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February 19 2026
Client Alert: Amendments Signed Into Law: Updates to the New York Trapped at Work Act
As previously discussed here, the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”), originally enacted on December 19, 2025, prohibits certain “stay-or-pay” agreements. Shortly after the Act took effect, amendments were proposed to clarify the Act. Those amendments have been signed into law by the Governor.
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February 19 2026
Client Alert: Expanded Sick Leave Obligations for New York City Employers Effective February 22, 2026
This is a reminder that amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) go into effect on February 22, 2026.
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February 10 2026 Event
Q1 Hospitality Seminar Series: The Recipe for Success
Please join a panel of experts from HUB International, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, the New York State Restaurant Association and Total Food Service magazine for our next must-attend, informative hospitality industry seminar, where they will address the most frequently asked questions, issues, and concerns on timely topics impacting the industry and discuss industry predictions for the year to come.
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February 09 2026
Client Alert: The Expanded New Jersey Family Leave Act
New Jersey has amended the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The amendments go into effect on July 17, 2026. Currently, the NJFLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 24-month period for certain qualifying reasons.
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February 03 2026
Client Alert: Updates to the New York Trapped at Work Act
As previously discussed here, the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”) was enacted on December 19, 2025, prohibiting employers from requiring employees or applicants to sign certain “stay-or-pay” agreements. Shortly after the Act went into effect, amendments were proposed to clarify application of the Act. The amendments were passed by both houses of the New York State Legislature and await the Governor’s signature, which is expected shortly.
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February 02 2026
Client Alert: New York Moves Toward Eliminating State Income Tax on Tips
Legislation has been proposed in New York that would exempt a portion of tipped income from New York State income tax. The proposed legislation would allow eligible employees to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their New York taxable income. If enacted, the legislation would apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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January 26 2026
SKYX Platforms Corp. announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $25,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.
January 16 2026
Beyond Air, Inc. announced the closing of its private placement offering in the amount of $5,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.