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Jul. 13, 2020

Bruce Wagner Presents 15th Annual Legal Update to Broome County Bar Association

Bruce J. Wagner, Chair of our Matrimonial & Family Law Department, presented “Matrimonial Update” to the Broome County Bar Association on June 30, 2020, as part of the BCBA’s Annual Legal Update Program. Mr. Wagner’s 2020 appearance as a speaker for the BCBA marked his 15th consecutive year at that continuing legal education seminar.  He has been practicing matrimonial and family law for nearly 35 years and 2020 also marks his 23rd consecutive annual listing in [...]

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Jul. 13, 2020

Bruce Wagner Speaks to American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Bruce J. Wagner, Chair of our Matrimonial & Family Law Department, presented “Matrimonial Update” on July 8, 2020 to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter, to open its Summer Education Program.  Mr. Wagner has been a speaker for AAML NY Chapter continuing legal education programs for over 20 years. In addition to being a Certified Fellow of the AAML, he is a Certified Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

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Jul. 08, 2020

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP Expands Practice; Welcomes New Attorneys and Staff to Strengthen Team

 (Click linked partner names to view short video message from each)Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP, the largest, and one of the most well-respected law firms in the Capital Region, announced today that it is welcoming the attorneys and staff of McNamee Lochner P.C. to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna. The transaction will allow Whiteman Osterman & Hanna to offer enhanced services to its clients by adding a premier Family & Matrimonial Law Practice, and enhancing the firm’s [...]

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Jun. 09, 2020

PPP Loans - Flexibility Amendment

PPP Loans - Flexibility Amendment.pdfThe federal government enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which is designed to provide financial relief to American businesses in response to the economic fallout from the efforts to stem the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of the core pieces of the CARES Act is the provision of hundreds of billions of dollars for small businesses through federally-backed loans under an expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) [...]

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May. 19, 2020

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application.pdfThe federal government enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which is designed to provide financial relief to American businesses in response to the economic fallout from the efforts to stem the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of the core pieces of the CARES Act is the provision of hundreds of billions of dollars for small businesses through federally-backed loans under an expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) [...]

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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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