On September 21, 2023, Avigael Fyman will co-present at the Nassau County Bar Association’s Dean’s Hour. The program, entitled “I, Robot Lawyer: Legal Ethics and AI,” will explore the intersection of AI technologies with the Rules of Professional Conduct and analyze how ethics rules may be applied to new scenarios as a result of AI

Casey Murphy and Brian Feld were successful in defeating a motion for attorney’s fees filed by the estate of a former attorney who represented our client in a related matter.

The attorney had died in court the day he was about to commence the trial. After his death, the client sought new counsel at Rivkin.

Uniondale, NY – August 17, 2023 – The Best Lawyers in America(R) has recognized Rivkin Radler LLP’s attorneys in its 2024 edition.

Three Rivkin attorneys, two from Long Island and one from Jacksonville, FL, have been named Lawyer of the Year. In the Uniondale office, Barry I. Levy was recognized for Litigation-Healthcare, while Managing Partner Evan

Gene Y. Kang today became a member of the 2023 class of NJBIZ Forty Under 40. Launched in 2006, this program recognizes 40 professionals under the age of 40 for their notable successes and demonstrations of strong leadership in New Jersey.

A partner in Rivkin Radler’s Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Fraud and Intellectual Property

Chris Murray was interviewed for WSHU article, “Months after a mother went to court the closure of Brookhaven Landfill is still at stake.”

The article discusses Brookhaven Landfill’s hazardous and potentially deadly emissions and the impact it has on the surrounding community.  “Students and teachers have fallen ill, prompting fears that exposure to hazardous waste

On September 14, 2023, Jeff Kaiser will participate on a panel at Practising Law Institute’s (PLI)’s Life Sciences 2023: Navigating Legal Challenges in Drug and Device Industries program in New York City.

Held at PLI’s NY Conference Center, at 1177 Sixth Avenue, the program, also available to view online, will cover the explosive growth of

Michael Heller’s, Matthew Spero’s and Lawrence Han’s Summer issue of the Title Insurance Reporter was published in the Real Estate Finance Journal.

This article discusses the following court rulings, among others:

• An appellate court in Arkansas, affirming a trial court’s decision, has ruled that a title insurer had properly denied coverage to an insured

Nancy Del Pizzo was interviewed by Law360 for its article, “The Biggest Copyright Decisions Of 2023: A Midyear Report.” The article discusses the most significant copyright decisions year-to-date 2023.

Regarding SAS Institute v. World Programming Ltd., Nancy said the holding has impacted computer cases in the intellectual property arena.

The Federal Circuit switched the burden of proof to

Greg Miller and Debbie Isaacson secured a substantial arbitration award for their broker client before the American Arbitration Association.

Rivkin’s client, a commercial real estate firm, introduced a tenant to the respondent landlord to lease commercial space at its property in 2013. Rivkin’s client entered into a commission agreement with the landlord, which provided that

Marc Ullman was interviewed by Nutraingredients-USA.com for its article, “FTC seeks to crack down on face reviews in the digital age.”

The Federal Trade Commission noted the proliferation of generative AI will likely make it easier for bad actors to write fake reviews. However, the FTC’s plan to impose hefty fines may be enough to

Kenneth A. Novikoff’s Spring issue of the Employment Law Reporter was published in the Employee Relations Law Journal.

• A federal court in New York has ruled that all five causes of action in an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee of the New York City Department of Education should be dismissed.
• The U.S. District

In a fiercely contested real estate litigation dispute, Jeremy B. Honig, Erez Glambosky, and Ryan Roberts secured summary judgment for their client, a commercial landlord, for almost $200,000 in unpaid rent. By written decision, dated June 6, 2023, Justice Arlene Bluth granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment in the entirety, awarding $192,747.88 in unpaid rent,

Please join us for the July Lunch and Learn where we will discuss compliance issues and trends in Healthcare transaction laws. The presentation will focus on:

• An analysis of the recently enacted New York Public Health Law Article 45-A, regarding disclosure of material transactions to the Department of Health.
• Compliance and quality of care

On June 7, Marc Ullman met with legislators during the Natural Products Association’s annual fly-in day, in which the association meets with lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill. Of particular concern to the group is FDA’s proposal that all dietary supplements be required to be listed with the agency.

A Natural Products Insider article

On June 12, 2023, Rivkin Radler Managing Partner Evan H. Krinick was named to the Long Island Press Power List. The annual list and corresponding event, now in its 20th year, honors Long Island’s most influential leaders who make Long Island a great place to live, work and play.

Krinick, a Plainview, NY, resident, is a