A. Governor Cuomo of NY Institutes Mandate: 100% of New York Workforce Must Stay Home However, there are multiple exceptions to this rule including Any essential business or entity providing essential services or functions shall not be subject to the in-person restrictions. This includes essential health care operations including research and laboratory services; essential infrastructure including utilities, telecommunication, airports and transportation infrastructure; essential manufacturing,…

  The last Executive Order posted says 50%, but Governor Cuomo announced today a “mandate” that 75% of employees must work from home. Updates on the New York State Laws and Executive Orders The last Executive Order from the Governor gives some clarification to his 50% (now 75%, see above) on-site workforce reduction order. Executive Order 202.6 provides as follows: All businesses and not-for-profit entities…

  The Senate just passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” and it is now heading to President Donald J. Trump for his expected signature. For employers with less than 500 employees, this bill provides additional leave benefits for certain employees; A. Expanded Family Medical Leave Act Benefits The bill expands the leave benefits under the existing Family Medical Leave Act. The existing Family Medical…

  With the number of COVID-19 cases rising on a daily basis, and the number of people subject to either mandatory or precautionary orders of quarantine rising, questions arise as to how employers must handle the onslaught of employees who are unable to come to work. In response, New York State has passed sweeping legislations, mandating sick leave for employees quarantined as a result. Employers…

To our clients and friends, At Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”), the health and safety of our partners, employees, clients and the community are of utmost importance. With the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), FDT would like to assure you that we are taking all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of possible infection and the spread of the disease. FDT is closely monitoring and…

We hope you are all safe and healthy through this difficult time. As we watch the novel Coronavirus affect our state, our country and the rest of the world in unprecedented ways, protecting our clients, our employees and our community is a top priority. While as a firm we have implemented appropriate measures to keep our attorneys and staff safe during this public health crisis,…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) is pleased to welcome Lorraine Stacknowitz Boss to the firm as a Tax, Trusts & Estates Partner. She is also a Certified Public Accountant. For 20 years prior to joining FDT, Lorraine was an attorney at Brosnan & Hegler, LLP in Garden City, NY. A South Hempstead, NY resident, Lorraine earned her LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School…

Anthony P. DeCapua, a partner in Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP's Construction practice group, was featured in the New York Real Estate Journal's 2020 Ones to Watch Spotlight.

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) congratulates Land Use & Zoning Associate Brian W. Kennedy on being selected a recipient of LIBN’s 40 Under 40 Award, which celebrates Long Island’s future leaders. A reception will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2020 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Brian, a Smithtown, NY resident, earned his J.D. from Pace University School of Law and his B.S.…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) is pleased to welcome Jeremy M. Musella to the firm’s Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions and Veterinary practice groups as an associate. Prior to joining FDT, Jeremy was an associate at Cullen and Dykman LLP in Garden City. A Hewlett, NY resident, Jeremy earned his J.D. from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and his B.B.A.…