by Kimberly Schaffer | Oct 25, 2021 | Corporate Commercial Transactions, General
As we previously announced, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Couch White, LLP is proud to share messages and weekly themes of the importance of staying safe online. The theme of Week 1 is “Be Cyber Smart.” Proper cyber hygiene requires diligence at all levels...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Oct 22, 2021 | Corporate Commercial Transactions, General
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Cybersecurity Awareness Month shares messages and...
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,...