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Oct. 26, 2020

Randall Beach Elected as President of the Board of Lakes to Locks Passage

Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc. held a virtual Annual Meeting on September 28, 2020, where the Board voted to elect Randall Beach as President of the Board. Beach had previously served as 1st Vice-President, he replaces Edward Bartholomew of the Warren County Economic Development Corporation, who passed away in July. A native of Plattsburgh and now a resident of Schenectady, Randall is a partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP where he has practiced in the areas of real estate [...]

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Oct. 23, 2020

Commercial Real Estate (In Distress): Where Are We Now?

Commercial Real Estate (In Distress):  Where Are We Now?Attorneys Tim Morrison, Will Nolan and Dan Hubbell will review Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive orders restricting commercial real estate evictions and foreclosures, and provide guidance with respect to potential alternatives to judicial action.  Among other topics, the seminar will include a discussion of commercial lease amendments, loan amendments, work-outs, and pre-litigation strategy.   Join us for this [...]

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Oct. 23, 2020

Bruce Wagner Teaches Judicial Education to Matrimonial Judges

Bruce J. Wagner, Chair of our Matrimonial & Family Law Department, presented a two-hour “Matrimonial Update” during the Fall 2020 Judicial Seminars presented by the New York State Judicial Institute, through its virtual education program for Supreme Court Justices and Family Court Judges. Mr. Wagner has been a speaker for continuing education programs offered by the Judicial Institute and Office of Court Administration to judges, support magistrates and court attorneys for over [...]

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Oct. 14, 2020

Four Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Partners Named “Lawyers of the Year”

ALBANY, N.Y. – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP, the largest and most well-respected law firm in the Capital Region, is pleased to congratulate four of its partners who have been named Lawyers of the Year in the 27th edition of Best Lawyers in America. The designation is based on extremely high feedback among peers in the legal profession, as only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with the distinguished award.Best Lawyers was created to serve as a valuable [...]

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Jul. 28, 2020

Katherine Herlihy Chosen as an Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Star by City & State New York

Congratulations to Katherine Herlihy as she is named one of City & State New York's "Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Stars.”  Each year, City & State honors 40 talented individuals under the age of 40 who work in New York State government, politics, and advocacy. Rising Star members have already distinguished themselves in the eyes of their colleagues and are on their way to amassing many more noteworthy accomplishments.  Katherine is a key member of Whiteman Osterman [...]

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Nov. 08, 2018

FCC Limits Local Control for Deployment of 5G Network

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 [...]

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Oct. 30, 2018

Who Is Allowed to Vote in the United States?

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 [...]

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Oct. 16, 2018

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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Sep. 20, 2018

FCC Takes Aim (Again) at Municipal Rights to Promote Faster Local Deployment of 5G Network

New York municipalities beware.  On September 4, 2018, in response to complaints from the telecommunications industry that local rules and regulations are a burden to the deployment of their facilities, the FCC announced that it will vote on September 25, 2018 on an Order that will speed deployment of new 5G network technologies across the country that will have an immediate impact on New York State municipalities.  Approval of the Order appears to be a foregone conclusion.  See [...]

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Sep. 17, 2018

Why Employee Handbooks Are Crucial for Craft Brewers (and Other Small Businesses)

As a craft brewer, your focus is on making the best beer possible.  However, being a craft brewer means you are also a small business owner, which means that you also have to focus on managing a successful business.  As your brewery grows, it will inevitably lead to hiring employees.  Being an employer can be incredibly rewarding, as the right employees can become valuable assets to your business.However, becoming an employer can also be scary at times because having employees [...]

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