Legal Alerts
Labor & Employment Team Featured in Buffalo Business First on Insight to Employers on COVID-19
Joseph S. Brown, Member of Hurwitz & Fine's Employment team, offers insight to employers on COVID-19 in the March 18, 2020 edition of Business First.
COVID-19: Employment Law Legislative Update
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response (H.R. Bill 6201), sweeping legislation that will provide a myriad of emergency relief to businesses and individuals, including paid family and sick leave. The Bill, in its current format, amends several key provisions of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and also provides for up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for full-time employees. This alert briefly summarizes two key sections of this 110-page Bill that may be of interest to clients.
COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know About the Coronavirus
An employer’s response to COVID-19 will vary by industry, location, and the extent to which employees are involved in business travel. Hurwitz & Fine's update is a summary of some of the best practices for non-health care employers as well a brief discussion of employment laws implicated in responding to the latest coronavirus developments.
The New York Law Journal Profiles Hurwitz & Fine and New Managing Partner
Buffalo Business First Profiles our Managing Partner Transition in "Hurwitz & Fine passing torch from Evanko to Briandi"
"Hurwitz & Fine elevates longtime attorney to managing partner" in February 18, 2020 Buffalo Business First.
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. Announces New Managing Partner
Jody E. Briandi to become the law firm’s third managing partner in 43 years.
Ann Evanko Ranks #159 on Business First's Power 250 list
Buffalo Business First has named Ann E. Evanko to its 2020 Power 250 list.
Evan Bussiere Elected as Chairperson-Elect of the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce
The Board of Directors of the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce has elected Attorney Evan Y. Bussiere as their Chairperson-Elect for the ensuing term.
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. adds Condominium and HOA Law to its Legal Services Offerings
Focusing on Community Association Board Representation and Condominium & Homeowners Association Offerings, this practice group helps guide sponsors and developers of condominium and homeowners’ association offerings through the process of preparing and filing their submissions with the NYS Attorney General’s Office and assisting clients in the drafting, review and revision of governing documents.
Attorney Lawrence C. Franco Appoved as Secretary of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Attorney Lawrence C. Franco was appoved as Secretary of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, in addition to his position as a Director and also as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. Ranked in Top 10 Largest Buffalo Law Firms
The law firm is listed as the #8 Largest Buffalo Law Firm as ranked by Business First.
New Employment Law Takes Effect: Section 194-A Wage and Salary History Inquiries Prohibited
Labor & Employment updates on an important employment law.
Lawrence M. Ross Approved to Board of Directors of Crisis Services Agency
Attorney Lawrence M. Ross has been unanimously approved to serve a three-year term as a member on the Board of Directors of Crisis Services.
Michael F. Perley Elected to Board of the Erie County Bar Association Foundation, Inc.
Michael F. Perley, Sr. Member and Treasurer at Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., was elected to the Board of the Erie County Bar Association Foundation, Inc. for a three-year term.
The SECURE Act: What Retirees Need to Know
For many retirees, their retirement account is their biggest asset and one that they spent decades growing, but major changes could be coming to these accounts thanks to the pending SECURE Act, which is expected to be passed into law by 2020.
The Right To Refill, Senate Bill S. 6813 and an analysis of a plaintiff’s right to litigate anonymously.
A pending bill was just introduced at the end of October 2019 that has some interesting implications on the restaurant industry. In addition, there are new rulings on issues arising under the Child Victims Act—recently, out of New York County, the Court engaged in a multifactor examination of a plaintiff’s right to litigate anonymously.
Connecticut Supreme Court Requires Imminent Danger of Collapse for Crumbling Concrete Coverage
In a long-awaited decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court found that insurers do not have to pay to repair homeowners’ crumbling concrete foundations, absent an imminent danger of collapse.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Rule on Sandy Hook Preemption, Permits Gun Suit to Proceed
UPDATE: The United States Supreme Court denied Remington’s petition for review, leaving in place a ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court permitting a lawsuit to proceed against the gun manufacturer for the Sandy Hook massacre.
Ann Evanko featured as a Buffalo City Shaper on WGRZ-TV
Ann Evanko, President & Managing Partner of Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., was featured this week on WGRZ-TV's "City Shapers."
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. Ranked as a Tier One Law Firm in Seven Practice Areas in 2020 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. is proud to once again be ranked as a Tier One law firm in seven practice areas by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. Our Tier One practice areas include Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor & Employment, Mediation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Tax Law and Trusts & Estates Law.