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Stroock DEI Chair Named NYSBA Diversity Trailblazer

Stroock Partner and Firm DEI Chair Ross Moskowitz received the John E. Higgins, Esq., Diversity Trailblazer Award from the New York State Bar Association Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Annual Meeting on January 18, 2023.

Inflation Adjustments Offer Powerful Estate Planning Opportunities

Inflation Adjustments Send Federal Estate, Gift & GST Tax Exemptions Soaring to $12,920,000 Per Person and $25,840,000 Per Married Couple

Temporary Window Continues for Powerful Estate Planning Opportunities for Affluent Individuals and Families

Real Estate Fast Forward Launches Third Edition

Virtual Experience Set in Washington, D.C.

Stroock’s Real Estate Group released the third edition of its award-winning virtual collection, modeled around a 5-story property in our nation’s capital.

2022 Public Service Project Year in Review

Launched in 2001, our Public Service Project continues Stroock’s longtime commitment to serving the public interest and we thank each of the individuals and organizations for placing their faith in us. We are heartened to share the following snapshots of our work in 2022.

Stroock DEI Chair Named NYSBA Diversity Trailblazer

Stroock Partner and Firm DEI Chair Ross Moskowitz received the John E. Higgins, Esq., Diversity Trailblazer Award from the New York State Bar Association Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Annual Meeting on January 18, 2023.

Inflation Adjustments Offer Powerful Estate Planning Opportunities

Inflation Adjustments Send Federal Estate, Gift & GST Tax Exemptions Soaring to $12,920,000 Per Person and $25,840,000 Per Married Couple

Temporary Window Continues for Powerful Estate Planning Opportunities for Affluent Individuals and Families

Real Estate Fast Forward Launches Third Edition

Virtual Experience Set in Washington, D.C.

Stroock’s Real Estate Group released the third edition of its award-winning virtual collection, modeled around a 5-story property in our nation’s capital.

2022 Public Service Project Year in Review

Launched in 2001, our Public Service Project continues Stroock’s longtime commitment to serving the public interest and we thank each of the individuals and organizations for placing their faith in us. We are heartened to share the following snapshots of our work in 2022.

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Stroock Presents: GOAT Town

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town, Episode 3, Part 1: “NYC's One-of-a-Kind Agency to Drive Economic Growth”

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Stroock’s Real Estate Fast Forward – Navigate Through The Third Edition Set in Washington, D.C.

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Stroock Helps Guide Sale of Vertex Energy Heartland Used Motor Oil Collections and Refining Business

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Ross Moskowitz Discusses Zoning Changes For More Office Conversions

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2023 PoliticsNY and amNYmetro Power Players in Corporate Social Responsibility

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Gregory Jaeger Discusses Potential Expansion of Export Controls with The Capitol Forum

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CFPB Settlement With Debt Collection Law Firm Suggests Heightened Standard for Attorney Involvement

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Black History Month Spotlights: Special Counsel Shauneida C. Navarrete

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Stroock Presents: GOAT Town, a Podcast Examining Zoning and Land Use Regulation in New York City

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Howard Lavin Featured on City & State New York’s 50 Over 50

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New York State Releases Proposed Changes to Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

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U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Cert in Case Concerning Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege for “Dual Purpose” Communications

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Arjun Rao Added to LABJ’s 2023 Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys List

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Ross Moskowitz Speaks with Law360 about the Importance of DEI and Serving as an Ally

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Inside the CFPB - CFPB Proposes Registry of Nonbanks' Contract Terms

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Pro Bono Spotlight on Special Counsel Kerry Cooperman

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town, Episode 2: “Bringing Some POP(S) to New York City Blocks”

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NY Enacts Law Expanding Worker Rights Posting Requirements

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How Might Developing a Program of “Light Patterns” Guard Against a Potential “Dark Patterns” Claim?

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Ross Moskowitz Honored by the NYSBA’s Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Stroock Real Estate 2022 Year in Review

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Stroock Successfully Represents Lender in Kentucky Appeals Court

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FTC Proposes Sweeping Ban on Non-Competes

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Potential First Amendment Defenses to a Dark Patterns Claim

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Inflation Adjustments Send Federal Estate, Gift & GST Tax Exemptions Soaring to $12,920,000 Per Person and $25,840,000 Per Married Couple

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Privacy Litigation To Watch In 2023

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How to Successfully Run the FTC’s Dark Patterns “Obstacle Course” and Keep Your Online Business in Compliance with Consumer Protection Rules

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Naadia M. Chowdhury Recognized in the 2022 Lawyers of Color Annual Hot List

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Stroock, in Collaboration with Two Firms, Obtain $16.3 Million Jury Verdict

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$100M Vonage Settlement Shows FTC's 'Dark Pattern' Focus

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Stroock Attorneys and Human Rights First to Win Political Asylum Case

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Who’s That Knocking at the Door? Who’s That Ringing the Bell? Access to Personal Data Can Trigger CFIUS Review

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Kerry Cooperman Featured on City & State New York’s The 2022 Responsible 100

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Cases to Watch: Supreme Court Grants Coinbase’s Petition Regarding Arbitration Stays

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town, Episode 1, Part 2: "Affordable Housing in NYC: A Scarce Commodity"

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Marc Fogel Case Insights with Partner Tom Firestone

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Be “Ye” transformed: is the alteration of Adidas Yeezy sneakers into “expressive works” an act of Jeen-yuhs or IP infringement?

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town, Episode 1, Part 1: "Affordable Housing in NYC: A Scarce Commodity"

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How the Federal Trade Commission Is Vigorously Targeting “Dark Patterns” Marketing. Is Vonage’s Nine-Figure Settlement Just the Beginning?

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USPTO Shortens Office Action Response Times For Trademark Applicants and Registrants

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town

Stroock Presents: GOAT Town

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Democrats, The Confirmation of Judges Should Not Wait Another Day

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Industry Pros Find Reason to Give Thanks Even as Market Takes Brutal Turn

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Stroock Represents Union Leadership in Successful Negotiation of ‘Upside Bonus,’ Benefitting Public Employees of Puerto Rico

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CFPB Data Security Circular Portends Future Enforcement

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Debra Sapp Receives Lawyers Alliance for New York Cornerstone Award

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Stroock CMBDO to present at Thomson Reuters: SYNERGY 2022 for Legal Professionals

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Patent Issues Confronting Cell and Gene Therapy Products

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Ross Moskowitz and Karen Scanna Named to Crain’s Notable Leaders in Real Estate List

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Civil Theft - A New Business Tort in California?

The New Cold War: Risk, Sanctions, Compliance

The New Cold War: Risk, Sanctions, Compliance Episode 24: “Elephants and the Mafia: Combating Criminal Wildlife Trafficking”

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Arizona Voters Approve New Limits on Consumer Debt Collection

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Supreme Court to Address Preemptive Lawsuits Against Financial Regulators

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Robert Abrams on Attorney General Letitia James’ Election Win

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2022 Commercial Observer Fall Financing Forum

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TaLona Holbert Recognized by Crain’s 40 Under 40

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Jessica Grayson To Serve on LMA Northeast Regional Board of Directors

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The U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms” List Awards Stroock with 55 Practice Rankings

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The California Attorney General Is Poised to Increase Enforcement of the California Privacy Rights Act in 2023

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New York’s Absentee Ballot Laws Survive Legal Challenge

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2022 ARIAS Fall Conference

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Walmart’s Challenge to the FTC's Authority Continues Trend of High-Stakes Constitutional Challenges

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Stroock Honored with the 2022 Pro Bono Publico Award from The Legal Aid Society

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Facing an “Existential Threat” Following Recent Ruling

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Tom Firestone Speaks with MSNBC on Russian Court’s Denial of Brittney Griner’s Appeal

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – IRS Request for Comments and DOE Draft Guidance Regarding a Clean Hydrogen Production Standard

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Tom Firestone Analyzes Marc Fogel Case and Russia’s Motives of Taking American Hostages

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Debra Sapp Honored with Lawyers Alliance for New York Cornerstone Award

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Stroock Honored with Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2022 Compass Award

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Stroock Partner Tom Firestone Appears on CNN to discuss the latest news for WNBA Star Brittney Griner

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NYC Pay Range Transparency Requirements Effective November 1, 2022

The New Cold War: Risk, Sanctions, Compliance

The New Cold War: Risk, Sanctions, Compliance Episode 23: "Former FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe”

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

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TaLona Holbert Recognized by City & State New York 40 Under 40

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Stroock Advises Munich Re and Mutual of America Financial Group in Series of Office Leases in Repositioned Asset

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The Very Foundation of Good Citizenship: The Legal and Pedagogical Case for Culturally Responsive and Racially Inclusive Public Education for All Students

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Andy Owens Expands Stroock’s FLSRE Group in NY

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Alesha Dominique Legal Spotlight by National Bar Association - Commercial Law Section

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David Barr Named Leading Life Sciences Lawyer

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NYLJ Interview with Stroock As Innovation Leader

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PLI Presents: Internal Investigations 2022

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Stroock Restructuring and Bankruptcy Lawyers Recognized in IFLR1000

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Trish Lilley Joins LMA’s 2023 International Board of Directors

The ESG 411 Podcast

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Stroock Wins Award for Pro Bono Work by Correctional Association of NY

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The New Cold War: Risk, Sanctions, Compliance Episode 19: “Psychological Profiling, Crisis Management, and the New Cold War”

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Alan Klinger Named to Labor Power 100 List

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The New Cold War: Risk, Sanctions, Compliance Episode 18: “Former CIA Station Chief on Recent Developments in Russia”

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56 Stroock Lawyers Honored in 2023 Best Lawyers Lists, Including Three “Lawyers of the Year”

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Real Estate Fast Forward Wins NYLJ Innovation Award

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Olstein on DOL Proposal to Amend QPAM Exemption

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2022 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Ranks Stroock Attorneys in Private Wealth Law

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Karen Scanna Recognized in ‘Women of Influence’ by Real Estate Forum

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Goldfeder and Langer Join New NYSBA Equality Task Force

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Settlements Continue In NYC Teacher Licensing Test Bias Case

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Stroock Guides Building in Headquarters Relocation of Family Support Nonprofit

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Estate Planning Misfires of the Rich and Famous

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Foreclosure Stay Can Be Broadly Interpreted, 2nd Circuit Affirms

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Britney Griner Faces Likely Conviction In Trial Starting Friday

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Strickland And Rao Named “Legal Visionaries” By LA Times

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NYC Bar 2022 Summer Associates & Interns Annual Reception

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