The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect June 27, 2023, expanding protections to ensure that workers experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions have the right to reasonable accommodations in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will begin accepting charges of discrimination under this new statute for incidents that occurred on or after June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires covered employers…
As we discussed in the article, “Employers Rely On Employee Restrictive Covenants At Their Own Peril,” which was published approximately one year ago in FDT’s The Counselor, the use of restrictive covenants, and, in particular, the enforceability of non-competes by employers, was being called into question by both federal and state governments. It is commonplace that when an individual is offered a job, that the…
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UNIONDALE, NY, JUNE 23, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, the Major Sponsor of LIBN’s 2023 Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards, is proud to announce that the firm will be recognized with respect to the following: Top Property Tax Assessment Firm Top Industrial Project – Nassau | Meadowbrook Logistics Center in Garden City Partners Daniel P. Deegan and William F. Bonesso This event honors…
UNIONDALE, NY, JUNE 16, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates Judy L. Simoncic, the firm’s Deputy Managing Partner, and a partner in its Land Use & Zoning practice group, on being selected by Long Island Business News to be featured in the 2023 Long Island Business Influencers: Most Dynamic Women Leaders on Long Island issue, which published today. This elite group of women…
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP actively recruits qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to foster an inclusive workplace to best serve our clients. Through the firm’s Diversity Fellowship Program, we are thrilled to welcome Josephine R. Pinnock & Camila Morcos this summer! Josephine R. Pinnock is a student at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and earned her B.A. from Princeton…
Since 2021, Maltese personal pension plans have been on the IRS radar as a “Dirty Dozen” transaction. The Dirty Dozen are the “worst of the worst tax scams.” Yesterday, the IRS significantly stepped-up enforcement against individuals with private Malta pension plans. In the transaction, a U.S. person creates a personal pension in Malta and contributes appreciated assets to the plan. Ultimately, the plan liquidates the…
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce that Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Tax, Trusts & Estates practice group, Stephanie M. Alberts, was elected to the Nassau County Bar Association’s Board of Directors. An installation will be held at 6:00 p.m. tonight at Domus in Mineola, NY. The primary role of the Board of Directors is to set policy for the NCBA, oversee…
What is a topic/issue in your area of practice that you would like people/businesses to currently be aware of? “Post-pandemic, I have seen large retailers including Lord & Taylor, Sears and Bed Bath & Beyond leaving malls and shopping centers opening opportunities for other uses,” she said. “One of the biggest development trends in the land use sector is the conversion of retail to medical…
Commercial property owners often need to invest in building improvements to attract and maintain tenants. This cost is exacerbated by the inevitable increase in taxes due to physical change. Fortunately, the State of New York offers a significant business investment exemption for owners who construct or improve their buildings for the purpose of commercial or industrial activity. Section 485-b of the New York State Real…