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COVID-19 and Business Interruption Coverage: Policyholder and Insurer Perspectives webinar explores coverage for business interruption in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspectives of both insurers and insureds. The speakers include Whiteman Osterman & Hanna's Jean Gerbini who has been focusing her practice on issues affecting consumers and providers of insurance for more than 30 years.  Joining Ms. Gerbini is Michael Troisi, from Rivkin Radler located in [...]

Download PDFThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) provides assistance to organizations, including non-profits, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Among other things, the CARES Act established the Paycheck Protection Program and the expanded Economic Injury Disaster Loans, both of which are discussed below.   The guidance on these loans changes daily as the programs develop and lenders and the Small Business Administration (the SBA) work through the [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 6, 2020) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and McNamee Lochner, P.C. are pleased to announce that they are exploring a relationship under which most of the attorneys of McNamee Lochner would join their practices with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP.  “We’re excited to have the opportunity to align our firms and bolster the practice areas and legal experience available to our clients.  The attorneys at McNamee offer depth of experience in [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partners Norma Meacham and Monica Skanes recently conducted a webinar for the Capital District Human Resources Association (CRHRA).  The webinar, titled "COVID-19: An Evolving Employment and Health Issue", discusses how HR actions can be subject to possible liability during the Coronavirus pandemic.To view a recording of the webinar please click here.  

From the USCIS on Friday, April 3:On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporarily closed our offices to the public and cancelled all appointments, interviews, and ceremonies to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). That temporary closure is currently in effect through May 3, and may be extended. Our employees continue to work and are performing mission-essential functions that do not involve face-to-face contact with the public.During this time, USCIS will provide [...]