Blog Archive: 2021

Get to Know MCCM Partner Mary F. Ognibene

Did you ever wonder what made us decide to become lawyers? Maybe you wondered what we do when we’re not practicing law? Welcome to the latest post from our new “Get to Know Us” series, featuring different members of our MCCM team, where we answer those questions. Our next post features Partner Mary F. Ognibene. Why did you become a lawyer? My journey, not unlike many others in this…

Mary F. Ognibene

Appellate Division Reinstates Area Variance

After the Brighton Zoning Board of Appeals (the “ZBA”) granted an area variance to construct an addition with less setback than required, neighbors successfully challenged the decision in…

Private Settlements of Employment Discrimination Claims Prohibited

The Division of Human Rights (the “Division”) is the state agency charged with investigating claims of unlawful discrimination and harassment in employment. After a complaint is…

Open Meetings Law Amendments--What You Need To Know

Earlier this week, Governor Hochul signed legislation amending the Open Meetings Law for the third time in as many months. The changes alter the requirements applicable to meeting minutes, prior…

New York State Power of Attorney Law Change

On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed a long awaited new law into place resulting in a change to the New York State Power of Attorney (“POA”). The effective date of the law is June 13, 2021…

Get to Know MCCM Partner Peter J. Gregory

Did you ever wonder what made us decide to become lawyers? Maybe you wondered what we do when we’re not practicing law? Welcome to the latest post from our new “Get to Know Us”…

Capicola Confidential: Secrets of the Sandwich-Maker Revisited

Six years ago, I wrote Capicola Confidential: Secrets of the Sandwich-Maker on my personal blog. At that time, it was widely reported that a large chain of sub shops required its hourly workers to…

New York’s HERO Act Creates New Requirements for New York Employers

After a year of countless executive orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Legislature passed and Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or…

What Are The Mask Rules For New York Businesses?

On Monday, May 17, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order 202.108. Among other things, this Order lifted most occupancy limits, and extended and modified the Statewide mask requirements such…

Get to Know MCCM Managing Partner Peter J. Weishaar

Did you ever wonder what made us decide to become lawyers? Maybe you wondered what we do when we’re not practicing law? Welcome to our inaugural post from our new “Get to Know Us”…

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