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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner Scott Fein co-authored the article "New York Public Authorities: Who's Running the Railroad", that was recently published in Crain's New York Business. The article discusses the role of New York public authorities, and who should have oversight and control of these entities. Click here to read the full article.
Read More ›By: Thomas A. Shepardson, Esq.Shot clocks are intended to spur action on the part of opposing entities. For example, the National Basketball Association has the 24-second shot clock, and college basketball opted for a shot clock following the University of North Carolina’s four-corners “offense”. Even in chess, players must stop the clock after they make a move. The Federal Communications Commission took this to heart and applied the shot clock concept to approval [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP senior counsel Bernard Malone will be the recipient of the Trustees Gold Medal at Albany Law School's 2019 Grand Honors Awards on Thursday, September 19 at Kiernan Plaza. The Trustees Gold Medal is the highest accolade bestowed by Albany Law School and is given to an individual who has demonstrated a record of exemplary support and dedication to the advancement of Albany Law School. Our sincere congratulations to Judge Malone on this very [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is very pleased to announce that the following attorneys have received the Upstate New York Super Lawyers distinction for 2019: James B. Ayers, Terresa M. Bakner, Beth A. Bourassa, Heather D. Diddel, David R. Everett, Scott N. Fein, Philip H. Gitlen, Norma G. Meacham, William S. Nolan, Daniel A. Ruzow, Robert T. Schofield and Michael Whiteman. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a [...]
Read More ›Leslie M. Apple, Norma G. Meacham, and Daniel A. Ruzow, partners at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, have been selected by a nationwide peer review as a “Lawyer of the Year” in The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Apple was recognized for his work in the practice area of corporate law, Ms. Meacham for her work in employment law, and Mr. Ruzow for his work in environmental law. Mr. Apple, Ms. Meacham, and Mr. Ruzow join their [...]
Read More ›FCC Limits Local Control for Deployment of 5G Network
- Posted By: Thomas Shepardson
- Category: Articles Municipal
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 [...]
Read More ›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 [...]
Read More ›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.
Read More ›FCC Takes Aim (Again) at Municipal Rights to Promote Faster Local Deployment of 5G Network
- Category: Municipal
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 [...]
Read More ›Why Employee Handbooks Are Crucial for Craft Brewers (and Other Small Businesses)
- Category: Articles Alcoholic Beverages
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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