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Legislative Amendments Impacting New York Employers
- Category: Featured Articles Labor and Employment Law
In June 2019, the New York State Legislature adopted four major pieces of legislation that will have sweeping impacts on public and private employers in New York State. Three of these bills have already been signed into law – (1) a law requiring employers to provide equal pay to employees in all protected classes, (2) a law prohibiting employers from requesting information and making decisions based on applicant and employee wage and salary histories, and (3) a law expanding the [...]
Read More ›Scott Shimick Selected to the Business Journals' Influencers List
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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 ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is a proud sponsor of the “Mission Awareness” partnership between CBS 6 and the Double H Ranch. The goal of this program is to raise awareness of the mission of the Double H Ranch, while also providing the opportunity for donations and volunteer support. CBS 6 will air a 60-minute documentary on the Double H Ranch on both CBS and CW 15. The program will feature “telethon breaks” with a call to action for viewers to make a donation. As [...]
Read More ›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.
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