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Ullman Quoted on Labeling Calories in Sports Nutrition Products
July 7, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar

Marc Ullman was quoted in the NutraIngredients-USA.com article, “Experts offer clarity on labeling calories for non-macronutrients.”

The article focuses on the citizen’s petition filed by the Natural Products Association regarding the labeling of calories from branched chain amino acids.

Ullman explained that there are some issues with the regulation. “There’s no way to put these

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Ullman Quoted on FTC’s “Made in the USA” Rule
July 6, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar

Marc Ullman commented in the NutraIngredients-USA.com article, “FTC finalizes ‘Made in the USA’ rule.”

According to the article, the Federal Trade Commission has issued its final ‘Made in the USA’ rule about how companies can make this claim on their packaging and in advertising.

In regards to dietary supplements, “Made in the USA claims continue

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Ullman Comments on FDA’s Handling of New Dietary Ingredients
July 1, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar

Marc Ullman was quoted in the NutraIngredients-USA article, “FDA lists NDI update among priorities for coming year.”

The article discusses a list of priorities released yesterday by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which included New Dietary Ingredients (NDI) Draft Guidance.

“FDA’s entire handling of NDIs has been absurd,” Ullman said. “It seems to

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Kutner Discusses NPDB Reporting with Hospital Peer Review
June 30, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

Christopher J. Kutner was quoted extensively in the Hospital Peer Review article, “NPDB Reporting Protected by Law in Some Cases, Gray Areas Problematic.”

The article discusses the protections afforded to hospitals that report doctors to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The story also details the situations in which the protection may not be ironclad,

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Conneely Comments on NY HERO Act in Newsday
June 30, 2021 | Labor & Employment

Brian Conneely was interviewed by Newsday regarding new workplace health and safety requirements set forth in the NY HERO Act, which was created in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NY HERO Act signed in May by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo will require employers to meet standards published by the NYS Department of Labor (DOL.)

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Flynn Honored at Outstanding Women in Law Awards by Hofstra University
June 22, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Insurance Fraud and Recovery

Kaitlyn Flynn is an honoree at the Outstanding Women in Law Awards and Garden Party hosted by Hofstra University.

The June 23, 2021 event featured a virtual conversation with Lifetime Achievement Honoree and Special Guest Speaker Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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Rivkin Radler Welcomes Zangwill and Ehrlich
June 21, 2021 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, is pleased to announce that Matthew Zangwill has joined the firm as a Partner and Daniel Ehrlich has joined as Of Counsel.

Matthew Zangwill, of East Hills, NY, has joined the Real Estate Group, resident in the Long Island office. Matthew Zangwill’s practice centers on real

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Rivkin Radler Lunch-and-Learn Series: The Impact of Stark Law and AKS Changes on Compliance in Real Estate Transactions
June 21, 2021 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

Please join us as Rivkin Radler attorneys Benjamin P. Malerba and Ada Janocinska discuss key compliance considerations under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Stark Law as they relate to real estate transactions.

The presentation will provide:

• An overview of the changes in the laws
• Practical examples of when these laws

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Rivkin Radler Honors Juneteenth
June 18, 2021

“Today, our offices will close early in honor of Juneteenth which celebrates the end of slavery in our nation.  It was on this date in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas, more than two years after its announcement.

While slavery has long been legally rejected, racism and prejudice continue to plague our

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Ullman Comments on FDA’s Failure to Regulate the CBD Market
June 16, 2021 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar

Marc Ullman was quoted in the NutraIngredients-USA article, “COVID-19 and legal chaos dent CBD market – but Congress and a stronger economy offer hope.”

The article discusses the state of the CBD market amid the COVID-19 pandemic and legal battles.

Ullman says the market is in disarray due to the FDA’s inaction.

Read the full

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Lewis Quoted in Crain’s Article on Intensifying Cyberthreats
June 11, 2021 | Privacy, Data & Cyber Law

Shari Lewis was quoted in the Crain’s New York Business article, “The NY law businesses should know about as cyberthreats intensify.”

The article discusses how recent hacks have raised the alarm for New York businesses. One year ago, the state enacted a new law requiring strengthened cybersecurity. The law attempted to minimize potential loopholes. Companies

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Cornachio and Twersky close on $50M Real Estate Loan
June 10, 2021 | Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use

William Cornachio and Michael Twersky closed last week on a $50 million CMBS loan received from Citi Real Estate Funding on behalf of our client. The loan is secured by mortgages on 19 multi-family residential properties located in Brooklyn Heights, Columbia Heights and the Upper West Side, all bearing New York City landmark status.

Matthew

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The Legal 500 Recognizes Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Practice
June 10, 2021 | Insurance Coverage

The prestigious Legal 500 has recommended Rivkin Radler LLP’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings for the third consecutive year. The practice is recommended in the “industry focus: insurance – advice to insurers” category in Band 4. In addition, The Legal 500 recommends the following four Insurance Coverage attorneys: Alan S. Rutkin, Michael

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Rivkin Radler Welcomes Joseph P. DiBella
June 4, 2021 | Health Services

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced that Joseph P. DiBella has joined the firm as an Associate.

Joseph P. DiBella has joined the firm’s Health Services practice group. Joseph assists a variety of clients with transactional and regulatory work, including business formation, joint ventures, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, and

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Rivkin Radler Welcomes Jennifer Hillman
June 3, 2021 | Trusts & Estates

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK – June 3, 2021 – Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hillman has joined the Firm as Partner in the firm’s Personal, Family & Business Planning Practice Group, resident in the Long Island office.

Hillman’s practice includes all manner of Surrogate’s Court proceedings

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