Brian Farkas

December 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

New York state is poised to enact a radical change to its employment laws: the elimination of all noncompetition agreements. A sweeping bill passed by the state Legislature in June 2023 now awaits signature from Governor Kathy Hochul, who is considering the measure. Although well-intentioned, this legislation is deeply misguided. The governor would be wise to reject it.

By Linda M. Jackson and Brian Farkas

6 minute read

September 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Law Journal's series paints a somewhat gloomy picture of the future of membership. But the New York City Bar Association is not on its heels

By Brian Farkas

5 minute read

December 23, 2008 | Daily Report Online

By BRIAN FARKAS

3 minute read

November 27, 2006 | Law.com

In a consent agreement with the EPA, DuPont Co. says it will adopt a tougher, temporary standard for a chemical used to make Teflon and will test more drinking-water supplies for contamination near its plant along the Ohio River. The stricter standard will reduce exposure while the EPA continues studies on whether the chemical, called C8 or PFOA, is hazardous to human health. DuPont is paying for the health screening of 70,000 residents as part of a class action settlement involving the substance.

By Brian Farkas

3 minute read

November 27, 2006 | Corporate Counsel

In a consent agreement with the EPA, DuPont Co. says it will adopt a tougher, temporary standard for a chemical used to make Teflon and will test more drinking-water supplies for contamination near its plant along the Ohio River. The stricter standard will reduce exposure while the EPA continues studies on whether the chemical, called C8 or PFOA, is hazardous to human health. DuPont is paying for the health screening of 70,000 residents as part of a class action settlement involving the substance.

By Brian Farkas

3 minute read