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In case you didn't know, the moratorium on commercial evictions in New York State has been extended by Executive Order to May 1, 2021. #theretaillawyer #landlords #tenants #retailers #retail #bricksandmortar #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowners #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #commercialleasing

While ringing in the new year, considering checking with your payroll department/service to confirm that your systems reflect the new minimum wages for 2021 implemented by many states and municipalities. Also, while you're at it, make sure that your employee posters are properly updated. As a best practice, email pdf versions of the required updated posters to your remote workers. If you don't have a service for the posters, check out the federal and state department of labor websites to obtain copies. #theretaillawyer #minimumwage #workers #employers #retailers #retail #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowners #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #remoteworkers https://www.msn.com//twenty-states-raise-minim/ar-BB1cr1Nw

The stimulus package includes benefits for small businesses (SBA definition so even if you don't consider your business a "small business", it might be). Here's an article breaking down the basics for you. #theretaillawyer #PPP #coronavirus #stimuluspackage #smallbusiness #retail #MWBE #WBE #wbencnetwork #attorneyadvertisement #retailers #landlords https://www.usatoday.com//whats-stimulus-packa/4068154001/

While there's been a lot of conversation about the suffering of retailers and restauranteurs, there has been little to no conversation about another group who is suffering: the small landlord. Not all commercial landlords are big players. Many landlords are mom and pop operations. Small landlords have been suffering throughout the entirety of the COVID pandemic along with other small businesses. Furthermore, many small landlords were excluded from use of PPP funds based ...on their entity structure. Hopefully, the next Congressional package properly addresses the needs of small landlords. #theretaillawyer #therealdeal #commercialrealestate #covidrelief #smalllandlords #landlords #retailers #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #attorneyadvertisement #bricksandmortar #commercialleasing #specialtyleasing #specialtyretail https://therealdeal.com//inside-the-plight-of-a-small-ret/

California voters have spoken -- with the passage of Prop 22, they have confirmed their support for the gig economy. Hopefully, the US Department of Labor will take note as it continues its re-assessment of the definition of "independent contractor" and that assorted states (I'm looking at you, NJ) follow suit accordingly. #theretaillawyer #gigeconomy #Prop22 #AB5 #independentcontractors #employees #FLSA #USDOL #attorneyadvertisement #remoteworkers #MWBE #WBE #wbencnetwork #smallbusinesses #freelancers https://finance.yahoo.com//prop-22-explained-whats-at-stak

Admittedly, I'm not someone who has kept up with the Kardashians. Turns out -- from a retail perspective anyway -- that I should have been paying attention. We've seen the smash hit Kylie Jenner has had with with cosmetics; in particular with lipstick. We've seen the undergarment phenomena of Kim Kardashian's Skinz. Now, we have Khloe Kardashian taking on inclusivity in the fashion footwear space. These are smart entrepreneurial ladies. #theretaillawyer #retail #retailers #retailevolution #kardashians #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #influencers #aheadofthecurve #inclusivity https://footwearnews.com//good-american-shoes-khloe-karda/

Over the past few years, retailers and property owners alike have been experimenting more with short term arrangements. Considering the volatility that the pandemic is causing throughout the retail sector, it is my expectation that pop up shops, license agreements, and short term leasing (even if only represented by a very early stage kick-out) will become even more popular. #theretaillawyer #bricksandmortar #commercialrealestate #WWD #licensors #licensees #licenses #shorttermleasing #landlords #tenants #retailers #popup #retailinnovation #retailrealestate #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #MadisonAveBID https://wwd.com//madison-avenue-pop-ups-template-12346472/

With Ulta setting up shop within Target locations and now Sephora partnering with Kohls, beauty continues to be a bright spot in the retail sector. #theretaillawyer #bricksandmortar #beautyindustry #bricksandmortar #ICSC #retailers #attorneyadvertisement #MWBE #WBE #wbencnetwork #retailinnovation #retailrealestate #retailleasing https://www.cnbc.com//kohls-to-open-850-sephora-beauty-sho

While straight percentage rent deals are a known go-to in the retail industry (especially when a tenant is uncertain of whether they should take a certain space), it has been less common in hospitality/restaurant leasing. Now is the time for landlords and tenants to get creative. Glad to see it happening. #theretaillawyer #commercialrealestate #bricksandmortar #attorneyadvertisemetn #landlord #tenant #restauranteur #hospitality #retail #Covid #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork https://www.nreionline.com//growing-number-landlords-are-o

Who else was surprised to read about The Gap's plan to move away from enclosed malls? I was. I shouldn't have been. Lane Bryant made this move several years ago. Sephora has been expanding into strip centers. With COVID, we see that health & beauty, grocery, and home decor retail sales have been strong. All of these reasons and this is without even mentioning the current litigation between The Gap and Simon Property Group. (For those that don't know, Simon is the largest mall operator in the US.) #theretaillawyer #bricksandmortar #icsc #retailers #TheGap #commercialrealestate #commercialleasing #commerciallease #commercialbroker #retail #landlords #WBE #MWBE #attorneyadvertisement #wbencnetwork https://www.cnbc.com//gap-shares-up-11percent-store-closur

It's official. NYS commercial eviction moratorium has been extended until January 1, 2021! #theretaillawyer #ICSC #landlords #commercialrealestate #retailers #tenants #smallbusinessowners #bricksandmortar #commercialleasing #COVID #WBE #MWBE #attorneyadvertisement #wbencnetwork https://www.governor.ny.gov//governor-cuomo-signs-executiv

REMINDER -- NYS Single Use Plastic Bag Ban will be enforced as of Monday, Oct 19th. Retailers, are you ready? Customers, do you have your reusable bags? #theretaillawyer #plasticbag #retailers #retail #retaillaw #attorneyadvertisement #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessowners #sustainabilitymatters #sustainabilitygoals #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork https://www.msn.com//new-york-s-plastic-bag-b/ar-BB1a6JCX

Here's the SBA press release issuing a new **simpler** form for PPP loan forgiveness for those parties who borrowed $50k or less. Links to the form and instructions are in the press release. I would assume that banks will actually start processing the forgiveness applications in the near future. #theretaillawyer #SBA #PPP #PPPforgiveness #COVIDrelief #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessowners #WBE #MWBE #attorneyadvertisement #wbencnetwork #entrepreneurs https://www.sba.gov//sba-treasury-announce-simpler-ppp-for

How cool is this? Taking recycling to a new level! #theretaillawyer #retailers #sustainability #retailevolution #retailinnovation #bricksandmortar #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #MWBE #Wbenc #wbencnetwork #fastfashion #HM https://www.reuters.com/arti/us-h-m-recycling-idUSKBN26T2A8

Excited to announce the launch of our firm's new website. https://www.theretaillawyer.com/ Thank you to Steve Gardner at Third Alternative for his assistance (and, more importantly, his patience!) New email address too! Send me a quick hello to [email protected].... #theretaillawyer #websitedesign #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #attorneyadvertisement #outsourcedgeneralcounsel #retailers #smallbusinessowners #inhousecounsel

NYS commercial eviction moratorium has been extended to Oct 20th. #theretaillawyer #bricksandmortar #commercialrealestate #landlord #tenant #retailers #COVID #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #eviction... https://therealdeal.com//commercial-evictions-foreclosure/

Take Note New Yorkers: the plastic bag ban will be back in effect come October 19th. #theretaillawyer #plasticbag #plasticwaste #retailers #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #wbencnetwork #MWBE #bricksandmortar #retailers https://nypost.com//new-york-state-to-start-stalled-plast/

I think this is a great way to further engage shoppers in the current consumer climate -- by engaging them in the voter registration process. I may sound a little jaded but while this is definitely a public service, it is also a neutral way to gain brownie points with a politically engaged demographic. Kudos! #theretaillawyer #bricksandmortar #ICSC #consumerbehavior #voterregistration #rockthevote #attorneyadvertisement #WBE #MWBE #wbencnetwork #retailers #retailevolution https://www.mediapost.com//foot-locker-will-use-its-stores