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A Cold Shoulder for MCA Vendors in Bankruptcy Court - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. Merchant cash advance (“MCA”) providers have long relied on form agreements and carefully chosen labels—purchase of future

A significant ruling may reshape how merchant cash advances are treated in bankruptcy. FRB's Michael Moskowitz analyzes a recent decision from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. #FRBLaw #Bankruptcy #CreditorsRights #MCA frblaw.com/a-cold-shoul...

Big News for Licensees Not In Compliance with New Distancing Rules from Schools & Houses of Worship - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Andrew P. Cooper, Esq., LL.M. Recently, Governor Hochul signed Assembly Bill A10140 into law, providing critical relief and regulatory certainty to

Significant relief is coming for New York cannabis licensees. FRB’s Andrew Cooper breaks down Assembly Bill A10140 which brings clarity to the school and house of worship distancing controversy. #FRBLaw #Cannabis #NewYork frblaw.com/big-news-for...

The New Face Of Fraud What Today’s Scams Look Like, And How To Protect Yourself

FRB's Dana Walsh Sivak was recently quoted in Boca Raton Observer, sharing her insight on protecting vulnerable loved ones amidst the rise of sophisticated scams. #FRBLaw #ElderLaw #SeniorScams

Learn more and read her full quote: bocaratonobserver.com/culture/feat...

FRB Co-Managing Partner Moish Peltz was quoted in Business Insider about the recent court ruling that allowed prosecutors to access Claude chat transcripts, a reminder that AI chats may not stay confidential when legal exposure is on the table.

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gPYBhzzn

Equity Incentives in Partnerships and LLCs: Structuring Profits Interests, Capital Interests, and Options This presentation provides a practical, tax-savvy roadmap for using equity incentives in partnerships and LLCs, highlighting how pass-through equity compensation differs from corporate structures and ...

Equity incentives in partnerships and LLCs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Join FRB's Matthew Foreman and Angela Stockbridge for MyLawCLE's “Equity Incentives in Partnerships and LLCs: Structuring Profits Interests, Capital Interests, and Options." mylawcle.com/products/equ... #Taxation

Tokenization: The Most Anticipated, and Perhaps the Most Misunderstood, New Technology of the Decade - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq. and Moish E. Peltz, Esq. In the early days of 2026, you can’t open your internet browser, check the news or talk to a neighbor

Tokenization is everywhere, but what is it really doing to our financial system? FRB’s Moish Peltz and Kyle Lawrence break down what tokenization is and how it could could reshape how assets are owned, traded, and settled. #FRBLaw #Tokenization #DigitalAssets frblaw.com/tokenization...

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman Welcomes Av Sinensky as Partner, Expands the Corporate & Securities Practice Group - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Falcon Rappaport & Berkman is pleased to welcome Av Sinensky as a Partner in the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group. Av brings extensive

FRB is pleased to welcome Av Sinensky to the firm as a Partner in our Corporate & Securities Practice Group. Learn more: frblaw.com/falcon-rappa... #FRBLaw #Corporate #Securities #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity

When Taxes Don’t Go Away: Bankruptcy, Willful Evasion, and the Limits of a Fresh Start - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. A recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York offers a stark reminder

Think bankruptcy wipes out tax debt? Think again. FRB's Michael Moskowitz discusses how intentional tax evasion can block discharge of millions in tax liabilities in his latest blog article. #FRBLaw #Bankruptcy #TaxEvasion frblaw.com/when-taxes-d...

Cryptocurrency Law: Stablecoins, Blockchain, and More Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are no longer niche - they are reshaping finance, commerce, and civil litigation. Yet the legal framework surrounding digital assets is still in flux. This CLE...

Crypto moves fast, but ethical missteps move faster. Join FRB’s Moish Peltz for the BARBRI webinar “Ethical Issues in Cryptocurrency Transactions: Model Rules, Guidance, and Challenges for Counsel” this Wednesday, February 4, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET. nbi-sems.com/products/101...?

FRB is proud to share that Moish E. Peltz, Co-Managing Partner and Chair of IP, has been recognized in the 2026 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 for Trademark Excellence.

Learn more:: https://frblaw.com/moish-e-peltz-recognized-in-the-2026-world-trademark-review-1000-for-trademark-excellence/

The Impact of the New Tax Bill on Real Estate: Key Changes and Strategic Planning “The Impact of the New Tax Bill on Real Estate: Key Changes and Strategic Planning” explores how the new federal tax landscape is shaping real estate investment and transaction planning. This webinar ...

The tax rules for real estate just changed. Are you ready? Join FRB’s Matthew Rappaport for “The Impact of the New Tax Bill on Real Estate: Key Changes and Strategic Planning” on Thursday, February 5, from 1:00–3:10 PM ET. #FRBLaw #TaxPlanning mylawcle.com/products/the...

Last chance to register! 📣 Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28 for "AI Policy Checkup," the first session of our #DeepBenchBriefings series. Learn more and register: frblaw.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Self-directed #IRAs can be a tax landmine if you don’t know where the traps are. Join FRB's Angela Stockbridge tomorrow for “Self-Directed IRAs & Real Estate: Compliance Risks and Pitfalls for CPAs." Earn 1.0 CPE/IRS CE credit by attending. #Taxation www.cpaacademy.org/s/webinardat...

When the Automatic Stay Is Not Automatic: Bankruptcy Court Upholds Foreclosure Sale Under 11 U.S.C. § 109(g) - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. In a recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, In re Frederica West

A bankruptcy filing isn’t always a get-out-of-foreclosure card. FRB Partner Michael Moskowitz examines a new EDNY ruling holding that the automatic stay did not apply to a repeat filer under 11 U.S.C. § 109(g). #FRBLaw #Bankruptcy #CreditorsRights #Foreclosure #EDNY frblaw.com/when-the-aut...

LLC Structures for Real Estate Investments: From Entity Formation to Advanced Risk Management (2026 Edition) Session I – Structuring Real Estate Ownership: Corporate, Tax, and Asset Protection Considerations – Matthew E. Rappaport In this session, Matthew Rappaport will provide listeners with a comprehensiv...

Your LLC structure could be your biggest asset or your biggest risk. Join FRB’s Matthew Rappaport for “LLC Structures for Real Estate Investments: From Entity Formation to Advanced Risk Management” by NBI. mylawcle.com/products/llc... #FRBLaw #LLCStructuring #Taxation

Congratulations to FRB Partner Dana Walsh Sivak on being sworn in for a second term as a member of the Board of Directors of the Levittown Chamber Of Commerce at last night’s Installation Dinner. #FRBLaw #ChamberOfCommerce #Levittown

As companies rush to adopt AI, is your AI policy actually protecting your business? Join us for the first program in our Deep Bench Briefings series on Wednesday, January 28, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET. frblaw.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #FRBLaw #DeepBench #AIPolicy #CEO #Founder #GeneralCounsel

As IRS enforcement resumes, beneficiaries and trustees face renewed exposure under the post-SECURE Act rules. Join us for “Effective Use of IRA Trusts in Estate Planning Under the New Retirement Distribution Rules." frblaw.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Stay-or-Pay Agreements Meet Their End in New York - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Elizabeth E. Schlissel, Esq. and Felicia Fortel Effective December 19, 2025, New York’s Trapped at Work Act prohibits employers from requiring workers

New York’s #TrappedAtWorkAct is reshaping employer-employee agreements. FRB's Elizabeth Schlissel and Felicia Fortel break down what’s prohibited, what’s still allowed, and the critical steps employers should take to stay compliant. #FRBLaw #EmploymentLaw frblaw.com/stay-or-pay-...

As companies rush to adopt AI, is your AI policy actually protecting your business? Join us for the first program in our Deep Bench Briefings series on Wednesday, January 28, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET. frblaw.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #FRBLaw #DeepBench #AIPolicy #CEO #Founder #GeneralCounsel

Voluntary Benefits Are Not “Low-Risk”: A New Wave of ERISA Fiduciary Litigation - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Angela M. Stockbridge, Esq. For many years, employers and benefits professionals have treated voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness,

Voluntary benefits may no longer be the “low-risk” option employers think they are. FRB's Angela Stockbridge breaks down emerging ERISA class actions and what they mean for employers, brokers, and benefits committees. #FRBLaw #ERISA #EmployeeBenefits frblaw.com/voluntary-be...

Inherited #IRAs are once again under the IRS microscope. Join FRB's Angela Stockbridge alongside Seymour Goldberg of Goldberg & Goldberg PC for "Effective Use of IRA Trusts in Estate Planning Under the New Retirement Distribution Rules." frblaw.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Business Law From A to Z Advising businesses from formation to sale or dissolution takes a broad range of legal skills. How does your expertise stack up? Whether you're just entering this practice area or could use a refreshe...

Business law doesn’t stop at formation. Are you prepared for every stage that follows? Join FRB’s Matthew Foreman, James Black, Richard Weltman, Daniel Gershman, and Michelle Kabel for "Business Law From A to Z." Learn more and register: nbi-sems.com/products/101... #FRBLaw #NBI

Domestic vs Offshore Asset Protection Trusts: A Basic Guide From an Attorney When it comes to protecting your wealth, the last thing you want to deal with is uncertainty about the kind of trust to use. Here are some differences between domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs) ...

Asset protection shouldn’t be guesswork. FRB's Jeffrey Verdon breaks down the key differences between domestic vs. offshore asset protection trusts and more for
@kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy. kiplinger.com/retirement/d... #FRBLaw #AssetProtection #DomesticPlanning #OffshorePlanning #HNWI

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New York’s minimum wage and exempt salary thresholds increase Jan. 1, 2026, with rates varying by location and classification. Elizabeth E. Schlissel and Felicia Fortel outline key compliance risks for employers.
Read more: https://frblaw.com/new-year-new-wage-are-you-ready/

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New York’s RAISE Act Is Now Law: What It Means for New York Businesses - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Moish E. Peltz, Esq. and Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq.  Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act into law, making

Governor Hochul has signed the #RAISEAct into law. FRB’s Moish Peltz and Kyle Lawrence explain what it means for vendor diligence, contracting, AI risk management, and more. #FRBLaw #RAISEAct #ArtificialIntelligence frblaw.com/new-yorks-ra...

Why MUSIC.AI’s Trademark Failed: Descriptive Marks, TTAB Risk, and Branding Strategies for AI and Technology Companies - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Moish E. Peltz, Esq.  In the fast-moving worlds of artificial intelligence, speed to market often trumps careful branding strategy. Founders

A recent TTAB decision rejecting #MUSIC.AI is a reminder that descriptive #AI product names are hard to protect as trademarks. FRB's Moish Peltz explores why distinctiveness, not speed to market, is critical to building protectable AI and tech brands. frblaw.com/why-music-ai...

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman is honored to be named a Legal 100 – 2026 Winner by Lawyer International. This recognition is a testament to our incredible team and the clients who trust us every day. #FRBLaw #Legal100 #LawyerInternational

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Responsible AI Adoption: Policies, Training, and Practical First Steps - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq., LL.M., Douglas E. Singer, Esq., and Alexander R. Migliorini, Esq., MBA If your organization is still “waiting to see what

Still waiting to see what happens with AI? FRB's Jeffrey Berkman, Douglas Singer, and Alexander Migliorini share steps companies can take to adopt AI with the right policies in place. #FRBLaw #AIPolicy #ArtificialIntelligence frblaw.com/responsible-...

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act: What the Governor’s Announced Deal Means for Patients and Families - Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP By: Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq., with contributions by Michael B. Shapiro, Esq. On December 17, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a deal was reached

New York is on the verge of adopting the Medical Aid in Dying Act. What does Gov. Hochul’s deal mean for patients, families, and providers? FRB’s Dana Walsh Sivak explains. #FRBLaw #ElderLaw #EstatePlanning #MedicalAidinDying frblaw.com/new-yorks-me...