As New York City learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, industrial businesses are essential businesses. Manufacturers and distributors rushed into action pivoting to provide the necessary tools and equipment while ensuring that the supply chain held strong. From making PPE and hand sanitizer to stocking pharmacies and supermarkets, when things were at their worst the industrial […]
Cashless Establishments Prohibited in New York City
Beginning November 19th, it will be unlawful for a food store or a retail establishment to refuse to accept payment in cash from consumers, unless payment is in: Cash bills denominated above $20 Cash for any telephone, mail, or internet-based transaction, unless the payment for such transaction takes place on the premises of the food […]
FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. “This action will allow the Agency to carefully examine the safety, feasibility, and possible […]
New York City to Proceed with September 4th Tax Lien Sale
Despite the continuously strong Covid-19 numbers, New York City still faces sluggish economic numbers and high unemployment. As such over 50 elected officials including New York State Attorney General Letitia James, NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer (the last three are the leading contenders to be […]
Virtual Justice: Online Courts During Covid-19 (Surveillance Technology Oversight Project)
As the Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses and municipal services around the country to shift to virtual/remote, the legal profession is no exception. With in-person courts suspended many judges are now conducting hearings remotely via video and teleconferencing. Courts of all levels have permitted legal proceedings to move forward using remote technology, with new methods […]