In his inaugural address, President Biden called for an end to partisan rancor saying “politics doesn’t have to be a raging fire destroying everything in its path. Every disagreement doesn’t have to be a cause for total war.” One of President Biden’s top priorities is achieving equity and an end […]
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While many of President Biden’s plans can be accomplished through executive orders, those requiring congressional approval will be met with slim Democratic majorities. Below are his current goals: Climate & Energy Ban new oil and gas permits on public land and water. Rejoin the Paris Climate Accords. End the Keystone […]
President-elect Biden released his COVID response and relief plan last night, a $1.9 trillion package to meet immediate needs that will be followed by a more expansive infrastructure and recovery bill. We do not have all of the details yet, but following are the key items that we understand will […]
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Government Law & Lobbying
On December 23, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Assembly and Senate Bills which amend the New York Financial Services Law to require disclosure of certain financial information by certain defined “provider(s).” The Governor’s statement conditions approval on further amendments and a bill with amendments is already drafted. The Disclosure Act does […]
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Real Estate Finance
Both the Omnibus appropriations and the Covid relief deals seem to be finalized now and we are simply down to the details and drafting. Last night, President Trump signed a one-day temporary extension of government funding passed Sunday by both the House and Senate to avoid a partial shutdown. Congress […]
