The Hudson River is a prime example of the positive impact the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) has had in Upstate New York. Photo by Harry Gillen. In this article: What is a Brownfield? Environmental Benefits of the Brownfield Cleanup Program Success In Upstate New York Summary The Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) is a New York Read More »
Article Details: Court Mediation Arbitration Alternate Forums At some point in your personal or professional life, you are likely to experience a major dispute, whether it involves a personal injury, a large debt, a broken agreement, or other damage to your business or property. Such disputes do not typically resolve themselves quietly, and it is Read More »
One of the first decisions a couple must make when facing a divorce, is what kind of process to use – mediation, collaboration, or litigation. Litigated divorces are known to be lengthy, costly, and stressful. While that may be the only route for some, others may prefer a less combative approach, especially when there Read More »
In early March of 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start accepting registrations of H-1B petitions subject to fiscal year (FY) 2024 cap. Beneficiaries of selected and approved H-1B cap-subject petitions will be eligible to start working in the United States on October 1, 2023. Last year, USCIS received 486,927 registrations for the Read More »
As the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped life as we know it, it also accelerated many business trends, including e-commerce. As online sales of goods and services continue to replace the in-store purchase experience, more businesses are moving to establish an online presence and many new businesses are being launched to sell products or services exclusively Read More »
As posted on Syracuse.com - Aug 03, 8:00 AMhttps://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2020/08/ny-budget-crisis-puts-critical-free-legal-help-at-risk-commentary.html This commentary was submitted by Susan Katzoff, president of the board of directors of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County Inc., on behalf of board members Laurence Bousquet, Sophie Dagenais, Peter Dunn, Anthony Gigliotti, Brittany Hannah, Palmer Harvey, Mitchell Katz, Michael Klein, Brian LaClair, Emilee Lawson Hatch, George Lowe, Mary Miner, Read More »
A centerpiece of divorce settlement is the equitable division of the assets and debts of the marriage and the proper allocation of cash flow through child support and a period of spousal maintenance. In a time where the economy, and perhaps even one's own career outlook face instability, caution must be used to avoid self-inflicted pain Read More »
While the vineyard is still quiet and contemplating the end of winter, now is the perfect time for New York wineries to be considering succession planning. Are there family members ready for more responsibility? Key employees you want to reward going into the next harvest season and beyond? Are you at an age where Medicaid Read More »
Seasonal Workers The U.S. wine industry is facing an imminent shortage of labor, particularly during harvest season. Throughout the United States, such work is mostly done by foreign workers. The H-2A visa program is commonly utilized by wineries to fill employment gaps, by hiring temporary, seasonal workers. H-2A visas are Read More »
Brand. What does it mean in the wine industry? Everything. An overstatement? Maybe. But not by much. A winery's brand tells the story of its wine, from the vineyard to the bottle to the table, and builds connections with consumers that form the very foundation of the enterprise. It is front-and-center on every single bottle. It Read More »