In what is seen as a significant win for restaurants and bars across New York State, an amendment to the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)...

The recently enacted amendment to Labor Law § 27-f will take effect on December 12, 2026. Under the amended law, New York private employers that are subject to OSHA first-aid requirements must maintain at least one...

New York civil litigation attorneys are preparing for a significant shift as the Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay Act (the "AVOID Act") takes effect.

Drive anywhere across Western New York and you are likely to encounter riders zipping past you on an e-bike. Last year we shared a legal alert discussing the rise in injuries...

There is an age-old axiom that still rings true in this digital age: do not publish or write anything, whether on paper or in cyberspace, that you would not want blown up and presented to a jury in court.

The U.S. Federal Estate Tax Unified Credit (the "Credit"), which allowed individuals to leave up to $13,990,000 to their non-spouse heirs federal estate tax free...

When the Buffalo Bills announced Personal Seat Licenses (PSL) would be part of the season ticket requirements for the new stadium, many fans in Western New York wondered what is a PSL and how exactly does it work?

As a business owner, access to fast capital can feel like a lifeline, especially during periods of tight cash flow, seasonal downturns, or unexpected expenses.

In New York State, employers in the hospitality sector may be eligible to take advantage of a tip credit for the hourly wage paid to workers performing certain service jobs/tasks.

When it comes to the rules for screening potential candidates for employment, a significant change is coming to New York.

For drivers in New York, summer means one guarantee – an increase in highway construction zones. In 2025, there were 572 crashes in work zones across New York State that led to 87 injuries and three deaths.

For businesses and contractors working in the construction trade in New York, getting paid on time is not just good practice, it is law. The New York Prompt Payment Act (The Act) was enacted to promote fairness...

That number represents 15 percent of all traffic fatalities despite motorcyclists accounting for only three percent of vehicles on the roadways.

No Fourth of July would be complete without fireworks displays, but the fun and thrills of pyrotechnics come with a risk of injury or even death.

On April 17, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling in Flanders v. Goodfellow, fundamentally changing how the state handles dog bite liability.

Workplace romance had made headlines recently with both the "kiss cam" gotcha moment for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the more recent firing of Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe...

Whether we like it or not, here in New York, winter is coming. With it will come a rise in lawsuits and legal actions related to the harsh weather and wintery conditions.

As global markets continue to shift and geopolitical tensions influence trade policy, the issue of tariffs remains front and center for many businesses. Whether you're an importer, manufacturer, or retailer, understanding...

In 2025, the entrepreneurial trend continued as more than 5.9 million new businesses were formed in the United States, an 8 percent increase over 2024.