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Ryan T. Biesenbach
Sep 18, 20233 min read
Governor Hochul Signs Labor Law Amendments Bolstering Employee Protections
On September 14, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law two pieces of legislation that effectively amended the New York State Labor Law...


George S. Van Nest
Sep 13, 20234 min read
Do Power Producers Focus on Climate Change Policies Instead of Infrastructure Safety & Resiliency?
In the wake of the tragic fires in Maui, troubling details are emerging regarding how utility companies are allocating resources to meet...


Paul F. Keneally
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Monroe County Joins “Ban the Box” Movement
Joining many municipalities across New York State, including the cities of Albany and Rochester, and the Town of Brighton, Monroe County...


Ryan T. Biesenbach
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Reminder: New York’s Wage Transparency Law Goes Into Effect September 17, 2023
As we previously advised, on June 3, 2022, the New York State Legislature passed Senate Bill 9427A/A.10477 – the Pay Transparency Law....


Ryan T. Biesenbach
Aug 23, 20231 min read
NLRB Adopts Stricter Standards for Employment Policies
In early August 2023, the National Labor Relations Board announced a revised, more restrictive legal standard to determine . . .

Underberg & Kessler
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Three U&K Attorneys Recognized as a 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®
We are happy to announce that three attorneys were selected by The Best Lawyers in America® as recipients of the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

Underberg & Kessler
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Joshua B. Beisker Named to 2023 Power 20 Trusts & Estates Law List
Congratulations to Josh Beisker for being selected to The Daily Record's 2023 Power 20 Trusts & Estates Law list for the third year . . .

Katherine T. McCarley
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Navigating Electronic Discovery: Preparation and Evaluation
You will be hard pressed today to find someone who does not have an electronic footprint. Whether it’s email, social media . . .

Katherine T. McCarley
Jul 31, 20233 min read
New Form I-9 and an Alternative Review Option
The USCIS recently published a notice to inform the public that the Employment Eligibility Verification Form has been updated . . .

Underberg & Kessler
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Ryan T. Biesenbach Appointed to Literacy Rochester Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that Ryan T. Biesenbach has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Literacy Rochester.


Katherine T. McCarley
Jul 20, 20232 min read
REMINDER: Form I-9’s COVID-19-Related Accommodation Ending Soon
COVID-19-related accommodations concerning the review of a new hire’s Employment Eligibility Verification Form (“Form I-9”) . . .


Paul F. Keneally
Jul 13, 20231 min read
NLRB’s Views on Severance Agreements and Independent Contractor Definition Changes
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently found that certain common provisions of employer-provided severance agreements . . .


Paul F. Keneally
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Non-Competes Soon To Be No More in New York?
Restrictive covenants generally, and covenants not to compete in particular, have long been difficult to enforce in New York, under . . .


George S. Van Nest
Jun 28, 20234 min read
EPA Power Plant Rules Will Force Plant Closures and Impact Energy Supplies
Fresh off proposing Clean Air Act vehicle emission rules in April that will mandate electric vehicles, on May 10, 2023, the Environmental...

Underberg & Kessler
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Ericka B. Elliott Appointed to Lifespan Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that U&K attorney, Ericka B. Elliott, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Lifespan.


Paul F. Keneally
May 31, 20231 min read
Public Employees Must Be Aware of So-Called “First Amendment Audits”
In a recent trend, public employees across the country have found themselves the subject of live video and/or audio of them at work.


Underberg & Kessler
May 25, 20235 min read
Ask An Attorney: Post-Residency Employment Agreement Considerations
U&K's Brandon M. Ball answers questions about post-residency employment agreements in a recent issue of The Bulletin from MCMS.


Underberg & Kessler
May 16, 20231 min read
Bravo U&K Team!
U&K volunteers had a great time helping Heritage Christian Services last week for the United Way’s Day of Caring.


Underberg & Kessler
May 5, 20235 min read
EPA Proposes New Vehicle Emission Rules to Mandate Electric Vehicles
On April 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule limiting carbon dioxide emissions generated by cars & trucks.

Underberg & Kessler
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Paul K. Keneally Named to 2023 Power 20 Labor & Employment Law List
Congratulations to Paul for being selected to The Daily Record's 2023 Power 20 Labor & Employment Law list for the second year in a row.
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