by Nora Ritinski | Nov 28, 2023 | Clemente J. Parente, Construction, Labor, Wage and Collective Bargaining
Clemente Parente recently shared his thoughts with The Saratogian on New York possibly becoming the fifth state to ban non-compete agreements for workers. Read more about Clem’s thoughts on this proposed ban, contained in Senate Bill S3100A, which has passed...
by Nora Ritinski | Sep 5, 2023 | Construction, Construction Contracts, Donald J. Hillmann, Government Procurement and Contracting, Governmental / Administrative Challenges & Appeals, Uncategorized
Couch White, LLP Partner, Don Hillmann, successfully appealed a denial for a recertification of a Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) on behalf of Stefanie Wiley, President of Hoosick Valley Contractors (HVC). Stefanie is a third-generation majority owner of the...
by Nora Ritinski | Sep 5, 2023 | Charles G. Carluccio, Construction, Labor, Wage and Collective Bargaining
On June 26, 2023, Couch White, on behalf of its clients, successfully obtained a New York State Supreme Court Order enjoining the enforcement of a recently enacted Department of Labor (“DOL”) regulation, which requires that prevailing wage be paid in certain...
by Nora Ritinski | Jun 2, 2023 | Adrianne M. Meicht, Commercial and Complex Litigation, Construction, General
Couch White is excited to announce Adrianne Meicht has joined the firm’s construction and litigation practice group as an associate. Ms. Meicht brings valuable experience in construction matters and will be an asset to the Couch White team. Adrianne previously served...
by Nora Ritinski | May 25, 2023 | Construction, Construction Contracts, Donald J. Hillmann, General
Couch White’s expert attorneys in construction and litigation release memo on New York State Department of Labor Contractor Registry Department’s new policy. Effective December 30, 2024, New York Labor Law section 220-i will require all contractors bidding...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Dec 9, 2022 | Charles G. Carluccio, Construction, General
On December 1, 2022, the Third Department issued a critical decision captioned Empire Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. v. New York State Department of Transportation requiring the New York State Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to disclose...
