Legal-Advocacy
August Legislative Update: Congress Debates Latest COVID Aid Package
Legislative activity remains high on the national level. As the incidences of Covid-19 escalate in many areas of the country,
LEGAL CORNER: The Court of Appeals Decision in Regina Metropolitan Co., LLC: A Challenge to New York’s Rental Laws
John Dolgetta, Esq., Dolgetta Law, PLLC. On April 2, in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the New York State
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Shaking Off the Rust and Sharpening our Realtor Skills: A Summertime Refresher
Brian Levine, HGAR In-House Counsel/Director of Legal Services & Professional Standards Administrator Congratulations, you’ve made it! We’re
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: July Legislative Update
We are four months into the COVID-19 crisis and much of the legislative activity continues to center around COVID issues
LEGAL CORNER: The PPP Flexibility Act: Update on the PPP Loan Program
On Friday, June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “PPP Flexibility
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Phase 2: What You Need to Know
As you are all aware, the post Covid-19 reopenings are underway and the Mid-Hudson region is currently in Phase 2.
Rep. Maloney, Mid-Hudson County Executives Agree Region’s Economy Ready for Reopening
NEWBURGH—During a virtual press conference focused on the merits of the Heroes Act passed by Congress recently, U.S.
LEGAL CORNER: New Fair Housing Regulations Go into Effect on June 20, 2020
During this difficult period, when individuals and businesses are concerned primarily with the personal and economic impact being caused by
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: ‘Who You Gonna Call?’ A Facilitator (Not the Ghostbusters)!
As we all know, the new OneKey MLS roll out is taking place. Clear Cooperation is now a requirement and
LEGAL CORNER: The Latest on the PPP Loan and PUA Programs for Small Businesses, Sole Proprietorships and Independent Contractors
On March 7, 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for New York State [see https://on.ny.
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: The 5 C’s (and an S): Understanding Cold Calling, Clear Cooperation and Coming Soon
Today I’m writing from my makeshift office, looking out on the world that has changed drastically since my last
NAR Helps Secure Key Provisions in Coronavirus Bill for Realtors
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a $2-trillion COVID-19 compromise economic relief package on March 25. The bill now