| Many of our attorneys have authored articles on a variety of subjects, which have appeared in a variety of magazines, newsletters, white papers, and other local and national publications. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL ALERT |
| June 2010 |
| Commercial Tenants and CERCLA Environmental Liability: What’s Their Legal Exposure? |
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September 2009
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| The September issue discusses a favorable decision by U.S. Supreme Court on CERCLA environmental liability. |
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June 2009
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| The June issue discusses a recent decision on brownfield eligibility |
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May 2009
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| The May issue discusses the recent Supreme Court Decision in Burlington Northern v. United States |
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March 2009
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| The March issue discusses EPA issues proposed rule on comprehensive program for regulation of greenhouse gases |
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EMPLOYER ALERT |
July 2010 |
| NY DOL NIXES BROAD POLICY PERMITTING PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS |
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April 2010
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EQUAL FEE SHARING MAY VOID ARBITRATION AGREEMENT |
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March 2010
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DOL ISSUES MODEL CHIP/MEDICAID NOTICE |
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PROTECTING EMPLOYEES FROM IDENTITY THEFT |
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February 2010
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REDUCTIONS IN FORCE - Structuring a Defensible RIF |
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January 2010
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NEW LABOR LAW – Notice of Pay Rate and Payday for New Hires |
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June 2008
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| NYS Department of Labor Issues Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ACTION ALERT |
October 28, 2008
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| 2009 Cost of Living Adjustments |
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May 20,2008
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| Compliance Deadlines |
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February 14, 2008
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| 403(b) Retirement Plans |
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August 28, 2007
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Updates Issue
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| This issue discussing the following: |
>> IRS Releases Final 403(b) Regulations
>> IRS Announces 2008 Health Savings Account / High Deductible Plan Limits
>> Defined Benefit Plans Require Operational Compliance with PPA by 2008
>> IRS Eliminates Schedule P (Form 5500)
>> DOL Announces Delay in Form 5500 Mandatory Electronic Filing
>> IRS to Issue Guidance on Severance Pay Plans, Substantial Risk of Forfeiture under Code
Section 457
>> IRS Modifies Procedure for Staggered Remedial Amendment Periods |
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March 2006
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| Qualified Retirement Plans and Fringe & Welfare Benefit Plans |
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IMMIGRATION ALERT |
October 16, 2008
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| Period of Stay for Mexican and Canadian TN Professionals Increases from One to Three Years |
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September 17, 2008
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| NEXUS Enrollment Center Opens IN Western New York |
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June 18, 2008
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| Electronic System for Travel Authorization Impacts Visa Waiver Program |
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November 28, 2007
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| U.S. Immigration Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 |
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June 15, 2007
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| Immigration Alert: US Immigration Filing Fees To Increase Significantly on July 30, 2007 |
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April 5, 2006
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| Employer Alert: Labor Certification Matters |
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March 15, 2006
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Follow-up: Additional Information on HR4437 - Adverse Immigration and Employment Legislation
Pending in the Senate |
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March 14, 2006
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| Notice: HR4437 - Adverse Immigration and Employment Legislation Pending in the Senate |
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ENTERTAINMENT LAW MATERIALS |
| A quick overview of the materials presented at the recent Buffalo Niagara Film Festival.
Stephen M. O’Neill: Intellectual Property for the Film Writer and Screen Writer. This document includes practical advice on how writers can protect and profit from their scripts.
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Michael E. Marszalkowski and Bryan E. Miller: Entertainment Law Musts. The first document highlights the contracts necessary before filming begins – including Rights Acquisition, Talent and Services Agreements, and Personal Releases.
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The second document covers the filmmaker's responsibilities as an employer, including compliance with business filings, taxes, labor law, insurance and the New York State Child Performer Law.
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LIFE SCIENCES ALERT |
Life-Sciences Report is an e-publication that will update clients and colleagues about issues of relevance in the life-sciences and related fields.
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July 1, 2008
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| Important New Legislation Affecting FDA-Regulated Industries: The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 |
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HEALTH LAW FORUM |
Health Law Forum, a targeted publication for professionals involved in all aspects of health care
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If you would like to subscribe to any of these e-publications, please click here and specify which ones. |
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| ARTICLES AND BOOK REVIEWS |
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BUFFALO LAW JOURNAL |
Click here for more information on William F. Savino and David S. Widenor's series on New York State Commercial Law
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NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION |
May 5, 2010
Stacey L. Budzinski coauthored an article entitled, "Mixed-Motive Causation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act," in the NYSBA Labor and Employment Law Journal.
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| LEXIS NEXIS EXPERT COMMENTARIES |
May 19, 2008
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| Article on I-131 Travel Document by Jill A. Apa Published in LexisNexis Expert Commentaries. |
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April 15, 2008
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| Article on Verovkin v. Still by Jill A. Apa Published in LexisNexis Expert Commentaries. |
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