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NYS Revamps Superfund Program: What It Means for Communities and Property Owners
In a significant move to bolster environmental protection and public health, New York State has enacted major amendments to its Superfund...

Jacob H. Zoghlin
Jun 22 min read


US DOJ Sues Four States to Block Climate Deception Litigation and Climate Superfund Legislation
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against four states—New York, Vermont, Hawaii, and Michigan—aimed at halting recent...

Jacob H. Zoghlin
May 294 min read


Key Legal Considerations for Leasing Municipal Property for Renewable Energy Projects in NYS
As municipalities in New York State explore opportunities to lease public land for renewable energy projects, such as solar or wind...

Mindy L. Zoghlin
May 222 min read


Court Decision a Potential Game-Changer for NYS Cannabis Industry
In a significant legal development, the New York State Supreme Court has ruled that the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) improperly denied a dispensary license to DNP-Z, Inc., based on a policy not properly promulgated under the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA).

Jacob H. Zoghlin
May 213 min read


New York’s RAPID Act Proposed Regulations: A Shift in Energy Project Siting and Transmission Permitting
The State of New York is moving forward with proposed regulations to implement the Renewables, Accelerated Permitting and Infrastructure...

Jacob H. Zoghlin
May 193 min read


Court Decision Highlights Need to Update Municipal Codes for Digital Reporting
Municipalities are often the subject of negligence claims brought by citizens who are injured on public property. While it can be...

Tyler J. Wilson
Apr 294 min read


“First Amendment Audits”: What Municipalities Need to Know and How to Be Prepared
In recent years, municipalities across New York—and the nation—have found themselves in the crosshairs of so-called “First Amendment...

Jacob H. Zoghlin
Apr 243 min read


New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act Challenged by 22 States
On December 26, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Climate Change Superfund Act (the “Act”), a statute designed to...

Jacob H. Zoghlin
Apr 84 min read


What Does the "Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness" EO Mean for NYS Municipalities?
On March 19, 2025, the White House issued an executive order titled Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness , which...

Mindy L. Zoghlin
Apr 32 min read


Corporate Transparency Act’s Enforcement Resumes
On February 18, 2025, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas lifted the preliminary injunction that was the last legal block to...

Joshua B. Beisker
Feb 191 min read


New York State Proposes General Permits for Freshwater Wetlands: What You Need to Know
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released five new draft general permits and two updated general...

Mindy L. Zoghlin
Feb 62 min read


NYSDEC Releases Draft Regulations to Implement Environmental Justice Siting Law
In 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Environmental Justice Siting Law, also known as the "Cumulative Impacts Law," to address...

Jacob H. Zoghlin
Feb 52 min read


The Corporate Transparency Act Tug of War Continues
In recent blog posts, we have provided updates on the fits and starts of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or Act). Since the CTA went...

Joshua B. Beisker
Jan 302 min read


Important Update Regarding Corporate Transparency Act
On December 3, 2024, a federal district court in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland , No. 4:24-CV-478, entered an order...

Joshua B. Beisker
Jan 62 min read


Legal Analysis of Rochester's Good Cause Eviction Law and Its Impact on Landlords and Tenants
In December 2024, the Rochester City Council passed a landmark piece of legislation that will have significant implications for both...

Kyle C. Pittman
Jan 35 min read


New York's Prop 1 Solidifies Anti-Discrimination Protections in State Constitution
With over 60% of the vote, New York’s Proposal 1 (“Prop 1”), also known as the Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment and the...

Edward D. Passero
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement on Hold…at Least for Now
In a recent blog post, we discussed that on December 3rd, the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) had been temporarily

Joshua B. Beisker
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Employment Law Updates: What New York Employers Need to Know Heading into 2025
Several key employment law changes in New York have already taken effect or will begin in 2025. It’s essential for employers to stay...

Paul F. Keneally
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Injunction Issued Against Corporate Transparency Act
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction prohibiting...

Joshua B. Beisker
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Ask An Attorney: Involuntary Transfer or Discharge of Nursing Home Resident
Q: I am an attending physician at a nursing home. Can the facility pursue the involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident who is a...

David H. Fitch
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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