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Evan Bussiere Quoted in Business First Commercial Real Estate Cover Story: "Where the C-Suite Calls Home"

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Hurwitz Fine Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Attorney Evan Y. Bussiere was quoted in the 3/10/23 Business First cover story, "Where the C-Suite Calls Home." In the article, Evan discusses factors that come into play when a company maintains a corporate headquarters in Western New York. 

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Uncharted Waters: The Cannabis Industry, Lenders and Title Insurance

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

Despite the legalization of adult-use cannabis in New York State, challenges remain for business owners looking to be a part of the new industry due to conflicts between state and federal law. Hurwitz Fine attorneys Joseph Reynolds and Alexis Florczak provide an update on this area and what’s ahead.

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New York State Commercial and Residential Eviction Update

Monday, March 14th, 2022

On January 15, 2022, the New York State Eviction Moratorium codified as Chapter 417 of the Laws of 2021 (“Moratorium”) expired and was repealed, once again allowing landlords to commence new eviction cases, proceed with existing evictions, and seek eviction warrants for both commercial and residential tenants. As a result of the Moratorium’s expiration, residential tenants are no longer afforded unfettered protections under the Tenant Safe Harbor Act (“TSHA”), which previously allowed them to submit proof of a COVID-19 related hardship during the “COVID-19 covered period” to automatically stay or toll any ongoing eviction proceedings. 

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New York State Court Updates to Eviction and Foreclosure Matters

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021

On May 24, 2021, a series of Administrative Orders were issued affecting procedures in residential evictionscommercial evictions, and foreclosure matters. Attorney Alexis M. Florczak provides updates. 

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The Buffalo News: BUDC prepares Northland site for more redevelopment

Tuesday, July 14th, 2020

Hurwitz & Fine Commercial Real Estate, Development and Finance Attorney Evan Y. Bussiere was quoted in the July 14, 2020 Buffalo News article, "BUDC prepares Northland site for more redevelopment."

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Erie County Clerk's Office to Re-Open Under Very Limited Parameters

Saturday, June 13th, 2020

Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns has issued a directive opening the Erie County Clerk’s Office to title companies ONLY starting this coming Monday, June 15, 2020.

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Eviction Moratorium Extended Though August 20th – What Does That Mean For Landlords?

Monday, May 11th, 2020

On May 7th, New York Governor Cuomo extended the moratorium on commercial and residential evictions due to COVID-19 related hardships by another 60 days—through August 20, 2020.

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Evan Bussiere Featured in Buffalo Rising

Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

"How the New York State Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Credit (NYSHTC) spurred the rebirth of Buffalo development" in May 23, 2019 Buffalo Rising.

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Owners’ Policies of Title Insurance and Why You Need One

Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Why spend the extra money on this insurance policy when the loan policy will take care of any title issues which arise?

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