By: Daniel J. Gershman The Rules Everyone Relied On Are Being Rewritten For decades, companies that sold to the federal government, or that held patents born of federal research dollars, could count on one thing: the IP rules...

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) is pleased to announce its recognition in the Chambers Spotlight New York 2027 Guide for Tax Corporate/Commercial.  Published by Chambers and Partners, a leading independent legal...

By: Daniel J. Gershman and Dennis W. Lind For companies doing business with the federal government—whether as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor several tiers removed—few contract provisions carry as much practical...

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman Partner James M. Black II recently spoke in Warsaw, Poland, at an international conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal.  Held September 10–11,...

By: Daniel J. Gershman and Elysse M. Anderson “Ends Tonight!” “Last Chance!” “Today Only: 50% Off.” These are among the most effective subject lines in retail email marketing, and they are now among the most...

NEW YORK, N.Y., — September 20, 2026 — Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (“FRB”) is pleased to announce that Kyle Lawrence has been promoted to Co-Chair of the Firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice...

By: Daniel J. Gershman and Elysse M. Anderson “Strike-Through Pricing” exists where an advertisement or label displays a crossed-out purportedly regular price (the “Strike-Through Price”) near a purportedly lower sale...

By: Daniel J. Gershman The FTC’s proposed policy statement warns that using personal data to set individualized prices without clear disclosure may create liability under Section 5. It is not a federal ban on personalized...

For executives, in-house counsel, and dealmakers, a contract is more than a formality to sign and file away, it’s the document that will be read word-for-word the moment something goes wrong. In the latest installment...

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman is pleased to announce that James “Jim” M. Black II, has been appointed Vice Chair of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Attorney Professionalism.  The Committee on...