Thu Apr 15, 2021 | Cohen Schneider Law PC | General
Honoring Our Military Kids – Purple Up
April 15, 2021 – Honoring Our Military Kids – Purple Up
Read MoreWed Feb 3, 2021 | Cliff Schneider | General
Charter School Enrollment in NYC up During the Pandemic
While enrollment in New York City Department of Education public schools is down this year, charter schools report an increased enrollment:
Read MoreTue Jul 14, 2020 | Cliff Schneider | Charter School Insights, Covid-19, Education
New York State Education Department Releases Guidelines for the Re-Opening of Schools
At its meeting yesterday, the New York State Education Department presented the New York State Board of Regents with a framework and guidance (the NYSED Framework) school districts and school districts must follow when developing guidelines for re-opening their physical facilities and operate them during the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic. The Regents also approved another set of emergency regulations to facilitate learning during the Pandemic.
Read MoreWed Jul 8, 2020 | Cliff Schneider | Charter School Insights, Covid-19, General
Re-Opening Schools in New York City– Board of NYC Department of Health Votes to Re-Open Day Care Centers; Mayor De Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Unveil plans to re-open New York City Department of Education Schools in September
After originally issuing an order on April 3, 2020 closing New York City-based pre-school and daycare programs in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and related federal, New York State and New York City emergency declarations, and then shortly after the first order issuing a modified order on April 5, 2020, in response to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.4 and 202.11 requiring provisions for care for the children of first responders and health care workers as well as the desire to provide care for children of essential workers which closed all but 125 of the more than 3,000 child care programs and pre-schools in New York City, yesterday, the Board of the NYC Department of Health voted in favor of re-opening all NYC child care programs and pre-schools beginning July 13, 2020.
Read MoreTue Jul 7, 2020 | Cliff Schneider | Charter School Insights, Covid-19
Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.48 Issued on July 6, 2020, Extends the Suspension of Certain Open Meetings Law Requirements
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.48 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. This order, amongst other things, extended through August 5, 2020, Executive Order 202.1 and its subsequent orders pertaining to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law- the Open Meetings Law (OML) which governs the meetings of the boards of certain public bodies, including charter schools.
Read MoreWed Jun 3, 2020 | Cliff Schneider | License Agreement, Technology
The U.S. Space Program – Partnerships in Innovation
This past Saturday, for the first time in nine years, the United States launched American astronauts on an American-made rocket from American soil. With the Coronavirus pandemic and protests focused on racial inequality taking center stage, the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon a/k/a Endeavour provided a brief respite, as well as an example of innovation, ingenuity, and partnership people can accomplish by working together.
Read MoreFri May 1, 2020 | Cliff Schneider | Business, General, Organizations
Happy Law Day
Law Day originated in 1957 when American Bar Association President Charles Rhyne envisioned a special day for celebrating the US legal system. On February 3, 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation officially establishing Law Day. Since then, every president has issued an annual proclamation. This day is focused on helping people appreciate their liberties and affirm United States principles of equality and justice. It also aims to cultivate respect for the law, which is a vital component of the democratic way of life.
Read MoreMon Apr 27, 2020 | Cliff Schneider | Business, Covid-19, Paycheck Protection Program
Paycheck Protection Program Updates
After the first $350 Billion of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was exhausted, last week, Congress and the President approved the appropriation of another $310 Billion towards the PPP. The Small Business Administration (SBA) then issued new guidance through an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) prepared in response to the questions, concerns and requests for clarifications raised during the administration of the first $350 Billion through the PPP.
Read MoreFri Apr 10, 2020 | Cliff Schneider | Business, Covid-19, Entrepreneur, Organizations, Startups
Federal and New York City COVID-19 Related Loan and Grant Programs
As businesses, organizations and individuals continue to address the challenges that have resulted from the closure or reduction of their operations, a variety of federal and New York City loan and grant programs have been established to provide assistance.
Read MoreThu Apr 9, 2020 | Cohen Schneider Law PC | Covid-19, Trademarks
Relief for Trademark Registrants and Applicants Affected by COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a major effect on many businesses throughout the country. Due to the pandemic and its effects, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), is extending the time for trademark applicants and registrants to file certain documents or pay certain fees which would ordinarily have been due on or after March 27, 2020. Such documents include responses to an Office Action, statements of use (or requests for extensions), and renewal applications that were due between, and inclusive of, both March 27, 2020 and April 30, 2020. Due dates have now been extended by thirty (30) days from the initial date from when the filing or payment was due, as long as the filing is accompanied by a statement that the delay was due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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