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Changes in laws, society change trust planning
SYRACUSE — Changes in federal estate law in recent years have resulted in an evolution regarding how trusts are viewed and what type of trusts individuals and business owners are choosing. “We’ve just seen a huge move from asset preservation from government to asset protection from other human beings,” says Todd Freeman, senior private […]
New York attorney general sues tanning firms, companies respond
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suing the company that operates Total Tan, accusing the franchise of “unlawfully concealing indoor tanning risks.” In response,
Schumer: USDA to add Greek yogurt to nationwide school-lunch program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has added Greek yogurt to its list of items available in the school-lunch program nationwide. The office of U.S.
Schneiderman files contempt order against Legal Docs by Me for failing to refund customers
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is seeking a contempt order against the business formerly known as Legal Docs by Me, saying
Schumer calls on Secret Service to help police combat counterfeit money in Syracuse area
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is urging the U.S. Secret Service to “step up” its efforts to combat the “uptick” in counterfeit
Kelly leads Tully Rinckey’s growing Syracuse office
SYRACUSE — Tully Rinckey attorney Donald Kelly is no stranger to managing a legal office. But this time, he’s not the only lawyer in the office. Tully Rinckey PLLC, an Albany–based law firm that operates an office in Syracuse, has named Kelly managing partner of the local office. Tully Rinckey made the announcement
Hancock Estabrook attorneys discuss telemedicine issues at symposium
DeWITT — Four lawyers in the health-care group of Hancock Estabrook, LLP discussed legal issues of telehealth and telemedicine during the Syracuse law firm’s 2015 Health Law Symposium held March 5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in DeWitt, near Carrier Circle. The panel discussion covered topics that included reimbursement, licensure, medical-staff credentialing, liability, and
Attorney, Viviani, returns to Rome roots
ROME — In April 2014, after spending nearly two decades in the corporate law litigation arena, Louis Viviani opened his own practice, Viviani Law Firm PLLC, in Rome. The firm, located at 416 N. James St. in Rome, is a general practice firm that brings Viviani back to his hometown. The Rome Free Academy
The Marrone Law Firm opens in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Marrone Law Firm, P.C., announced it has recently opened an office at 5010 Campuswood Drive in DeWitt. Anthony A. Marrone, II, founding attorney of the new firm, stated in a news release that it will represent clients in Central and Northern New York with offices in DeWitt and Watertown. The Marrone
Cortlandville car dealer admits he didn’t pay $175K in sales-tax money over five-year period
CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — A Cortlandville car-dealership owner has admitted he collected $175,000 in sales-tax money over a five-year period but didn’t submit themoney to New
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