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Phillips Nizer Partners With The Business Of Women Entrepreneurs05/15/2023
Phillips Nizer is proud to partner with the Business of Women Entrepreneurs (WE), an organization supporting the advancement of minority business women and entrepreneurs.
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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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Fara Rodridguez Promoted to Partner in NY/NJ Metro Family Law Group07/20/2022
Fara Rodriguez was recently promoted to partner in our NY/NJ Metro Family Law practice.
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Phillips Nizer Names Jared Clark Chair of Litigation Practice05/12/2022
Phillips Nizer has appointed partner Jared Clark as chair of the firm’s litigation practice group.
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Phillips Nizer Participates in the Midsize Mansfield Certification Process to Increase the Representation of Diverse Lawyers in Leadership04/11/2022
Phillips Nizer is proud to participate in the Midsize Mansfield Rule certification process to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership.
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Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against German Game Developer in Victory for Phillips Nizer04/11/2022
In a major and much-awaited victory for the video game industry, the Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington, in Seattle, dismissed all claims against our client InnoGames, the makers of the online multiplayer hit game Forge of Empires, and other defendants.
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Phillips Nizer Statement on Protest Rally11/04/2021
November 4, 2021: Phillips Nizer Statement on Protest Rally from Managing Partner Marc A. Landis
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In Memoriam: Senior Counsel and Former Partner Stuart A. Summit10/28/2021
It is with great sadness that we honor the memory of our dear friend and retired partner, Stuart A. Summit.
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Phillips Nizer Adds Trademark & Copyright Partner Charles LaPolla10/15/2021
Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that Charles P. LaPolla, a leading trademark and copyright attorney, has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office.
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Phillips Nizer Intellectual Property Chair Appointed to Copyright Claims Board07/26/2021
Phillips Nizer LLP congratulates Intellectual Property Practice Group Chair Monica McCabe, who has been named by the Librarian of Congress as one of the first three copyright claims officers on the newly established Copyright Claims Board.
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Phillips Nizer Adds Four Real Estate Partners and an Associate from Brill & Meisel: Allen H. Brill, Elliott Meisel, Mark Axinn, Christopher Aldridge, and Amanda Benishai06/01/2021
Four partners and an associate join top NY Real Estate practice
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Ally Law Members Elect 2021-2022 Executive Board at Annual General Meeting05/27/2021
Phillips Nizer Managing Partner Marc Landis was elected to the Ally Law 2021-2022 Executive Board
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Matthew L. Levine, Top White Collar Defense and Regulatory Counsel, Joins Phillips Nizer’s New York Office04/15/2021
Formerly served as the first Executive Deputy Superintendent for Enforcement at NYDFS and the Acting Chief of the Business and Securities Fraud Section at EDNY
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Louis Gerber Added to Phillips Nizer's Matrimonial and Family Law Team as Partner02/08/2021
New York, NY (February 8, 2021) – Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that matrimonial and family law attorney Louis Gerber has joined the firm as a partner in their New York and New Jersey offices.
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New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section awards Evan Spelfogel a Lifetime Achievement Award01/25/2021
The Labor and Employment Law Section of the New York State Bar Association has announced that Phillips Nizer LLP Senior Counsel Evan J. Spelfogel, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized in the 2021 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©09/16/2020
Best Lawyers® recognized Alan Behr, Jan L. Bernstein, Helene M. Freeman, Michael W. Galligan, Marc A. Landis, Donald P. Perry, Jeffrey Q. Smith, Evan J. Spelfogel, Martin B. Wasser and Elliot J. Wiener.
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Lawsuit filed against US Figure Skating and former Olympic figure skating coach over sexual misconduct allegations
07/20/2020A former competitive figure skater and member of Team USA has filed a $10 million lawsuit under New York State’s Child Victims Act, against the United States Figure Skating, the Professional Skaters Association, the Buffalo Skating Club, and Olympic figure skating coach Richard Callaghan over allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Ally Law, a Global Legal Network, Launches Young Leaders Development Program07/16/2020
Associate Sumana Murthy is representing Phillips Nizer in Ally Law's inaugural Young Leaders Development Program. Click below for full press release.
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Phillips Nizer Adds Five Attorneys in Patent Litigation, Matrimonial Law, Commercial Litigation07/06/2020
New York, NY (July 6, 2020) –Phillips Nizer LLP has added two partners and three counsel to its premier intellectual property, family law and commercial litigation practices.
Tod M. Melgar will lead the firm’s Patent Litigation and Prosecution practice as a partner in the New York office. Mr. Melgar joins from Sills Cummis & Gross. Gerard Haddad, a patent litigator, joins the New York office as counsel.
Stephanie F. Lehman has joined the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law practice as a partner, along with counsel Fara K. Rodriguez. Ms. Lehman and Ms. Rodriguez, who maintain an active practice in both New York and New Jersey, were formerly with Arons & Solomon.
Elana T. Henderson will join the firm as counsel in the firm’s Litigation practice.
“We are very pleased to welcome Stephanie, Fara, Tod, Gerry and Elana to Phillips Nizer. All five of them are sophisticated attorneys and effective advocates, and our clients will benefit from the expanding breadth and depth of our services,” said Marc Landis, Phillips Nizer Managing Partner.
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The Josh Gibson Foundation and Josh Gibson Enterprises name Ed Schauder, Chairman of the Sports Law Practice Group at Phillips Nizer, LLP, as its licensing agent0630/2020
Pittsburgh PA, June 30, 2020 – As part of its continued efforts surrounding the Negro Leagues Centennial Anniversary, The Josh Gibson Foundation and Josh Gibson Enterprises announced today that Ed Schauder, the Chairman of the Sports Law Practice Group at Phillips Nizer, LLP has been named authorized legal representative for licensing for both entities.
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Ally Law Members Elect 2020-2021 Executive Board05/21/2020
Marc Landis was re-elected to Ally Law's Executive Board for the 2020-2021 term.
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Press Release - Phillips Nizer Launches White Collar Criminal Defense Practice with the Addition of Two Former Federal Prosecutors Ilene Jaroslaw and Bradley D. Simon in New York | Read the release02/28/2019
Ilene Jaroslaw, former chief of the General Crimes Section at the EDNY; and Bradley Simon best known for defending numerous prominent individuals in two decades of private practice
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Press Release - Patrick Burke, Cybersecurity and Cryptocurrency Regulator, Joins Phillips Nizer; Launched Office of Financial Innovation for NYS Department of Financial Services01/15/2019
Led state office overseeing cybersecurity and virtual currency regulations; established practitioner in global data privacy and digital investigations
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Press Release - Prominent Litigator Richard Kaye joins New York law firm Phillips Nizer12/04/2018
Expanding its team of veteran trial attorneys, Phillips Nizer LLP has added Richard Kaye, a prominent business and real estate litigator, as a partner in the firm’s New York office.
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Press Release - Phillips Nizer is pleased to welcome Richard P. Kaye as a partner in the Litigation Department12/03/2018
The prominent litigator and trial attorney has worked as outside general counsel for numerous companies, and early in his career was a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney.
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Press Release - Edward Schauder, Prominent Sports and Business Attorney Joins Phillips Nizer11/13/2018
Corporate Transactional Attorney Known for Protecting and Building Sports and Entertainment Brands
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Eighteen Phillips Nizer Attorneys Named to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists09/13/2018
Attorneys selected represent a cross-section of several practice areas and industry teams.
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Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©08/15/2018
Best Lawyers® recognized Alan Behr, Helene M. Freeman, Michael W. Galligan, Donald P. Perry, Evan J. Spelfogel, Martin B. Wasser and Elliot J. Wiener.
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Phillips Nizer Gets Copyright Win on Famed “Last Sitting” Photos of Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern07/24/2018
Mr. Stern took the photos in 1962; decision affirms copyright status and protection in victory for his legacy; case offers encouragement to other photographers and artists.
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Phillips Nizer’s Alan Behr and Monica McCabe Selected by World Trademark Review as Top Trademark Lawyers for 201801/31/2018
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that two partners were selected as top attorneys in The World Trademark Review’s 2018 rankings of Top 1000 lawyers.
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Lisa Radetsky, Advisor to Real Estate Developers, Joins Phillips Nizer as Partner12/04/2017
Radetsky handles acquisition, finance, construction and conversion issues for condo and cooperatives and for nonprofits; Associate Jennifer Chung will also be joining.
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Phillips Nizer Adds Two New Partners to New York Office11/22/2017Firm brings aboard Matrimonial partner Richard Adago and Real Estate partner Thomas Fuerth.
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Leading Financial Services Litigator Jeffrey Q. Smith Joins New York Law Firm Phillips Nizer11/01/2017
Mr. Smith led litigation practice groups at several large firms; Served as first chair on scores of cases for banks and other financial institutions.
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Phillips Nizer Recognized in the 2018 Edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers® - "Best Law Firms" Rankings11/01/2017
The New York law firm achieved national recognition in the areas of Copyright Law, Trademark Law and Trusts & Estates Law.
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Real Estate/Land Use Attorney Christian Hylton Joins Phillips Nizer As Partner10/31/2017
Hylton handles land use, zoning, economic development issues; Previously served as Legislative Attorney and Acting General Counsel to the Land Use Division of the New York City Council.
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Seventeen Phillips Nizer Attorneys Named to the 2017 Super Lawyers® Metro New York and Rising Stars Lists09/20/2017
Attorneys selected to appear on the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars listings represent a diverse group of practice areas and industry teams.
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Phillips Nizer Adds New Partner, Litigator Craig Penn, to the New York Office09/14/2017
Phillips Nizer is pleased to welcome litigator Craig Penn as a partner to the firm’s New York office.
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Phillips Nizer Takes Full Floor at SL Green’s 485 Lexington Avenue in New York09/13/2017
JLL represents tenant, building owner in lease of 38,243 square feet at Class A, 929,765-square-foot office building.
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Phillips Nizer Claim Results in Relief for Aggrieved White Plains Voters; Candidates Remain on Ballot08/16/2017
The NYS Supreme Court ruled that the signatures of voters who used the abbreviation “W P” instead of writing out the words “White Plains” on designating petitions should not have been removed by the Westchester County Board of Elections.
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Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©08/15/2017
The publication recognized partners Alan Behr, Helene M. Freeman, Michael W. Galligan, Donald P. Perry, Martin B. Wasser and Elliot J. Wiener.
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Phillips Nizer Brings Free Speech, Equal Protection Claims Against Westchester County Board of Elections08/14/2017
Marc Landis, managing partner of Phillips Nizer, added, “Our government should not suppress the rights of voters to designate candidates for public office...on the basis of technicalities that are not supported by the law."
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Eileen D. Millett, Environmental Lawyer, Joins New York Law Firm Phillips Nizer05/22/2017
Ms. Millett will continue to focus her practice on environmental regulatory compliance, land use, permitting and litigation.