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Rob Rosborough Interviewed on Capitol Pressroom regarding NYS Court Ruling Saying Daily Fantasy Sports Betting Law Is Unconstitutional
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WhIteman Osterman & Hanna litigation partner Robert A. Rosborough was interviewed on WCNY's "Capitol Pressroom with David Lombardo. Rob discussed the recent NYS Appeals Court decision that the law legalizing Daily Fantasy Sports betting is unconstitutional. Please click here to listen to the full interview. Rob was also quoted in the New York Times, the Legal Sports Report, New York Upstate, Sports Handle, and Reason.com.Please click here for Rob's summary of [...]
Read More ›ALBANY, N.Y. (February 3, 2020) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, is very pleased to announce that Barbara C. Brenner has been named partner. Ms. Brenner practices with the Firm’s Immigration Group. She represents clients in a broad range of immigration matters, focusing on complex family- and employment-based petitions and applications, employer compliance and I-9 employment eligibility verification, waivers of inadmissibility [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP sadly announces the passing of founding partner John Hanna Jr. Mr. Hanna passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 85 after a long illness. John co-founded Whiteman Osterman & Hanna in 1975 with Michael Whiteman, Melvin Osterman, and Joel Hodes. The Firm has grown to be the largest Albany law firm with 78 attorneys. Mr. Hanna focused his practice on environmental and commercial law."John inspired us all, the more seasoned [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Announce New Partners
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 2, 2020) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced three new partners: Christopher W. Meyer, Monica R. Skanes, and Brian M. Wang. Chris Meyer leads the firm’s Privacy, Cybersecurity and Information Management practice, helping clients protect critical business and consumer information. He also represents clients in commercial litigation, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Assists the City of Troy with Successful Prosecution of “Zombie Property” Enforcement Case
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna attorneys Tom Shepardson and T.J Ruane assisted the City of Troy with the successful prosecution of a recent "Zombie Property" enforcement case. The successful prosecution is part of the City’s ongoing Zombie Enforcement program to achieve compliance from mortgage lenders with zombie properties in Troy Please click here for the full article.
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 [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is very pleased to announce that the following attorneys recently received the Upstate New York Super Lawyers distinction for 2017: James B. Ayers, Terresa M. Bakner, Heather D. Diddel, David R. Everett, Philip H. Gitlen, Neil L. Levine, Norma G. Meacham, William S. Nolan, Robert T. Schofield and Michael Whiteman (10 year recognition). Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of [...]
Read More ›Special Immigration Briefing: The DACA Rescission: What You Need to Know
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On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the elimination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This briefing explains what the announcement means, what we know about implementation of the rescission, and how to advise employees and students who currently hold DACA. Click here to read more
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Joins CIS SecureSuite
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is pleased to announce it has become a CIS SecureSuite Member of the Center for Internet Security. CIS SecureSuite Membership provides integrated cybersecurity resources to help businesses, nonprofits, governmental entities, and IT experts start secure and stay secure. We are proud to support CIS's efforts to improve cyber defenses of public and private organizations in the Capital Region and across the country.
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Join us as we welcome Peter Lopez, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Peter was appointed as EPA Regional Administrator for Region 2 in 2017. Prior to that, he served as a Member of the New York State Assembly.
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