7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law For an alcohol brand trying to gain market share, there are few things more important than getting consumers to try its product. Although most states’ alcoholic beverage codes offer some provision for providing consumers with free samples, the Continue Reading
Score! College Athletes Will Soon Cash in on Their Name, Image and Likeness
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law 2019 witnessed a landmark change in one of the most controversial matters plaguing college sports: the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rule prohibiting student-athletes from accepting compensation for the use of their name, image Continue Reading
Regulators Target False Advertising for Post-Secondary Education
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement efforts tend to focus on certain areas where the perceived harms are high. Although the FTC has historically focused on blatantly fraudulent practices or practices likely to have a negative effect on Continue Reading
Property and Business Interruption Insurance in Light of COVID-19
The Bottom Line As countless business interruption claims have been asserted with limited success, companies should consider directing their focus to improving and enhancing their insurance policies to ensure coverage would apply to future pandemic scenarios. COVID-19 Related Insurance Continue Reading
New York State’s Budget Amends the NY Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law
The Bottom Line The 2020-21 New York state budget bills include significant amendments to the New York Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law, including new rules regarding distributions, certifications and WTPA notices and wage statements, as well as new enforcement provisions for failures to comply Continue Reading
New York State Permanent Sick Leave Law Takes Effect on September 30, 2020
The Bottom Line Earlier this year, New York State enacted a statewide sick leave law that requires employers to provide paid sick/safe leave (NYPSL) to all employees. This legislation takes effect on September 30, 2020, which is when New York State employees will begin accruing NYPSL, although Continue Reading
New York City Issues Guidance on Avoiding Age Discrimination During the Pandemic
As New York City employees gradually return to the workplace after working remotely due to the COVID 19 pandemic, employers must navigate how to address the needs of their employee populations, including older workers. These considerations include balancing a desire to protect those who may be more Continue Reading
Law360 | Reopened NY Courts Change COVID-19 Eviction Landscape
As of May 26, New York state courts have reopened for new electronically filed applications. Now that tenants have a venue to challenge improper default notices, the question becomes whether, and to what extent, landlords can exercise conditional limitations and terminate leases for nonpayment of Continue Reading
New York State Court Reopening Changes Landlord-Tenant COVID-19 Landscape
The Bottom Line As of May 26, New York State Courts have re-opened for new electronically filed applications. Now that tenants have a venue to challenge improper default notices, the question becomes whether, and to what extent, landlords can exercise conditional limitations and terminate Continue Reading
Protective Covenant Considerations in the COVID-19 Era
The Bottom Line In the current economic environment, courts may be less willing to enforce broad protective covenants that restrict former employees from accepting new job opportunities.Now is the time for employers to take a hard look at their protective covenants and make sure that they are only Continue Reading