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Renewal in New York as 2017 legislative session ends
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Renewal in New York as 2017 legislative session ends

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by REW1069
As the 2017 legislative session ended in Albany, much of the attention was focused on the battle regarding mayoral control of New York City schools. While an important issue for millions living throughout the five boroughs, you may not be aware that there were many other important programs that have...
What real estate lawyers need to know about the ADA
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What real estate lawyers need to know about the ADA

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by REW1197
By James O’Brien, Pryor Cashman LLP Most real estate lawyers are aware of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), but few attorneys negotiating a lease for their tenant-client actually advise them to undertake an ADA inspection prior to executing the lease. By not doing so, tenants may unwittingly be signing on...
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Big changes for little banks in Dodd-Frank reboot

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by REW1319
By Stuart M. Saft, partner, Holland & Knight Legislative bodies have a tendency to over-react to a crisis and, instead of waiting to see the actual cause and effect of the crisis, rush to legislate. Frequently, the haste with which a legislature acts creates unintended consequences, particularly since it gives...
Steering a new course for New York’s apparel industry
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Steering a new course for New York’s apparel industry

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by REW1833
New York City’s garment industry has been woven into the fabric of the city’s economy and provides thousands of jobs for our residents. However, the economic well-being of the garment industry – whose historic home has been in the West 30s and lower West 40s, between Broadway and Ninth Avenue...
Protecting taxpayer dollars in construction projects
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Protecting taxpayer dollars in construction projects

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by REW1277
New Yorkers care deeply about whether their tax dollars are being used as efficiently as possible – and they should. So many of our state’s major initiatives are driven by public funds, and it is vital to minimize waste and achieve the greatest value on every taxpayer-funded project. State law...
The troubled state of affairs with U.S. retail
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The troubled state of affairs with U.S. retail

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by REW1511
By Josh Lipton and Andrew Levine, ONE Commercial Realty Services Reports of the imminent death of retail in the United States are greatly exaggerated but there is cause for alarm and brick and mortar retail outlets should not expect a respite any time soon. Online retailing, or what many have...
A positive step forward for East Midtown
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A positive step forward for East Midtown

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by REW1538
Last week’s City Planning Commission (CPC) hearing on the long-awaited rezoning of East Midtown demonstrated that the proposal is moving in the right direction – and that is something all New Yorkers should welcome. There’s a long way to go before the City Council takes up the issue but the...
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Apartment building owners slow to respond to new safety rule

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by REW1079
By Evan W. Lipstein, president, Hyline Safety Company On June 1, 2016, a new rule enforced by the FDNY was made a local law requirement. 3 RCNY §505-01, “Apartment and Guest Room Identification and Directional Markings and Signs,” set new requirements for the design and placement of entrance door room...
Making your case with audited financial statements
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Making your case with audited financial statements

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by REW1171
By Marc Newman, CPA, CGMA, associate managing partner, Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP When trying to grow their companies, business owners often find themselves having to convince others of the viability of their business plans. As a contractor, you’re no different. Whether you need financing from your bank, greater bonding...
Is the future of 1031 at risk under President Trump?
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Is the future of 1031 at risk under President Trump?

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by REW1257
By Pierre E. Debbas, Principal Romer Debbas LLP Tax reform has been a very popular topic during the course of the election and a few months into the Trump administration. Corporate tax reform is being called to question and one in particular that can have a great impact on the...