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WBFO Covers Jaeckle Marcellus Shale Forum: Dec-29-2011 — The economic success stories from states that have opened their doors to Marcellus Shale drilling are compelling. As New York State completes its regulatory due diligence, businesses in all sectors are considering how this new industry may shape their strategic growth plan. Executive leaders of local companies were invited to attend a discussion focused on the business aspects of drilling and the opportunities. More...
ONY Inc. files $10M suit over trade pub story: Business First article features Mitchell J. Banas: Dec-29-2011 — The Amherst-based maker of a drug administered to premature infants to combat respiratory distress syndrome has filed a lawsuit is U.S. District Court accusing one of its rival companies of allegedly “cherry-picking data” in the compilation of a recently published report. More...
Jaeckle Packing Its Bags, Heading to Avant: Joseph Kubarek Featured in Buffalo Law Journal Article: Oct-10-2011 — Sitting in the eighth-floor conference room of Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP, Managing Partner Joseph Kubarek can look uptown and see the Avant building dominating the skyline. In a few short weeks, he'll be enjoying the view from inside. More...
David Brock's Product Liability Litigation Experience Featured in Buffalo Law Journal: Jul-22-2011 — David Brock featured in article highlighting unique cases faced by Western New York litigators. More...
Risk and rewards substantial for social media users featuring Scott P. Horton: Mar-14-2011 — Featured in Buffalo Law Journal - One only needs to scan the local news to witness the way changes in technology incrementally alter people's actions and the corresponding consequences. Over time, individuals and organizations embrace (or reject) the changes and modify their behaviors. Legal considerations play a prominent role in the adjustment process. More...
Social Media in the Workplace is Both a Blessing and a Curse: Nov-12-2010 — While online social networking websites may have initially targeted high school and college students, they have rapidly expanded to all demographics. More importantly, they’ve reached even the largest corporations and a broad array of smaller companies and not-for-profit organizations of all shapes and sizes. Today businesses from Wall Street to Main Street have established presences in social media. More...
David G. Brock Named Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year: Oct-20-2010 — A partner in Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP, David Brock was named winner of the 2010 Robert M. Kiebala Memorial Award. It's given to the top Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York. More...
Insurance Company Acquisitions: Legal Considerations in New York State: Jul-12-2010 — In general, when one company wants to take over another company's business, it is assumed that the company will purchase the stock or assets of the other party. In a typical transaction, after considering matters such as the liabilities of the target company and the tax impacts of a structure, the parties negotiate whether an asset or stock deal is appropriate and then enter into an agreement. More...
Complex cases offer chances and challenges featuring Mitchell J. Banas, Jr.: Jun-14-2010 — From Buffalo Law Journal - For most people, a bad day at the office means a meeting didn't go well, a sale fell through or the boss piled on a last-minute project. For large-case litigators such as Mitch Banas, a bad day at the office can end in hundred-million-dollar verdicts against their clients that may bankrupt businesses and send scores of workers to the unemployment line. More...
Buffalo Law Journal - Legal advice for keeping it in the family: May-25-2010 — From navigating complex family dynamics to tax liabilities, from relatives with differing skill sets to those with differing interests in the family operation, business attorneys say there is a lot to consider when it comes to successfully transitioning a family business to the next generation. More...
Business First Article - Social media legal side has biz implications: May-18-2010 — What might seem like an innocent status update on Facebook or a tweet on Twitter could carry significant legal consequences, according to Scott Horton, an attorney with Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP who specializes in the legal navigation of social media. Read more: Social media legal side has biz implications - Business First of Buffalo More...
A Case for the Non-Compete Agreement: Feb-18-2010 — Today's increasingly mobile workforce requires employers to think seriously about protecting confidential company information against misuse or outright theft by key employees. Contrary to popular belief, New York courts often enforce restrictive covenants designed to protect an employer from unfair competition by former employees, particularly when a well drafted agreement demonstrates necessity and is reasonable in scope. To that end, employers should consider requiring key employees to sign More...
Buffalo Law Journal Article - Falls chem company wins $2.5M judgment: Feb-11-2010 — In a case that has entered its fourth decade of legal wrangling, lawyers representing Solvent Chemical Co. and its parent company, ICC Industries Inc., won a $2.5 million judgment tied to the cleanup of Solvent's former chemical facility in Niagara Falls. More...
Tear Down the Rumor Mill - Article Features Scott P. Horton: Feb-11-2010 — From Monster.com - Office gossip can hurt individuals, stunt careers and damage corporate reputations. Learn how many companies are taking a harder line toward the rumor mill. More...
New Law Alters Consolidation & Dissolution Procedures for NYS Towns & Villa: Dec-14-2009 — In June 2009, the Governor signed into law the NY Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act of 2009, which will take effect on March 21, 2010. The new law dramatically alters the procedures by which most (but not all) local government entities (including towns, villages and various special districts) may be consolidated and/or dissolved. More...
New incentives make historic renovation more attractive: Oct-19-2009 — In 2006, New York became the 28th state in the nation to enact a tax incentive to encourage the rehabilitation of historic commercial and residential properties in rundown and abandoned areas. However, limitations imposed by the initial legislation restricted the ability of the incentive to deliver on its promise - the economic and community revitalization of these neighborhoods. More...
Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Harassment Policy 2009: Aug-11-2009
Business First Article - Developers Tap eco-incentives: Jun-17-2009 — Cazenovia Recovery Systems Article - Raymond Reichert & Christopher Ollinick quoted regarding eco-friendly construction and installations benefitting low-income housing projects. More...
Environmental FYI: CERCLA's Settlement Minefield: Apr-02-2009 — A well established mechanism that has enabled small parties to quickly settle environmental liabilities at multi-party cleanup sites is threatened by a dramatic shift in federal environmental liability jurisprudence. More...
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