Writings by Michael J. Sheppeard

Michael J. Sheppeard has nearly two decades of experience serving as counsel to clients in a broad range of industries. He represents clients on an international scale in a wide variety of legal matters including corporate and business transactions

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What Constitutes a Joint Venture Under New York Law?

A joint venture is different from many other types of arrangements in that the two businesses agree to operate a single enterprise together... Businesses often enter into relationships with other businesses. A joint venture is different from many other types of arrangements in that the two businesses agree to operate a single enterprise together. It […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

November 23, 2021

SEC Brings First Enforcement Action Involving Crowdfunding Regulations

Crowdfunding can be an effective way to raise funds for your business... Crowdfunding can be an effective way to raise funds for your business. However, as highlighted in a recent enforcement action brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), you have to play by the rules. According to the SEC, its enforcement action against […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

October 26, 2021

crowdfunding

Is There a New Sheriff in Town? FCC Poised to Expand Cybersecurity Role

Cybersecurity oversight appears to be shifting under the Biden Administration, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) poised to take on a much larger role... Cybersecurity oversight appears to be shifting under the Biden Administration, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

September 10, 2021

New York

NY Court Rules Business Owners Not Vicariously Liable Under NYCHRL

Unanticipated liability can lead to costly legal liability for New York businesses... Unanticipated liability can lead to costly legal liability for New York businesses. Recently, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the individual owners of a company can’t be held vicariously liable as “employers” under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

April 28, 2021

New York

New York Proposes Tax Credits to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for new tax credits to help small businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19… New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for new tax credits to help small businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19. Gov. Cuomo announced the $130 million tax credit program — the Pandemic Recovery and Restart Program — […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

February 24, 2021

Where Should Employers “Post” Required Notices for Remote Workers?

The shifting nature of the “workplace” requires employers to rethink many of their compliance obligations... New York and New Jersey businesses have seen their remote workforces grow exponentially in the wake of COVID-19. The shifting nature of the “workplace” requires employers to rethink many of their compliance obligations, including how to satisfy their obligation to […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

February 18, 2021

New York

NY Court Upholds Auction House’s Reliance on Force Majeure Clause to Terminate Contract Amid COVID-19

A New York City auction house was well within its legal rights when it terminated an agreement to auction a painting by artist Rudolf Stingel A New York City auction house was well within its legal rights when it terminated an agreement to auction a painting by artist Rudolf Stingel in May 2020, according to […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

January 15, 2021

New York

NY Extends Right of Publicity to Deceased Individuals

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed Senate Bill S5959D, which establishes a “right to publicity” for deceased individuals... On December 1, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Senate Bill S5959D, which establishes a “right to publicity” for deceased individuals. Under the new law, the right can also be exercised by their descendants. “In the digital age, […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

December 28, 2020

EEOC Publishes Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination

As COVID-19 vaccination finally becomes a reality, employers are starting to consider workplace policies and programs for their employees… As COVID-19 vaccination finally becomes a reality, employers are starting to consider workplace policies and programs for their employees. While the vaccine represents a light at the end of the tunnel, it may also lead to […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

December 24, 2020

New York No Longer Tolling Statute of Limitations for Civil Claims

New York’s toll on statutes of limitations for civil claims is now over... New York’s toll on statutes of limitations for civil claims is now over. On November 3, 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.72, which lifted the toll. For non-lawyers, a statute of limitations dictates how long, after certain events, a case […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

December 18, 2020

New York

Is Your New York Business Prepared for Another Mandatory Closure?

When New York businesses were required to close their doors last March, there was little advance notice, and many were caught unprepared... When New York businesses were required to close their doors last March, there was little advance notice, and many were caught unprepared. With COVID-19 cases spiking in several areas across the state, mandatory […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

November 4, 2020

SBA Should Sign Off on Change of Ownership for PPP Borrowers

The Small Business Association (SBA) recently issued a Procedural Notice regarding the procedures required when an entity that has received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds is contemplating a change in ownership... The Small Business Association (SBA) recently issued a Procedural Notice regarding the procedures required when an entity that has received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

October 14, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program

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