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June 30 2025
Labor and Employment Law Mid-Year Review
Join the Labor & Employment Lawyers from Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP for an in-person complimentary breakfast event to review recent legal developments. It seems like just yesterday employers were reeling from the new 2024 legislation and court cases, and now at the mid-year point of 2025, plenty more changes are on the way. This presentation is a must-attend for human resources professionals and in-house counsel to keep up to speed with these complex issues.
To RSVP, please contact Allison Vieyra at (646) 895-7198 or avieyra@egsllp.com.
June 23 2025
Client Alert: New York Increases Compensation for Employees on Jury Duty
The 2025 New York State budget amended the Judiciary Law to increase the daily compensation rate for jury duty from $40 to $72 per day. Accordingly, as of June 8, employers with 11 or more employees must pay employees who are called to jury duty $72 per day for the first three days of jury service.
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June 17 2025
Anthony Vassallo, an Associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “New York Significantly Limits Employer Liability for Frequency-of-Pay Violations.” In the article, Anthony discusses the recent legislative changes in New York that impact employers regarding pay frequency violations. With these updates, it’s crucial for businesses to understand the nuances of compliance and how to protect themselves from potential liabilities.
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June 16 2025
BEST SPAC I Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its initial public offering in the amount of $55,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to the Maxim Group LLC, the sole book-running manager for the offering.
June 09 2025
Venus Concept Inc. announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $3,450,000. EGS acted as counsel to the placement agent.
June 09 2025
Client Alert: July 2025 Minimum Wage Increases Updated
Beginning on July 1, 2025, employers in many states and localities, including California, Illinois, and Washington D.C. must prepare for scheduled minimum wage increases. Please note the following new minimum wage, tip credit and overtime rates.
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June 06 2025
Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. announced the closing of its public offering in the amount of $9,100,000. EGS acted as counsel to the placement agent.
June 04 2025
Adam Berkaw has been named a Top 25 Financial Technology Attorney of 2025 by Attorney Intel. These attorneys are integral to the legal infrastructure supporting the continued evolution of the financial services sector. They help businesses navigate the complexities of developing new financial products, ensuring compliance with both traditional and emerging regulations. Special congratulations to Adam and all the distinguished winners on this well-deserved recognition!
Click here for the full list of winners.