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Hochul signs bills to boost housing affordability
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Aug. 8 signed a legislative package aimed at expanding tax relief for New York homeowners, particularly those ages 60 and over. The legislation will help to support homeowners — from first-time homebuyers to senior citizens — as inflation, rising costs, and other factors “drive a nationwide affordability crisis,” Hochul’s office said […]
Artz joins HH&K as special counsel in Binghamton
BINGAHMTON, N.Y. — Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP (HH&K) recently announced that Philip J. Artz has joined the law firm as a special counsel in its Binghamton office. Artz brings more than 40 years of legal experience. That includes all aspects of civil litigation, including personal injury and medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and estate/trust litigation,
New York’s local sales-tax collections rise 12% in July
ALBANY, N.Y. — Local sales-tax collections in New York state jumped 11.9 percent in July compared to the same month in 2021. That’s according to an analysis that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued on Aug. 16. Overall, local sales-tax collections in the state totaled $1.8 billion, up $188 million compared to July of
Mackenzie Hughes partner Cody recognized by Estate Planning Council
SYRACUSE — The Estate Planning Council of Central New York recently recognized Mary Anne Cody of Mackenzie Hughes LLP for her leadership of the organization. Cody, a partner at Mackenzie Hughes and outgoing president of the Estate Planning Council (EPC) of Central New York, was presented with a gavel plaque at the EPC annual meeting
Bond law firm’s Weber named to Operation Oswego County board
OSWEGO — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC recently announced that its attorney Richard L. Weber has been named to the Operation Oswego County board of directors for a three-year term. Weber, a member (partner), is a litigation attorney in Bond’s Syracuse office and serves as chair of its toxic tort and environmental litigation practice. He
Insero announces promotions in Ithaca office
ITHACA, N.Y. — Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP recently announced eight employee promotions across two departments in its Ithaca office. In the accounting firm’s tax department, Chris Axtell has been promoted to manager in the Ithaca location, while Jenelle Whalon has been elevated to experienced accountant in the same department and office. Insero & Co.
Intellectual-property attorney Katti joins Barclay Damon
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP announced that Pranav Katti has joined the law firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation and Patents & Prosecution practice areas as an associate attorney. He will work primarily from the firm’s Syracuse and New York City offices. Katti focuses his multifaceted practice on all aspects of litigating intellectual-property matters involving copyrights, trademarks,
CEO FOCUS: New CHIPS & Science law aligns with regional growth strategies
The [newly passed federal] CHIPS and Science Act will undoubtedly strengthen the United States’ global competitiveness in the semiconductor industry. The legislation also contains significant provisions that will accelerate regional economic growth and development, including $200 billion to support university R&D and technology development, supply chains, and STEM education. These CHIPS and Science Act investments and
VIEWPOINT: Inadvertent Disclosure and Privilege Claw Back
The dramatics of the Alex Jones trial have many litigators stirring about inadvertent disclosure of privileged information and what needs to be done to properly claw it back. The sheer volume of discovery that is exchanged between parties has exploded since the inception of “electronically stored” documents and communications. It is more likely than ever
New York awarded $500 million in ARPA funding to support small businesses
The federal government has awarded New York State just over $500 million in funding to support small businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative
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