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February 02 2026
Client Alert: New York Moves Toward Eliminating State Income Tax on Tips
Legislation has been proposed in New York that would exempt a portion of tipped income from New York State income tax. The proposed legislation would allow eligible employees to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their New York taxable income. If enacted, the legislation would apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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January 26 2026
SKYX Platforms Corp. announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $25,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.
January 16 2026
Beyond Air, Inc. announced the closing of its private placement offering in the amount of $5,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.
January 16 2026
Client Alert: DOL Opinion Letter Clarifies That Predetermined Bonuses Must Be Included in the Regular Rate of Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently issued an Opinion Letter that provides guidance on treatment of certain bonus payments for purposes of calculating overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The opinion letter confirms that bonuses paid pursuant to predetermined or formula-based plans generally must be included in an employee’s regular rate of pay for overtime purposes and cannot be excluded as “discretionary”.
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January 15 2026
AirJoule Technologies Corporation announced the closing of its public offering in the amount of $20,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.
January 14 2026
Client Alert: Developments in the New York Trapped at Work Act
As discussed in our prior alert, the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”) went into effect on December 19, 2025. The Act prohibits employers from requiring employees or applicants to sign certain “stay-or-pay” agreements.
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January 13 2026
Dogwood Therapeutics, Inc. announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $12,500,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.
January 13 2026
Leichtman Law Joins EGS
We are excited to welcome four partners and three associates from IP Boutique, Leichtman Law, including Managing Partner, David Leichtman.Click here for more information.