Legal Alerts

Hurwitz Fine P.C. is proud to announce the promotion of Eric D. Andrew, Patrice C.S. Melville, and Ashley M. Cuneo to Members of the firm. This milestone is a testament to their outstanding legal skills, dedication to excellence, and consistent client-focused service.

Hurwitz Fine P.C. is proud to announce the appointment of V. Christopher Potenza and David R. Adams as Co-Chairs of the firm’s General Litigation Department. This leadership appointment recognizes their extensive litigation experience, longstanding dedication to client service, and strategic vision for the continued growth of the firm. 

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.