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Phillips Nizer Adds David Feldman to its Employment and Labor Law Practice as Partner08/24/2023
New York, NY (August 22, 2023) – Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that employment and labor attorney, David B. Feldman, has joined the firm as a partner in their New York office. David represents clients in all areas of Employment and Labor Law, including wage and hour, fair employment practices, and executive compensation and agreements.
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Regina E. Faul Appointed To NYC Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Committee08/10/2023
Regina E. Faul, Chair of the Employment and Labor Practice at Phillips Nizer, was appointed to the New York City Bar Association’s (NYCBA) Labor & Employment Law Committee, to serve from August 01, 2023 to July 31, 2026.
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Thirteen Attorneys From Phillips Nizer Selected to the 2023 New York Super Lawyers List09/24/2023
Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers have been selected to the 2023 New York Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in New York are selected by Super Lawyers.
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Arts & Minds Honors Richard P. Kaye For His Pro Bono Counsel and Board Member Service09/15/2023
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that Richard P. Kaye, a senior partner in its litigation department, will be honored by Arts & Minds at its annual fundraising event on October 4, 2023 for his dedication in supporting the organization’s mission and growth as a Board Member and pro bono counsel since 2010. Richard will be stepping down from his position on the Board after thirteen years of service.
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Mikhail (Mike) E. Lezhnev Will Participate as a Panelist at the NYC Bar Association Webinar, "More Estate Planning Misfires of the Rich and Famous 2023", on July 1206/22/2023
Mikhail (Mike) E. Lezhnev, Esq., CPA, MBA, LLM, Associate in Phillips Nizer’s Tax and Trusts & Estate Practices, will participate as a panelist on the NYC Bar Association’s webinar, “ More Estate Planning Misfires of the Rich and Famous 2023”, on July 12, 2023.
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Phillips Nizer’s IP Group Hosted Event On IP Fashion Law Updates Among International Lawyers at Raffles Singapore on May 1706/13/2023
On May 17, Alan Behr, Partner and Chair, Phillips Nizer IP Fashion Group, hosted a discussion on intellectual property law among an esteemed group of international attorneys who gathered for traditional afternoon tea in the Tiffin Room at the legendary Raffles Singapore. The event was held during the 2023 Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA). Also in attendance from the firm was Tod M. Melgar, Partner and Chair, Phillips Nizer Patent Practice Group.
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New York State Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect September 17, 202309/15/2023
Effective September 17, 2023, New York employers with four or more employees must comply with certain statutory disclosure requirements when advertising for positions physically within and some outside the workplace or office. The law applies to advertising for available jobs, promotions, and transfer opportunities. “Covered employers” also includes employment agents, agencies, and recruiters regardless of size, excepting temporary help firms. “Advertise” is defined as “to make available to a pool of potential applicants for internal or public viewing, including electronically, a written description of an employment opportunity.”
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Real Estate Alert: NYS Takes Executive Action To Promote Housing Growth07/21/2023
On July 18, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a series of executive actions to address New York’s severe housing shortage by promoting housing growth:
- Gowanus Neighborhood Mixed Income Housing Development Program
- Executive Order No. 30 titled "Directing State Agencies, Authorities, and Entities to Prioritize the Allocation of Certain Discretionary Funds to those Localities that Promote the Construction of Housing".