Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Headquartered in Uniondale, NY, Farrell Fritz provides legal services to corporations and individuals throughout, and beyond, the New York metropolitan region. Our more than 80 attorneys in four offices have built a reputation of excellence in client responsiveness and communication in a diverse range of practice areas.

Since our founding in 1976, our mission has remained steadfast–to bring success to our clients, service to our community, and honor to our profession.

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New York Commercial Division Practice

Walking a Fine Line: Asserting a Claim for Mistake in a Contract Without Waiving Privilege

By Peter J. Sluka

April 2, 2020

It works the same way in small businesses as it does in major investment firms: the executives reach agreement on the terms of a deal, then leave the lawyers to paper things accordingly. But sometimes the papered deal differs from the agreement the parties actually reached, and neither side notices the differences until long after the papers are executed. Or, one side notices the differences, but—realizing that they like the terms of the papered deal…

Federal Government Civil Litigation

EDNY Courts Enjoin Transmission of Fraudulent Robocalls

By Kevin P. Mulry

March 31, 2020

The corona virus pandemic has presented new opportunities for fraud, particularly against the elderly and vulnerable, and these fraudulent schemes are often carried out through robocalls. The EDNY U.S. Attorney’s Office recently obtained civil injunctions against defendants alleged to be facilitating massive volumes of fraudulent robocalls to consumers, through a preliminary injunction decision issued by EDNY District Judge Eric Komitee and consent decrees issued by EDNY District Judge Brian Cogan. The EDNY filed two civil…

Tax Law for the Closely Held Business

Extended Filing and Payment Deadlines for Federal Transfer Taxes

By Lou Vlahos

March 31, 2020

The IRS has determined that any person required to pay Federal gift tax or generation-skipping transfer tax or to file IRS Form 709 (United States Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return) on April 15, 2020, is deemed to be affected by the COVID-19 emergency and, so, should be granted an extension of time within which to file such returns and to pay the related tax. Specifically, the due date for filing Forms 709 (United States…

Tax Law for the Closely Held Business

Think Before You Gift, But Don’t Take too Long

By Lou Vlahos

March 30, 2020

Optimal Timing? During the last twenty years, there have been a number of times during which the owners of closely held business entities have been encouraged – “urged” might be a better word, at least in some cases – by many advisers to take advantage of what may be described as “adverse” economic circumstances to do some gift and estate planning. A sluggish economy, one with slow or no growth, is usually the catalyst. This…

New York Trusts & Estates Litigation

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND (OR AT LEAST APRIL 18, 2020): NEW YORK STATE LAW TEMPORARILY AUTHORIZES THE REMOTE NOTARIZATION OF DOCUMENTS

By Robert Harper

March 30, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19 in this State, New York’s government has taken unprecedented steps to address many issues that the COVID-19 pandemic has raised. One of those unprecedented steps is the recent issuance of an Executive Order that temporarily authorizes the remote notarization of documents in New York until April 18, 2020. As effective March 3, 2020, Executive Law § 29-a provides that, subject to the federal constitution, the state constitution, and applicable federal…

Long Island Land Use and Zoning

Coronavirus & The Open Meetings Law: How To Hold Public Meetings During The COVID-19 Pandemic

By John C. Armentano

March 30, 2020

The public health crisis created by COVID-19 has forced municipal officials statewide to cancel, suspend or postpone previously scheduled public hearings and meetings. How do public bodies conduct their necessary business during these uncertain times? Below is a brief analysis and summary of what options are available. Background On March 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order Number 202 declaring a state of emergency for New York. On March 13, 2020, Governor Cuomo amended this…

New York Business Divorce

No Laughing Matter: Deadlock Dissolution Petition Targets Legendary NYC Comedy Club

By Peter Mahler

March 30, 2020

The Comic Strip is the oldest stand-up comedy showcase club in New York City. Its co-founders Robert Wachs and Richard Tienken opened the club in 1975 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Over the last 45 years a veritable who’s who of the comedy world has performed on its stage, including George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, and the list goes on. Off stage, however, things are not so funny. In the wake…

New York Trusts & Estates Litigation

Wealth Transfer Opportunities with Devalued Assets

By Brian Corrigan

March 27, 2020

To Our Readers – Although this is not an Estate Litigation topic, we thought you might be interested in this very timely article because of its impact on estate planning. Special thanks to our Estate Planning Group for preparing this content. Be safe. Wealth Transfer Opportunities with Devalued Assets The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have far-reaching effects which are expected to be felt for months to come, if not longer. The economy has been…

Tax Law for the Closely Held Business

Lou Vlahos’ Op-Ed “Economic Losses: Blame the Virus? Not Entirely” Published in The Empire Report

By Lou Vlahos

March 27, 2020

Tax Law for the Closely Held Business blog author Lou Vlahos’ op-ed entitled “Economic Losses: Blame the Virus? Not Entirely” was published yesterday, March 26, in The Empire Report. Below is an excerpt of the article: In response to this stressful – but hopefully short-lived – business environment, the Federal government has taken some extraordinary measures over the last few weeks to help American businesses, and the public generally, to cope with what…

New York Venture Hub

COVID-19 SEC Filing Relief and Disclosure Guidance

By Alon Y. Kapen

March 26, 2020

Public companies stressing over how to meet filing deadlines during the COVID-19 crisis and what to say about the pandemic’s impact just received a filing reprieve and disclosure guidance from the SEC. The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order on March 25, 2020 conditionally extending the deadlines for certain public company filings under the federal securities laws. On the same day, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued guidance on disclosure…

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Farrell Fritz, P.C. Blogs

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Walking a Fine Line: Asserting a Claim for Mistake in a Contract Without Waiving Privilege

EDNY Courts Enjoin Transmission of Fraudulent Robocalls

Extended Filing and Payment Deadlines for Federal Transfer Taxes

Think Before You Gift, But Don’t Take too Long

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND (OR AT LEAST APRIL 18, 2020): NEW YORK STATE LAW TEMPORARILY AUTHORIZES THE REMOTE NOTARIZATION OF DOCUMENTS

Coronavirus & The Open Meetings Law: How To Hold Public Meetings During The COVID-19 Pandemic

No Laughing Matter: Deadlock Dissolution Petition Targets Legendary NYC Comedy Club

Wealth Transfer Opportunities with Devalued Assets

Lou Vlahos’ Op-Ed “Economic Losses: Blame the Virus? Not Entirely” Published in The Empire Report

COVID-19 SEC Filing Relief and Disclosure Guidance

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