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March 17 2022
Client Alert: New Federal Law Bans Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
Effective immediately, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act amends the Federal Arbitration Act and prohibits employers from enforcing mandatory pre-dispute agreements to arbitrate sexual assault or sexual harassment disputes (“Sexual Harassment Claims”). The law also bans mandatory waivers of class, collective and joint claims related to Sexual Harassment Claims.
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March 17 2022
Jaclyn Ruocco, an associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “New Changes to New York State and New York City Labor Laws.”
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March 14 2022
Edesa Biotech, Inc. announced the closing of their Registered Direct offering in the amount of $10,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the Placement Agent.
March 10 2022
Histogen Inc. announced the closing of their Private Placement offering in the amount of $4,750,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the Placement Agent.
March 10 2022
Aterian, Inc. announced the closing of their Private Placement offering in the amount of $27,500,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the Placement Agent.
March 08 2022
PolarityTE, Inc. announced the closing of their Registered Direct offering in the amount of $5,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the Placement Agent.
March 07 2022
EGS’ Real Estate Department represented a luxury New York City hotel in the negotiation of a lease for a high end retail store in the hotel.
March 04 2022
Client Alert – Update: “Key To NYC” Vaccine Mandate Lifted Effective March 7, 2022
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the Key to NYC program mandating proof of vaccination to enter certain indoor public businesses, including restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues, will officially end Monday, March 7th. Businesses are free to continue requiring proof of full or partial vaccination at their election.
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