Attorney Spotlight: Elizabeth DiPirro Who is Beth as an attorney? Elizabeth is the leader of our family law practice group. She has been practicing law for 30+ years. Beth has been recognized as a super lawyer for the last 8 years. She is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Erie Country Bar… Read More
Partner attorney Matt Miller spoke last night with Eileen Buckley from WKBW regarding the Servotronics case. If you missed the story live you can view it here. The former CEO and President of Servotronics, Kenneth Trbovich, has resigned after an internal investigation regarding allegations of sexual harassment. The six month long investigation was authorized by… Read More
Attention Large Employers Important Update on the COVID Vaccine or Testing Mandate! On Friday, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals revived OSHA’s vaccine or weekly testing mandate for employers with 100 or more employees that previously was stayed. As a result of the 6th Circuit’s decision, the Department of Labor issued a Statement on Saturday… Read More
Environmental attorney John Kolaga wants you to know: In New York, the Rules, They are A-Changing Every person who works with petroleum products in their business should know that, if you have a petroleum spill, you need to report it, and fast. The failure to report a petroleum spill in a timely way can result in… Read More
New York healthcare workers are now required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Effective August 26, 2021, all employers of health care workers must mandate that their personnel receive a full COVID-19 vaccination. Employers should pay close attention to the new regulations as they have significantly changed the landscape of the healthcare industry in New York State.… Read More
We live in a very different world now. The COVID-19 pandemic is a time of uncertainty in all facets of life: health, social, and also, business. It can be very difficult in these times to know when is it a good idea to sell your business or to buy a new one. However, it is… Read More
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham is ready to Ride for Roswell! 2021 is going to be a great year to raise funds for cancer research! The Ride for Roswell will look a bit different this year due to COVID but we can still raise money for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Although we cannot ride together… Read More
If you are lucky enough to know Dan Sarzynski you know how loyal and passionate he is to any organization he commits his time to. One of these organizations Dan is so passionate about is the CFMA. Although, you may not know the CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association) has 99 chapters across the US and… Read More
As was much anticipated following Governor Cuomo’s prior declaration that most COVID restrictions would be lifted if New York State reached the threshold mark of 70% of those age 18 and older having at least one vaccination shot, the Governor excitedly followed through on his promise by lifting COVID restrictions in commercial and social settings,… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of companies to rely more on remote access work, this comes with a slew of new cybersecurity concerns. Is your data protected? Are you properly insured against a cyber attack? Are you in compliance with federal and state cybersecurity and data privacy laws? What would a cybersecurity attack mean… Read More
Join the attorneys of Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham for a Complimentary Insurance Property Litigation Webinar & Lunch on us: June 9th 2021, 10 am – Noon. The webinar will be highly informative. Gain best practices and insights from the attorney perspective. Learn from industry experts on the subject of insurance property litigation. This is a… Read More
Yesterday, May 6, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights, or HERO Act. The HERO Act, which becomes effective on June 6, 2021, is considered by many to be landmark legislation because it amends the Labor Law by significantly changing and adding to the minimum workplace health and safety… Read More
If you have any questions or concerns contact Jamie Batt in our Business Law team or Matt Miller in our Labor Employment team. The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that May 3rd will be the date the award portal opens for the restaurant revitalization fund. This $28.6 billion program is meant to give new… Read More
On Tuesday, May 4th from 8:15a.m.— 9:30a.m. Business Law partner attorney Jamie Batt joins forces with Niagara University’s Family Business Center and Jim Segarra, of Tronconi Segarra & Associates for a virtual presentation discussing Business Succession Planning Advice in the Era of COVID. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much in the world of business.… Read More
Our business law team is dedicated to helping the hard-hit restaurant business owners stay informed of post COVID-19 pandemic opportunities to recover and to thrive. The American Rescue Plan Act Established a $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) within the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These funds will help to revitalize the restaurant industry across… Read More
Environmental attorney John Kolaga discusses personal liability of corporate officers for environmental violations. Corporate officers and directors carry an exorbitant amount of responsibilities. Given these challenges, it is sometimes easy to forget that environmental issues involved with running a corporation can loom large, if overlooked. Solving environmental problems – complying with detailed regulations and addressing… Read More
Attorney Phillip Oswald filed a complaint on behalf of the residents of the Saratoga Sites housing complex in Cohoes, NY, who feel their health has been harmed by the fugitive dust emissions from Norlite. The class action lawsuit seeks monetary relief and measures to monitor, and potentially stop, the emissions, as well as monitor residents’… Read More
Greg Gaglione has witnessed the legal clean up side of organization’s devastating cybersecurity incident. Benjamin Franklin once said, if you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail. The same is true when it comes to an organization’s data security program. An organization that is well prepared for a cybersecurity incident with a robust… Read More
Labor and Employment partner attorney, Matt Miller defends an East Aurora Spanish teacher in a discrimination lawsuit. Matt says she, “was repeatedly denied by the district.” East Aurora Middle School Spanish teacher, Julie Rizzo, loves her job. She’d like to be able to continue teaching, however, Rizzo has a serious immune deficiency disorder she was… Read More
There has been a lot of reporting lately on what the legal standard is for sexual harassment claims in New York in light of the recent allegations of three women against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Matt Miller clarifies the current state of New York law in this area. There are two primary laws at play here. … Read More
When you wake up every morning and “Make Your Bed”, and give 120% to everything you do — you make a difference. Congratulations on the Power 250! Our founding and managing partner, David R. Pfalzgraf Jr., has been named to the Buffalo Business First 2021 Power 250. It is an honor to have one of… Read More
John Kolaga, NYSBA Environmental Committee Member, is presenting The “New Normal” for TENORM (Technically-Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) in New York, on Thursday, February 25th. The environmental practice in Western New York continues to evolve, with its industrialized legacy driving the need for practitioners to stay on top of regional-based considerations. This program highlights a… Read More
Business Law focuses on innovative companies at the forefront of their respective industries. The recent disclosure of Tesla’s $1.5 billion investment in bitcoin (“BTC”)[1] has served as an exclamation point to the growing institutional acceptance of BTC as a credible store of value, akin to cash reserves or gold. This trend has advanced partially due… Read More
Gestational Surrogacy is finally legal in New York State, allowing for many couples to have their dreams of becoming parents within their reach. Our passionate fertility and surrogacy team of partner attorneys Jamie Batt, and Elizabeth DiPirro, and associate attorneys Micelle Graham, and Keli Iles-Hernandez understand well beyond just the legalities of surrogacy. If this… Read More
New York State’s Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) recently issued new Quarantine Leave guidance that affects all employers, regardless of size. Back in March 2020, New York State enacted legislation that forced employers to provide job-protected leave for any employees who become subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine/isolation due to COVID-19. That mandate subsequently was modified to… Read More