Navigating What's Ahead - August 2024
86 Lippes Mathias Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 Edition of "The Best Lawyers in America©"
86 of the firm’s Albany, Buffalo, Clarence, Cleveland, Jacksonville, Rochester, Syracuse, and Washington, D.C.-based attorneys have been listed on the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America: Lawyer of the Year and The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. Read the full list HERE.
64 Lippes Mathias Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Editions of Upstate New York and Florida Super Lawyers
60 of our team members in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse made the 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, while four attorneys in our Jacksonville office earned spots on the Florida Super Lawyers list earlier this year. Read the full press release HERE.
Managing Partner and Chairman Kevin J. Cross Celebrates 25 Years at Lippes Mathias
What better way to celebrate our managing partner Kevin J. Cross's 25th anniversary at Lippes Mathias than by hearing from some of the people who know him best?
Register to Attend: Labor & Employment Seminar - Syracuse & Rochester
Get up to speed on the latest trends and insights in labor and employment law while earning General HR recertification credit hours during this complimentary seminar. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from our employment law attorneys on a range of topics.
Seminars will be held this September in Syracuse and Rochester. Register for either date HERE.
Minimizing Risks & Maximizing Value: Strategies for a Successful Ownership Transfer
Join us for an insightful and comprehensive seminar on "Minimizing Risks & Maximizing Value: Strategies for a Successful Ownership Transfer," designed to equip business leaders, owners, and stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of ownership transition. Learn more and register HERE.
Rebecca S. Izzo Joins Lippes Mathias LLP as Associate
Rebecca Izzo represents clients in all aspects of financial reorganization, restructuring, and insolvency matters. Additionally, she will handle litigation matters in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy courts, involving small and large businesses, professional service providers, and financial institutions. Read the full press release HERE.
Lippes Mathias Secures Significant Appellate Victory for Waste Management of New York, LLC
A litigation team led by Kelly S. Foss, a partner with the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation practice team, achieved a significant legal victory on behalf of our client, Waste Management of New York, LLC, in the New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Read the full press release HERE.
Lippes Mathias Guides Fors Holdings, Inc. in its Acquisition of Mod-A-Can
Lippes Mathias client Fors Holdings, Inc. recently acquired Mod-A-Can, a leading commercial and defense avionics industry supplier since 1966. Partners Brian J. Bocketti and Thomas B. Hughes, who have been involved in an increasing number of aerospace industry transactions in recent months, provided guidance to Fors Holdings throughout the acquisition. Read the full press release HERE.
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New York Poised to More Actively Regulate the Pet Insurance Market
Partners Matthew L. Hosford and Frank J. Fanshawe outline a recently passed a bill that will, if approved by Governor Hochul, create a regulatory framework for the issuance of pet insurance in New York, mirroring laws in states like California and Maine. As pet insurance continues its rapid growth—fueled by the pandemic pet boom—this legislation aims to protect consumers by setting clear standards for coverage, disclosures, and marketing practices. Read the full article HERE.
Lippes Mathias Partners Brendan P. Kelleher and Nathaniel J. Kuzma Present at Western New York Education Law Conference
Brendan P. Kelleher and Nathaniel J. Kuzma, partners and co-leaders of the firm's K-12 Education Practice Team, recently spoke at the Western New York Education Law Conference. Both Kelleher and Kuzma have formally served as general counsel to Buffalo Public Schools, bringing firsthand experience in managing the legal complexities of one of New York State's largest school districts to their practice and presentations. Read the full press release HERE.
Dennis C. Vacco Analyzes NY AG's Decision Not to Represent Governor Kathy Hochul in Congestion Pricing Law Suits in NY1 Article
Dennis C. Vacco, former New York State attorney general and co-leader of the Government & Corporate Investigations practice team, spoke with NY1 to provide his perspective on New York State Attorney General Letitia James' recent decision not to represent NY Governor Kathy Hochul in two newly filed lawsuits related to congestion pricing. Read the full article HERE.
Two New Immigration Blog Posts from Elizabeth M. Klarin
Lippes Mathias Independent Sponsor Practice Team Leader John J. Koeppel to Speak at iGlobal Forum’s 17th Independent Sponsors Summit
John J. Koeppel, partner and leader of the firm’s Private Equity and Independent Sponsor Practice Teams, is set to speak during a roundtable discussion titled “Best Practice in Deferred Consideration” at the iGlobal Forum’s 17th Independent Sponsor Summit, which will be held in New York City from September 17-18, 2024. Read the full press release HERE.
Four Lippes Mathias Attorneys Quoted in 1851 Franchise Article Highlighting Key Legal Risks for Franchisers
Franchising & Licensing and Intellectual Property practice team members recently joined forces for an article in 1851 Franchise. Matthew D. Asbell, Christian M. Lovelace, Andrew J. Olek, and Chintan A. Desai shared essential insights into the legal requirements franchisors must understand, from franchise agreements to disclosure requirements, compliance strategies, and everything in between. Read the full article HERE.
Disproportionate Inheritance and Objections to Probate
In her latest Trusts & Estates blog, Victoria M. Craft outlines options to consider when choosing whether to object to a last will and testament that is being admitted to probate. Read the full blog post HERE.
Lippes Mathias Counsel Jeffrey W. Kempf Appointed to St. Augustine's West City Community Redevelopment Area Steering Committee
Jeffrey W. Kempf has been appointed by the City of St. Augustine City Commission to serve on the West City Community Redevelopment Area (WCCRA) Steering Committee. The temporary committee, consisting of seven members appointed by the City Commission, is tasked with discussing redevelopment solutions for West City, gathering public input, and making recommendations on implementing goals, programs, and projects outlined in the West City Community Redevelopment Plan. Read the full press release HERE.