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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, announced James L. Simpson has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Environmental and Land Use Practice Group. Prior to joining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Simpson was an Assistant Counsel for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in Region 2, where he was chief of the remediation section. At DEC, Simpson enforced New York State environmental laws, led legal matters for brownfield and [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Immigration Practice Group attorneys Brian Wang and Seth Leech will discuss immigration law topics at the upcoming Unshackled Book and Community Launch event in Sunnyvale (Silicon Valley), California on July 22, 2023. The event is the largest of its kind in the country bringing together high-skilled immigrants, immigrant founders, venture capitalists, journalists and talent visa holders. In particular, Mr. Wang and Mr. Leech will present a session on creative uses [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, the Capital Region’s largest law firm is pleased to announce the beginning of its 37th Summer Associate Program. The program aims to provide an immersive and rewarding experience for aspiring legal professionals, offering them valuable exposure to real-world legal challenges and opportunities for professional growth. This year’s group represents three law schools, Yale Law School, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and Albany Law School at [...]

Obtaining a liquor license in the state of New York can be a complicated process, and the ongoing backlog at the New York State Liquor Authority (the SLA) is resulting in application processing times of between six and eight months; however, in many cases, applicants may be able to obtain a temporary permit to operate while the application is reviewed.If you are thinking of starting or purchasing a business requiring a liquor license, there are a number of threshold issues to consider before you [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that Kelsie Harris has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Business, Corporate and Commercial Practice Group. In her new role, Harris will provide comprehensive legal counsel to businesses, financial institutions, funds, not-for-profits and individuals in connection with significant corporate transactions and government matters. She will also assist with tax planning strategies for clients in mergers [...]