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The tax bill recently passed by the Senate affects everyone, but if you own a business, you may find yourself affected more than most. Although the provisions affecting individuals have been discussed far and wide in the news, the changes made for businesses are still leaving some business owners unsure of where they stand.  Some of the most notable changes the tax bill makes for businesses are: Corporate Tax Rate: Reduced to 21%, effective after 12/13/17, and with adjustment for excess [...]

Despite legal challenges and separate statewide rulings, the Supreme Court has given the third version of the Trump administration’s travel ban the green light.  The administration can now fully enforce its restrictions on travel from eight nations – Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. Restrictions vary between the nations, but most citizens will find themselves unable to emigrate permanently to the U.S., and some may further be barred from [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 28, 2017) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, announces a new immigration attorney:  Cianna Freeman-Tolbert.  Ms. Freeman-Tolbert joins Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s Immigration Practice Group.  Her practice will focus on immigration litigation including removal and deportation defense.  Ms. Freeman-Tolbert brings a wealth of experience in immigration court proceedings and immigration [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna attorney Daniel Hubbell has joined other area lawyers, architects and designers in contributing their time and expertise to the Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial project, a passion project proposed by Latham-based orthodontist Dr. Michael Lozman.  Initial plans for the memorial went before the Niskayuna planning board on Monday, November 13.  Please click here for a recent Daily Gazette article about the project.

The Rockefeller Institute of Government, in partnership with the Government Law Center at Albany Law School, the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs at the University at Albany, and the University at Buffalo School of Law, recently announced the formation of the new Center for Law and Policy Solutions (CLPS).  The CLPS will develop interdisciplinary solutions to pressing law and policy issues impacting New York State.  Scott Fein will serve as Senior Advisor to CLPS which will [...]