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Mulè Presents to NCBA Dean’s Hour
October 15, 2020 | Commercial Litigation

On October 15, Michael Mulè presented, “Considerations in Negotiating Contractual Indemnification Clauses” to the Nassau County Bar Association Dean’s Hour. The presentation went through the elements and interpretation of indemnification clauses as well as unique rules and considerations applicable to such clauses.

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6 Rivkin Radler Partners to Present at USLAW Virtual Retreat
September 21, 2020 | Professional Liability | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Appeals | Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation | Directors & Officers Liability | Labor & Employment | General Liability | Intellectual Property | Corporate

Six attorneys from Rivkin Radler will be speakers at USLAW Network’s virtual retreat, which takes place September 30 through October 9. The retreat is intended for general counsel, in-house counsel, heads and managers of claims and risk, C-suite executives, and other legal decision makers.

The program will cover issues beyond COVID-19, projecting what the future

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Grill and Schieber Successful in Representation of Sponsor-Developer
September 17, 2020 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use

David M. Grill and Evan R. Schieber successfully represented a sponsor-developer sued for fraud in connection with a condominium offering.

In Arisa 5 Franklin LLC v Broadway 371, LLC et al, Supreme Court, New York County, Index No. 154600/2018, the plaintiff, who was the purchaser of the commercial unit, claimed that the sponsor had materially

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Bank, Bholan and Kaiser Secure Pre-answer Dismissal
September 17, 2020 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar

Brian Bank, Michelle Bholan and Geoffrey Kaiser secured pre-answer dismissal of various False Claims Act claims brought against three New York nephrologists by a relator, also a nephrologist.

The action, which the relator brought on behalf of the United States of America under the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions, alleged two theories against the

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Grill and Schieber Achieve Summary Judgment Dismissal
September 17, 2020 | Commercial Litigation

David M. Grill and Evan R. Schieber prevailed in defeating a motion seeking summary judgment on a breach of contract claim against our client, an equipment lessee.

Although there was no dispute that the client failed to make payments due under the equipment lease, we persuaded the Court that material issues of fact existed as

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10 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 26, 2020 | Insurance Coverage | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Commercial Litigation | Health Services | Medical Malpractice Defense | Corporate | Banking

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America® has designated 10 Rivkin Radler LLP attorneys Ones to Watch in the NYS Bar.

The following attorneys were recognized:

Hackensack, N.Y.

Gene Y. Kang – Commercial Litigation/Litigation-Intellectual Property

Uniondale, N.Y.

Ashley Osadon Algazi – Health Care Law

Michelle A. Bholan – Commercial Litigation/Litigation- Labor and Employment

Kaitlyn E. Flynn

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18 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America© – 4 Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
August 26, 2020 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Trusts & Estates | Appeals | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Labor & Employment | Health Services | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2021. For the first time, four Rivkin attorneys, all based in the firm’s Long Island office, have been named Lawyer of the Year:

Attorney                                Practice Area

Barry I. Levy                           Litigation-Health Care

Brian S. Conneely                  Employment Law-Management

Wendy H.

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Queenan to be a Panelist at CLE for Albany Law
August 10, 2020 | Commercial Litigation

On August 11, John Queenan will be a panelist at Albany Law’s Virtual-Recent Graduate CLE.

He will be speaking on the topic of “Starting Strong: Case Considerations/Initial To-Dos/Early Case Assessment and Action.”

Click here to register. A zoom link will be sent over email.

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Grill and Schieber’s Victory Highlights the Importance of Venue Selection
June 30, 2020 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Commercial Litigation

David M. Grill and Evan R. Schieber received a favorable decision in an action pending in Supreme Court, New York County, entitled National Association of Water Companies v  CKR LAW, LLP .

This action involves a payment dispute in connection with a sublease for property located in Washington D.C., which is governed by the laws of

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Grill and Feuer Represent New York City Developer in 150,000 Square Foot Headquarters Lease in Brooklyn, New York
June 22, 2020 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use

On January 17, 2020, David M. Grill and Scott Feuer represented a New York City developer in the leasing of an approximately 150,000 square foot industrial building in Brooklyn, New York to a regional food bank.

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