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Coughlin & Gerhart names two new partners
KIRKWOOD — Coughlin & Gerhart L.L.P. announced that Kristen K. Luce and Robert H. McKertich have became partners in the firm, effective Jan.1. Luce joined
Fake eye doctor pleads guilty to defrauding Medicaid, private health insurers
A Rochester man has pleaded guilty after he fraudulently billed Medicaid and health-insurance companies for more than $115,000 for optometrist and/or ophthalmic-dispensing services. Shamil Tadros
Bond, Schoeneck & King expands in the New York City area
SYRACUSE — On Jan. 1, the Manhattan–based law firm of Kehl, Katzive & Simon, LLP joined Syracuse–based Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC. On Feb. 1, the Long Island–based law firm of Kennedy & Gillen will also join Bond. Bond, Schoeneck & King currently has 15 lawyers in its New York City office on Madison Avenue.
Wolken: Cuomo’s tax-relief plan for manufacturers ‘significant’
DeWITT — The proposed state tax breaks for upstate manufacturers send a message that New York “is trying to turn the corner at being a high-tech state.” That’s according to Randall Wolken, president of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York. “This is significant tax relief if you’re a manufacturer,” Wolken said in a
CenterState CEO, local officials encourage adoption of Cuomo’s tax-relief plan
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO and local-government officials on Wednesday expressed hope that state lawmakers would adopt Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $2 billion tax-relief proposal in the
D’Arcangelo accounting firm elects Miller managing partner
UTICA — Scott E. Miller has been elected to serve as D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP’s managing partner for the Utica, Rome, Oneida, and Canastota offices,
Gillibrand proposes bill to create paid family and medical leave
UTICA — A proposed federal law would establish a national paid, family and medical-leave insurance program. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) announced the proposal for
Cuomo plan to provide more than $2 billion in tax relief
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Jan. 6 announced details of a more than $2 billion tax-relief proposal he says is designed to increase economic opportunity and attract and grow businesses across the state. Cuomo’s office is citing “responsible fiscal management in state government” as the reason why New York has gone from a $10
Attorney discusses HR challenges with health law’s employer mandate
SYRACUSE — The employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the national health-care reform law) takes effect in just over 11 months, and human-resources (HR) professionals should make certain they have an accurate figure on their company’s employee count. That’s the recommendation from Christian Jones, a labor-law attorney with Mackenzie Hughes, LLP
Amendment to state labor law affects severance packages
SYRACUSE — An amendment to New York’s Labor Law that took effect on Jan. 1 could affect how terminated employees negotiate severance packages. Under the amendment, New York workers who are terminated could become ineligible for unemployment insurance (UI) for a time, if they accept an immediate severance package from their employers. Under the new
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