Legal Alerts
Law360: Md. AG’s Report Puts Spotlight On Abuse Coverage Issues
Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Attorney Dan D. Kohane spoke with Law360 on Maryland's adoption of Child Victim Legislation.
The Ninth Circuit Shoots Down New Build Natural Gas Prohibition
Maxwell C. Radley explains how in a recent ruling, the Ninth Circuit rules a local natural gas ban as void because it is preempted by federal law.
Six Hurwitz Fine Attorneys Featured in The Harmonie Group's 2022 Significant Cases Publication
Hurwitz Fine P.C. had three victories published in The Harmonie’s Group's annual significant cases publication for 2022.
Employers: Update Your Sexual Harassment Policies and Training Materials to Comport with New York State’s New Models
On April 12, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor posted new guidance and its updated Model Policy on Sexual Harassment Prevention and training materials.
NYIA: Your NY Connection Magazine: Calling Balls & Strikes, In Lawyerly Fights
Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Member Dan D. Kohane and Associate Ryan P. Maxwell authored an article for NYIA in the Q1 2023 edition of the Your NY Connection magazine, “Calling Balls and Strikes, In Lawyerly Fights.”
Law360: Expert Analysis: NY Rulings Show Shift In Insurance Priority Approach
Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Member Dan D. Kohane authored an article on March 28, 2023 in Law360’s Expert Analysis section titled “NY Rulings Show Shift In Insurance Priority Approach.”
Evan Bussiere Quoted in Business First Commercial Real Estate Cover Story: "Where the C-Suite Calls Home"
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.
Jody E. Briandi and Anastasia M. McCarthy Honored as 2023 ATHENA Award Finalists
Hurwitz Fine is proud to announce that it has two finalists for the 2023 ATHENA Awards®, President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi and Member Anastasia M. McCarthy.
Michael F. Perley Named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation
Hurwitz Fine Litigation Chair Michael F. Perley has been named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation.
NY Governor Vetoes Grieving Families Act
The bill was delivered to the Governor at the very end of 2022, and expired on January 30, 2023, without the Governor signing the bill into law.
V. Christopher Potenza Elected to the Harmonie Group Board of Directors
Hurwitz Fine Member V. Christopher Potenza was elected to the Harmonie Group Board of Directors. The Harmonie Group is an an-invitation-only international network of law firms, vetted for their standards, ethics and values in handling complex litigation for corporations, third party administrators and insurance companies.
Brian D. Barnas Receives Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award
Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Member Brian D. Barnas received the New York State Bar Association's Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer award. Presented by the Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section, this award recognizes an attorney's outstanding contributions to the practice of law in the field of insurance and will be presented at the association’s annual meeting in New York.
Jody E. Briandi Elected to the WNY Women’s Foundation Board of Directors
Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi was elected to the WNY Women’s Foundation Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023, for a three-year term.
Hurwitz Fine Welcomes Two Associates in the Firm's Buffalo Office
Hurwitz Fine has welcomed two associates who were admitted to the bar on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, and will be joining the firm’s Insurance Coverage team. Both individuals have spent the last several months at the firm as associates-pending-admission, and we are excited to officially welcome them as attorneys.
Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi Featured on Buffalo Business First's Table of Experts "Women in Law" Panel
Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi sat down with several other WNY women lawyers at the Buffalo Business First Table of Experts "Women in Law" panel.
Hurwitz Fine: 2022 In Review
2022 was an exciting year for Hurwitz Fine! We celebrated 45 years—our sapphire anniversary— with a new name and tagline, a new look and new practice areas. We continue to look toward the future with the evolution of our name and visual identity and provide innovative solutions to our clients. We are so proud of what we have accomplished thanks to our attorneys, staff, colleagues and clients!
Effective Immediately: New York State Will Now Require Employers to Provide Electronic Versions of all Mandatory Workplace Postings
On December 16, 2022, New York State amended New York Labor Law Section 201 to require employers to make mandatory workplace postings available to applicants and employees electronically. This means that in addition to posting physical notices, digital versions of the federal and state notices must also be made available through the employer’s website or by email.
Hurwitz Fine's 2022 Adopt-a-Family: WNY Heroes
Each December, Hurwitz Fine's Safety & Wellness Committee partners with a local organization to host our annual Adopt-a-Family Drive. This year, we partnered with WNY Heroes, a veterans' assistance organization, to bring some holiday cheer to two local, in-need families.
Scott D. Kagan and V. Christopher Potenza featured in the New York State Bar Association's Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section Journal
On December 16, 2022, Hurwitz Fine attorneys Scott D. Kagan and V. Christopher Potenza were published in the New York State Bar Association's Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section Journal for their comprehensive article, “The Ups and Downs of Elevator and Escalator Litigation.”
Law360: NY Panel's COVID Nursing Home Case Order Spurs Questions
Elizabeth G. Adymy and V. Christopher Potenza were published in Law360 on December 9, 2022 for their expert analysis article on "NY Panel's COVID Nursing Home Case Order Spurs Questions."