Department of Labor Announces New Worker Classification Final Rule
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), New York Labor Law (NYLL) and many other laws applicable in New York and in other states provide protections for employees but not for…
In Thomson Reuters, Alex Malyshev and Sarah Ganley Explore the Cannabis Market’s Evolution in 2023 and Anticipate Trends for 2024
In their latest for Thomson Reuters, Alex and Sarah analyze the state of play in the Cannabis industry in 2023, and what to expect in 2024. Among other things, Alex…
New York City Unveils Subsidy for Mixed Income Development
At the turn of the new year, New York City unveiled a city-funded adaptation of the 421a tax incentive (named after Section 421a of NY Real Property Tax and Proceedings…
Understanding Tech Terms: AI, Cybersecurity, Crypto, and Data Privacy — Part V
The constant evolution of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, and data privacy make these domains and industries exciting and, at many times, overwhelming. For many of us, they may look like…
New York Governor Vetoes Legislation Barring Non-Competes
On Friday, December 22, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have barred virtually all post-employment non-compete agreements in New York state. The bill passed both…
New York DFS Finalizes Amendment to its Cybersecurity Regulations
On November 1, 2023, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “DFS”) finalized and adopted its long-awaited Second Amendment (the “Amendment”)[1] to its Cybersecurity Regulations, 23 NYCRR Part…
Looking Ahead to New York Cannabis in 2024: Is ‘Fiore’ Truly in the Rearview Mirror?
By Alex Malyshev. Published in the New York Law Journal. As readers of this column know, New York’s journey to bring its regulated adult-use cannabis market has been a tortured…
New California Statutes Expected to Have National Impact on Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants
On January 1, 2024, two new California statutes that could have a national impact on employee restrictive covenants, such as noncompete and non-solicitation agreements, will become effective. California’s Business and…
The Supreme Court Takes a Deep Dive Into Potentially Perilous Water with the Moore Case
Oral argument began on Tuesday in Moore v. United States. Commentators have blogged, tweeted, and written about the potential resounding implication of a verdict in this case. Here’s why: By…
New York City Seeking to Expand its Biometric Data Collection Law
New York City’s Biometric Identifier Information Law has been in force since 2021, but now, as more and more businesses and venues are collecting and using biometric information, the City…