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Barclay Damon lawyers, staff have option to keep working from home
SYRACUSE — Even with most of its Northeast offices reopened, the attorneys and staff of Barclay Damon, LLP have the option to continue working from home for all or part of a given week. The firm has reopened most of its offices, with the exception of its location in New York City, says Connie Cahill, […]
Utica Mayor introduces new zoning ordinance
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has unveiled a measure that would update the City of Utica’s zoning ordinance. The proposal would bring the
New York extends suspension of state-debt collection
New York State has for a third time renewed an order to halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the state for an additional 30-day period. The debt has been “specifically referred” to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for collection, per a June 16 news release. In response to “continuing
Gillibrand co-sponsors proposed HEAL Act
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) says she will co-sponsor a bill that would “remove barriers” to health care for immigrants as the nation and immigrant communities are “grappling with the ongoing impact of COVID-19.” The proposal is titled the Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families Act. Gillibrand’s office
Hancock Estabrook summer associates complete their work virtually
SYRACUSE — Law students Nabil Akl and Bryan O’Keefe recently spent about a month working with Syracuse law firm Hancock Estabook, LLP as summer associates. Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, their work with the firm has been “100 percent virtual,” Mary Miner, hiring partner with Hancock Estabrook, tells CNYBJ in an email message. Akl and
Board Directors Beware: Potential Liability in Data-Breach Suit
On April 28, 2020, a shareholder of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) started a derivative action against LabCorp, and several of its individual directors and officers. The complaint arises from two major data security incidents and principally alleges that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties in a myriad of ways. LabCorp is one of
Cuomo to beef up state enforcement of business compliance with reopening rules
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced he will issue an executive order strengthening state enforcement during the state’s phased reopening
Gatherings of up to 25 people now allowed in New York’s phase 3 regions
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced gatherings of up to 25 people will now be allowed in regions that are in
How To Protect Retirement Savings In These Uncertain Times
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing millions of Americans to worry about their retirement savings and investments. Stocks are riding a roller coaster and the recent $2 trillion stimulus bill passed by Congress potentially means larger tax bills down the road to help pay for it. [Despite the recent strong rebound], the stock market could be
How To Retool Your Retirement Plan In The Midst Of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the economy hard, and people who are nearing retirement or already retired are feeling the stress. COVID-19 has caused a lot of retirees and those approaching retirement to rethink their plan for retirement. Falling interest rates, massive volatility in the stock market, and stifled economic growth are having a massive effect
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