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news & events / 05.28.25
Governor Hochul Signs Law Limiting Penalties for Violations of Pay Frequency Law
On May 9, 2025, Governor Hochul signed an amendment of New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) that will likely curtail the avalanche of pay frequency lawsuits that have been filed in New York courts since 2019. The increased filings were caused by the Appellate Division, First Department’s 2019 decision in Vega v. CM & Associates Construction …
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Vanessa Verde, Associate
We’re proud to spotlight Vanessa Verde who recently joined Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP full-time as an Associate. Vanessa focuses on the firm’s real estate and cooperative & condominium departments. Before joining Smith, Buss & Jacobs, she built a solid foundation in real estate law while serving as a legal extern at a prominent firm in Midtown Manhattan. Vanessa brings extensive experience in conducting due diligence on residential real estate transactions, including the review of offering plans, financial statements, and co-op/condo board minutes. While earning her J.D. at Brooklyn Law School she was a member of the law school's Real Estate Society.
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