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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner to Present at Workshop to Help CEOs, COOs, CFOs and Board Members Plan, Implement and Finance Hospital Energy Efficiency Projects]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2012-01-03 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Managing Partner, Robert M. Loughney, of the Firm's Energy law practice group is set to present at the Energy Efficiency for Health Care seminar being held January 24. His presentation will cover how the rate-setting process works in New York State as well as how businesses can understand, participate in and impact the rate-setting process.    This seminar, presented by...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White obtains favorable decision that should expand the viability of On-site Distributed Generation in New York City]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-12-05 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[In November 2011, Couch White, LLP Managing Partner, Robert M. Loughney, and Associate, Adam T. Conway, from the Firm's Energy law practice group obtained a very favorable decision from the NY Public Service Commission ("PSC") that should expand the viability of environmentally-friendly on-site distributed generation ("DG") projects throughout New York City.    The proceeding involved...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner to Present at Energy Efficiency for Healthcare Seminars]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-10-17 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Managing Partner, Robert M. Loughney, of the Firm's Energy law practice group is set to present at the Energy Efficiency for Health Care seminar being held November 8 and 17. Mr. Loughney and John Moynihan, Division Manager, COGEN Power Technologies will present a case study, "Using Power Purchase Agreements to Fund Your Energy Project". The speakers will address the legal and...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Victorious in Discrimination Case Before the EEOC]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-10-14 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[In this case, the Complainant alleged that he was discriminated against because of his national origin, age, and a disability.  Respondent contended that his employment was terminated because he refused to comply with the Company's policies, and was insubordinate.  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity  Commission ("EEOC") found no evidence supporting the discrimination claims...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner to Present at Lorman CLE Seminar on Construction Claims]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-09-29 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner, David G. Anderson, of the Firm's Construction and Government Contracts law practice groups is set to present at a Lorman Education Services CLE Seminar "Construction Claims". His presentations will cover Extra Work and Delay Claims; Proven Techniques for Minimizing the Impact of Construction Claims; Recovering Money Owed for Extra Work and Delay Claims; Delay Claims  ...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Successfully Defends Claims of Race Discrimination and Retaliation Before Division of Human Rights]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-09-23 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White partner, Melanie J. LaFond, from the Firm's Labor and Employment law practice group successfully defended claims of race discrimination and retaliation before the Division of Human Rights.  The Complainant, a laborer, contended that he was subjected to race discrimination and laid off after complaining about racial comments at the job site. In response, the construction company...]]></description>
				<link><![CDATA[http://www.couchwhite.com/news/Couch_White_Successfully_Defends_Claims_of_Race_Discrimination_and_Retaliation_Before_Division_of_Human_Rights_62.htm]]></link>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Partner John Vero To Participate in Social Media Panel with SEDC]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-09-23 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA["Social Media in Business: Everyone is doing it, are you doing it right?"  Social Media Panel, hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and SEDCWhen: Wednesday, October 26. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Where: Saratoga Springs City CenterCost: $10 for Chamber and SEDC membersRegistration: Please visit the Chamber website to register or call 584-3255. Coffee and water will be served...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiple Intervenors Representative Becomes Chair of New York State Reliability Council]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-08-24 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Michael B. Mager, a partner in Couch White LLP's Energy practice group, recently became Chairman of the New York State Reliability Council, L.L.C. ("NYSRC"). Mr. Mager has represented Multiple Intervenors, an unincorporated association of large industrial, commercial and institutional energy consumers with manufacturing and other facilities located throughout New York State, at the NYSRC for...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Successfully Tries Disability and Sex Discrimination Case Before Division of Human Rights]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-08-03 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White partner, Melanie J. LaFond, from the Firm's Labor and Employment law practice group successfully tried a disability and sex discrimination case before the Division of Human Rights on behalf of the employer.  The Complainant contended that he was terminated on the basis of disability (kidney problems and past substance abuse), and treated differently than a similarly situated...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner to Present at Educational Energy Day (EDEnergy) 2011]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-07-06 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner, Michael B. Mager, of the Firm's Energy law practice group is set to present "The Rate-Setting Process" at EDEnergy Day 2011. His presentation will cover how the rate-setting process works in New York State as well as how businesses can understand, participate in and impact the rate-setting process.    Ithaca College in conjunction with EMA   Electronic Motor...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Power Plant Siting Law - Article X Renewal]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-06-22 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[New York State Legislators and Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration are making an end-of-session effort to renew Article X, the state's power plant siting law. If passed, the new law, which may be voted on as early as today, will provide siting oversight for power plants producing over 25 megawatts of energy. The proposed law is technology neutral, and does not exclude review of proposed...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiple Intervenors Elected as Industrial and Large Commercial Consumers Representative for the New York State Reliability Council]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-06-13 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner, Michael B. Mager, elected Chairman     On June 10, 2011, Multiple Intervenors was elected to another two-year term as the Industrial and Large Commercial Consumers representative on the Executive Committee of the New York State Reliability Council ("NYSRC"). The NYSRC is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the reliable and efficient operation of the New York...]]></description>
				<link><![CDATA[http://www.couchwhite.com/news/Multiple_Intervenors_Elected_as_Industrial_and_Large_Commercial_Consumers_Representative_for_the_New_York_State_Reliability_Council_56.htm]]></link>
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				<title><![CDATA[Appellate Court Rejects Alleged &quot;Finder Status&quot; and Upholds Requirement for Real Estate Broker&apos;s License as Prerequisite to Commission Entitlement]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-06-13 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[In Futersak v. Perl, ___ A.D.3d ___ (Second Department, May 31, 2011) the Appellate Division enforced the requirement of Real Property Law &#167;442-d [action for commissions   license prerequisite] that the plaintiff must allege and prove plaintiff's status as a licensed real estate broker as a prerequisite to a claim for compensation in a transaction in which real estate was the dominant...]]></description>
				<link><![CDATA[http://www.couchwhite.com/news/Appellate_Court_Rejects_Alleged_Finder_Status_and_Upholds_Requirement_for_Real_Estate_Broker_s_License_as_Prerequisite_to_Commission_Entitlement_57.htm]]></link>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wage Theft Prevention Act Update]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-06-07 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Effective April 9, 2011, the "Wage Theft Prevention Act" (WTPA) seeks to expand the rights of employees to seek civil and criminal remedies against their employers when the employer fails to follow specifications of the Labor Law, which require the employer to pay statutorily-mandated minimum wages and overtime.  It also...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Attorney Confirmed as Board of Directors Member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-05-19 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP attorney S. Jay Goodman of the Firm's Energy and Environmental practice was confirmed as a member of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships with local children at risk of falling into lives of crime, drug abuse and neglect.  As a member...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White &quot;Couch Potatoes&quot; Participate in First-Annual Law &amp; Order Challenge Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-05-18 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Couch Potatoes represented Couch White, LLP at the first-annual Law &amp; Order Challenge benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) Bowl for Kids' Sake . The Bowl for Kids' Sake is the BBBSCR's largest community event and fundraiser, drawing the annual participation and support of thousands of area residents. The 2010 bowl-a-thon raised more than $100,000 and there...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Attorney Guest Lectures for Environmental Seminar Class at RPI]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-05-03 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP attorney S. Jay Goodman of the Firm's Energy and Environmental practice groups appeared as a guest lecturer for the Environmental Seminar class at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on May 3, 2011. His presentation included an overview of how New York State energy policy is developed and implemented, a discussion of major State energy policy initiatives currently underway and a...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partner to Present at Industrial Energy Consumers of America and U.S. Department of Energy Workshop]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-04-29 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Managing Partner, Robert M. Loughney, is set to present at an upcoming Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) workshop and dialogue to discuss barriers and policy solutions to increase use of combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat recovery in New York   to increase competitiveness, jobs and energy efficiency in the manufacturing...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partners to Present at 12th Annual Public Utility Law Institute]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-04-18 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Partners, Michael B. Mager and Kevin M. Lang are set to present "Rate Case Trends" at the 12th Annual Public Utility Law Institute. Their presentation will cover rate case trends from the perspectives of a utility, a regulator, a commercial and industrial customer and New York City. The annual event presents an outstanding faculty representing in-house corporate counsel,...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[NYISO Stakeholder Spotlight: Mike Mager]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-04-11 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Michael B. Mager was recently featured in the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Connections Newsletter. Please see below for the full profile or click here to be directed to the NYISO newsletter (see page 8 for full profile) . Reprinted by permission - NYISO Connections - First Quarter 2011 Michael Mager is a Partner at Couch White, LLP and a member of the firm's Energy practice...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Successfully Negotiates International Contract]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-03-28 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[In March 2011, Couch White, LLP partner James J. Barriere successfully negotiated a contract in Monterrey, Mexico for a large correctional facility to be constructed in Southern Mexico. Jim is a member of the Construction, Commercial and Litigation law practice groups at Couch White, LLP.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Prevails in Arbitration Against Union]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-03-28 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White partner James J. Barriere, a member of the Firm's Construction, Commercial and Litigation law practice groups, successfully defended a client in an arbitration proceeding brought by a union. The union claimed that certain provisions of the parties collective bargaining agreement were violated. The employer's arguments in defense prevailed and the proceeding was...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Gets Case Dismissed For Construction Company]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-03-01 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[After taking over a declaratory judgment action involving insurance coverage issues from another law firm, Couch White partner Melanie J. LaFond was successful in getting the case dismissed on summary judgment.  The appellate court affirmed the dismissal holding that the construction company was not obligated to defend or indemnify the plaintiff County in the underlying personal injury...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Secures Favorable Resolution of Utility Rate Proceeding]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-02-07 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Attorneys Bob Loughney, Mike Mager and Jay Goodman in the firm's Energy Law practice group secured a very favorable resolution of the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid electric rate proceeding that will result in tremendous savings for their clients.  Representing Multiple Intervenors, an association of many of the State's largest energy consumers, Couch White: (a)...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Secures Substantial Reduction on Real Property Tax Assessment Following Trial]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2011-01-25 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Real Property Taxation Law practice group of Couch White, LLP obtained for its client a favorable verdict following a trial.  The Court granted a reduction of the client's real property tax assessment for the full amount sought in the petition.  The assessment concerned commercial and industrial manufacturing property adjacent to New York's Capital Region.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Construction Fair Play Act]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-11-17 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[New York State Department of Labor  Required Notice under Article 25-B of the Labor Law     Attention All employees, contractors and subcontractors: you are covered by the Construction Industry Fair Play Act.  The law says that you are an employee unless:    You are free from direction and control in performing your job AND You perform work that is not part of the usual work done by...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Named &apos;One of the Best Places to Work&apos; by The Business Review]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-11-01 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White Honored as a Top Mid-Sized Company that Combines an Excellent Corporate Culture with the Most Engaged Employees    Couch White, LLP, a full-service business law firm, has been named one of the 2010 "Best Places to Work" by The Business Review for the second year in a row. The award recognizes the company's achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Receives Dismissal for Construction Company in Personal Injury Case]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-10-26 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White partner, Melanie J. LaFond, in the firm's Litigation law practice group earned a dismissal for a construction company in a personal injury case arising from a highway construction project. The plaintiff alleged that he lost control of his motorcycle and fell down due to loose gravel in the roadway. He claimed that there were no "loose gravel" signs posted and that there was a...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Obtains Landmark Decision in State&apos;s Top Court]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-10-19 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Ruling Denies Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Mandate for Charter Schools     In a landmark decision, New York's top court ruled that charter school contracts for construction, renovation, repair and maintenance are not subject to prevailing wage requirements under the labor law.    In a 5-2 vote, the Court of Appeals rejected the New York State Labor Department's controversial...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Argues at the New York Court of Appeals Against the Imposition of Prevailing Wages on Charter School Projects ]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-10-08 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[In a case with statewide implications, Couch White partner James J. Barriere argued before the New York Court of Appeals on September 13, 2010.  The issue involved charter schools construction projects and whether the Department of Labor can lawfully compel the payment of prevailing wages in the absence of a statutory requirement.  Jim argued on behalf of the New York State Charter...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Secures 55% Reduction on Real Property Tax Assessment ]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-09-30 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Real Property Taxation Law practice group of Couch White, LLP secured a 55% reduction on a real property tax assessment of industrial manufacturing property located in New York's Mohawk Valley Region.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Facilitates Acquisition of Upper Hudson Valley Quarry]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-09-20 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White's Commercial law practice group assisted a client in completing the acquisition of an aggregate quarry in the Upper Hudson Valley region.  The acquisition will further Couch White's client's market share as a vendor of aggregate in the region.  Couch White's role included identifying the client's goals, accomplishing the client's objectives and bringing the matter to a...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Successfully Defends Claims Before Division of Human Rights]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-09-09 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White partner, Melanie J. LaFond, in the firm's Labor and Employment law practice group successfully defended claims of sexual harassment and retaliation before the Division of Human Rights.  The Complainant contended that a supervisor subjected her to a sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against her after she rebuffed his advances.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Obtains Dismissal of NLRB Grievance]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-09-09 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Attorney Melanie J. LaFond procured a dismissal/withdrawal of an National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) grievance alleging that the company refused to hire a sheet metal worker because of his union membership.  Couch White successfully argued that because there was no objective demonstration of improper employer conduct, motivated by anti-union animus, which would reasonably tend to...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Successfully Negotiates Breach of Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenant Case]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-09-09 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Labor and Employment law practice group attorney, Melanie J. LaFond (a partner with Couch White, LLP) successfully negotiated a breach of a non-compete and restrictive covenant case involving a managing investigator, thereby protecting the client's interests before irreparable damage could occur, and saving the client substantial litigation costs and expenses.  LaFond quickly negotiated an...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Secures Dismissal of Personal Injury Case]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-09-09 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Melanie J. LaFond, a partner in the Commercial, Litigation and Construction law practice groups, was effective in getting a client dismissed from a personal injury case arising out of an accident involving a commercial construction vehicle. After completing the party depositions wherein she established that the client was not at fault, the other parties agreed to discontinue the action...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Adds Associate to Commercial and Litigation Practice Group]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-07-15 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP has announced the hiring of Alexis Kostun Clement as an Associate in its Commercial and Litigation law practice area groups. Clement is an experienced attorney who has worked in corporate and commercial real estate law representing large commercial clients, middle-market companies, emerging growth companies, not-for-profit organizations, religious organizations and individuals....]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jeremy Smith to Serve on the Board of Directors for Eastern New York Chapter Society of Financial Service Professionals ]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-07-13 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White Partner Jeremy M. Smith was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Eastern New York Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals for a three-year term from 2010 through 2013. Mr. Smith was also appointed as Chair of the Program Committee.    About Couch White, LLP: Couch White, LLP is a full-service business law firm with nationally-recognized leadership in...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White, LLP Sponsors Youth Membership at Albany YMCA]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-05-25 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[John R. Vero, a partner with Couch White, LLP and Chairman of the Albany and North Albany YMCA Board of Advisors, today announced that the firm will support the annual "Reach Out for Youth" scholarship program campaign by sponsoring a one-year membership for a deserving young boy or girl in the City of Albany.  "The YMCA is a tremendous resource for young people in the City of Albany," said...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Wins Jury Verdict in Breach of Contract Case]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-04-22 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White partners James J. Barriere and Jeremy M. Smith from the firm's commercial law practice group obtained a favorable verdict with substantial damages plus interest for their client following a jury trial. The case involved a breach contract claim concerning the sale of a portion of a client's mechanical construction business.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Wins Arbitration Award in Major Construction Excavation Case]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-04-15 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Couch White partner James J. Barriere from the firm's construction law practice group obtained a substantial victory and damages at arbitration for a construction client on a major excavation project. The case involved breach of contract claims arising out of field orders and directives calling for a change in the original design of the project as a result of unforeseen site conditions. The...]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Couch White Advises Purchaser in Acquisition of Massachusetts Company]]></title>
				<pubdate><![CDATA[2010-03-31 00:00:00.0]]></pubdate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Jeremy M. Smith, a partner in Couch White's commercial law practice group and associate Matthew R. LaLone represented an Albany, New York-based electrical engineering firm in all aspects of its acquisition of a wind energy technology company based in Massachusetts.]]></description>
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