Publications Archive

Real estate deal-making has not been this dampened since the 2008 financial crisis, with many experts predicting additional headwinds for commercial real estate investors over the coming months. Nevertheless, for those willing to take a different approach to raising capital, new real estate projects can still come to fruition. 

The RCCB IP team presented four sessions during the two-day seminar on March 28 and 29, 2023, covering Technology Contracts, Cannabis Trademarks, Updates from the Bench, and The Trademark Modernization Act.

On Friday, March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, aided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) over concerns surrounding its solvency. 

The 2022 Litigation Year in Review highlights some of our Litigation Group's most noteworthy achievements on behalf of our clients. 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) believes this rule will increase wages by almost $300 billion annually while helping 30 million Americans expand their career opportunities.

This piece highlights the fundamental differences between life sciences leases and commercial leases of other asset classes.

The Delaware Supreme Court’s decision in Stream T.V. Networks, Inc. v. SeeCubic, Inc. ushers in a new era for stockholders’ rights when insolvent corporations restructure outside of conventional bankruptcy proceedings. Though, in theory, these changes seem to further the democratization of corporations, in practice, the decision may impair Delaware corporations and their creditors from effectuating consensual restructurings.

The conference is one of the most significant gatherings of insolvency and restructuring professionals in the New York metro area.

This article talks about the important branding questions business owners should consider before embarking on social media campaigns. Shariff expertly discusses vetting platforms and guidelines for content. 

RCCB Partner Marc E. Hirschfield, and Partner Marc Skapof discuss navigating and avoiding the pitfalls of overlapping ethical professional rules governing legal conduct when dealing with bankruptcy cases. Drawing on their impeccable case history, Hirschfield and Skapof reflect on Chapter 11 cases and offer insightful guidance. 

This article focuses on partnership formation and contributions of property or services for Bloomberg, a distinguished publication highly regarded by accountants and tax attorneys. 

Our litigation team provides an inside look at our successes, extraordinary accomplishments, and challenges of 2021.

RCCB Partner Donna Tobin to speak on "Acting on the Trademark Modernization Act: How the implementation of the TMA will affect your practice" during the webinar with Alt Legal. 

RCCB Partners Hirschfield and Skapof to speak during the Strafford Webinar presentation "Fraudulent Transfers and the Subsequent Transferee Defense Under the Bankruptcy Code and UFTA/UVTA." 

The Supreme Court made clear that a successful trademark plaintiff is not required to establish that the defendant’s infringement was willful to be entitled to an award of the infringer’s profits. 

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 requires employers with group health plans to extend offers of free COBRA continuation coverage (“Free COBRA Coverage”) to certain qualified beneficiaries (i.e., covered employees, their spouses and dependents) for the period from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.

Billions of dollars have been invested in cannabis Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) over the past few years and since late last summer, stocks have been climbing as more and more states legalize adult use medical and recreational cannabis. 

This alert highlight various ways in which experienced outside litigation counsel—which many business leaders think of only when a lawsuit is imminent—can actually help quantify, qualify, and mitigate risks well before disputes ever arise.

The order encourages the FTC to promulgate rules to “curtail the unfair use of non-compete clauses and other clauses or agreements that may unfairly limit worker mobility.”*

A recent ruling by Judge Glenn in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York shows that notwithstanding the U.S. Supreme Court’s In re Jevic decision,* structured dismissals of chapter 11 cases are still permissible and in some instances more beneficial to creditors than confirmation of a plan or conversion to a chapter 7 liquidation.

INDIE Confab Philadelphia is an event meant to connect creative provocateurs and disruptors from hotels, F&B, design, and finance and it will provide the attendees with the opportunity to get inspired as it will dive into Philadelphia's unique hospitality scene.

INTA’s Law Firm Committee hosted a webcast with attorneys in management positions to discuss the impact of the pandemic on our businesses and offered predictions for what 2021 will be like. 

Being invited to serve on the board of a charity you care about is often a wonderful honor and an exciting opportunity. Nonprofit organizations are well served to include an attorney on the board who can help identify, among other legal threats, potential threats to the organization’s tax exemption.

Companies that provide goods and services within Pennsylvania or to Pennsylvania consumers, would be wise to take heed of a recent widening of Pennsylvania’s consumer protection law.

Zoning and land use cases are diverse and numerous, and often completely unique to specific circumstances. This comprehensive guide will give you working knowledge of the regulatory framework and practical tips for approval processes. 

Global data privacy legislation has steadily advanced over the past several years. One of the most comprehensive and well-known laws is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), governing personal data originating in the European Union, which went into effect in 2018.

In a recent decision, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that insuring against fraud does not per se violate Delaware public policy and held that the insured’s D&O policy covered claims alleging securities fraud. 

This panel will compare and contrast liquidations and wind-downs under chapter 11, federal and state receiverships, ABCs, and judicial dissolutions. The panelists also will take a look at tools that are available and the risks attendant to each. 

David Gitlin served as a panelist at the Angel Venture Fair which introduces entrepreneurs to Angels, Family Office and Venture Capital Investors.

In a recent decision, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that insuring against fraud does not per se violate Delaware public policy

A series of recent cases and settlements involving the unauthorized embedding of images into third-party online content have called into question long-held assumptions.

Royal tell-all highlights the potential employer risks with regard to worker well-being.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 requires employers with group health plans to extend offers of free COBRA continuation coverage.

The 15th Pennsylvania Bar IP Institute (Part I) has something for everyone from the novice to the expert. 

New York is making changes to its proposed legislation and regulations at a fast and furious pace. 

In this session QOZ attorneys discuss the benefits of OZ’s and how you qualify.

Highlights of some of our most noteworthy litigation practice achievements in 2020 on behalf of our clients.

Medical marijuana dispensaries in Pennsylvania are doing a brisk business. However, this business is not without its risks and challenges.

Business Restructuring and Bankruptcy Partner Marc Skapof discusses his career and bankruptcy practice, challenges with the pandemic, trends in bankruptcy for 2021, and his role as the President of the Turnaround Management Association. 

An outlook on the New York and Federal Cannabis Laws.

New York has released its long-awaited regulations governing the processing and retail sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. 

Philadelphia City Council passed several bills which will have a direct impact on the real estate development community.

Most commercial leases allow the landlord to pursue all default remedies on a concurrent and cumulative basis. However, this is not always permitted under law. 

SEC exemption from broker-dealer registration may make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses.

Although opportunities in the marijuana industry abound, those evaluating prospects in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota must understand not only the criminal risk involved but also the civil and commercial exposure as well.