March 21, 2019
U.S Supreme Court to Potentially Rule on the Rights of a Non-Debtor L...U.S Supreme Court to Potentially Rule on the Rights of a Non-Debtor Licensee Under a License Agreement Rejected in Bankruptcy, in a Case at the Intersection of Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property Law
The Bankruptcy Code gives the debtor in a bankruptcy case unique and extraordinary powers. For example, under section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, the debtor may “reject” an existing lease of non-residential real property. Thus, a debtor operating retail stores ...
The Bankruptcy Code gives the debtor in a bankruptcy case unique and extraordinary powers. For example, under section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code,...
March 13, 2019
Jil Mazer-Marino and Gregg Kligman Present, “Cannabis on Long Island”Jil Mazer-Marino and Gregg Kligman Present, “Cannabis on Long Island”
Jil Mazer-Marino and Gregg Kligman presented Cannabis on Long Island at Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. The legal and economic landscape surrounding cannabis and hemp is changing rapidly. Attorneys, entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, local officials, and policymakers can benefit ...
Jil Mazer-Marino and Gregg Kligman presented Cannabis on Long Island at Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. The legal and economic landscape surrounding...
March 12, 2019
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Party Alleging Fraudulent Inducement ...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Party Alleging Fraudulent Inducement Who Relied On Attorney Waives Attorney-Client Privilege”
Is it possible that a party who was represented by an attorney in a transaction, who later claims it was fraudulently induced to enter into that transition, could waive its attorney-client privilege as to advice the attorney gave about the ...
Is it possible that a party who was represented by an attorney in a transaction, who later claims it was fraudulently induced to...
March 8, 2019
Client Alert: United States Department of Labor Proposes Increasing t...Client Alert: United States Department of Labor Proposes Increasing the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees to $35,308
On March 7, 2019, the United States Department of Labor released its long-gestating plan to increase the number of individuals eligible to earn overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Under the proposed rule, individuals earning less than $35,308 ...
On March 7, 2019, the United States Department of Labor released its long-gestating plan to increase the number of individuals eligible to earn...
March 4, 2019
Meyer Suozzi is Proud to be a Sponsor of the 25th Annual Touro Colleg...Meyer Suozzi is Proud to be a Sponsor of the 25th Annual Touro College Goods & Services Auction
On Wednesday, March 13th, Touro Law Center will be honoring Meyer Suozzi attorney, Charles Skop, for his pro bono efforts at their 25th annual “Public Interest Attorney of the Year” reception. The event takes place on the same evening as ...
On Wednesday, March 13th, Touro Law Center will be honoring Meyer Suozzi attorney, Charles Skop, for his pro bono efforts at their 25th...
February 27, 2019
Meyer Suozzi Participates in the 2019 Cycle For SurvivalMeyer Suozzi Participates in the 2019 Cycle For Survival
Our firm will be participating in the ride on March 3, 2019, from 8:00 AM through 12:00 PM at the Equinox in Woodbury. We hope you can support our riders, Gregg Kligman, Jil Mazer-Marino, Michael Kwiatkowski and Brandon Lisogorsky by ...
Our firm will be participating in the ride on March 3, 2019, from 8:00 AM through 12:00 PM at the Equinox in Woodbury....
February 20, 2019
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “First Department Sustains Fraud Compl...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “First Department Sustains Fraud Complaint That Does Not Identify Who Relied on Alleged Misrepresentations”
I have observed that the more reprehensible the alleged underlying fraud, the more likely it is that courts will accept even less than artfully-pleaded elements of the fraud. A review of the cases upon which I comment in this blog ...
I have observed that the more reprehensible the alleged underlying fraud, the more likely it is that courts will accept even less than...
February 15, 2019
Jil Mazer-Marino Honored at NYIC’s Women in Achievement AwardsJil Mazer-Marino Honored at NYIC’s Women in Achievement Awards
February 5, 2019 (New York City) – Meyer Suozzi would like to congratulate, Jil Mazer-Marino, Member of the Firm, for receiving the 12th Annual Executive of the Year Award. Thomas Slome presented her with this honor at NYIC’s Women in ...
February 5, 2019 (New York City) – Meyer Suozzi would like to congratulate, Jil Mazer-Marino, Member of the Firm, for receiving the 12th...
February 15, 2019
Robert Zausmer’s Article Featured on Front Cover of The NYLJ...Robert Zausmer’s Article Featured on Front Cover of The NYLJ’s Litigation Supplement
Taking the ‘Bull’ Out of Jury Selection There is no such thing as the “science” of jury selection. Any who tells you that is full of “Bull.” By Robert N. Zausmer | February 08, 2019 One of my wife’s favorite TV shows is ...
Taking the ‘Bull’ Out of Jury Selection There is no such thing as the “science” of jury selection. Any who tells you that...
February 15, 2019
Richard Fromewick Authors, “2020/21 Nassau Re-Assessment Woes”Richard Fromewick Authors, “2020/21 Nassau Re-Assessment Woes”
It is shocking how many times a day prospective clients complain about the market value increases on their commercial or residential property. The protest period is now. Actually, the increase or decrease in assessment or market value is relatively unimportant. ...
It is shocking how many times a day prospective clients complain about the market value increases on their commercial or residential property. The...
February 4, 2019
Client Alert: NYS Legislature Brings New Hope to Child Sexual Abuse V...Client Alert: NYS Legislature Brings New Hope to Child Sexual Abuse Victims
Victims of child sexual abuse have a powerful new weapon to achieve justice against their abusers. On January 28th, 2019, the New York State Legislature approved a bill greatly increasing the time within which a person who was sexually abused ...
Victims of child sexual abuse have a powerful new weapon to achieve justice against their abusers. On January 28th, 2019, the New York...
January 29, 2019
Client Alert: 2019 Winter AlertClient Alert: 2019 Winter Alert
A year has elapsed since the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) became effective1 and it has been nearly five years since New York’s estate tax law was last overhauled. Since New York’s estate tax law changes were ...
A year has elapsed since the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) became effective1 and it has been nearly five years...
January 28, 2019
James Garbus Chairs MMALI Breakfast at The Heritage Club at BethpageJames Garbus Chairs MMALI Breakfast at The Heritage Club at Bethpage
On January 31st, James Garbus will chair MMALI’s, “Reversing the Talent Drain on Long Island, A Team Effort.” He is one of the founding board members of the Middle Market Alliance of Long Island, Inc., a newly organized group of ...
On January 31st, James Garbus will chair MMALI’s, “Reversing the Talent Drain on Long Island, A Team Effort.” He is one of the...
January 25, 2019
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Fraud Allegations Support Punitive Da...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Fraud Allegations Support Punitive Damages for Breach of Contract Claim”
In my prior post, What Do Fraud and Spiderman Have in Common? With Great Power Comes Great Responsibilities, I explained the extraordinary remedies and demanding requirements applicable to the tort of fraud. A “tort” is a judge-made cause of action under the ...
In my prior post, What Do Fraud and Spiderman Have in Common? With Great Power Comes Great Responsibilities, I explained the extraordinary remedies and demanding...
January 17, 2019
Paul Millus Authors, “The Future of the NLRB Under Trump”Paul Millus Authors, “The Future of the NLRB Under Trump”
Each time there is a change of administration from one political party to another, you can rest assured that, there will be significant policy shifts. We know the biggest changes focus on the economy, foreign policy, health care, and immigration. ...
Each time there is a change of administration from one political party to another, you can rest assured that, there will be significant...
January 9, 2019
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “First Department Very Lenient in Sust...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “First Department Very Lenient in Sustaining Allegations Against Bank for Aiding and Abetting Fraud of its Customer”
Aiding and Abetting Fraud Those who do not actually perpetrate a fraud can be liable for assisting others in committing that fraud. The separate cause of action in such circumstances is known as “aiding and abetting fraud.” In Betz v Blatt, ...
Aiding and Abetting Fraud Those who do not actually perpetrate a fraud can be liable for assisting others in committing that fraud. The...
December 13, 2018
Gregg Kligman Quoted in LIBN’s, “New York gets more worker-friendly”Gregg Kligman Quoted in LIBN’s, “New York gets more worker-friendly”
Last week, Suffolk County became the latest jurisdiction in New York State to pass a so-called salary history ban law. The county joins New York City, Westchester, Albany and other municipalities in the state in prohibiting employers from asking job ...
Last week, Suffolk County became the latest jurisdiction in New York State to pass a so-called salary history ban law. The county joins...
December 5, 2018
Five Meyer Suozzi Individuals Receive 2018 Leadership in Law Awards F...Five Meyer Suozzi Individuals Receive 2018 Leadership in Law Awards From Long Island Business News
December 5, 2018 – (Garden City, NY) Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. is pleased to announce that five of our esteemed colleagues have been named Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law honorees. The Leadership in Law Awards held ...
December 5, 2018 – (Garden City, NY) Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. is pleased to announce that five of our esteemed colleagues...
December 4, 2018
Client Alert: New York Minimum Wage Increases and Additional Reminder...Client Alert: New York Minimum Wage Increases and Additional Reminders for Employers
As the end of the year approaches, it is important to remember that New York employers are subject to changes in wage and hour regulations that go into effect on December 31, 2018. Failure to comply with the new requirements ...
As the end of the year approaches, it is important to remember that New York employers are subject to changes in wage and...
