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  • 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.

    Click here to read the article.

  • 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.

    Click here to read the alert.

  • June 26 2026

    Eco Wave Power Global AB announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $4,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.

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  • June 25 2026

    After a two-week federal jury trial, EGS secured a complete defense verdict for Brio Capital, defeating claims seeking over $35 million under Section 16(b). The jury found Brio acted independently – not as part of an investor “group” – in 2020 Kartoon Studios financings, reinforcing that parallel investments alone do not create Section 13(d) group liability. The trial team was led by John Brilling Horgan and included Joanna Cohen, Caitlin Oakley, and paralegal, Arisbel Osorio.

  • June 22 2026

    Texas Ventures Acquisition IV Corp., a blank check company, announced the closing of its initial public offering in the amount of $172,500,000.  EGS acted as counsel to Texas Ventures Acquisition IV Corp.

  • June 18 2026

    Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V announced the closing of its business combination with Teamshares, Inc., with an equity value for Teamshares of $525,000,000.  EGS acted as counsel to Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V.

  • June 18 2026 Event

    Labor and Employment Law Mid-Year Review- July 15, 2026

    Join the Labor & Employment Lawyers from EGS for an in-person complimentary breakfast event to discuss recent legal developments. This presentation is a must-attend for human resources professionals and in-house counsel to keep up to speed with these complex issues.

    Click here to register.

  • June 17 2026

    EigenQ Inc. announced the signing of its definitive agreement for a business combination with Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp., with an equity value for EigenQ Inc. of $2,930,000,000.  EGS acted as counsel to EigenQ Inc.

  • June 09 2026

    VolitionRx Limited announced the closing of its public offering in the amount of $4,600,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.

  • June 08 2026

    BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. announced the closing of its public offering in the amount of $55,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.

  • June 08 2026

    Nuwellis Inc. announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $6,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.

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