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What is a “Step-up in Basis” and Why Should I Care?
As seniors decide to downsize and settle down to an easier life, one of the ideas that often crosses their minds is beginning to...
May 15, 2024


New York COVID-19 Sick Leave: Final New York Budget Developments (April, 2024)
As noted in our prior Legal Briefing from January, 2024...
Apr 25, 2024


Respiratory Virus Guidance: CDC Update
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) updated its recommendations regarding respiratory viruses (such...
Mar 8, 2024


Elimination of the COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Requirements
Patrick Pullano, Esq. presents updates on the COVID-19 Federal vaccination requirements for health care staff.
Jun 6, 2023


Updated Information on the End of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration
Patrick Pullano, Esq. presents the latest updates on the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
May 3, 2023


Words Matter: Why Force Majeure Contract Language in the Age of COVID-19 Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several areas of business, from mandatory shutdowns to issues retaining workers and clients...
Apr 1, 2022


Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update
Anti-mandate advocates were successful in federal court over the weekend. On Saturday, a Federal appeals court in Louisiana temporarily...
Nov 8, 2021


New York Vaccination Mandate Update
As detailed in our previous Legal Briefing (see link: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines (lawpf.com)), the New York State Department of Health...
Sep 29, 2021


Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccine mandates have become the legal issue of the day, on both the federal and state stages. These requirements are already...
Sep 22, 2021


Extension of New York State Eviction Moratorium
On December 28, 2020, the New York legislature enacted the COVID Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act (“CEEFPA”), which...
Sep 9, 2021


Activation of the New York HERO Act
As detailed in our previous Legal Briefing (see link: NYS Department of Labor Issues HERO Act Model Policy and Standards – Compliance...
Sep 8, 2021


OSHA and ETS Updated Guidance for Healthcare Facilities and Non-Healthcare Facilities
On June 21, 2021, the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)...
Jun 23, 2021


FAQs by EEOC Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations
With the widely available vaccinations across the country, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued updated...
Jun 22, 2021


Back to Business with Relaxation of COVID-19 Restrictions
During the pandemic, New York has been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and has had some of the most restrictive COVID-19 guidelines in the...
Jun 2, 2021


Repeal of COVID-19 Health Care Immunity
On March 24, 2021, New York lawmakers repealed significant protections from COVID-19 related liability for nursing facilities, hospitals...
Apr 19, 2021


Overview of New York’s Vaccination Paid Leave Law
On March 12, 2021 Governor Cuomo signed a bill amending Article 6 of the New York Labor Law, entitling both private and public employees...
Apr 13, 2021


Changes to COBRA under American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), signed into law on March 11, 2021, implements significant but temporary changes to COBRA...
Apr 13, 2021


Vaccine Passports May Not be State or Federally Mandated, but do Not Expect Them to be Non-Existent
Recently we discussed the launch of the Excelsior Pass, an application developed by the State of New York in conjunction with IBM, that will
Apr 8, 2021


A Way Back to Normalcy: New York’s Excelsior Pass to Grant Access to Vaccinated Individuals
Recently, in light of the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines to the public, we discussed the development and expected use of digital...
Apr 1, 2021


Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Powers
At the beginning of New York State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s Legislature granted Governor Andrew Cuomo expanded...
Mar 24, 2021
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