Legal Alerts
Employers, is your Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Up to Date?
The law takes effect on October 9, 2018 and requires all employers to train their employees by January 1, 2019.
Five Hurwitz & Fine Attorneys Honored as WNY Legal Elite
The publication recognizes some of the most-respected Western New York lawyers.
Tammy L. Riddle Featured in 9/17/18 Buffalo Law Journal
Hurwitz & Fine attorney weighs in on how employers in NYS must comply with new regulations to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.
Draft NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Templates Open for Public Comment until September 12, 2018
Employers should start reviewing the draft model guides and their current policies to determine what revisions are needed to comply with the new legislation and begin developing a training program to ensure they meet the January 1, 2019 deadline for training all employees.
Amber E. Storr to co-chair the BAEC Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Committee
Amber E. Storr was recently appointed to co-chair the Bar Association of Erie County’s Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Committee, in order to bring back a stronger focus on commercial law and commercial litigation.
Diane F. Bosse Recently Elected Chair-elect of ABA Council
Diane F. Bosse, Special Counsel, was recently elected chair-elect of the Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
25 Attorneys Named to 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List
The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes peer nominations, independent research by Super Lawyers, and evaluations from a highly credentialed panel of attorneys.
10 Hurwitz & Fine Attorneys Honored in 2019 Best Lawyers
Hurwitz & Fine is pleased to announce that 10 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Chris Potenza and Jamey Maswick weigh in on summer statutes
Ann Evanko ranks #51 on Business First's Power 125 Women
Ann Evanko, President & Managing Member of Hurwitz & Fine, P.C., has made Buffalo Business First's Power 125 Women in Western New York, ranking #51.
Andrea Schillaci elected to the Board of Directors of NAWBO
Andrea Schillaci has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NAWBO.
Dan D. Kohane elected Vice President of NFJE
Dan D. Kohane, Sr. Member, was elected VP of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (NFJE) in Chicago.
Attorney Pat Curran featured in the Buffalo Law Journal
Hurwitz & Fine attorney Pat Curran weighs in on access to medical records in the Buffalo Law Journal on July 9, 2018
Attorney Mike Perley Challenges Meterologist on the Stand
The Buffalo News shares how Hurwitz & Fine attorney, Mike Perley, walked away with a victory for Niagara County.
COA: Private Facebook Entries are Discoverable
In Foreman v. Henkin, the Court of Appeals ruled that a user’s designating her Facebook profile as “private” does not shield it from disclosure.
Hurwitz Fine Law Firm Sponsors Diversity CLE at the BAEC
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. is proud to sponsor the Bar Association of Erie County Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE entitled "Creating Opportunities, Improving Outcomes" on Wednesday, February 21st.
Robinson & Firm Honored For Pro Bono Work
Firm Elder Law practice group leader Edward C. Robinson was awarded the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award by the Center for Elder Law & Justice and Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. was honored with a Pro Bono Award by the Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc. in recognition of all of the pro bono legal services performed at the Federal Court Pro Se Assistance Program.
Hurwitz & Fine Named A “Best Law Firm”
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. is pleased to announce its 2018 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings where multiple practice areas have been recognized.
Hurwitz & Fine Honored by Center for Elder Law & Justice
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. has been selected as the Federal Court Award winner for the Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc.
Evanko Named Lawyer Of The Year
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. firm attorneys have been recognized by the extremely selective 2018 Best Lawyers in America with 10 lawyers recognized in various areas of law and Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. president Ann Evanko was named Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law.