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38 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America®
August 15, 2024

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 38 Rivkin Radler attorneys in its 2025 edition. Their names, office locations and practices for which they were recognized, are as follows:

Albany, NY

Richard A. Frankel – Trusts and Estates

Robert H. Iseman – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law, Health Care Law, Litigation-Antitrust, Litigation-Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom,

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Lunch and Learn Series: New Employment Laws and Regulations Regarding Marijuana in the Workplace
October 20, 2022 | Health Services | Cannabis

Please join us for the November Lunch and Learn as Rivkin Radler Partners John Diviney and Tamika Hardy discuss the following topics:

  • New State laws – New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, New York Labor Law Section 201-D, New York Human Rights Law, New York Penal Law, New York City Administrative Code
  • Pre-employment
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Diviney Comments on Proposed Pay Transparency Law
September 15, 2022 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney commented on New York State’s proposed pay transparency law in the Newsday article, “Pending state law on job listings may mean less mystery about pay.”

If the law is signed, job ads must be more transparent about salary. This law comes about for many reasons, including that pay transparency can help close any

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46 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America/Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 18, 2022

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Rivkin Radler LLP’s attorneys in its 2023 edition.

Two Rivkin attorneys, both of whom are based on Long Island, have been named Lawyer of the Year: William Cornachio for his work in Real Estate Law and William Savino for his work in both Insurance Law and Litigation-Insurance.

In

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Gorfinkel Argues Successful Appeal in Employee Misconduct Case
April 1, 2022 | Appeals | Labor & Employment

On March 30, 2022, the Second Department affirmed the right of a public library to discipline an employee for dishonesty and malfeasance.

The story spans almost 6 years. In 2016, a public library in a Westchester County town terminated its library director on account of multiple charges of misconduct. The director brought an

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Lunch & Learn Series: Employment Issues for 2022 – COVID Vaccines and New Laws
January 25, 2022 | Labor & Employment | Health Services

Please join us as we discuss employment laws taking effect in 2022. John Diviney, a partner in the Employment & Labor Practice Group, will present the following topics:

  • COVID and Vaccine Rules/Updates
    • New York’s COVID pay requirements
    • Vaccine mandate/rules
  • Update on New Laws for 2022
    • Paid sick leave
    • Whistleblower law
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Diviney to Speak on Newsday LIVE on COVID’s Impact on Customer Service
January 11, 2022 | Labor & Employment

From 10 to 10:30 am on Friday, January 14, 2022, John Diviney will participate in the Newsday LIVE discussion, COVID Surge and Customer Service.

The online program, hosted jointly by Newsday and the Long Island Association, will share what employers can do in a time when customer service departments are understaffed due to the pandemic. What

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Employment Law Article One of the Most Popular JD Supra Reads in 2021
December 10, 2021 | Labor & Employment

Brian Conneely and John Diviney wrote one of most widely read articles on the topic of employer liability issues on JD Supra for all of 2021.

The post, “New 2021 Minimum Wages, Minimum Salaries And Enforcement Initiatives,” was the 13th most popular on the content syndicator’s list.

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35 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America©/ Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2022 – 24 Practice Areas Recognized
November 4, 2021

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

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35 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America®/ Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2022
August 19, 2021 | Corporate | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Trusts & Estates | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Labor & Employment | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Insurance Fraud | Intellectual Property | Tax

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

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Business Owners Seminar Series: Employment Lessons for 2021
February 25, 2021 | Labor & Employment

The 2021 BOSS program will focus on the theme Planning for the Unexpected in Your Business. The second presentation, entitled Employment Lessons for 2021, covers the topic of legal requirements and obligations concerning employees.

The pandemic has taught us new ways of working, including managing a remote workforce. And a new administration, coupled with a

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Diviney Provides Perspective on Workplace Postings for Remote Employees
February 17, 2021 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney spoke with Newsday for the article “What businesses need to know about workplace posting compliance for remote workers.” The story details the guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division regarding worker notification in a time when many employees are remote.

John notes that the guidance clarifies “what do you

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Diviney Speaks to Newsday on New DOL Guidance
October 8, 2020 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney was quoted in the Newsday article, “DOL releases guidance on tracking remote employee hours.”

The article discusses how tracking normal workday hours can become more complicated for some employers as COVID-19 has increased the number of people working from home. The U.S. Department of Labor recently released guidance that highlights employers’ responsibility to

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Newsday Quotes Diviney on COVID-19 OSHA Guidance
July 13, 2020 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney was interviewed for the Newsday article, “Small Business: Companies face recording requirements for COVID-19.” The story discusses updated guidance issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to employers regarding their responsibility for recording coronavirus cases and determining whether they are work-related.

To read the article, click here.

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Diviney to be Featured on LIBN Webinar on Reopening the Economy during COVID
June 23, 2020 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney will be featured on LIBN|NOW, the Long Island Business News’ weekly livestream, on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 12:30 to 1:00pm.

The program is an interactive Q&A and will discuss what businesses need to know to stay ahead of the curve as Long Island reopens.

Register here for free.

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Diviney Quoted in Newsday Article on Future Safety in Workplaces
June 1, 2020 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney was quoted in the Newsday article, “Small Business: Questions employers can ask workers during pandemic.” The article discusses the updated guidelines that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued to help businesses keep their workplaces safe and navigate through potentially uncertain situations.

Click here to read the full article.

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Mulè to Host BOSS Program: Returning to Business in the New Normal
May 13, 2020 | Commercial Litigation | Labor & Employment

On Thursday, May 21, Michael Mulè and John Diviney will present the 13th program of the Business Owners Seminar Series (BOSS): Returning to Business in the New Normal.

The program will be held via zoom from 8:30am-9:30am and will focus on how to restart your business and protect both you and your employees.

Topics covered

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Mulè to Host Employment and Labor BOSS Program
February 18, 2020 | Labor & Employment

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED OUT OF CONCERN FOR OUR GUESTS’ HEALTH

Michael Mulè will present “Complying with Changing NYS Employment Laws” for the Business Owners Seminar Series on March 19, 2020 from 8:30 am to 10 am at Rivkin Radler’s Uniondale office.

Please join us for a discussion about the recent changes to

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Diviney Quoted in Newsday
December 26, 2018 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney was quoted in a Newsday article, “Handling embezzlement in the workplace.”

“At some point you have to think about filing charges,” says Diviney.

Diviney pointed out that in many cases that’s a viable alternative because the police and prosecutors may have better tools to handle the investigation than a company does.

Your approach depends

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Diviney Quoted in LIBN
July 9, 2018 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney was quoted in the article, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in Long Island Business News. The article focused on the new law that was enacted in New York City last October informing employers they cannot ask for a potential candidates current salary.

Diviney informed, “The new law will change salary negotiation dynamics between the employer and employee, benefiting

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Novikoff and Diviney Describe Harassment Prevention Strategies in LIBN
February 27, 2018 | John K. Diviney | Kenneth A. Novikoff | Labor & Employment

Ken Novikoff and John Diviney are featured in an article published in the Long Island Business News, “Listening To Women In the Workplace.”

Click here to read.

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Diviney Quoted in Human Resource Executive Online
November 6, 2017 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney was interviewed for an article in Human Resource Executive Online about a recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission civil suit in Louisiana that alleges an employee was terminated illegally after seeking help for “situational depression” through his company’s employee assistance program.

To read the article, click here.

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Rivkin Radler attorneys present at Greater New York Healthcare Facilities Association
November 11, 2015 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Labor & Employment | Health Services

Michael Balboni, Benjamin Malerba, Chris Kutner, Geoffrey Kaiser, John Diviney, and Reema Sultan present at a Greater New York Healthcare Facilities Association (GNYHCFA) seminar entitled “Nursing Home Compliance Updates: HIPAA and Corporate Responsibilities.

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Rivkin Team Victorious In The Second Circuit Court of Appeals
November 25, 2014 | Appeals | Labor & Employment

John Diviney, Cheryl Korman, Merril Biscone and Scott Green were victorious in a Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming a summary judgment win on behalf of their client, a major New York based school bus operator, on claims of interference and retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act by a former employee. The

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Cannata and Diviney Featured in Long Island Business News Who’s Who Section
March 6, 2014 | Insurance Coverage | Intellectual Property

Michael Cannata and John Diviney were featured in the March 6 issue of the Long Island Business News’ Who’s Who issue for Intellectual Property and Labor Law.

Mr. Cannata practices in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Insurance Coverage & Litigation practice groups, where he focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage litigation.

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John Diviney on Panel at the 23rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference – Law In the Workplace 2013
June 7, 2013 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney, a partner in the firm’s Employment & Labor Practice Group, will be part of a panel discussion at the 23rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference – Law in the Workplace 2013, a day long symposium on Employment Law and Public & Private Sector Labor Law.  Mr. Diviney’s topic is “Exempt or Non-Exempt under

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John Diviney and Scott Green win summary judgment
March 11, 2013 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney and Scott Green, members of the firm’s Employment & Labor Practice Group, won summary judgment on behalf of their client, a major New York based school bus operator, on claims of interference and retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act by a former employee. The Court found that the employee had failed

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John Diviney presents a seminar to New York State Society of CPAs.
December 4, 2010 | Labor & Employment

John Diviney, a partner in the Employment & Labor Practice Group, will present a seminar entitled, “Employer’s Payroll and Withholding Obligations,” to the New York State Society of CPAs.

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