Wasser & Russ, LLP

Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Friends:

We are pleased to announce that Doug Wasser and Adam H Russ will join Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. ("RMF") as partners, effective September 1, 2024.

Since 2006, when Doug and Adam formed Wasser & Russ, LLP, we have taken great pride and joy in the dynamic and special relationships we forged with our clients and colleagues. We intend for those relationships, and for the practical, creative, and cost-effective problem-solving we bring to the table, to continue at RMF.

For over 50 years, RMF has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of innovative legal services. Its 70+ attorneys are practical, experienced advocates who measure their success by their clients’ success. Cornerstone groups in all major practice areas of the law are represented at the firm, including real estate, general business, commercial litigation, corporate and securities, insurance and reinsurance, corporate restructuring & bankruptcy, commercial lending, intellectual property, health care, employment, not-for-profit, cybersecurity and data privacy, energy, fine art law, and trusts and estates. Clients include large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses, institutions, and individuals.

We are thrilled to join RMF at their Uniondale, Long Island headquarters. Joining a like-minded group of smart and capable professionals will allow us to expand the breadth and depth of our resources to better serve our clients. Simply put, joining RMF complements and expands what we have offered clients for almost two decades, and it is a natural fit for us to continue to provide top-quality and cost-effective legal representation.

We look forward to continuing to serve you for many years to come.

On this 4th of July, we at Wasser & Russ, LLP extend our warm wishes to you and your loved ones. May this day inspire you to embrace the spirit of patriotism and cherish the freedoms we hold dear. Happy Independence Day!

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

May you be surrounded by your loved ones this Passover.

This week Douglas Wasser and Adam H Russ celebrate 18 years of Wasser & Russ, LLP and over 28 years of partnership! Here's to many more years of health and success.

Spring is sprung and Easter is here!

Wishing you a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we honor his legacy of equality and justice for all.

Wishing you health, love, and peace this holiday season.

May the lights of Menorah candles fill your home this Hanukkah.

As we take time to reflect and be thankful, we wanted to say thank you to our families, friends, clients, and colleagues for all of their ongoing support and many courtesies and kindnesses! We wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving sharing too much food with loved ones. 🦃

Thinking of all veterans and their families on this Veterans Day, and thanking them for all they did for our country!

Congratulations to partner, Adam H Russ. for selection to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list.

L'Shana Tovah tikatevu!

Wishing our friends, clients, and colleagues a happy, healthy, and safe holiday weekend!

We are proud sponsors of SunriseWALKS in support of Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island and Sunrise Association! What a great day for a great cause!

Donations can still be made at the link below in the comments.
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Thank you to the brave men and women (and their families) who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

It is important to vet your counterparties carefully. Due diligence is an essential risk mitigation tool. The more you know the better.

2 steps forward and 1 step back!

Cannabis Legal News 4/23: Despite Hurdles, Cannabis Growth Continues - Wasserruss In cannabis legal news 4/23: Despite hurdles, Cannabis growth (at least the legal side) continues to grow in leaps and bounds.

A flurry of recent lawsuits involving AI artwork highlights how difficult it is to determine what is and isn't copyright infringement.

AI Lawsuits Are Here, and They Could Change Everything While many in Web3 have embraced AI art tools, others have expressed ethical concerns about the tech. We dive into the lawsuits, what the experts say, and how the NFT community is reacting.

Wishing all who celebrate a happy and meaningful Passover and Easter!

17 years ago, we began our first day. With the best people and the best clients, we embarked on a wonderful journey, and have never looked back. It was a great day! So, to all of you who have helped to make every day since a great day...

THANK YOU FOR 17 GREAT YEARS!

A recent case brought by luxury brand Hermes highlights the intricate legal implications of creating digital art and sets a precedent for companies seeking to protect their brand and assets from digital IP infringement.

How the Hermès NFT Case Will Impact Expression and Enterprise Fortis partner Andrew Comer analyzes the Hermès “MetaBirkin” case and its legal precedent for NFTs and trademark laws. He considers the impact on artistic expression and luxury brands, and how NFT creators can legally ensure industry growth.

Earlier this month, in a first of its kind Copyright lawsuit, three artists filed a class-action lawsuit against top AI art generators, including Stability AI, Midjourney and DeviantArt. The artists claimed that the AI companies were using copyrighted images to train their algorithms without asking for consent or offering compensation. In addition to damages, the lawsuit seeks to stop the AI generator companies from using artists’ work without permission, which could mean upending how AI tools produce content. It will be interesting to see how this case turns out and the impact it will have on the disruptive AI art world.

First AI Art Generator Lawsuits Threaten Future of Emerging Tech A first-of-its-kind US copyright lawsuit targeting AI art generators, which have enjoyed explosive growth in recent months, could limit the number of images the tools ingest for training, ultimately affecting the content that they produce.

Dr. King showed us the way that peaceful protests can speak louder than armed violence. Let us come together and celebrate the ideals of the man on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

May 2023 be your best year yet. Know that whatever 2023 brings, I will be there for you.

No updates, announcements, flyers, or brochures; simply warmth, joy, and peace from the Wasser & Russ crew to yours! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa to all!

The heirs are seeking the return of van Gogh's Olive Pickers, the proceeds from the Met’s 1972 sale of the work, as well as damages in the amount of the fair market value of the painting.

The Heirs of a Jewish Art Collector Are Suing the Met Museum for Selling a Van Gogh Painting They Say Was Plundered by N***s | Artnet News Did the Met Museum know Van Gogh's 'Olive Pickers,' the subject of a new restitution lawsuit, was N**i loot when selling it in the 1970s?

Have a warm and happy Hanukkah filled with good food, family, and light.

Tis the season!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and meaningful Thanksgiving!