Commercial Real Estate and Facilities

• Facilitate project development and construction of manufacturing, processing, packaging and storage facilities
• Draft and assist in execution of commercial purchase, sale and leasing contracts
• Assist in financing of property, facilities, equipment and supplies
• Provide counsel for environmental and land use and zoning approvals involving architectural and construction negotiations with local governments

Corporate

• Represent emerging companies through the process of company formation, tax structure and financing
• Assist in financing, including equities offerings and securities issues
• Counsel on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Aide in divestitures
• Draft and execute manufacturing, supply, license and distribution agreements
• Counsel on business succession planning
• Represent companies in business disputes and other litigation
• Advise on franchising
• Draft online terms and conditions for e-commerce

Cybersecurity

• Counsel on data security policies and assisting in implementation of safeguard plans
• Advise on development of response plans in case of data breach

Economic and Other Incentives

• Support attainment of local, state and federal tax incentives, including New Markets Tax Credits
• Support preparation of grant applications

Energy

• Counsel and assist with energy initiatives including permitting and siting for facilities, regulatory compliance, construction, civil and administrative enforcement, and dispute resolution
• Coordinate with utilities, regulatory commissions and economic development agencies

Immigration

• Counsel and represent clients on matters involving immigration compliance, including electronic employment verification rules and I-9 audits
• Assist with obtaining visas on behalf of foreign nationals seeking work in the U.S. and employees seeking permanent U.S. resident status
• Monitor and interpret immigration laws at the federal and state levels
• Guide employers in navigating through DOL WHD H-2 program compliance

Intellectual Property Protection

• Develop strategies for intellectual property protection and exploitation
• Counsel on and negotiate intellectual property licensing agreements, joint ventures and purchases
• Advise on trademark protection strategies and defending enforcements in cases of infringement and counterfeiting
• Handle trademark infringement litigation at all stages
• Perform trademark and patent clearance and prosecutions domestically and internationally

International Trade

• Review import-export issues, including “sales in transit”
• Assist in global markets and expansion
• Counsel on compliance with Bioterrorism Act

Labor and Employment Issues

• Counsel on day-to-day labor and employment issues, including policy application, employee discipline, leaves of absence and proper application of collective bargaining agreements, and COVID issues such as CARES act
• Represent employers in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York and United States Departments of Labor, the New York State Division of Human Rights and the National Labor Relations Board
• Provide counsel and representation during collective bargaining negotiations
• Represent unionized employers in arbitration hearings relating to discipline and other disputes involving collective bargaining agreements
• Represent employers in various employment litigation matters in state and federal courts

Misleading Advertising and Class Action Defense

• Counsel on compliance with FTC marketing guidelines and responses to FTC inquiries
• Review labeling, advertising and marketing materials for compliance with applicable regulations such as the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
• Oversee agreements with sponsors, celebrities and influencers
• Handle communications and media inquiries through the use of Harris Beach subsidiaries

Temporary and Seasonal Visas

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