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Key Points - - The Housing Preservation Opportunities Program (the Program) offers attractive real property tax exemptions for multi-family projects located in New York City, including those that may be experiencing economic difficulty or that have existing real property tax benefits soon expir

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) staff has issued a report highlighting the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 31, 2021, the Sixth Circuit addressed an issue of first impression in the circuit, holding that the False Claims Act’s (“FCA”) whistleblower protection provisions protect former employees from post-employment retaliation.  United States, ex rel. Felten v. William Beaumont Hospital, No.

The CFPB recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment to amend Regulation X to assist borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Comments must be submitted before May 11, 2021....

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued model notices regarding COBRA premium assistance (a/k/a COBRA subsidies).

[co-author: D. Patrick Yoest] INTRODUCTION This survey summarizes several recent developments affecting bank deposits and payment systems.

On April 11, 2021, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) held a Boardside Chat webinar to discuss remote hearings in AIA trials and ex parte appeals.

When you’re big enough, you are a target for a 401(k)lawsuit. The American National Red Cross has become another target for its 401(k) plan....
By: Ary Rosenbaum

On April 21, 2021, the City of Chicago passed an ordinance (the “Ordinance”), here, prohibiting Chicago employers from: (i) retaliating against workers who receive the COVID-19 vaccine during working hours; and (ii) requiring that workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine only during non-working hours

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