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New York's Prompt Payment Act Amendments

The purpose of New York’s Prompt Payment Act (“the Act”) is to expedite payment of all monies owed to those who perform contracting services pursuant to construction contracts.

KECL Advises on Sale of Sugar Foods Corp

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP represented and advised Sugar Foods Corporation – a national leader in the foodservice sector serving grocery, retail, and restaurant brands – on the sale of its business to Pritzker Private Capital.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month/Dusk to Dawn

As October ushers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to spotlight KECL’s very own John Re, who hosted the 13th annual Dusk to Dawn charity softball tournament. The event brings together colleagues, friends, and family in an all-night softball marathon and BBQ.

10 KECL Attorneys Named SuperLawyers

It is with great pride that we announce that 10 of our partners have been named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list.

Lever, Galligan Goldsmith, Friedman named 2024 Best Lawyers in America. Capone One to Watch

We are thrilled to announce that three of our distinguished lawyers – Joel Lever, Jessica Galligan Goldsmith, and Michael H. Friedman – have been named to the prestigious 2024 Best Lawyers in America list.

Jessica Galligan Goldsmith Co-Authors Article on Celebrity Estate Planning in Probate & Property Magazine

Many people idolize celebrities and often consider them to be role models. However, the truth is that celebrities are just people. Like many of us, celebrities often ignore estate planning alto-gether or fail to update outdated estate plans. Others take the time to think through their estate plans carefully and benefit from the assistance of competent counsel. The problems and issues discussed in this article may involve celebrities, but they create useful lessons for everyone.

Jessica Galligan Goldsmith and David Y. Choi Co-Author Article on Celebrity Estate Planning in Probate & Property Magazine

Many people idolize celebrities and often consider them to be role models. But the truth is that celebrities are just people. Although famous people may have teams of attorneys working on their business matters, celebrities often ignore estate planning or fail to update outdated estate plans. The problems and issues in the estate plans of the celebrities discussed in this article can serve as useful lessons to estate planners and individuals alike.

New York city passes law regarding personal liability provisions of leases for commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to personal liability provisions of leases for commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19.

David Choi is a panelist on PPP seminar

David Choi is a panelist on PPP seminar presented to NYC multifamily organization. Hear the full presentation by clicking on the link below.

COVID-19: Updated Federal and State income tax relief

Federal Income Tax Relief–Filing / Payment Deadlines Extended to July 15, 2020

COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program

In response to economic hardships imposed on many businesses due to COVID-19, the SBA will offer non-recourse loans capable of 100% forgiveness to encourage employee retention during the financial crisis. This strategy is the Paycheck Protection Program, (“PPP”), which is one of many economic stimulus plans set forth in The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act.

COVID-19: Developing Legal Issues

In these turbulent times, weat Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLPunderstand that you may have questionsconcerning how the COVID-19 virus affects you and your business. The following is a summary of certain executive orders that have been announced over the last few days bythe State of New York.

Jessica Galligan Goldsmith and David Y. Choi Co-Author Article on Celebrity Estate Planning in Probate & Property Magazine

In many ways, celebrities are no different from other people. Even though they often have access to the best managers, agents, and attorneys, celebrities often have non-existent or outdated estate plans. Sometimes changes in family circumstances or in the tax laws can create unexpected results, and some-times no tax planning has been contemplated.

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP Featured in the Westchester Business Journal

What sets Kurzman apart from other suburban law firms is that virtually all of the lawyers in its finance group began and developed their practices at the New York offices of large international, national or regional law firms.

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP Boosts Its Corporate Securities Practice with the Addition of Three Attorneys

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective February 1, 2019, Kenneth S. Rose and Joel J. Goldschmidt have joined the firm as partners and John C. Hui has joined the firm as senior counsel.

Leading Trusts & Estates Attorney Jessica Galligan Goldsmith Elected To ACTEC

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP’s Co-Managing Partner Jessica Galligan Goldsmith has been elected as a Fellow to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). 

Eleven Kurzman Eisenberg attorneys named as Super Lawyers

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP is pleased to announce that 11 of its attorneys have been included in the 2018 list of New York Metro Super Lawyers. 

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP Promotes Three Female Trusts & Estates Attorneys to Partner

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP is pleased to announce that Kara Schissler, Moira Spollen and Wendy Teller have become partners of the firm.

Lois Tilton will be speaking at CLE seminar entitled Ownership of Cooperative Apartments and Condominiums By Trusts

Lois Tilton spoke at the  New York City Bar. The CLE seminar was entitled Ownership of Cooperative Apartments and Condominiums by Trusts" An Overview of Popular Trusts and Obtaining Transfer Approval from Cooperative Boards.

Represented owner of prominent NYC buildings in office lease for 13 full floors with institutional lender for its new headquarters

Negotiated office lease for entire space in prominent NYC office building on behalf of well-known real estate company based in San Francisco with major holdings in California and NYC. Project also included negotiation of a construction completion guaranty, a cross-indemnity agreement between the entities comprising landlord, and a holdover indemnity.