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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced her Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, proposing several changes that could impact employers throughout the state.

During his first few days in office, President Trump executed four executive orders aimed at halting allegedly unlawful and discriminatory DEI/DEIA programs, policies, mandates, preferences, activities, guidance, regulations, enforcement actions, consent orders and requirements both inside and outside of the federal government. 

New York Governor Kathy Hochul, for the third straight year, has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, legislation that would completely overhaul wrongful death claims in New York by permitting recovery for emotional damages and expanding the class of persons who can seek recovery for a fatality.

Best Lawyers has announced the release of the 2025 Best Law Firms in the United States rankings. Hurwitz Fine is proud to have Buffalo Metropolitan Tier One rankings in 10 practice areas.

The law firm was the first Buffalo-based firm to achieve this national diversity certification and has renewed its commitment in 2024.

Estate planning is often perceived as a task for older adults or those with substantial wealth. However, Generation X (born roughly between 1965 and 1980) and Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) are increasingly recognizing the importance of securing their future amidst unique life circumstances, evolving financial landscapes, and societal trends.