Law Brief

Steve Polyakov, the Chair of the Healthcare and Pharmacy Law Practice, joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss the extent to which non-physicians can be involved in financing and/or servicing medical practices, including the use of management service organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Pfeffer, the Chair of the Construction Practice, joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss the legal implications of building collapses, such as the recent catastrophe in Surfside, Florida, and more common partial collapses, as well as the possibility of bridge collapses and the like in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trusts & Estates lawyer Alexis Gruttadauria joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss recent changes in the New York State forms to grant Power of Attorney, what those powers are (and are not) and whether you need to amend the forms you might already have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein is joined by Ian Rosenberg, author of “The Fight for Free Speech,” to discuss the book, common misperceptions about the First Amendment, and implications for modern day speech on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporate Partner Alan Gaynor joins Rich Schoenstein to talk about business divorces for closely-held corporations, how the courts typically approach such matters, and how they can best be accomplished and resolved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roxanne Levine joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss the new administration’s approach to U.S. immigration policy and potential sweeping changes in the immigration laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intellectual Property partner Mark Rosenberg returns to chat with Rich Schoenstein and update us on his experience with the neutral patent evaluation process being offered by Amazon to resolve utility patent disputes involving its sellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein is joined by Hon. Norman St. George, the Chief Administrative Judge for Nassau County, to discuss the miraculous transition of the New York State Courts to virtual proceedings, the Virtual Bench Trial Protocols and Procedures adopted by the Unified Court System ( http://www.nycourts.gov/whatsnew/pdf/VirtualBenchTrial-Protocols-2112021.pdf ) and the future of virtual court proceedi...

David Pfeffer, the Chair of the Construction Practice, joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss the status and the future of office design and construction in New York City given the impact of the Covid19 Pandemic.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein is joined by Litigation Partner Debra Bodian Bernstein to discuss the current status of commercial lease obligations in light of the continuing Covid19 pandemic, and how non-payment of rent might be approached in negotiation or litigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Kilduff joins Rich Schoenstein for a discussion of Pat’s unique legal practice focusing on the outdoor advertising industry and the compliance and administrative law issues in that industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Zipkowitz joins Rich Schoenstein to share lessons Eric has learned in his seven years of running a substantial legal practice from his home, in a discussion about taking care of business and taking care of yourself as working remotely continues into the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Estate and Construction lawyer Sean Scuderi joins Rich Schoenstein to break down recent developments concerning the ability to file mechanics liens for services performed prior to the commencement of actual construction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eli Rudolph and Rich Schoenstein follow up on an earlier episode to update the status of the PPP loan program and survey the process through which businesses can determine whether those loans will be forgiven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein is joined by Trusts & Estates lawyer Alexis Gruttadauria to discuss the legal disposition of assets in the absence of an estate plan and how such a plan can protect surviving family members, even where the assets at issue are relatively modest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intellectual Property partner Mark Rosenberg visits with Rich Schoenstein to discuss the legal implications of the still increasing use of video marketing for commercial purposes online and on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labor and Employment Partner Tara Carolan joins Rich Schoenstein to talk about the tough task of bringing back employees to the office while the Covid-19 Pandemic continues, surveying both the rights of the employees and the duties of the employers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Goldsmith and special guest Brian Califano talk to Rich Schoenstein about the implications of the recently adopted SHIELD Act and other considerations for the on-line security of businesses and workers who are operating remotely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trusts & Estates Partner Robert Freedman talks to Rich Schoenstein about the issues and challenges of making long term plans for special needs children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban living and design issues impacting residential real estate in large cities, with Laurie Stanziale from TKD’s Real Estate and Construction practice, Michael Goldblum and John Field from Building Studio Architects, and podcast host Rich Schoenstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein talks with Eli Rudolph and Simon Malinowski about financial relief available under the CARES Act, including PPP and EIDL loans, the eligibility guidelines, the ongoing requirements for companies who receive them, and forbearance guidance that is still awaited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein and Rachel Lin talk about the circumstances under which a patent might be obtained for products containing or based on natural ingredients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein and Scott Markowitz, Co-Chair of the Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring Group - talk about the underpinnings of U.S. Bankruptcy law, the distinction between liquidation and reorganization, recent developments in the areas of student loans and small business reorganization, and how and why the system can be justified. A bankruptcy hodgepodge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Immigration partner Roxanne Levine and Rich Schoenstein chat about the new filing process for H-1B visas – which provide a nonimmigrant temporary visa category for certain foreign nationals that will be working in the United States – how the process has changed and the new preregistration period coming up in March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein and International/Retail partner Gina Piazza talk about gift cards, whether and when they expire, the related obligations of retailers and how unused balances might constitute “abandoned property” that must be turned over to the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.