Why You need an Environmental Attorney

With so many practiced attorneys, you may be asking yourself why you need to retain an experienced environmental attorney? Failing to consider that question can become an expensive mistake.  No one wants to discover a costly environmental problem after closing or learn their indemnification agreement does not address unanticipated costs and expenses or operations cannot […]


THE HANDS THAT BUILT AMERICA

Remember how excited we all were a few months ago when Memorial Day rolled around, signaling the unofficial start of summer?  Then school let out, people took summer vacations, we flipped burgers on backyard grills and oohed and aahed over fireworks displays when we celebrated our nation’s independence on July 4.  September 5th is fast […]


Making Time for What Matters Most

In less than two weeks, the New York State Fair will open its annual twelve day run and families from all over New York and beyond will flock to see the incredible new improvements to the fair facilities, ride the latest gravity defying roller coaster, see the exhibits and animals, and gorge themselves on a […]


Utilizing Testamentary Trusts

Many clients are concerned about the son-in-law and daughter-in-law divorcing their child and walking away with a big chunk of their estate. And why shouldn’t they worry? The divorce rate in America is unfortunately still at a very high level. Parents also worry that someone will target their kids for get-rich-quick schemes, foolish financial investments, […]


What to Do When an Agency Visits for an Inspection

You’re working in your office when suddenly one of your employees is at your door: there are a couple of agents from the NYS Department of Conservation at your facility, here to conduct an inspection because the agency received a complaint about your business.  What should you do?  What can you do?  If you manage […]


ABLE Accounts: Learning about this useful tool

An issue many parents of children with special needs face when determining their estate planning wishes is how to maintain their children’s eligibility if the child was to suddenly inherit a windfall if the parents pass.  Through the use of a Special Needs Trust within their estate plan, parents can ensure that their disabled child […]


Minority and Women Owned Businesses-Everything You Need To Know

Becoming a Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in New York State has a number of benefits. Certification improves access to state contracting opportunities, promotes business development among MWBE certified companies, and offers many educational and training opportunities. Unfortunately, one can’t just declare their company a women or minority owned business. There are qualifications […]


HEY, BIG SPENDER! THE 2016 FINAL RULE ON OVERTIME

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the US Labor Department issued its final rule on overtime compensation, significantly raising the threshold over which certain salaried workers will become eligible for time-and-a-half wages for overtime. This rule change is connected to the Fair Labor Standards Act and was instigated by President Obama in 2014.  It sets the […]


Have a Project? Looking for a Grant? The Simplified Guide to New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application

In 2011, Governor Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC). Their job was to develop long-term strategic plans to act as a 5-year road map in guiding each region’s efforts in stimulating economic growth. The Regional Councils are comprised of local experts and stake-holders from academia, business, local government and non-governmental organizations. The Consolidated […]


Going Through Probate of a Will

You have been named Executor under your family member’s will.  Now what?  In order for you to have any authority as an Executor, you will need to obtain official authority from a Court appointing you Executor.  This authority will be granted by what are known as Letters Testamentary.  To get these Letters Testamentary, a petition […]