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Scott Shimick Selected to the Business Journals' Influencers List
- Category: Featured Federal and State Taxation
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is proud to announce Scott Shimick has been selected to The Business Journals' Influencers: Law. This list spotlights 100 attorneys who are having an impact on business and legal matters in communities across the nation. Congratulations Scott! Click here for more information.
Read More ›ALBANY, N.Y. (June 25, 2019) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, proudly welcomes three new Summer Associates: MacKenzie E. Brennan, Marcos Grael and Emma K. Lagle. Ms. Brennan of Loudonville, New York, graduated cum laude, from Villanova University with a B.A. in Communications and a Double Minor in Political Science and Spanish. Ms. Brennan attends Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, is the Managing Editor of [...]
Read More ›Certain Israeli nationals who are lawfully present in the United States will soon be able to request a change of status to the E-2 treaty investor classification. Beginning May 1, eligible Israeli nationals already in the United States in a lawful nonimmigrant status can file Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, to request a change of status to E-2 classification, or a qualifying employer can file the petition on their behalf. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age of [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP's litigation partner Rob Rosborough joined Susan Arbetter on Capital Pressroom along with Daniel Wallach to talk about how New York can approve mobile sports betting without an amendment to the New York Constitution, and how New Yorkers will benefit from the tax revenue. Click here to listen to the full interview.
Read More ›Qualified Opportunity Zones for Developers
- Posted By: Scott Shimick
- Category: Featured Articles Federal and State Taxation
As part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”), Congress created the Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”) tax benefits. Owing in part to confusion over the provisions, the QOZ tax benefits were not initially as widely publicized and discussed as most of the other provisions of the TCJA. However, with the proposed regulations issued by the IRS in October and high-profile funds being created, Qualified Opportunity Funds have been increasingly in the news. [...]
Read More ›What You Need to Know About H-1B Visas Before the April Deadline
- Category: Articles Immigration
H-1B visas are a popular and highly-sought after visa type for foreign workers seeking employment in the United States. Before the April 1st deadline, it’s important for individuals and businesses alike to understand the requirements and benefits of the H-1B visa. RequirementsH-1B visas are designed to bring in non-immigrant foreign nationals who work in specialty occupations that are lacking among domestic U.S. workers. To be eligible for the visa, an individual must meet one or more [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Represents the Adirondack Council in an Amicus Brief with the New York State Court of Appeals to Protect Wild River Areas
- Category: Articles Environmental
Wild river areas in the Adirondack Park Forest Preserve like the one encompassing the breathtaking Hudson River Gorge are entitled to special protection under the New York Constitution’s Forever Wild clause and the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System Act. When the State acquires new land in the Park and designates it as a wild river area, it is required to eliminate any prior nonconforming uses of the land and prohibit all motor vehicle [...]
Read More ›FCC Limits Local Control for Deployment of 5G Network
- Posted By: Thomas Shepardson
- Category: Articles Municipal
BACKGROUNDPursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996, on September 26, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order (the Order) that preempts certain state and local regulatory authority claiming that existing local regulations hinder the deployment of 5G infrastructure. The Order was published in the Federal Register on October 15, 2018 and becomes effective on January 14, 2019. Local rules concerning aesthetic concerns [...]
Read More ›With election day coming up, many are wondering whether or not immigrants have voting rights in the United States. The answer isn’t quite so black and white. Depending on immigration status, individuals may be prohibited from voting in local, state, and federal elections. Native United States CitizensA native citizen of the United States is one that was born in the United States, and/or has citizenship through their parents. Native citizens who are 18 years of age or older are [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Associate Featured in Albany Business Review Discussion on End of Year Financial Planning
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Associate Myles B. Fischer was recently featured in the Albany Business Review’s Table of Experts. The five experts featured in the “End of Year Financial Planning” discussed new tax rules and financial planning challenges and opportunities. You can read the full discussion here: Download TOE End of Year Financial Planning.pdf.
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