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January 14 2026
Client Alert: Developments in the New York Trapped at Work Act
As discussed in our prior alert, the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”) went into effect on December 19, 2025. The Act prohibits employers from requiring employees or applicants to sign certain “stay-or-pay” agreements.
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January 13 2026
Dogwood Therapeutics, Inc. announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $12,500,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.
January 13 2026
Leichtman Law Joins EGS
We are excited to welcome four partners and three associates from IP Boutique, Leichtman Law, including Managing Partner, David Leichtman.Click here for more information.
January 12 2026
Client Alert: Update on Employer Obligations Under the California Workplace Know Your Rights Act
As a follow-up to our November 2025 Client Alert, which can be found here, the California Labor Commissioner recently published a model notice that employers must provide to their employees pursuant to the Workplace Know Your Rights Act (the “Act”).
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January 12 2026
Client Alert: New York Adopts Statewide Cash Acceptance Law
Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring that all retail establishments and food stores accept cash for in-person purchases in the state. The new law largely mirrors existing New York City law.
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January 09 2026
Client Alert: New York Further Limits Employer Use of Credit History in Employment Decisions
The New York Fair Credit Reporting Act was recently amended to significantly limit how employers may use credit history. As of April 18, 2026, employers generally may not rely on an applicant’s or employee’s credit report when making hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, or other employment decisions.
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January 07 2026
Art Technology Acquisition Corp. announced the closing of its initial public offering in the amount of $220,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to the underwriter.
January 07 2026
Kaplan Rice Joins EGS
We are excited to welcome all the lawyers from nationally renowned New-York based litigation boutique Kaplan Rice LLP, which joined Ellenoff Grossman & Schole at the start of the new year.Click here for more information.