Blank Rome LLP

Blank Rome LLP is a national law firm representing domestic and international publicly-traded and private companies, governmental and other non-profit entities, as well as individuals. With nearly 500 attorneys, in offices in New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Connecticut and Hong Kong, Blank Rome advises clients in a wide range of industries including: real estate; financial services; health care; gaming; hospitality; life sciences; manufacturing; maritime; energy; telecommunications; technology, and transportation. In addition, Blank Rome clients benefit from the services of the Firm's affiliate, Blank Rome Government Relations LLC, which is staffed by attorneys and lobbyists who guide companies through the complex processes of federal, state and local government.

Blank Rome's New York office represents some of the area's leading real estate, financial services and technology companies. Blank Rome counsels businesses and organizations ranging in size from multi-billion dollar international companies to startups in areas such as: capital formation; mergers and acquisitions; insolvency and restructuring; taxation; intellectual property; labor; and all aspects of litigation. The Firm has had many high-profile representations in the areas of white collar defense, and has prosecuted significant class actions in the environmental, securities and insurance areas. The New York office also has one of the largest and most visible matrimonial and estates & trusts practices in the United States. Blank Rome represents high net worth clients in all aspects of matrimonial law including divorce, mediation, equitable distribution of property, support, paternity, custody and visitation rights, as well as trusts and estates.

2010 State Law Changes
Richard Diaz, February 3, 2010
As 2010 begins, many states are or will be enforcing new legislation affecting a wide number of labor and employment practices. Wages, individual employment rights, and fair employment practices are just a few of the areas state legislatures have addressed in response to a new administration, a...

IRS Reminds Tax-Exempt Organizations to File Form 990
Susan Cobb, February 3, 2010
The IRS has issued a news release to remind tax-exempt organizations to file their annual Form 990 informational return on time in order to preserve their tax-exempt status. The annual informational returns are due by the 15th day of the 5th month after an organization’s tax year ends. If an...

Significant Labor & Employment Decisions in Store for 2010
Richard Diaz, February 3, 2010
In 2009, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down several momentous decisions that changed the landscape of labor and employment law. As 2010 begins, employers should be aware of the following cases that, when decided, may significantly impact companies in all industries around the...