August 9, 2024

Senior Associate Alex Berke Quoted in Law360 Article Regarding Recent Decision in Frazier v. FCBC Development Corp. et al.

Law360 reports on the latest decision made in Frazier v. FCBC Development Corp. et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The defendant’s motion for judgement as a matter of law and a new trial was denied by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. Furthermore, the plaintiff’s motion for attorney’s fees was granted. The plaintiff’s favorable jury verdict, awarded back in February of 2024, still stands. Senior Associate Alex Berke, who represents plaintiff Frazier in this matter, shared her thoughts regarding the recent decision with Irene Spezzamonte of Law360, saying in a statement that she was pleased with the decision, adding that "we look forward to seeing if the defendant proceeds with its failed arguments at the Second Circuit or accepts the decision of a New York jury." Click here to read the full article.

Middle Management Has Millennials Singing the Blues

January 7, 2022
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Millennials are the “hustle” generation. And, just as they are discovering about the treacherous slopes of homeowning, those who are entering middle management are learning that extreme striving doesn’t necessarily lead to a satisfying work life.

Updates to New York State Whistleblower Law

January 5, 2022
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On October 28, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment expanding the New York Whistleblower Law—§740 of the Labor Law, increasing workplace protections against retaliation for private-sector employees while increasing employer liability.

NY State Mask Mandate Returns

December 22, 2021
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In light of the Omicron threat, New York State has resumed its mask mandate, stipulating that all businesses that are open to the public and do not require proof of full vaccination must require everyone to be masked.

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