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The United States Department of Labor has issued a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, governing the analysis of whether a worker is an...

On November 30, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements...

The IRS and the New York State Department of Taxation recently announced the 2024 exemption and exclusion amounts related to Federal...

U&K's David H. Fitch discusses the latest rules for patients seeking insurance coverage for mental health and addiction treatment.

Earlier this year, the New York State Legislature passed, and Governor Hochul signed, a minimum wage increase that will take effect...

A new federal law taking effect in 2024 and a proposed New York State law will both require certain business entities to file reports...

Getting married is a significant turning point in life that can bring big changes for newlyweds well beyond their wedding day. After...

Merchant Cash Advances (“MCA”), which spawned from the 2008 financial crisis, offer an alternative method of short-term financing for...

The IRS recently published annual inflation adjustments for 2024 that relate to gift and estate taxes.

We are pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized for its professional excellence in multiple practice areas in the 2024...

On October 12, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued a key decision denying petitions of offshore wind...

When working with estate planning clients, I recommend that they talk with their family about their estate plan. It can be very...

Estate planning is a crucial activity for people of all ages and all levels of wealth. When done properly, it can safeguard more than an...

A mainstay of employment-based litigation – non-compete agreements – are on the proverbial chopping block. On June 20, 2023, the New York...

The site plan review process is one of several means that a town has for land development controls. Town Law Section 274-a covers the...

U&K's Colin D. Ramsey discusses whether certain health care facilities should always seek arbitration vs. traditional lawsuits.

Joining many municipalities across New York State, including the cities of Albany and Rochester, and the Town of Brighton, Monroe County...

You will be hard pressed today to find someone who does not have an electronic footprint. Whether it’s email, social media . . .

The USCIS recently published a notice to inform the public that the Employment Eligibility Verification Form has been updated . . .

There are a myriad of benefits for an employer in establishing and disseminating job-related information such as policies and expectations.