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May 2, 2024
On May 3, Newsday published the opinion piece, “State budget shortchanges community colleges like Suffolk County CC,” written by Chris Murray.
Here is the essay’s full text.
Community colleges have been an economic lifeline for many New York residents. The New York state budget passed last month, however, imperils the viability of these institutions.
Community colleges provide
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Lawrence H. Han, a partner of Rivkin Radler, has been recognized by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro in their inaugural AAPI Power Players list, published in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The list highlights the elected officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders and social and cultural advocates shaping the future of New
Read MoreApril 30, 2024 |
Steven Shapiro was quoted in the Vitamin Retailer article, “Industry Questions New Bill Seeking to Address Tianeptine.”
A bill that seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to prohibit certain ingredients that fail to meet its definition of dietary supplements. The bill
Read MoreApril 10, 2024 |
Steven Shapiro was quoted in the Natural Products Insider article, “‘Vague’ NY Law Looms for The Vitamin Shoppe, Other Supplement Retailers.”
The New York Assembly Bill A5610 is set to take effect in less that two weeks, and manufacturers and retailers are gearing up to comply with its requirements. The bill will restrict minors’ access
Read MoreApril 8, 2024 | |
Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Lauren Mechaly has joined the firm as counsel, and John Ficarra and Marcus Tubin have joined the firm as associates.
Lauren Mechaly, of Paramus, NJ, has joined the Personal, Family & Business Planning Group as counsel in the Hackensack office. She focuses
Read MoreApril 5, 2024 | |
On Thursday, April 11, the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Healthcare Compliance Lunch & Learn series, will be presented by Rivkin Radler attorneys, Bob Hussar, Chris Kutner and Mary Aperance. The program, “Defending Provider Audits” will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM Eastern time via Zoom.
Learn about the similarities and differences in
Read MoreApril 4, 2024 | |
Eric Strober was quoted in the article, “Patient and Family Complaints Require Careful Response,” featured in the April issue of Healthcare Risk Management.
The article highlights ways that healthcare organizations can address patient and family complaints in a professional and courteous way to avoid further escalation.
“Healthcare professionals should be receptive, empathetic, and sympathetic to
Read MoreApril 4, 2024
Chris Kutner, a partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has been invited by President James Lentini of Molloy University to serve on the President’s Advisory Council, where he will serve an initial three-year renewable term. The council members are all executive-level individuals who are leaders in the community from business, health care, the arts, and industry.
Read MoreApril 4, 2024 |
Steven Shapiro was quoted in the Natural Products Insider article, “NPA to Seek Injunction Against NY Law Related to Weight Loss Supplements.”
On April 1, the National Products Association (NPA) wrote to Federal Judge Joan Azrack seeking preliminary injunction to block the New York attorney general from enforcing a law that restricts minors’ access to
Read MoreMarch 28, 2024
Gene Kang was profiled in the New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine article, “The Importance of Grit.”
The article highlights Gene’s commitment to the community, pride for his Korean heritage, and reflection on the sacrifices made by his parents to provide a better life for Gene and his brother. When speaking about his parents, Gene shares,
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024 |
David Wilck and William Schleifer secured a pre-answer dismissal of claims for contribution and indemnification against our client ICA Risk, an insurance and risk consulting company. The action stemmed from the fact that ICA Risk’s client American Pipe was denied more than $1 million in liability coverage when an excess insurer disclaimed coverage on the
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024 |
Rivkin Radler’s Dental Practice Counseling Group will be exhibiting and presenting at the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting from April 2nd – April 3rd at the Melville Hilton. “Practice Transitions for the Practicing Dentist” will be presented by Ben Malerba, Doug Menikheim, Joel Greenberg, Eric Ploumis, and Sean Simensky on Tuesday, April 2 from 6pm-8pm.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2024 | | |
Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that Nancy Del Pizzo was named to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers List in the area of Intellectual Property Litigation, Jenna Gabay and Gene Kang were named 2024 New Jersey Rising Stars in the area of Business Litigation, and Ana Parikh was named a 2024 New Jersey
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024 |
DSHEA and the Defense of Health Freedom created a video in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). According to The American Herbal Products Association, the video “features commentary from Loren Israelsen (United Natural Products Alliance), Steven Shapiro & Marc Ullman (Rivkin Radler LLP), Sandy Gooch (Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024 |
Rivkin Radler’s New Jersey real estate team handled a significant transaction that was covered in the March 20, 2024, issue of Real Estate NJ’s daily newsletter, The Briefing. The article, “Hudson Capital Properties sells 288-unit North Bergen rental community, CBRE says,” discusses the particular challenges represented by the acquisition of a 288-unit multifamily project in
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