by Kimberly Schaffer | Aug 9, 2021 | Clemente J. Parente, Construction, General
The new Hero Act requires employers to adopt a COVID protocol Click here for the New York State Department of Labor’s Model Plan, Exposure Prevention Standard and Exposure Prevention Plan. Concerning notice, a copy of the plan needs to be given to employees...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Jul 29, 2021 | Clemente J. Parente, Construction, Donald J. Hillmann, General, Joel M. Howard, III
On July 21, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that unions may continue to use the inflatable balloon known as “Scabby The Rat” at informational demonstrations because such use does not constitute an illegal secondary boycott. Read the article.
by Kimberly Schaffer | Jun 21, 2021 | Brian P. Murphy, Commercial and Complex Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, General
Albany-based telecommunications company ANS Advanced Network Services was recently acquired by Charge Enterprises Inc., a New York City special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”). Brian Murphy, Partner at Couch White, served as lead counsel on the deal....
by Kimberly Schaffer | May 4, 2021 | Construction, General
Tax credits are one of the most useful aspects of the Internal Revenue Code as they provide for a dollar-for-dollar reduction in income tax owed. A tax credit is typically designed to favor or reward certain types of activities considered beneficial to the economy,...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Mar 29, 2021 | Energy, Energy Facilities and Siting, General, Leonard H. Singer
Couch White Partner Leonard Singer recently obtained an Order from the New York State Public Service Commission allowing its client to continue to own and develop electric generation projects while also owning and operating an electric transmission project. The...
by Nora Ritinski | Mar 18, 2021 | Peter V.K. Funk, Jr., Renewable Energy
NYC BAR ASSOCIATION Peter Funk Leads Panel on Dairy Farm Biogas to Renewable Natural Gas Projects NEW YORK, NY (March 18, 2021) — Energy attorney Peter Funk organized and participated in a program for The Energy Committee at the New York City Bar Association, “Hot...
