Legal Alerts
Dan Kohane featured in first PLRB podcast
The Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) interviewed Dan D. Kohane for their first podcast on the subject of the Child Victims Act.
Lawrence Ross Featured in Training Industry, Inc.
"Interpersonal Relations and Behavioral Concerns in the Workplace" in September 4, 2019 Training Industry.
ABA Member Spotlight: Agnieszka Wilewicz
The American Bar Association featured Hurwitz & Fine Attorney Agnieszka Wilewicz in its Summer 2019 Member Spotlight.
Katherine L. Wood Featured in Buffalo Law Journal on what to watch out for with the sexual harassment prevention law
Labor & Employment was featured in the article "New law adds another wrinkle to harassment regs" in August 19, 2019 Buffalo Law Journal.
11 Attorneys Recognized in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Hurwitz & Fine is pleased to announce that 11 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
For the Defense: The NYS Child Victims Act Toolkit
If you, or an insured, are served with a Summons & Complaint in the coming days, here’s where to start.
Dan Kohane featured in Buffalo Law Journal on the importance of LinkedIn and Networking
"Building a network is key as attorneys begin legal careers" in August 12, 2019 Buffalo Law Journal.
New Sexual Harassment Prevention Law Enacted: What Employers Need to Know
The Governor has now signed bill SB 6577 into law which further amends the New York State Executive Law and significantly lessens the burden placed on employees who bring sexual harassment suits against their employers.
27 Attorneys Named to 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List
We are pleased to announce that 27 attorneys from Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. have been selected to the 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Ann Evanko ranks #48 on Business First's Power 125 Women
Ann E. Evanko, President & Managing Member of Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., has made Buffalo Business First's 2019 Power 125 Women in Western New York, ranking #48.
New York Expands Its Telemedicine Regulations
Recent amendments to the New York State Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Telemental Health Services regulations, enacted this month, aim to improve access to mental healthcare. The amended regulations added more categories of mental health professionals approved by OMH to provide care to mental health patients through “telehealth.”
Update to the SHIELD Act
Recently, the New York legislature passed the SHIELD Act and is currently awaiting the Governor’s signature. There is strong speculation that the Governor will sign the SHIELD Act into law. Given the likelihood of the Governor’s signature, we wish to remind you of some of the important changes the SHIELD Act will have on New York law.
Another New Sexual Harassment Prevention Law: What Employers Need to Know
Governor Cuomo is expected to sign another sexual harassment prevention bill into law in the imminent future. Like last year’s newly-enacted law, bill SB 6577 will further amend the New York State Executive Law and is intended to strengthen employee’s protections against sexual harassment in the workplace.
Dan D. Kohane elected President of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
Dan D. Kohane, Senior Member at Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., was elected President at the annual board meeting of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (NFJE) in Chicago on Friday, July 19th.
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. is a 2019 Western New York Healthiest Employer Finalist
Hurwitz & Fine was one of 8 WNY small companies honored, in the 25 – 99 local employees category, and was proud to stand beside such notable local companies as AAA of Western & Central New York, Tops Markets, BlueCross BlueShield of WNY, and EduKids Inc.
Anastasia McCarthy Featured in Buffalo Rising on Food Delivery Apps
"Food delivery apps serve up short-term convenience, but come with risk -- Examine the popular service through a legal lens" in July 18, 2019 edition of Buffalo Rising.
Bicycles with Electric Assist and Electric Scooters Could Soon Be Under New Law Regulations
An act awaiting the Governor's signature gives individual municipalities authority to decide whether (and if so, to regulate the use of) e-scooters and electric assist bicycles may be used and rented within the municipality’s boundaries. The law applies to bicycles and scooters owned by individuals and those provided by ride-sharing companies.
Brian M. Webb featured in Buffalo Law Journal as an Emerging Attorney
Emerging Attorney: Brian M. Webb in July 15, 2019 Buffalo Law Journal.
President/CEO Ann Evanko Honored as a 2019 Law Influencer
The national list of attorneys features only 100 leaders across the country.
Insurance Coverage and The Child Victims Act: The Gauntlet Has Been Dropped
The Archdiocese has filed a lawsuit in the State of New York, Supreme Court, New York County against over 30 insurers who issued insurance policies to the Archdiocese from the early 1950s to 2000.