

Jacob H. Zoghlin Featured in Rochester Business Journal Article on Cannabis Industry
Underberg & Kessler Partner Jacob H. Zoghlin shared his perspectives on developments and challenges in the NYS cannabis industry in a recent Rochester Business Journal article titled “New York cannabis industry enters 2026 with growth, uncertainty.” “From a legal and regulatory perspective, one of the most consequential developments shaping opportunities in 2026 is the anticipated federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled

Underberg & Kessler
4 days ago


New York’s Land Home Property Act: Manufactured Homes Can Now Be Treated as Real Property
For decades, New York State law treated manufactured homes differently from a single-family homes. Although many manufactured homes function as permanent dwellings, they were historically classified as personal property and regulated under the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Like automobiles, these homes were titled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) rather than recorded in county land records. This legal distinction limited how manufactured homes could be financed, tran

Kyle C. Pittman
5 days ago


New York Enacts “Trapped at Work Act,” Restricting Worker Repayment Agreements
On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”) into law, amending the New York Labor Law to significantly curtail an employer’s ability to require workers to repay money if they leave employment before a specified period of time. The Act took effect immediately and reflects New York’s continued scrutiny of contractual provisions restricting employee mobility. Covered Employers and Workers The Act adopts an expansive definition of both “

Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jan 8


Underberg & Kessler Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Underberg & Kessler LLP, a full-service law firm based in Rochester with offices in Buffalo, Canandaigua, and Geneseo, proudly marks its 100th anniversary in 2026. For a century, the firm has delivered comprehensive, client-focused legal services to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals throughout Rochester, Western New York, and across New York State. Union Trust Building in Rochester, NY The firm’s origins trace back to 1926, when respect

Underberg & Kessler
Jan 6








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