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U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Collect $1,000 Parole Fee Beginning October 16, 2025
10 Exceptions to the Parole Fee Permit Entry Without Payment On October 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective October 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of
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Two Recent Developments That Could Be Real Game Changers for Your Project
Ban on fossil fuel equipment and NYSDEC wetlands regulations could have big impact on deals. In the world of commercial real estate development, laws and regulations are changing constantly, as
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Jim O’Connor Discusses What PA Employers Need to Know About New York Labor Law
Partner Jim O'Connor recently featured on The AHA Moment podcast from Decision Associates, a business consulting group based in Erie, PA, to discuss some of the most important factors Pennsylvania
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The Verdict Is In: Don’t Judge Your Own Case
Why outside counsel is key to a thorough, unbiased investigation. Workplace investigations can be a troubling experience. Complaints about discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment are uncomfortable and sensitive topics. These
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Update: U.S. Trade Agencies Affected By ‘Shutdown’
Certain Agency Operations Curtailed, Others Continue Despite Funding Lapse The October 1, 2025, lapse of federal funding authority has resulted in the significant, if presumably temporary, curtailment of operations of
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U.S. Federal Government Shuts Down, Affecting Operations of Immigration Agencies Relying on Congressional Funding
Certain Immigration Programs to Be Impacted by Shutdown On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government shut down following failed efforts by both major parties to provide necessary government funding.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025 SECURE Act Updates and Beneficiary Designations in Estate Plans
Estate and Tax Planning Updates and the Importance of Accurate Beneficiary Designations The One Big Beautiful Bill Act The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) became law on July 4,
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New York State Launches Targeted New Renewable Energy Solicitation and Permitting Program
Program Will Maximize Availability of Sunsetting Federal Tax Credits As part of New York’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the 2025 Land-Based Renewable Energy
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Breaking Ground: Incentivizing Development with Brownfield Tax Credits
Brownfield Cleanup Program provides tax credits for redevelopment of contaminated sites. The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), which provides substantial tax credits for redeveloping contaminated real property, is
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Agents Under Powers of Attorney vs. Executors: Who Has Authority and When?
While similar in nature, there are significant differences between an Agent under a Power of Attorney (“POA”) and an Executor named in a Last Will and Testament (“Will”). An agent
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