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December 01 2025
Alexander Soric, a member of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “U.S. Dept of Labor Issues Opinion Letters Clarifying “Horizontal” Joint Employment and Employees Who May Participate in a Tip Pool.” In the article, Alex discusses the Department of Labor’s recent Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) opinion letters clarifying when related businesses may be treated as “horizontal” joint employers—requiring combined hours for overtime—and which front-of-house employees qualify to participate in mandatory tip pools when a tip credit is taken, with practical takeaways for restaurant and hospitality operators.
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December 01 2025
Client Alert: New York Minimum Wage Increases for 2026
With 2026 upon us, New York employers must prepare for scheduled minimum wage increases, tip credit changes, meal credit changes, and increases to the exempt salary threshold. The changes will go into effect on January 1, 2026.
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November 24 2025
SWB LLC announced the signing of its business combination agreement with Soulpower Acquisition Corporation with a pre-money transaction value of $8,100,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to SWB LLC.
November 24 2025
We’re excited to share that twelve EGS attorneys have been recognized on the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. A tremendous accomplishment— congratulations to everyone honored!
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November 20 2025
Client Alert: California Limits “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements
Beginning January 1, 2026, California will restrict employers from requiring employees to repay sign-on bonuses and will generally prohibit repayment obligations for retention bonuses. These changes limit employers’ ability to impose conditions that require bonus repayment if an employee leaves before a specified date.
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November 19 2025
Blue Acquisition Corp. announced the signing of its definitive business combination agreement with Blockfusion USA, Inc., with a transaction value of $480,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to Blue Acquisition Corp.
November 14 2025
Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V announced the signing of its business combination agreement with Teamshares Inc., with a transaction value of $525,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V.
November 14 2025
Client Alert: New Employer Obligations Under the California “Know Your Rights” Act
Effective January 1, 2026, California employers must distribute a new, standalone “Know Your Rights” Notice to all employees (separate from the Labor Code section 2610.5 notice or employee handbook) no later than February 1, 2026.
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