NP In Focus
06.22.22
06.24.21
Don’t forget physical safeguards for data privacy when...
Returning to an in-person work environment can present challenges that suddenly seem as novel as complying with a new 2021 law. So as business come back to fuller in-person operation after COVID-19, we are reminding those with bricks-and-mortar operations to make sure that they re-engage with the in-person elements of their data breach protection policies.
Category Privacy
02.18.21
NYC biometric privacy legislation targets retail use of facial...
NYC recently passed new biometric privacy legislation that restricts the collection of biometric information in retail establishments
Category Privacy
05.14.19
New York State Adopts Source of Income Fair Housing Protections
Joining a growing list of states and local governments, New York State just adopted a law prohibiting housing discrimination on the basis of source of income, including use of Section 8 vouchers.
Category Affordable Housing
02.07.19
Erica Buckley is working with the New York Law Journal on a new column, “Ask the Former Regulator.” Learn more and submit your questions.
Category Affordable Housing
05.02.18
First Steps in Planning for Opportunity Zones
The recent Internal Revenue Service Frequently Asked Questions provide initial clarity on formation of Opportunity Zone Funds.
Category Affordable Housing
04.27.18
Governor Cuomo Announces "Vital Brooklyn"
Governor Cuomo yesterday announced the issuance of an RFP for four sites in Central Brooklyn under an initiative entitled “Vital Brooklyn.”
Category Affordable Housing
04.23.18
A Reflection on HDFC Coops -- Join the NYCBA Conversation May 1st
On May 1, 2018, the New York City Bar Association Committee on Housing and Urban Development is hosting a talk on HDFC Coops. Nixon Peabody Partner Erica F. Buckley shares her thoughts on the topic, and urges everyone to join the conversation.
Category Affordable Housing
04.02.18
What's New in New York State Housing Credits?
The 2018 New York State budget adopted on Saturday, March 31st included several measures which will aid in the further development of affordable housing.
Category Affordable Housing
