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FTC seeking comment on rule to ban noncompete clauses
At the same time, such clauses can benefit employers, helping them protect client lists or trade secrets when employees leave, says Dawn Lanouette, a labor
DiNapoli issues report calling for state debt reform
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli recently released a report calling attention to the state’s high debt levels and recommending reforms
Bowers enters Rochester market with acquisition
SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC has expanded its footprint into the Rochester marketplace. The accounting firm has acquired Robinson & Gordon Certified
New Dermody, Burke & Brown CEO had been the firm’s longtime COO
SYRACUSE — Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC started the new year with a new CEO leading the Syracuse–based accounting firm. Carolyn Sturick had been
Fischman joins Barclay Damon as associate attorney
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP on Feb. 16 announced that Menachem Fischman has joined the law firm’s corporate practice area as an associate attorney. His
Harris Beach elects Syracuse attorney, Roy, as partner
SYRACUSE — Harris Beach PLLC announced it has elected attorney Brian Roy as a partner in the law firm. Roy focuses his practice on financial
New York law to prevent retaliation against lawful absences takes effect
ALBANY, N.Y. — A new state law that protects workers from retaliation against lawful absences from work went into effect Feb. 21. The law (Senate
Ask Rusty: About Social Security’s “First Year Rule”
Dear Rusty: I’m considering filing for my Social Security (SS) at age 64 in February, before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10
VIEWPOINT: Governor Hochul Vetoes Changes to Wrongful-Death Law
On Jan. 31, 2023, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill designed to dramatically overhaul the state’s wrongful-death statute by permitting the family members
Broome County executive lays out agenda in State of the County address
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar highlighted recent success in the county and laid out his agenda for the coming year at his
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