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Coronavirus Legal Blog03/15/2021 | By: GDB Attorneys
Visit our Coronavirus legal blog -- updates and insights on the changing legal landscape due to the coronavirus. Learn about new legislation, proposals and get analysis from our experienced attorneys regarding a variety of legal changes that are occurring on a daily basis and that affect both businesses and individuals.
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Andrew Berks Joins Gallet Dreyer & Berkey As Partner03/01/2021
Andrew Berks joins Gallet Dreyer & Berkey as a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Law practice, where he focuses on patent law, intellectual property transactions, and patent prosecution. -
Crash Course in Franchises: Consulting, Development and Buying or Selling02/152/2021
Join the New York Association of Business Brokers (NYABB) and David T. Azrin from Gallet, Dreyer & Berkey, LLP for a virtual discussion of franchises. The meeting will include breakout rooms for networking and the ability to share your information with other attendees.
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GDB partner Jay L. Hack, Esq. presented multiple seminars regarding the SBA's PPP Loan Program11/10/2020
In April and May, GDB partner Jay L. Hack, Esq. presented multiple seminars regarding the SBA's PPP Loan Program to the New York State Bar Association, the New York Association of Realty Managers, the New York Psychologists' Association, and the Minnesota Association of Family Therapists.
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Trump Order Protects Certain Tenants from Eviction until December7/11/2018
President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order on August 8, 2020 placing a further moratorium on evictions through December 31, 2020, in keeping with State Executive Orders issued in New York earlier this year by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and in response to the July 24, 2020 expiration of the 120-day moratorium on eviction filings set forth in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act passed by Congress.
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Randy J. Heller Named One of the Best Lawyers in America8/20/2020
U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers® has recognized Mr. Heller as one of the top lawyers in America for construction law in 2021.
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David T. Azrin, Esq. Named One of the Best Lawyers in America8/20/2020
U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers® has recognized Mr. Azrin as one of the top lawyers in America for franchise law in 2021.
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On May 20, 2020, Mark B. Brenner served as moderator of the NYSBA CLE program “Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure during the Covid-19 Pandemic.”5/20/2020
On May 20, 2020, Mark B. Brenner served as moderator of the NYSBA CLE program “Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure during the Covid-19 Pandemic.” Faculty for the program included William K. Harrington, United States Trustee for Regions 1 and 2, Chief Judge Cecelia G. Morris of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Vito Genna, Chief Clerk of the Court, and Mr. Brenner. To access the CLE, click on the following link.
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New Statewide Mandatory Sick Leave For New York Employers Effective September 2020 Requiring Sick Leave Which Can Be Taken Starting January 202111/5/2019 | By: David T. Azrin, Esq.
Little noticed in the recently-enacted legislation which provides for sick leave to employees directly affected by the Coronavirus, described in our previous alert, New York also took the opportunity to enact legislation which will require next year that all New York employers of any size throughout the state offer mandatory sick leave to all employees for any illness or health condition. Previously, sick leave was only required in New York City and Westchester County.
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Allen A. Drexel, Esq. joins GDB as a Matrimonial and Family Law partner.4/1/2020GDB is proud to announce that Allen A. Drexel has joined our law firm as a partner and Sarah R. Gersowitz has joined as an associate. Allen concentrates his practice on complex family law issues, including divorce, equitable distribution of business and financial assets, spousal and child support, contested child custody cases, paternity proceedings, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and same-sex family law matters. We are very excited to welcome Allen and Sarah.
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Francelina M. Perdomo, Esq. joins GDB as an Intellectual Property partner.4/1/2020Francelina M. Perdomo, Esq. joins GDB as an Intellectual Property partner." target="_blank">
Ms. Perdomo focuses her practice on intellectual property, corporate and commercial matters involving copyrights, trademarks, patents, false advertising, technology, digital media, music publishing, licensing, publicity rights, live events, table-top and video games. She represents authors, content creators and developers, music publishing, record production, technology and life sciences companies in their ongoing business affairs.
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Habitat LIVE: Will the Paycheck Protection Program Help Your Coop/Condo Association?4/3/2020 | Habitat MagazineHabitat LIVE: Will the Paycheck Protection Program Help Your Coop/Condo Association?" target="_blank">
Please see GDB's David L. Berkey, Esq. discussing how the Paycheck Protection Program can help your co-op/condo association on Habitat Magazine's YouTube channel.
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Ken S. Glasser, Esq. joins GDB as a Matrimonial and Family Law partner.03/02/2020
GDB is proud to announce that Ken S. Glasser has joined our law firm as a partner. Ken is a highly respected matrimonial and family law attorney and a seasoned litigator. He has experience representing domestic and foreign high net worth clients in complex matrimonial and family law litigation. We are very excited to welcome Ken.
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In January, partner Asher Rubinstein’s Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Opposing Tariffs on Wine, Cheese and Olive Oil from Europe was published in Thomson Reuters’ Taxnet Pro.2/25/2020
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Jared B. Foley Promoted to Partner1/6/2020
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP is pleased to announce that Jared B. Foley has become a partner of the firm. Mr. Foley is a highly skilled attorney whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense, employment litigation and intellectual property litigation. He has successfully represented individuals and companies in federal court and state court and has also represented parties in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitrations. Mr. Foley is a graduate of Columbia Law School and Dartmouth College.
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Partner Marc J. Luxemburg presents seminars on coop and condo responsibilities and The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019.11/20/2019
In June, partner Marc J. Luxemburg presented a two-part seminar on “An Introduction to Coop Board Responsibilities” for new directors with co-presenter Gregory Carlson, President of the National Association of Housing Cooperatives.
In October, Mr. Luxemburg presented a seminar on the new form of Proprietary Lease and the changes it makes from current forms in use, with a new emphasis on the changes that may be required to comply with Part M of The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. -
Partner Beatrice Lesser Quoted in The New York Times09/07/2019 | The New York Times
In September, partner Beatrice Lesser was quoted in The New York Times real estate section in an article titled What Happens When a Landlord Flouts the New Rent Laws?
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GDB Launches Financial Institutions Law BlogSpring 2019
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Partner Beatrice Lesser Quoted in The New York TimesWinter 2019
In December, partner Beatrice Lesser was quoted in The New York Times regarding small co-ops without leaders and what can be done to avert a collapse.
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Partner Scott M. Smiler closed on a $52.3 million dollar loan for Lindsay ParkWinter 2019
In November, partner Scott M. Smiler closed on a $52.3 million dollar loan from the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for Lindsay Park. Lindsay Park is set to undertake a major capital improvement project, which included the negotiation of a $42 million dollar construction contract.
In October, Scott closed on the sale of a portion of real property belonging to one of our Mitchell-Lama clients, Lindsay Park Housing Corp. The sale, together with an option premium, totaled $19.5 million dollars. To Scott’s knowledge, this is the first time that the sale of a portion of a Mitchell-Lama property to a private developer was permitted by HPD. -
GDB is proud to announce that Michelle P. Quinn has been promoted to partner.January 2019
Michelle represents businesses and individuals in commercial and residential landlord-tenant litigation, including summary proceedings. She has substantial experience with Mitchell-Lama Cooperatives, Redevelopment Companies, and tenancies protected by New York State Rent Regulations.
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Partner Scott M. Smiler closed on a $42 million dollar loan.6/2018
Partner Scott M. Smiler closed on a $42 million dollar loan from the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for one of GDB’s Mitchell-Lama clients, Masaryk Towers Corporation. Masaryk Towers is set to undertake a major capital improvement project which included the negotiation of a $28 million dollar construction contract.
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Partner Jay L. Hack was a presenter and a moderator for two different programs.5/3/2017
Partner Jay L. Hack presented, “Anatomy of a Residential Mortgage Loan” as part of the New York State Bar Association’s Bridging the Gap program for recently admitted attorneys.
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Partner David L. Berkey lectured on Pre-Contract Due Diligence3/22/2017
Partner David L. Berkey lectured on Pre-Contract Due Diligence at a CLE program sponsored by the New York City Bar Association entitled “Residential Real Estate Closings: What You Need to Know From Pre-Contract to Closing.”
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Kyle G. Kunst joined Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP as an associate.9/2018
Kyle G. Kunst joined Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP as an associate. Kyle has litigated commercial disputes throughout the nation in both state and federal courts, servicing a wide array of industries and clients. His experience includes labor and employment, misappropriation of trade secrets, intellectual property and deceptive trade practices, products liability and construction defects. Mr. Kunst also regularly counsels clients through government investigations on the state and federal level.
