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Couch White’s Energy Practice Group Provides Summary of SEP Board’s Approved Draft State Energy Plan
On July 23, 2025, the New York State Energy Planning Board (SEP Board) approved a draft State Energy Plan for public comment. The framework and procedure for the State Energy Plan is governed by the New York Energy Law, which provides that the Plan must assess New...
Couch White, LLP Prevails on a Bid Protest over the Central Warehouse Demolition Project
Attorneys from Couch White represented the Advance Albany County Alliance (the “Alliance”) against a bid protest concerning the demolition of the Central Warehouse in the City of Albany. At issue was whether the Alliance, a Local Development Corporation, was subject...
Couch White Welcomes Anna Binau as Of Counsel
Couch White is excited to announce that Anna Binau has joined the firm as Of Counsel in our Environmental practice group. She will also be working with our Renewable Energy Transactions and Commercial and Complex Litigation practice groups. Anna will be advising...
Couch White Welcomes Efeoghene Ayanruoh
Couch White is thrilled to welcome Efeoghene Ayanruoh to the firm as an associate in our Corporate & Commercial Transactions Group. Efe previously practiced at an international law firm in Pittsburgh, bringing valuable experience in guiding clients through all...
Victory for Waste Transfer Industry: Summons Dismissed in NYC Fill Material Violation Case
Upon a successful hearing before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, Couch White Partner, John Ahearn, obtained dismissal of a summons issued to a client from the New York City Department of Sanitation for an alleged violation of Section 4-08(r) of Title...
Couch White Earns Prominent Recognition in Chambers 2025 Leading Legal Guide to Attorneys and Law Firms
Couch White, LLP is proud to announce that the firm and multiple attorneys received recognition in the edition of the Chambers USA Guide 2025 released today. Couch White was recognized in four distinct practice areas and proudly celebrates the inclusion of thirteen of...
Couch White Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates
Couch White is thrilled to welcome Lynn Kodjoe and Nathan Mattison as our 2025 Summer Associates. This summer, Lynn and Nathan are assisting our attorney’s on legal matters across all practice areas. Couch White’s Summer Associate Program is designed to provide the...
Partner Jay Goodman Recognized as Trailblazer in Clean Energy on City & State List
City and State recognized leaders at the forefront of New York’s energy transition with the 2025 Trailblazers in Clean Energy list. Jay Goodman, Partner in Couch White’s Energy Practice Group, was recognized among this list. As a highly respected energy attorney for...
Corporate Transparency Act – New Interim Final Rule Requires Reporting by Foreign Entities Only
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued “an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act.” To...
Couch White Welcomes Brendan Baynes
Couch White, LLP is pleased to announce that Brendan F. Baynes will join the firm as Of Counsel, effective April 1, 2025. An experienced trial lawyer with more than 35 years of practice, Brendan brings a wealth of knowledge in civil litigation and commercial law, as...