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Joshua Margolin Profiled in Lawdragon Lawyer Limelight
Speaking to Lawdragon, Joshua Margolin discussed the complex commercial cases and pro bono matters currently on his docket, remote trial work, and how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting mergers and acquisitions.

New York Lawmakers Work to Avoid Problems With Absentee Ballots
Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, Joshua Margolin explained how a recently-passed New York State Senate bill will protect voters from having their ballots invalidated without their knowledge.

New York Passes Law to Protect Absentee Voters from Ballot Rejection
The New York State Senate passed a bill providing voters an opportunity to resolve challenges to their absentee ballots, fixing a process that did not give voters notice that their ballot would be rejected.

Selendy & Gay Joins Law Firm Antiracism Alliance
Selendy & Gay has joined the newly created Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA), which, at over 100 law firms strong, will work to amplify the voices of communities and individuals oppressed by racism, and to better use the law as a vehicle for change.

Compliance Questions Remain After High Court's LGBTQ Ruling
Speaking to HR Dive, David Flugman explained that the Supreme Court's recent decision on Title VII could impact numerous conditions of employment.

How Law Firms Can Fight Racism in Their Hiring
Most major law firms have some sort of diversity initiative. Too often, they pay lip service to the idea without making the real systemic changes necessary to make a difference.

Supreme Court Rules New York Prosecutors Can Access Trump’s Tax Records for Criminal Investigation
On July 9, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision reaffirming the centuries-old principle that “no citizen, not even the President, is categorically above the common duty to produce evidence when called upon in a criminal proceeding.”

Groups Seek Remedy for New York’s Highest-in-the-Nation Rate of Ballot Rejection
Selendy & Gay and Campaign Legal Center represent a coalition of groups that filed a lawsuit urging a federal court to change New York State’s flawed absentee ballot verification requirements in time for the 2020 General Election.

Earnout Structures May Gain Traction as Companies Hedge Bets on Covid-Driven Trends
Joshua Margolin spoke with Reorg about why earnout structures may be attractive to players in sectors that have been affected by Covid-19.

Selendy & Gay Celebrates Pride Month
As we reflect on the meaning of Pride, we also recognize that LGBTQ people of color continue to face disproportionate levels of poverty and violence in our country.