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NYS Tug Hill Commission 2024 Local Government Conference
Land Use and SEQR Case Law Update Matthew Fitzgerald provided attendees with an overview of changes in the law relating to land use and zoning in New York State. The
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Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board Local Government Conference
Land Use, Permitting & Zoning Matthew Fitzgerald provided attendees with an overview of changes in the law relating to land use and zoning in New York State. The latest cases
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How the Supreme Court’s Decision Overturning Chevron Will Impact Immigration Benefits Adjudications
Decision to significantly impact regulatory interpretations of requirements and policies On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a longstanding precedent decision, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense
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Buffalo Niagara Partnership Policy Perspective: New York State Budget
What does New York's new state budget mean for your organization? A panel of experts, including James Grasso, broke down what’s in the new state spending plan and how it
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Rochester Business Journal Virtual Panel Discussion: Cybersecurity
Experts weigh in on cybersecurity and cybercrime. Local experts, including Michael Staszkiw, discuss the latest cybersecurity trends to make sure companies are as protected as possible. A free recording of
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Keeping Your Business Safe Outside of the FTC’s Final Ruling on Non-Competes
Key components of a company's operations should be reviewed and address to protect a business's interests. By now, most of us are aware of the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Adapting to New York’s Credit Card Surcharge Protection Law
New law restricts methods that businesses can use to lessen transaction fees incurred. A New York law aimed at protecting consumers against hidden credit card surcharges went into effect on
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Self-insurance, Captive Insurance as Potential Cost Savings in Risk Management Programs
An overview of certain specialized coverages and excess policies. Most businesses purchase a variety of insurance products each year to protect against financial losses from a variety of risks. Typical
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Upcoming New York State Broadband Funding and Readiness Opportunities
$11 Million in Funding for Grant Programs Promoting Broadband Deployment and Digital Equity in New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $11 million in funding for new ConnectALL grant
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Use of Revocable Trusts in Estate Plans
Many advantages to using a Revocable Trust in estate planning A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is generally considered the centerpiece of an individual’s estate plan. However, use of a
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