Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

The April issue of our Condo/Co-op Digest is here. Inside this issue, our team (Matthew Leeds, William D. McCracken, Anthony Ficara, David Fitzhenry, Danielle Halevi, Matthew Healey, Alex Litt, Nicole Malen, Linda Plotnicki, Michael Wickersham, and Jodi Zimmerman) writes about the NYC City Council’s recently passed legislation to reform sidewalk shed rules, the new commercial division monetary requirements for cases seeking equitable or declaratory relief, and contract interpretation in the age of e-mails, emojis and emotions. Read the complete issue here:  https://lnkd.in/eJBavgiB #condominums #realestate #cooperatives #moritthockhamroff

MH&H Partner & Corporate Practice Chair Dennis O'Rourke joins Philip G. Palumbo, CFP® on The Palumbo Podcast for an in-depth discussion on the psychology of selling a business. View here: https://lnkd.in/eSrTn8yh #exitstrategy #businesssale #corporatelaw #moritthockhamroff

We are extremely proud to share that MH&H has been selected as one of 26 companies across Long Island as Long Island Business News’ Best Legacy Businesses for 2025. This esteemed honor recognizes MH&H for its 45 years as a top long-standing Long Island business that has successfully navigated through decades of economic change as a result of its viable business model, strategic growth and community investment, and that continues to remain impactful in the Long Island business community at large. To learn more about all of these inspiring companies, read LIBN’s special editorial section here: https://lnkd.in/e_tASn2c #legacybusiness #businessleaders #moritthockhamroff

On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), exempting U.S. companies and persons from beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements, while requiring foreign companies registered in the U.S. to report the BOI of their non-U.S. beneficial owners.  For complete details read Keith Braun and Joseph Giglio’s Alert here:  https://lnkd.in/eWqdEx4F #corporatetransparencyact #FinCen #moritthockhamroff

On March 20, Gary Rosner, a Partner of the firm and South Broward Bar Association President, joined his fellow Board Members to present soon-to-be retired Chief Judge Jack Tuter with a commemorative plaque as a gesture of gratitude and recognition for his outstanding years of service, exemplary leadership and invaluable contributions which have profoundly impacted both the Bar Association and the legal community at large.   #barassociation #florida #floridaattorneys #moritthockhamroff

As a follow-up to her previous article “Artificial Intelligence in the Dispute Resolution Space: Can Robots Replace the Professionals”, Leslie Berkoff together with Nicole Case continue the discussion by examining the ethical considerations that arise from the use of AI-based platforms in their recent article “Artificial Intelligence in the Dispute Resolution Space: Part 2 - An Ethical Dilemma” published by the New York Law Journal.  Read here: https://lnkd.in/ekHS3Zdu #disputeresolution #artificialintelligence #AI #moritthockhamroff https://lnkd.in/ek9xeVE9

Join us in welcoming Joseph Poklemba and Steve Bimston to our Fort Lauderdale office! Joseph joins the firm as Senior Counsel in the Litigation Practice Group and Steve joins the firm as Counsel in the Litigation and Creditors' Rights, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice Groups. Read more about Joseph and Steve here: https://lnkd.in/eySSENtu #floridaattorneys #firmgrowth #litigation #restructuring  #moritthockhamroff

Gary Rosner, a Partner of the firm, moderated a panel discussion this week on the Florida Live Local Act.  The program presented by the CCIM Broward-Fort Lauderdale District brought together developers, legal experts and city officials to discuss real-world challenges, successes and what’s next for commercial real estate under the legislation. #realestate #livelocalact #florida #moritthockhamroff

Dan Lust, Esq., Sports Law Chair, speaks with Front Office Sports about his role as an NIL advisor to St. John’s basketball team for its recent article "Back in the Spotlight: How Mike Repole’s Millions Pulled St. John’s Into the NIL Era."  Read here: https://lnkd.in/eNd6R4jx #sportslaw #collegesports #nameimagelikeness #nil

We are proud to announce that Rachel Stein Fernbach, a Partner of the firm and Co-Chair of the firm’s Not-For-Profit practice group, was recently honored by The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (The Center) for her exceptional dedication and 20 years of outstanding service.  Rachel was formally presented with the award at The Center’s annual cocktail reception on March 6, a joyful occasion celebrated with her family and MH&H colleagues, including Nafisa Ahmed, Dylan Saperman,Olivia Garrison and Benjamin Geizhals. Congratulations Rachel on your well-deserved honor! #notforprofit #leadership #makingadifference #moritthockhamroff