Insights & News

Giovanni Spinelli Discusses Key Provisions of the NY LLC Transparency Act in IACC Webinar

Bartko Pavia partner Giovanni Spinelli recently presented a timely and insightful webinar, “Understanding the New York LLC Transparency Act,” addressing upcoming compliance requirements and their practical implications. Hosted in collaboration with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, the session offered an in-depth and timely analysis of the Act, providing attendees with strategic insights and practical considerations as they prepare for implementation in the year ahead. The presentation materials are available at this link, and the full webinar recording can be accessed on the IACC’s YouTube channel.

Melissa Harvey to Present at ICSC on Non-Retail Development in Shopping Centers

Melissa Harvey will be a featured speaker at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference. She will co-present with Bruce Ritter of Clark Hill PC, New York, in a session titled “Non-Retail Development in a Shopping Center: What Doesn’t Fit in This Picture (or Does It?).”

Howland Gordon to Participate in ICSC Mock Negotiation on Anchor Exclusives

Howland Gordon will participate in the mock negotiation, “Anchor Exclusives and Prohibited Uses: Forbidden Concepts for Us to Anchor You Center,” at the upcoming ICSC Law Conference. This interactive program will showcase real-world strategies for addressing one of the most complex and contentious areas of retail leasing. Howland will highlight how exclusivity and prohibited-use provisions can be structured to protect landlord interests while anticipating the operational realities retailers face.

ABA Antitrust Plaintiffs’ Roundtable Will Feature Insights from Ian Papendick

Ian Papendick will be a featured speaker at the ABA Antitrust Plaintiffs’ Roundtable, held at The Jay, Autograph Collection Hotel in San Francisco. The program brings together leading antitrust practitioners and thought leaders to discuss key developments and strategies in plaintiffs’ antitrust litigation.

David Graham to Speak at NRTA Conference

David Graham will be a featured speaker at the NRTA 2025 Conference. The conference draws real estate and retail industry professionals from across the country to discuss key trends and challenges in retail real estate management. David will lead sessions on Managing Outside Counsel and Surrender and Return of Leased Premises, sharing practical strategies and insights drawn from his decades of experience negotiating leases nationwide and advising on the full retail real estate lifecycle.

An Nguyen Ruda and Josiah Jenkins Present for the San Francisco Employer Advisory Council

Bartko Pavia's CEO & Co-Managing partner An Nguyen Ruda and associate Josiah Jenkins will present for the (SF EAC) California Employer Advisory Council on DEI: A New Four-Letter Bad Word and What It Means in this New Environment on September 11th, in San Francisco. This seminar features discussions on the latest legal changes impacting DEI programs, compliance strategies and risk-reduction tacticsand how to design DEI initiatives that align with today’s shifting landscape

C. Griffith Towle is the Moderator at the Annual International Franchise Association’s Legal Symposium

C. Griffith Towle moderates the speech entitled Franchise Litigation — Frequently Arising Issues in Litigation.

C. Griffith Towle Spoke at a Recent Webinar Regarding Proving Irreparable Harm in Lanham Act Cases

C. Griffith Towle spoke at a recent webinar regarding proving irreparable harm in Lanham Act cases after the Supreme Court’s decisions in eBay and Winter.

An Ruda’s Participation in the Event Titled “Women Leadership In The Workplace”

On September 29, 2022, An participated in the event titled “Women Leadership In The Workplace.”

Ben Riley Speaks About Federal Vaccine Injury Cases

On August 5, 2021, Ben Riley spoke on a Bar Association of San Francisco panel about Vaccine-Related Legal Issues concerning production, administration, and litigation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine-related issues have been elevated to front page news. As the international scientific community races to develop safe and effective vaccines, debates rage about the government taking over private manufacturing facilities for production of critical medical equipment and vaccines, employers mandating vaccination for its employees, and disease and disability claims arising from vaccines. Professor Dan Farber from Berkeley Law addressed the Defense Production Act and limits on the government’s ability to use private facilities for the public good, while Steve Hirschfeld spoke on employment law issues relating to vaccination requirements and status.

The Return of Winter: How Federal Law Enforcement, with Assistance from a Private Foundation, Recovered Nazi-Looted Art

J. Eric Bartko, Director of Investigations for Bartko Bunzel & Miller, the Gari Melchers Home and Studio, and the Department of Justice gather for a webinar hosted by the Gari Melchers Home and Studio intended to educate the public in relation to the complicated issues surrounding Nazi Looted Art and its recovery.

Marco Quazzo Speaks at the Annual U.S. Law Conference on the Impact of COVID-19 on Lease Obligations

Principal Marco Quazzo speaks at the Annual U.S. Law Conference covering “The Brave New World of Litigation Over the Impact of Covid-19 on Lease Obligations”. The seminar will focus on whether courts have granted, will grant and should grant tenants relief from rent and other lease obligations based on the pandemic. The discussion includes major pending cases, key court rulings, historical case precedents and applicable statutes and government orders that will inform and predict future litigation decisions.