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  • Articles
    • 2007 Articles
      • "And The Defense Wins" - DRI Article featuring David G. Brock
      • WNY Economic & Land Development Forum - Panel Synopsis
      • Litigation Case Summary: Federal Court Expands Mold Exclusion
      • IRS Announcement Regarding IRS Settlement Program
    • 2008 Articles
      • E-Discovery Case Summary: Federal Court Orders Corporation to Pay
      • Litigation Case Summary: NYS High Court Holds Insurers Liable for "Conseque
      • E-Discovery Case Summary: Court Awards $8.5 Million for E-Discovery Violati
      • WNY Economic & Land Development Forum Panel Synopsis
    • Environmental FYI: CERCLA's Settlement Minefield
    • Business First Article - Developers Tap eco-incentives
    • Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Harassment Policy 2009
    • New incentives make historic renovation more attractive
    • A Case for the Non-Compete Agreement
    • New Law Alters Consolidation & Dissolution Procedures for NYS Towns & Villa
    • Buffalo Law Journal Article - Falls chem company wins $2.5M judgment
    • Tear Down the Rumor Mill - Article Features Scott P. Horton
    • Business First Article - Social media legal side has biz implications
    • Buffalo Law Journal - Legal advice for keeping it in the family
    • Complex cases offer chances and challenges featuring Mitchell J. Banas, Jr.
    • Insurance Company Acquisitions: Legal Considerations in New York State
    • David G. Brock Named Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year
    • Social Media in the Workplace is Both a Blessing and a Curse
    • Risk and rewards substantial for social media users featuring Scott P. Horton
    • David Brock's Product Liability Litigation Experience Featured in Buffalo Law Journal
    • Jaeckle Packing Its Bags, Heading to Avant: Joseph Kubarek Featured in Buffalo Law Journal Article
    • WBFO Covers Jaeckle Marcellus Shale Forum
    • ONY Inc. files $10M suit over trade pub story: Business First article features Mitchell J. Banas
  • Alerts
    • 2005 Alerts
      • Medicare Part D Deadlines Approaching
      • IRS Allows More Flexibility in Flexible Spending Accounts
      • Litigation Alert - New York State Scaffold Law
      • Litigation Alert - Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
      • Year End Considerations For Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors
    • 2006 Alerts
      • IP Alert - Why Can't You Sue an Infringer of Your Licensed Technology?
      • E-Discovery Alert: Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. v. Montana Board of Inves
      • Labor & Employment Alert: New York State Adopts Provision Prohibiting Video
      • Municipal Alert: Amendment to New York's Freedom of Information Law
      • Labor Alert: Supervisory Status Under The "Kentucky River" Cases
    • 2007 Alerts
      • IP Alert: USPTO Announces Extensive Rule Changes
      • Labor Alert: Recent Amendments to New York State's Laws Governing Employers
      • Labor Alert: New York State Social Security Number Protection Law
      • Labor & Employment Alert: New York High Court Rules No Weingarten Right for
      • Labor Alert: Recent Amendments to the New York State Labor Law
      • Labor Alert: OSHA Announces Final Rule on Employer Paid Personal Protective
      • IP Alert: U.S. District Court Halts Implementation of New USPTO Rules
      • Employee Benefits Alert: The IRS is Investigating 403(b) Plans
      • Employee Benefits Alert: New Law Facilitates Automatic Enrollment Arrangeme
      • Immigration Alert: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Upda
      • Employee Benefits Alert: IRS Issues Final Section 409A Regulations
      • IP Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Instructs Federal Courts to Expand Application
      • Litigation Alert: Amendment to New York General Obligations Law 15-108
      • Employee Benefits Alert: IRS Settlement Program Regarding Discounted Stock
    • 2008 Alerts
      • Labor Alert: Employers -- Be Prepared for the New York State WARN Act
      • Change in New York State Insurance Law Now Requires Showing of Prejudice
      • Labor Alert: New Amendments to FMLA Provide Enhanced Leave Entitlements for
      • New York State Legislature Passes Bill Amending Brownfield Cleanup Law
    • Immigration Alert: E-Verification Requirements
    • Final FMLA Regulations Effective 1/16/09 Require Employer Action
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    • Employee Benefits Alert: Stimulus Bills Contain Major COBRA Changes
    • April 1, 2009 Filing Date is Crucial
    • New COBRA Obligations Effective March 1, 2009
    • Economic & Land Development Alert: Climate Change Enters the Regulatory Lan
    • DHCR Releases Statewide Affordable Housing Needs Study 2009
    • Minimum Wage Increase to Take Effect on July 24, 2009
    • Medicaid Compliance Program Mandate Approaches Deadline
    • NYS Enacts Important Health Law Changes
    • New York State Changes Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
    • Recent Amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law
    • New York State Legislation Triggers Additional Employer Obligations
    • Mandatory Wage Acknowledgement Forms Issued by New York State
    • Recent Court of Appeals Ruling Could Spawn more SEQRA Lawsuits
    • Annual Medicare Part D Notices Must Be Distributed by November 15, 2009
    • U.S. Treasury Awards $5 Billion To Subsidize Projects Under The New Markets
    • Public Company Employment Agreements May Need to be Amended Before 2010
    • New Law Alters Consolidation & Dissolution Procedures for NYS Towns & Villa
    • COBRA Premium Subsidy Extension Signed into Law
    • Governor Paterson Outlines Economic Development and Affordable Housing Plan
    • Attachments - Department of Labor Draft COBRA Subsidy
    • Department of Labor Issues Draft COBRA Subsidy Extension Notices
    • The New Proxy Rules Impact on Director Qualifications and Diversity of the
    • The Spotlight on Revised Executive Compensation Disclosures
    • Board Oversight Role in Risk Management
    • Reporting of Voting Results
    • SEC Issues Guidance Regarding Enhanced Proxy Disclosure
    • New Environmental Due Diligence Standards
    • Jaeckle Secures $5 Million for ICC in Settlements & Judgment of Superfund C
    • HIPAA Liability & Reporting Requirements Broaden
    • Desperate for Dollars - New York State Announces Taxpayer Amnesty Program
    • NYSE Governance Rule Changes
    • SEC Climate Change Disclosure Guidance
    • New York State Alters Guidance to Employers Regarding New Hire Wage Notices
    • Congress Extends (for the Second Time) and Expands the COBRA Premium Subsi
    • RiskMetrics Group Adopts New Measure of Governance Related Risk
    • HIRE Act Provides Tax Breaks for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers
    • COBRA Premium Subsidy Extended Again
    • Immediate and Long-Term Challenges For Employers Under Health Care Reform
    • Health Care Reform Alert - Immediate Action Needed Under Retiree Reinsuranc
    • Extended Coverage For Young Adult Dependents
    • Federal Contractor Obligations to Notify Employees of Their Rights Under th
    • IRS Guidance on the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
    • HHS Releases Draft Application for the Retiree Reinsurance Program
    • Public Employee Retirement Incentive
    • New Rules on Grandfathered Plans May Limit Health Plan Changes
    • Status of Financial Reform Legislation
    • For Retiree Health Plan Sponsors, Immediate Action Is Needed
    • Impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on the Insurance Industry
    • The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
    • Court of Appeals Decision Opens New Opportunities for the NYS Brownfield Cl
    • Important Dates For Employers Under Health Care Reform
    • SEC Adopts Final Rules Regarding Proxy Access
    • Health Care Reform Begins In Earnest Today (September 23, 2010)
    • SEC Grants Stay of Proxy Access Rules
    • SEC Proposes Rules Regarding Say-On-Pay and Golden Parachutes
    • Stand-Alone HRA May Violate the Health Care Reform Law
    • NYS Smart Growth Act Sets New Requirements for State Funded Development Projects
    • IRS Delays Nondiscrimination Rules For Insured Health Plans
    • New York's "Wage Theft Prevention Act" Imposes Sweeping Changes on State Labor Law
    • FAQs Regarding Reorganization of the New York State Insurance Department
    • SEC Proposed Rules for Compensation Committee Members and Advisers
    • June 30, 2011 Deadline for Cafeteria Plan (FSA) Amendments
    • The Power NY Act of 2011: New Power Facility Siting Regulations Under Article X
    • New York State Creates Statewide Water Supply Permit Program
    • New April Deadline: Federal Obligation to Notify Employees of Their Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
    • Medicare Part D Notices are Due October 15th
    • IRS Announces 2012 Cost of Living Adjustments
    • Marcellus Matters: A Series of Alerts on NYS Proposed Drilling Regulations
    • Proposed NYSDEC Regs Guard Against Contributing Factors in Wyoming Hydraulic Fracturing Groundwater Case
    • Important Notice for Private Sector Employers Subject to the National Labor Relations Act
    • Empire State Development Application Deadline Approaches for Establishing Land Banks
    • REMINDER: Annual Notices Required Under New York's "Wage Theft Prevention Act"
    • Case Summary: Jaeckle Prevails in Federal Appeal of Superfund Case
    • NYSDEC’s Proposed Regulations Provide Restrictions on Gas Well Locations; Guidelines for Water Well Usage
    • New York's Highest Court Upholds New York Hazardous Waste Regulations
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    • 2007 Press Releases
      • Raymond P. Reichert To Serve As Panelist At Upstate New York Affordable Hou
      • Robert W. Patterson To Present Update On Executive Compensation and 409A Co
      • Gudrun Passlack, Ph.D. Joins Jaeckle Fleischmann As Patent Agent
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann Elects Executive Committee Members
      • Patrick L. Emmerling To Present At Accounting For Estates And Trusts Progra
      • Bradley A. Hoppe Joins Jaeckle
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann To Present E-Discovery Seminar
      • Jean C. Powers Elected President Of National Association Of Women Business
      • Vincent O. Hanley Elected Chairman of Hilbert College Board of Trustees
      • Heath J. Szymczak Elected To Canisius College Alumni Association Board
      • Christopher B. Miller Appointed Vice President Of The Rochester Intellectua
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann Partner Heath J. Szymczak Named "40 Under 40" Award Rec
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann To Host Western New York Economic & Land Development Fo
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann To Present Annual Labor & Employment Seminar
    • 2008 Press Releases
      • Beverley S. Braun to Serve on Aquarium Board of Directors
      • Paul A. Battaglia to Present at Tax Update Seminar
      • Gayle L. Eagan to Serve as Panelist at WNY Chapter of Fundraising Professio
      • Partner Vincent O. Hanley to Serve as Planning Chair & Panelist at NYSBA CL
      • Paul A. Battaglia to Serve as Presenter at NYS Society of CPAs Program
      • Paul A. Battaglia & Patrick L. Emmerling to Present at 55th Tax Institute
      • Partner Paul A. Battaglia to Present at Lorman Education Services Seminar
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann Recognizes Attorney Honorees of "Who's Who in Law"
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann Recognizes Support Staff Members With Over 20 Years of
      • Panelists Announced for Manufacturing Leaders Forum on Disaster Recovery
      • Partner Dennis P. Harkawik to Present at NYS Business Council Conference
      • Randall M. Odza Leads Session at Rochester Business Alliance's FBB
      • Ronald L. Thomas, Former Director of Northeastern Illinois Planning Commiss
      • Anthony J. Latona Welcomed by the Amherst Youth Foundation to Serve on the
      • Jaeckle and UB School of Architecture to Host WNY Economic and Land
      • Gayle L. Eagan to Lecture at June Noonday Lectures
      • Partner Vincent O. Hanley to Moderate Law of Easements:Legal Issues and Pra
      • Manufacturing Leaders Forum on Strategic Growth Scheduled Thursday, June 5
      • Jaeckle Attorneys Lead Local Presentation of Annual Intellectual Property L
      • Heath J. Szymczak to Serve on New York State Bar Torts and Insurance Execut
      • Paul A. Battaglia Named Buffalo Law Review Honoree
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann Elects Executive Committee Members
      • Beverley Braun Joins Jaeckle Fleischmann
      • Patrick L. Emmerling Elected President Of Financial Planning Counselors Of
      • Ralph L. Halpern Appointed Visiting Professor At Bulgarian University
      • Paul A. Battaglia To Serve As Presenter At Sales And Use Tax Program
      • Jaeckle Fleischmann Publishes Firm History Entitled The Merging Of Titans
    • Howard S. Rosenhoch to Present at Insurance Coverage Litigation Seminar
    • Beverley S. Braun to Present on Internet Gripe Sites
    • Partner David G. Brock Elected As Board Chairman of Planned Parenthood of W
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel to Present Employee Free Choice Act Briefings
    • Jean C. Powers to Receive 2009 Volunteer Recognition Award
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann Elects Executive Committee Members
    • Randall M. Odza and William I. Schapiro Recognized
    • Charles D. Grieco to Present at Erie Institute of Law CLE Seminar
    • Meghan M. McDonnell Named to Theatre of Youth Board of Directors
    • Christopher N. Ollinick Elected to PUSH Board of Directors
    • Twenty-One Jaeckle Fleischmann Partners Named "Best Lawyers"
    • Anthony Latona Named President of Amherst Symphony Orchestra
    • Partner David G. Brock Honored by Temple Beth Zion
    • Jaeckle Co-Sponsors Business Leadership Forum
    • Jaeckle Receives Award from BPO
    • Jaeckle Secures $5 Million for ICC in Settlements & Judgment of Superfu
    • Mitchell J. Banas, Jr. to Serve Greater Niagara Frontier
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann Elects Executive Committee Members
    • Jaeckle Presents A Discussion With Tom Murphy, former Mayor of Pittsburgh
    • Jaeckle Co-Sponsors Business Leadership Forum on Innovative Leadership
    • Ralph L. Halpern Named to MusicalFare Theatre Board of Directors
    • Craig J. Badowski Honored at Buffalo Niagara Partnership Event
    • Howard S. Rosenhoch Named President of Temple Beth Zion
    • William C. Grossman Joins Jaeckle Fleischmann as Special Counsel
    • Twenty-Two Jaeckle Fleischmann Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers" for 2011
    • James G. Meagley Joins Jaeckle Fleischmann as Special Counsel
    • Heath J. Szymczak to Present at Law School for Insurance Professionals
    • Charles Grieco to Present at NY Upstate Planning Assoc. Conference
    • Nicole R. Tzetzo Named to BPO Board of Trustees
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann to Present 2010 Annual Labor & Employment Seminar
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann Recognizes Attorney Honorees of "Who's Who in Law"
    • Charles D. Grieco to Present on Form Based Zoning at Municipal Workshop
    • Jaeckle Welcomes Melinda G. Disare & James N. Schmit
    • Robert W. Patterson and Michele O. Heffernan to Present on Health Care Reform at Commercial Business Seminar
    • Four Jaeckle Fleischmann Partners to Present at Tax Institute
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann Adds Three Attorneys to Labor & Employment Practice Group
    • Heath J. Szymczak to Be Recognized by the NYSBA
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann Elects Jessica Lankford as Partner
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann Selects Avant Building for New Downtown Location
    • Mitchell J. Banas, Jr. Named Fellow by Litigation Counsel of America
    • Former NFTA Executive Director Larry Meckler Joins Jaeckle Fleischmann
    • Anthony J. Latona Re-Elected to the Board of Directors of Leadership Buffalo
    • Kevin Burke to Present Seminars on Non-Compete Agreements, Featured on WNED Law Line Program
    • Mary Hermans Elected to Taste of Buffalo Board of Directors
    • Michael Piette to Serve as Presenter at Annual Real Estate Conference
    • Nicholas J. Hoffman Joins Jaeckle Fleischmann
    • Joseph Kubarek and Tim Loftis Elected to Lead Jaeckle Executive Committee
    • Howard Rosenhoch to Receive Distinguished Alumni Award from UB Law School
    • Ralph Halpern to be Recognized by Temple Beth Zion
    • Scott P. Horton Named to ProZoo Board of Directors
    • Thomas Brydges Honored by Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation
    • Gayle Eagan Named Lawyer of the Year by Bar Association of Erie County
    • Beverley Braun to Present at NYSBA Seminar on Estate Litigation
    • Scott Horton to Present on Workplace Harassment at New York State Conference
    • Larry Meckler to Moderate Panel on Economic Development at Buffalo Niagara Partnership Conference
    • Tim Loftis Elected Chair of Buffalo Niagara Partnership Board of Directors
    • David Brock Named to The Park School Board of Trustees
    • Nicole Tzetzo Named "40 Under 40" Award Recipient
    • Twenty-Five Jaeckle Fleischmann Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers"
    • Jaeckle Fleischmann Sets Date for Move to Avant Building
    • Melinda Disare to Present on NYS Wage Theft Prevention Act
    • Jaeckle Co-Sponsors Health Care Reform Seminar
    • Selling or Transitioning Your Company Briefing Scheduled Tuesday, November 15, 2011
    • Jaeckle Prevails in Federal Appeal of Superfund Case to Recover Future Cleanup Costs and Obtain New Allocation
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