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NLRB Says Union Use of Scabby The Rat is not an Unfair Labor Practice
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.
Brian Murphy, Partner, Lead Counsel on the Region’s First Special Purpose Acquisition Company Deal
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. SPAC deals...
Tax Credits for Construction Companies
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,...
Couch White Partner Featured on WNYT Today’s Women
Couch White Partner, Amanda De Vito Trinsey, was recently featured on WNYT Today's Women with Elaine Houston. Click to see full interview.
Albany Business Review Names Amanda De Vito Trinsey, Partner, to Prestigious 40 Under 40 List
Couch White is proud to announce that Amanda De Vito Trinsey, Partner, was named to the Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40 list. This prestigious list recognizes outstanding professionals in their field who help shape the community we live in. Ms. Trinsey was...
Couch White Partner Obtains Favorable Ruling in Vertical Market Power Case
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...
Peter Funk Leads Panel on Dairy Farm Biogas to Renewable Natural Gas Projects
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...
Couch White Obtains Approval for New York’s First Off-Shore Wind Project
Couch White attorney Leonard Singer was successful in obtaining the required permits by Commission Order for the transmission line required to interconnect the South Fork Wind Farm to the electric transmission grid on Long Island. The South Fork Wind Farm is New...
Couch White Partner Obtains Approval of EM&CP for Empire State Line
Couch White Partner Leonard Singer recently received notification from the New York State Public Service Commission that the Environmental Management and Construction Plan for the Empire State Line was approved and the developer, NextEra Energy Transmission New York,...
New York State Passes Legislation on Substantial Completion
New York State has recently passed legislation which seeks to clarify the meaning of the term “substantial completion” on NYS public projects. By amending section 139-f of the State Finance Law and section 106-b of the General Municipal Law, this legislation is also...