Recent Publications and Articles

Attorney Professionalism Forum: When a private law firm relocates to a different state, what are its responsibilities to current and former clients and for retaining client files?, by Vincent J. Syracuse and Amy S. Beard. Reprinted with permission from: New York State Bar Association Journal, January 2012, Vol. 84, No. 1, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207

With ICANN's Controversial Decision to Expand the Number of Generic Top-Level Domains; Is Your Domain Name Safe?, January 2012

"Current Regulatory Regime for Investment Advisers Post Dodd-Frank", by Michael G. Tannenbaum, Ricardo W. Davidovich and Beth Smigel.
Reprinted with permission from: Inside, Winter 2011, Vol. 29, No. 3, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207

"Online brawl," by L. Donald Prutzman and Amy S. Beard, Managing Partner Magazine, December 2011/January 2012 edition
Donald Prutzman and Amy Beard of Tannenbaum Helpern explore the implications of ICANN's controversial decision to allow the vast expansion of generic top-level domains.

GlobalNote: "New Regulatory Provisions in the US Affecting Non-US Investment Advisers (Updated in light of SEC Final Rulemaking)," November, 2011

Note from the Restructuring Group: " Real Estate Tranfer Tax Liability Upon the Infusion of New Equity ," by Eric S. Schoenfeld, September 2011

Note from the Real Estate Restructuring Group: "Real Estate Joint Ventures: Hot Button Issues Exposed by the Distressed Market," by Eric S. Schoenfeld, April 2011

New City Green Laws May Spur Retrofitting"  by Kenneth M. Block and John-Patrick Curran, New York Law Journal, March 9,2011  

GlobalNote: "New FINRA "New Issues" Allocation Rule," March 4, 2011
 
Employment Notes: New York State Department of Labor Dishes Out New Regulations for Restaurants and Hotels, January 2011

"Statutes of Limitations for Design and Construction Defects" by Kenneth M. Block and John-Patrick Curran, New York Law Journal, November 10, 2010

"Developments in Family Office Regulation: Part One" by Michael G. Tannenbaum and Christina Zervoudakis, The Hedge Fund Law Report, October 1, 2010

"The Developing U.S. Law Regarding the Invisible Use of Trademarks of Others in Cyberspace"  by L. Donald Prutzman, NYSBA International Law Practicum, Autumn 2010, Vol. 23, No. 2

Employment Notes: The Dodd-Frank Reform Act Significantly Expands Protections for Whistleblower-Employees in the Financial Services Industry, August 2010.

"Liability of Construction Managers: Look to the Contract"  by John-Patrick Curran and Kenneth M. Block, New York Law Journal, September 29, 2010

"Protecting the Family Office by Using Managed Accounts" by Michael G. Tannenbaum, July 2010

Employment Notes: FTC Guides May Impose Employer Liability for Employee Comments on Social Media Sites, July 2010

"Cooperative Surety Can HelpSalvage a Defaulted Project" by John-Patrick Curran and Kenneth M. Block, New York Law Journal, June 30, 2010

"How Regulation Affects CTAs," by Jonathan A. Golub; appears in Opalesque Futures Intelligence, June 23, 2010 (downloadable pdf copy; no subscription required)

"Brownfield Program Should Benefit a Range of Projects" by John-Patrick Curran and Kenneth M. Block, New York Law Journal, March 10, 2010

"Employers Must Consider Implementing Social Media Policies,"  reprinted from The HR Alliance newsletter, April 2010.

GlobalNote: "SEC Adopts Amendments to the Custody Rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 in Attempt to Protect Client Assets From Fraudulent Conduct"  January 14, 2010

"New York City's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan Becomes Law,"  reprinted from the New York Journal, January 8, 2010

"Acquisition of Distressed Mortgage Debt: Beware of the Quality of the Mortgage Lien", Notes from The Real Estate Restructuring Group, January, 2010

Employment Notes: Employers Must Consider Implementing Social Media Policies, January, 2010

The Repeal of the Federal Estate Tax: Estate Planning in Uncertain Times January, 2010

GlobalNote: "House of Representatives Passes Carried Interest and Foreign Account Reporting and Withholding Legislation,"  December 11, 2009

GlobalNote: "References to Figures Involved in Historic Events to Promote Products or Services May Land You in Litigation,"  December 11, 2009

GlobalNote: "House of Representatives to Consider Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009."  November 9, 2009

"New Asbestos Regulations to Boost Costs, Enforcement," reprinted from the New York Law Journal,"  September 30, 2009

GlobalNote: "IRS Memo Addresses Loan Origination by Offshore Entities,"  September 25, 2009

GlobalNote: "Changes to New York's Power of Attorney Law," September 9, 2009

Employment Notes: New York State Enacts Sweeping Employee Wage Notification Requirements,  September 2009

Putting Structures in Place (relating to carbon funds), Environmental Finance, September 2009

GlobalNote: " UBTI Legislation Reintroduced," August 11, 2009

GlobalNote: "Dismissal of SEC's Insider Trading Case Against Mark Cuban Changes the Guideposts for Investment Managers and Places Insider Trading Rules Into Question ," August 10, 2009

"Special Rules Govern Condo Mechanic's Liens," reprinted from the New York Law Journal, July 29, 2009.

"Statutory Damages in Copyright Litigation: Clearing Up Some Common Misunderstandings," reprinted from BNA's Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal, 78 PTCJ 391, July 24, 2009.

GlobalNote: "U.S. Treasury Proposes Plan For Financial Regulatory Reform," July 8, 2009

GlobalNote: "Update on FBAR Filing Requirements and Extension of FBAR Filing Deadline Granted," June 26, 2009

"Lender Priority Requires Strict  Statutory Compliance," reprinted from the New York Law Journal, May 13, 2009.

GlobalNote: "Impact of the Introduction of the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act on the Private Fund Industry," March 12, 2009

"Recovery Act May Stimulate Energy Efficient Building," reprinted from the New York Law Journal, March 11, 2009.

" Hedge Fund Regulatory Outlook for 2009: Hedge Funds Brace Themselves for More Regulation in the US," by Michael G. Tannenbaum, reprinted from The Hedge Fund Journal, February 2009.

"GlobalNote: Electronic Filing of Form D," February 2009

Hedge Fund Regulatory Outlook for 2009, The Hedgefund Journal, February 2009

Employment Notes: NYS Department of Labor Launches Campaign to Enforce Wage Payment & Overtime Laws, February 2009

"The Hedge Fund Transparency Act," February 6, 2009

Employment Notes: Flurry of Legislation Expected Under Obama Administration , January 2009

GlobalNote: Proposed EU Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers, 2009

GlobalNote: How to Register as an Investment Adviser with the SEC, 2009

" Default of Construction Loan Poses Challenges for Lender," reprinted from the New York Law Journal, December 10, 2008.

Employment Notes: New York Enacts Series of Laws to Protect the Rights of Ex-offenders Seeking Employment, December 2008

Employment Notes: DOL Publishes Final Rule to Implement First-Ever Amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act , December 2008

Employment Notes: Terminating Employees in Turbulent Times , November 2008

Employment Notes: Congress Amends ADA to Expand Definition of "Disability" , October 2008

" Employment Pitfall - Worker Misclassification May Bring Penalties ," reprinted from the New York Law Journal, September 10, 2008.

"Revised Summary of the SEC's Emergency Orders Issued on September 18, 2008 Taking Temporary Action to Respond to Market Developments, and Amendments to These Orders Issued on September 21, 2008" (September 2008)

"Green Buildings: Detailed Specifications Chart LEED Certification," reprinted from the New York Law Journal, June 11, 2008.

"Increased Estate Planning Opportunities in Current Low Interest Environment," April 7, 2008.

"Brownfields Cleanup - Case Law, Amendments May Modify Program," reprinted from the New York Law Journal, March 12, 2008.

"The Fund Manager's Dilemma: the Need to Know versus the US Insider Trading Laws," published in the Alternative Investment Management Association Magazine's Autumn 2008 Edition.

How to Start a Hedge Fund in the US, HFM Week Special Report 2008