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Keeping an Eye on Embodied Carbon Considerations
The CLCPA and Building Materials: Keeping an Eye on Embodied Carbon Considerations In 2019, New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) created aggressive goals for emissions reductions and
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Minimizing Mortgage Tax in Commercial Real Estate
Every Penny Counts - Minimizing Mortgage Tax in Commercial Real Estate While the economy struggles to distance itself from the trailing impacts of COVID-19, rising interest rates and inflation have
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Western District Case Notes: April 25, 2023
Recusal and Rule 11 Sanctions In Adams III v. Taylor, 21-cv-6056-EAW (Nov. 29, 2022), an action brought pro se under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, plaintiff moved to disqualify the Judge and
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White Collar Corner: False Claims Act Liability Effort Rejected
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Narrow the Scope of False Claims Act Liability On June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court (“Court”) issued a unanimous decision in United States ex
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White Collar Corner: Time to Voluntarily Self-Disclose?
Time to Voluntarily Self-Disclose? What to Know About DOJ's Recent Policy Revisions On September 15, 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco issued a memorandum, “Further Revisions to Corporate Criminal Enforcement
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WAMC Roundtable May 3, 2023 with Richard Honen
Partner Richard Honen was a featured panelist on WAMC's daily Roundtable program, during which he and the other panelists discussed several current issues in the news and beyond. The May
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Mercado Clark Presents on Cybersecurity for BAEC CLE
There's a Fiduciary: Now What? The Bar Association of Erie County’s Surrogate’s Court Committee details what to do once the court appoints a fiduciary, covering: Getting letters Dealing with assets
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ITA Holds First Mining Conference in Toronto
The Institute for Transnational Arbitration’s inaugural conference focused on the mining sector took place in Toronto last month, covering topics such as political risk, ESG, tax, and the etiquette of
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Mercado Clark Discusses Challenges and Opportunities Facing AAPI Community in Legal Profession
Anna Mercado Clark participated in a panel discussion that focused on topics relevant to the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community, including personal insights on challenges and opportunities that Asian
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Bronston Speaks at Wireless Tech & Policy Summit
Broadband Infrastructure Funding David E. Bronston served on the "Broadband Infrastructure Funding" panel at the Wireless Tech & Policy Summit hosted by Safer Buildings Coalition. The panel provided a legislative
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