Khoren Bandazian was a panelist at the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) 2019 Real Estate Summit, “The Urban Revolution – Revival of New Jersey’s Urban Communities. Program description: New Jersey’s real estate market is defined by our state’s unique challenges and the trends that promote growth and vitality, especially in the urban …
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Khoren Bandazian offered his opinion on the New York Times article, “How a Trump Tax Break to Help Poor Communities Became a Windfall for the Rich,” which was critical of the federal government’s Opportunity Zone program, in an article for Connect Commercial Real Estate. Khoren noted:  “It’s too early to say whether or not the law …
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The  New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has launched a website listing available businesses and real estate investments in the state’s Opportunity Zones. With the goal of fostering New Jersey’s economic development, the New Jersey’s Opportunity Zone Marketplace allows investors nationwide to view Opportunity Zone projects within 75 of the state’s municipalities. It also provides …
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The Third Circuit affirmed an award of summary judgment that product liability claims alleging faulty workmanship do not amount to an “occurrence” under insurance policies that define an “occurrence” as “an accident, including continuous or repeated exposure to substantially the same general harmful conditions.” The decision represents a victory to Great American Assurance Company and …
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Christine DiGregorio has joined the firm’s Insurance Fraud practice group.  Christine focuses her practice on insurance defense and no-fault insurance fraud matters. Christine also has professional liability experience, including handling claims as a third-party administrator for professional liability under professional liability policies. She has experience representing insurers as monitoring counsel, including analyzing coverage, assessing liability …
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Ron Kornblum represented the seller in the sale of 1169-1173 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. The purchase price was $6M and involved an IRS 1031 tax free exchange for members of the selling entity. Michael Heller and Louis D’Amaro closed on the sale of a 180,000 square foot office building in New Hyde Park. The …
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On October 10, 2019, Jeff Kaiser will be a panelist at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) program, Life Sciences 2019: Navigating Legal Challenges in the Drug and Device Industries. The program will examine the current state of life sciences law and what the future might hold. This program will cover the explosive growth of digital …
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UNIONDALE, NY – Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 28 attorneys were named to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 8 attorneys were named 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys, the practice areas for which they were recognized, and the years they were included …
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Mark Antar won a multi-day trial in the Commercial Division of the Kings County Supreme Court on behalf of the firm’s client, CANBE Properties LLC. In a 19-page opinion, the Court ruled in favor of CANBE on its claim for rescission of a $1.5 million purchase and sale agreement and accompanying promissory note based on …
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Rivkin Radler LLP, one of the Northeast’s leading law firms, has bolstered its tax and trusts and estates capabilities with the addition of noted New York City firm Schwartz & Salomon, P.C., effective September 3. The three Schwartz & Salomon attorneys have joined Rivkin Radler’s New York City Office: David Lobl, Lisa Procopio and Joseph …
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On September 11-12, Steve Shapiro and Marc Ullman will be speaking at The Big Natural Conference hosted by the Natural Products Association. It will be held at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Oxon Hill, MD. Click here to register. …
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Rivkin Radler LLP, one of the Northeast’s leading law firms, has moved its Hackensack office to 25 Main Street, Court Plaza North, Suite 501, effective August 26. The new location more than doubles the firm’s conference space and provides for additional offices and a larger café/break room. The impetus for the move was the growth …
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Wendy Hoey Sheinberg will be a speaker at the Estate Planning Council of Suffolk County’s program, “When All Hope is Lost – Financial Planning Through Guardianship.” The program takes place on October 16 at Jewel Restaurant, Melville, NY. Register here. …
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On Friday, September 20, Khoren Bandazian will speak at the 2019 Real Estate Summit: The Urban Revolution — Revival of New Jersey’s Urban Communities. The event, sponsored by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, will cover: Rise in urbanism Future of transit-oriented development Tax incentives available for development Hot spots for development opportunities …
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On September 5, 2019, Nancy Del Pizzo was a panelist at the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey event, “Data: The New Commodity (What You Need to Know about Privacy Laws).” Nancy spoke on a panel entitled “Laws & Regulations (From N.J. to California & Around the World).” Rivkin Radler also sponsored the event, …
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