.), was recently filed by Hermès International and an affiliate to halt the marketing and sale of NFTs of images of the brand’s signature Birkin handbag.
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Phillips Nizer Expands Voting Rights in NYC11/08/2022
Today, the Special Term for Election Matters of New York State Supreme Court, New York County issued a decision in a petition brought pro bono publico by Phillips Nizer LLP on behalf of former Federal prisoners who were released to home confinement under the Federal “CARES Act”.
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Phillips Nizer Represents Light Nation Media In Suit Against Dr. Oz Campaign11/07/2022
Light Nation Media LLC, a New Jersey consulting and fundraising firm, on Friday filed a lawsuit against Doctor Oz for Senate in New Jersey Federal court, alleging that Oz’s campaign breached a contract in order to gain access to a pool of American Jewish campaign donors without compensation.
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Mark Axinn Featured in the Cooperator News New York Q&A on Window Repairs and Replacements06/07/2022
Cooperative and Condominium Practice head Mark Axinn was featured in the Cooperator News New York's Q&A series discussing who is responsible for window repairs and replacements in proprietary leases.
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Scott Piekarsky Quoted in the Cooperator News on How to Remove a Co-Op Shareholder or Condo Owner From Their Association or Building06/06/2022 | Cooperator News
Partner Scott Piekarsky was quoted in the Cooperator News in an article, “Removals, Ejections & Evictions in Condos & Co-ops.” Scott was asked for this thoughts on how to remove a co-op shareholder or condo owner from their association or building.
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Phillips Nizer's Fashion Law Practice Holds Annual Fashion Law Interest Group Meeting in Washington, DC05/05/2022
Phillips Nizer's Fashion Law practice held its annual Fashion Law Interest Group Meeting in Washington, DC at the Hay Adams Hotel. The group's attendees include outside counsel representing fashion designers, luxury apparel and accessories companies and retailers, in-house counsel and retail executives.
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Evan Spelfogel Co-chairs the NYS Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section 3-Day Commercial Litigation Mediation Training03/19/2019
Evan Spelfogel co-chairs the NYS Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section 3-Day Commercial Litigation Mediation Training at Fordham University School of Law
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How to Protect Your Co-op When Granting Share Transfers to a Trust11/01/2022
by Mark Axinn
As part of their estate planning, elderly shareholders often want to transfer their shares into an entity for the benefit of their adult children or their grandchildren. For a long time, boards have tended to bar shareholders from transferring their shares to trusts. -
Alan Behr Publishes New York Law Journal Article on the Impact of the Proposed New York State Legislature's Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act03/09/2022 | New York Law Journal
Alan Behr published a New York Law Journal article on the proposed New York State Legislature's Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, a bill that stands to have a major impact on fashion companies operating in New York state as well as show hints of what may arise elsewhere.
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COVID Vaccines and Camp, a Conundrum for Divorced Parents04/22/2022
While the COVID-19 pandemic may no longer be front-page news, the decision of whether to vaccinate children has become a hotly contested topic in divorce custody battles. When parents are unaligned on whether to vaccinate their child and share joint custody, the disagreement can impact other jointly made decisions such as education, extra-curricular activities and camp enrollment.
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Phillips Nizer Practical News Legal Alert: Good News for Co-op Boards and Managing Agents for the New Year: Changes to Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act Benefit Co-op Corporations, January 202201/04/2022
Good News for Co-op Boards and Managing Agents for the New Year: Changes to Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act Benefit Co-op Corporations. On December 22, 2021, Governor Hochul signed legislation exempting co-ops from many of the onerous restrictions in the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. These revisions will allow boards and their agents to represent the shareholders’ interests more effectively in operating their buildings.
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Lisa Radetsky Named to Law360’s 2022 Real Estate Editorial Advisory Board04/06/2022
Partner and Real Estate Co-Chair Lisa Radetsky was named to Law360’s 2022 Real Estate Editorial Advisory Board. This editorial advisory board provides feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage in the real estate area.
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Scott Piekarsky Named a Top Trial Lawyer in America by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum04/04/2022
Scott Piekarsky was recently named a Top Trial Lawyer in America by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for his work representing 14 families of veterans who sued the state of New Jersey over claims that the state’s gross negligence contributed to their deaths at state-run homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Phillips Nizer Trial Team Receives Jury Verdict in Favor of Park Assist/TKH Security10/04/2022
Phillips Nizer LLP announces another victory in favor of its client TKH Security (formerly Park Assist), and against its competitor Indect USA, Corp. The Phillips Nizer team received a favorable jury verdict following trial in the Southern District of California.