Learn the latest current events clogging up the NYS Legislature
May 30, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 182
We discuss new legislation to increase the productivity & volume of women in the workforce by mandating accommodations to those who can't perform some or all of their job function due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition. This is not a black or white anti-discrimination law & has a multitude of secondary effects. We explain the economic impact in terms of society as a whole & for individual employers.
May 23, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 181
A property owner hired an artist to spray paint a mural on their building and then, whitewashed it. the owner lost big in court. Find out what an owner needs to do so they don't get sued by their painter next.
May 23, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 180
We reflect on the most recent current events that impact real estate and business: Topics include: Equity Efforts in Schools, Discriminating Issues with Vaccinations, Proposed Legislation for Anti Vaxxers, New Regulation on Sports Betting.
May 16, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 179
We reflect on the most recent current events that impact real estate and business. Topics include: issues with hybrid work from home models, real estate agents drafting / executing leases, war in Israel, cyber attack on pipeline, NYS Budget review.
May 16, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 178
We review Biden's proposed plan to change the IRS Section 1031 and explain how this will impact the Real Estate market. We bring on Michael Brady, Esq. a thought leader / expert in the field and discuss the potential fall out: Will this change create a mass sell-off of real estate? How will this impact estate planning? How much money are we talking about in real numbers? What will happen to the entire industry of QIs?
May 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 177
We give an update and explanation of State and Federal foreclosure & eviction moratoriums and how that will impact the housing market. We review the federal court case where the Judge vacates the CDC eviction orders.
May 09, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Learn about the new NY Law - Prevention of Occupational Exposure to an Airborne Infection Disease and how this law will impact the local economy and give NYers another reason to leave the State and lose another congressional seat.
May 02, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 175
We breakdown: Unintentional Discrimination Legacy of segregation, unequal treatment, & historic lack of access to housing opportunities Managing your implicit biases Segment Sponsor - The Bryn Elliott Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you....
Apr 25, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 174
We debate where society is going with discrimination. We discuss the history of discrimination laws, what intentional discrimination means, different places where discrimination laws apply, and exposure for discriminating.
Apr 25, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 173
We review how the largest real estate trade organizations and brokerage companies in New York challenged the government's decision to uproot the brokerage residential rental industry. While this episode is highly technical, it will breakdown the multiple layers involved with understanding the legislative system.
Apr 18, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 172
A few negative words can ruin a small business. We review what the courts say about defamation. We share our gripes about your gripes.
Apr 11, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 171
We breakdown the details of the new recreational marijuana legislation in New York. We discuss how to get licensed, the different options of businesses to get licensed, and all the guts of the law to make a killing in the NY cannabis industry.
Apr 04, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 170
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Mar 28, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 169
We reviewed a groundbreaking case that was decided by the full second circuit federal appellate court to determine if a landlord is responsible for a tenant discriminating against another tenant. This case changes the entire landlord landscape throughout the country. Segment Sponsor - The Bryn Elliott Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you....
Mar 28, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 168
We discuss legislation that passed the House that expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace through a union. We review the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021's new definition of employee with independent contractor test. We explain how very stupid this law is and all the problems that it will cause.
Mar 22, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 167
We discuss a new law requiring a brand new disclosure form housing providers must provide to tenants about their rights to reasonable accommodations and modifications. Segment Sponsor - The Bryn Elliott Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Mar 21, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 166
On March 10, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Protect our Small Businesses Act of 2021 (“Act”). In summary, the Act provides some commercial tenants with an opportunity to submit a Hardship Declaration, which upon submission to the Court or landlord, stays most evictions and ejectment actions until May 1, 2021. We discuss the details and let you know what to expect. Segment Sponsor - The Bryn Elliott Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate l...
Mar 14, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 165
We discuss New Jersey's protections for recreational marijuana users at their employment and suggest the impacts of that policy on different fields of work. We make suggestions to Governor Cuomo for New York's forthcoming program. Finally we discuss NY's medical marijuana program and how it requires reasonable accommodations in the workplace under current law.
Mar 14, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Breakdown of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo We review the sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo from the perspective of litigators who focus their practice on employment discrimination law. We breakout the evidence and show how comparable allegations would impact private and public businesses with similar fact patterns.
Mar 14, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 163
New bill on the verge of becoming law will require federal agencies to publicize details of its settlement agreements. Segment Sponsor - The Bryn Elliott Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Mar 08, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Winning the final bid in a sellers market may not actually be a win. Author, Business / Life Coach Lily Sanders joins us to discuss the state of the current real estate market and tips to inspire you to feel good and succeed in life, even in a pandemic.
Mar 07, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Long Island Business News Reporter David Winzelberg joins us to discuss the current state of the commercial real estate market and opportunities emerging due to the pandemic.
Feb 28, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 160
We bring on Real Estate Agent, Nicole Schwartz Diaz to discuss her first flip. Topics: Closing Fees, Permits, Plans, Insurance, Contractors, Contracts, Mortgage / Investors, Budget, Unexpected Issues and where to cut corners.
Feb 28, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Herd Immunity is coming and so is the residential buyer's market. Real Estate is about to dramatically shift. Get all the advice you need to prepare yourself to capitalize on the housing explosion.
Feb 21, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In the remote world of conducting business, a new phenomenon has surfaced in abruptly ceasing communications.
Feb 21, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 157
If you are going to superimpose your head on someone else's body - this is a must listen to. We discuss Larry Flynt's impact on Freedom of Speech and review the new law protecting people from deepfake pornography.
Feb 14, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 156
This segment is full of a tremendous amount of advice and tips for landlords and aspiring real estate investors. We discuss eviction proceedings, signing leases, passive income properties, commercial lease terms, housing stability & tenant protection act. Andrew reads a page from his book manuscript about purchasing property post-pandemic.
Feb 14, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 155
We provide an update on recent changes on how governmental and private companies are handling anti-bias in the workplace.
Feb 14, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Interview with Mark DiMassimo, founder of Ad Agency, DiMassimo / Goldstein , who works with such brands as WW, Hello Fresh, Samsung, SallieMae, and the Bronx Zoo. Mark shares with us the key lessons from big company success that works for everyone - just get it done, he says. We discuss the importance of terrible ideas, the concept of behavior change marketing, and what to expect in Super Bowl advertising. If you want to get inspired, tune in....
Feb 07, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 153