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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Named a Tier 1 Firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, is very pleased to announce it has been named a Tier 1 firm in Albany by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2019 in the following practice areas: Corporate Law, Education Law, Employment Law – Management, Environmental Law, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Trusts & Estates Law. Firms included in the 2019 Edition of [...]
Read More ›Qualified Opportunity Zones: An Exciting Opportunity to Defer Current Gains and Generate Tax-Free Growth
As part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”), Congress added Sections 1400Z- 1 and 1400Z-2 to the Internal Revenue Code, creating the Qualified Opportunity Zone tax benefits. Owing in part to confusion over the provisions, the Qualified Opportunity Zone tax benefits have not been as widely publicized and discussed as most of the other provisions of the TCJA. However, the IRS has recently issued proposed regulations and a Revenue Ruling that have brought clarity and interest [...]
Read More ›ALBANY, N.Y. (November 6, 2018) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, announces two new Associates, Salvador (Jake) Capecelatro and James Wisniewski. Jake Capecelatro joins Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s Real Estate Practice Group. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Capecelatro worked in a small, real-estate-centric law firm in Albany and as part of a land acquisition team in service to a 125-mile natural gas pipeline project [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Attorneys Named Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
On September 27, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna joined UHY, Pioneer Bank, and the Business Review to present a co-hosted event on Cybersecurity. Panelists included Chris Meyer from Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Warren Zafrin, Director of Consulting from UHY Advisors, and Steven Lobel, Vice President of Anchor Agency. The panel discussion highlighted the measures businesses can take to protect against cyber threats, with a special focus on risk management, threat mitigation, and insurance.
Read More ›On September 24th, 2017, the Trump administration issued its latest Proclamation, revising the travel and immigration ban first set forth in March of this year. Here’s what you need to know: Which Countries Are Included? Unlike the previous Order, Sudan is not included in this ban. The countries that do have imposed restrictions are as follows: Suspension of persons seeking immigrant and nonimmigrant visas: Iran, North Korea, and Syria Suspension of persons seeking immigrant [...]
Read More ›Congratulations to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna associate Nick Faso on his selection to the Leadership Tech Valley Class of 2018. Leadership Tech Valley is a program of the Capital Region Chamber, and unites individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds to learn more about themselves as leaders and how to best serve their organizations and community. Ten monthly sessions, including opening and closing retreats, are held from September through June, followed by a graduation [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Attorney a Featured Pace University School of Law Alumni
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner Robert Stout is a featured alumni for Pace University's School of Law for the month of September. Robert is a partner with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna's Clean Tech, Environmental, Municipal, Real Estate, and Real Estate Development, Zoning and Land Use practices. He received a Juris Doctor, cum laude, and a Certificate in Environmental Law from Pace University School of Law in 2005.
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. hosted over 110 attendees at the Desmond Hotel on Tuesday, September 12 for a presentation on what companies need to do to prepare for the NYS Paid Family Leave Act which goes into effect on January 1, 2018. Presenters Bob Schofield and Monica Skanes from Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Joanne Schneider from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., and Quinn Rapp-Ellis from the NYS Workers' Compensation Board provided an overview of the PFL [...]
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