News, Insights & Events

Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.

While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.

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PUMP Act Expands Employee Lactation Break Rights

May 25, 2023
Jordan Jeter - Tonkon Torp LLP
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NYC Council Passes Bill to Prohibit Height, Weight Discrimination

May 23, 2023
Lisa R. Feldman - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Estate Planning With Limited Liability Companies: Transfers of Business Interests as a Planning Opportunity

May 19, 2023
Matthew W. Thompson and Peter B. von Stein, Trusts and Estates Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Limited liability companies ("LLCs") are used regularly in estate planning to achieve estate tax savings and to consolidate asset management.

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4/20 Bill Could Sour Relationships Between Cannabis Growers and Sellers

May 3, 2023
Dustin M. Dorsino and Jeffrey B. Scheer - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Commentary on Franchising Myths from the FTC

May 3, 2023
Arthur J. DeBaugh, Intellectual Property Attorney and Olivia G. Lewis, Business Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Drive down almost any busy street, and you'll see numerous examples of well-known franchises, from McDonald's to Ace Hardware. You may have considered opening a franchise and wondered about the potential rewards and risks.

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OFCCP Issues Updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form

May 1, 2023
Christa Richer Cook - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New York Proposes Greater Penalties for Illicit Cannabis Shops

May 1, 2023
Dustin M. Dorsino and Jeffrey B. Scheer - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Has Your Business Attorney Met Your Estate Planning Attorney?

April 28, 2023
Richard J. Crow, Business attorney, and Zachary F. Lamb, Trusts and estates attorney, Has Your Business Attorney Met Your Estate Planning Attorney?

Every business should have documentation that confirms its ownership, management, and governance structures.

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Hot Topics in Title IX Athletics: Recent Cases about Title IX Compliance in Athletics

April 24, 2023
Kristen J. Thorsness - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Civil Rights Claims: Bringing a Lawsuit under Section 1983

April 21, 2023
Ellis Boyle and Taylor B. Rodney, Litigation attorneys, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Nobody is above the law. Law enforcement and other government work is a high calling of service. People deserve to trust the police and the government. Almost always, law enforcement officers and government employees earn and deserve that trust

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Hot Topics in Title IX Athletics: Transgender Athletes

April 19, 2023
Kristen J. Thorsness - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New York Releases Final Revised Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy & Training

April 18, 2023
Kristen E. Smith and Theresa E. Rusnak - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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