By: Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. A recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York offers a stark reminder that bankruptcy is not a cure-all—particularly when unpaid tax...
Stablecoins and the Path to Legitimacy: Carlo D’Angelo on Regulation, Banks, and the FDIC’s First GENIUS Act Rule
Jan 29, 2026
By: Moish E. Peltz, Esq. and Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq. When Carlo D’Angelo joined Block & Order, he spoke with unusual confidence about where stablecoins were headed in the United States. At a time when much of crypto...
When the Automatic Stay Is Not Automatic: Bankruptcy Court Upholds Foreclosure Sale Under 11 U.S.C. § 109(g)
Jan 27, 2026
By: Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. In a recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, In re Frederica West (January 7, 2026; 24-44469), Bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth S. Stong clarified...
By: Elizabeth E. Schlissel, Esq. and Felicia Fortel Effective December 19, 2025, New York’s Trapped at Work Act prohibits employers from requiring workers to sign agreements to repay money if they leave a job before a...
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By: Angela M. Stockbridge, Esq. For many years, employers and benefits professionals have treated voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity insurance, as a relatively low-risk...
By: Moish E. Peltz, Esq. and Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act into law, making New York a leading state in regulating the most advanced...
By: Moish E. Peltz, Esq. In the fast-moving worlds of artificial intelligence, speed to market often trumps careful branding strategy. Founders frequently choose names that describe exactly what their product does. While...
By: Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq., LL.M., Douglas E. Singer, Esq., and Alexander R. Migliorini, Esq., MBA If your organization is still “waiting to see what happens” with AI, you are not alone. The important thing to remember...
New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act: What the Governor’s Announced Deal Means for Patients and Families
Dec 18, 2025
By: Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq., with contributions by Michael B. Shapiro, Esq. On December 17, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a deal was reached with lawmakers to move forward with signing the Medical Aid in Dying Act...