by Nora Ritinski | Feb 10, 2026 | Brendan R. Wolf, Commercial and Complex Litigation, Construction
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Business Survey, there are now nearly six million employer companies across the country—and a significant number of them are minority and women-owned operations. In the fiscal year of 2024-25, New York boasted a...
by Nora Ritinski | Feb 6, 2026 | Alita J. Giuda, Energy Facilities and Siting, Environmental, Environmental Impact Review, John E. Ahearn, III
Couch White’s Environmental Practice Group secured a significant victory for the City of Kingston in recent Article 78 proceedings challenging the City’s actions in connection with the SEQRA review of the proposed demolition of City-owned canopies located in...
by Nora Ritinski | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an interim final rule requiring immediate changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program regulations. All previously certified DBE firms within the State of New York must be re-evaluated...
by Nora Ritinski | Jan 9, 2026 | Construction, Employment
Beginning January 1, 2026, all contractors and subcontractors engaged in existing or new projects covered by Article 8 of the Labor Law must submit certified payroll records to the State Department of Labor through the Certified Payroll Portal. New York State...
by Nora Ritinski | Jan 8, 2026 | Corporate Commercial Transactions, Geoffrey H. Hainbach, Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions, Real Estate
Couch White is pleased to announce Geoffrey Hainbach has joined the firm as Of Counsel to our Corporate & Commercial Transactions and Real Estate Practice Groups. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced M&A, private and public company transactions, and general...
