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New York Insurance Coverage Law Update - February 2024

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The insured, Consolidated Restaurant Operations, a company that owns and operates dozens of restaurants, obtained a commercial property policy from Westport Insurance Company. Subject to certain exclusions, the policy covered...more

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COVID Biz Interruption Coverage Denied by NY Court of Appeals

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On February 15, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the Appellate Division, First Department decision affirming dismissal of restaurant operator Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc.’s (CRO) complaint...more

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NY Court of Appeals Hears Oral Argument on COVID-19 Business Interruption Case

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On January 10, the New York Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on a COVID-19 coverage appeal by a restaurant operator, Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. (CRO), which posed issues of first impression. Courts...more

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NYC Task Force Issues Recommendations for Residential Conversion of Unused Office Space

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This week, New York City’s Office Adaptive Reuse Task Force released a study calling on the city and New York State to loosen regulations preventing the conversion of older office stock into much-needed housing....more

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District Court Upholds New York City Hotel Severance Law

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In a decision of great import to the New York City hospitality industry, a federal court has held that a New York City statute mandating payment of severance benefits to certain covered hotel service employees was not...more

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NY Appellate Court: Covid-19 Business Losses Don’t Constitute “Physical” Damage to Property, Don’t Trigger Commercial Property...

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Covid-19 may cause businesses to be unable to use their property, but loss of use doesn’t constitute the “direct physical loss or damage” necessary to trigger commercial property insurance coverage, according to a...more

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Executive Order 202.74: Closing Times for Bars, Restaurants, Liquor Stores and Gyms, Restricting Private Gatherings

On November 12, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.74. This executive order has wide-reaching implications as New York experiences a rise in COVID-19 infections. First, it limits when people may be at bars,...more

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New York’s Post-Election Tax Environment For Business Owners

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Something Is Rotten- There’s a gray pall hanging over New York that has clouded the judgement of many politicians, and has left many of its residents feeling anxious and off-balance. No, it’s not the smoke from all the...more

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Amended N.Y. WARN Act Requires Advance Notice to Broader Range of Government Entities before Layoffs and Closures

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Under an amendment to the New York Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (“WARN”) Act, employers in New York state carrying out certain large layoffs or site closings will have to provide advance notice to a broader...more

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FAQs on Pandemic-Related Issues for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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This resource was prepared by Lowenstein Sandler for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give, and should not be relied upon for, legal advice in any particular circumstance or fact situation. Use of this...more

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Seyfarth Policy Matters Newsletter - April 2020 #3

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Congress Replenishes Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Through its Phase Four Coronavirus Relief Package. On Tuesday, via unanimous consent, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Increase Act of 2020...more

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Senate Passes Another Round of Coronavirus Relief to Replenish the Paycheck Protection Loan Program and Other Programs;...

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Summary - Late yesterday, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Increase Act of 2020. The measure appropriates a total of $484 billion, mainly to refund the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but also to provide...more

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New York Budget Bill Includes Changes in Employee Leave Law

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It might not be business as usual, but business in New York goes on even as the state grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. New York State’s annual budget bill, signed by Gov. Cuomo on April 3, contains amendments to New...more

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