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  • September 17 2026

    Client Alert: New York City Launches First-of-Its-Kind Office to Support Worker Organizing

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently signed an executive order establishing the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power (“MOWP”) – described by the administration as the nation’s first city office dedicated to helping workers organize, connecting them directly with unions, and keeping them informed of their workplace rights.

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  • September 16 2026

    Client Alert: California Changes Arbitration Agreement Law to Align with Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)

    Effective January 1, 2027, California employers will no longer be able to enforce an arbitration agreement under California law if the agreement is unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The change brings California’s arbitration law more closely in line with federal law.

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  • September 15 2026

    Client Alert: DOL Clarifies When Meal-Break Travel Time May Remain Unpaid

    On September 7, 2026, the US Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter addressing the compensability of employee meal periods that include travel time to and from a designated break area. In the Opinion Letter, the DOL affirmed that employer-required travel during a meal break does not, by itself, transform an unpaid meal break into compensable work time.

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  • September 15 2026

    Client Alert: Personnel Record Rights Expansion for Employees

    Per our previous Client Alert, the New York Legislature recently passed a bill imposing new obligations on employers regarding employee personnel records. The Governor has since signed that bill into law.

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  • August 31 2026

    Jared Nossen, an associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Restaurant Hiring, But Employers Still Make the Decisions.”  In the article, Jared discusses how restaurants are using AI to streamline hiring while emphasizing that employers remain responsible for employment decisions. AI can improve efficiency, but human oversight is essential to prevent bias, protect privacy and ensure legal compliance.

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  • August 20 2026 Event

    Quarterly Hospitality Seminar Series: The Recipe for Success- Quarter 3

    Please join a panel of experts from Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, HUB International, the New York State Restaurant Association and Total Food Service magazine for our next must-attend hospitality industry seminar. The panel will address frequently asked questions, current challenges and timely topics affecting restaurant and hospitality operators.

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  • August 12 2026

    Client Alert: Ninth Circuit Raises the Bar for Trademark Tarnishment Claims Against Parodies

    Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products underscores that even famous brands must offer specific evidence of reputational harm—and that obvious parody can matter significantly to the dilution analysis.

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  • July 31 2026

    Churchill Capital Corp XIII announced the closing of its initial public offering in the amount of $414,000,000.  EGS acted as counsel to Churchill Capital Corp XIII.

  • July 30 2026

    Anthony Vassallo, an associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “New York State Bans Employer Use of Credit Checks in Hiring and Employment Decisions.”  In the article, Anthony explains that New York State has prohibited most employers from using credit checks in hiring and employment decisions, with limited exceptions for certain positions. He also highlights the importance of reviewing and updating hiring and background screening practices to ensure compliance with the new law.

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  • July 29 2026

    Client Alert: DOL Issues New Guidance on When Commute and Travel Time Must Be Paid

    The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued two opinion letters providing additional guidance on when commute and travel time constitutes compensable work under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Although the opinion letters do not change existing law, they provide useful guidance for employers with remote, hybrid, and field-based employees by illustrating how the DOL analyzes different types of travel.

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  • July 28 2026

    C3is Inc. announced the closing of its underwritten public offering in the amount of $6,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.

“It’s with genuine appreciation to all of our clients that we are in a position to achieve and maintain our leadership position in so many areas.”