STATE OF NEW YORK COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT : DEANNA SIEGEL

  “9. By letter dated March 26, 2018, Judge Siegel was advised that the Commission was investigating a new complaint alleging that, since March 2017, she had failed to re-register as an attorney or to pay the required biennial registration fee notwithstanding that she was a practicing attorney. The Commission requested a response to the … [Read more…]

More Blighted Properties Slated for Demolition in Schenectady County

  “The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority, the Capital Region Land Bank and The Community Builders, Inc. today announced plans to demolish almost 40 blighted buildings in Schenectady. “Vacant, blighted zombie properties are not welcome in Schenectady County. They hurt the individuals and families who want to invest in our neighborhoods and create hazards for … [Read more…]

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s young bridesmaids and page boys: Where are they now?

  “Eliza, now ten, is the granddaughter of the Duchess of Cornwall and her ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles. She was just three when she took on the role of flower girl at the royal wedding. Her parents are Laura and Harry Lopes, who are also parents to eight-year-old twin boys Gus and Louis. Although Laura … [Read more…]

Resolution #84-18 for a Bond: April 26, 2018 $3,000,000

  “RESOLUTION #84-18, APRIL 26, 2018 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF DUANESBURG, NEW YORK (THE “TOWN”), ADOPTED APRIL 26, 2018, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER COSTS RELATED AND INCIDENTAL THERETO, FOR THE DUANESBURG SEWER DISTRICT NO. 3; ESTIMATING THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST THEREOF TO BE $3,300,000.00; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING … [Read more…]

Camilla’s daughter Laura Lopes appears a little worse for wear as she enjoys a night out with her husband in Mayfair – as speculation mounts over whether she’s invited to the royal wedding

  “The Duchess of Cornwall’s daughter Laura Lopes appeared a little worse for wear after enjoying a night out with her husband Harry in Mayfair. The mother-of-three, 40, looked stylish in a sequin jumpsuit as she enjoyed an evening at exclusive club LouLou’s on Tuesday night. Laura finished off her glamorous ensemble with a pair … [Read more…]

A North Carolina Federal Court Allows a Treble Damages Claim in Employee Data-Breach Lawsuit

  “As we have explored before, a common scam known as “W-2 phishing” can put companies in the crosshairs for data-breach lawsuits brought by their employees. In honor of Tax Day, today’s post examines an interesting recent decision from a North Carolina federal court in one of these cases. In that decision, called Curry v. … [Read more…]

Solar Panel Construction Guidlines April 5, 2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

  “The Department is seeing an increase in the number of solar panel construction projects across New York State. This has resulted in an increase in the number of questions on Construction General Permit (CGP) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements from design professionals because the current CGP (GP- 0-15-002) does not include a … [Read more…]

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation April 5, 2018 Memo for Maryland Stormwater Guidelines

  “Stormwater Design Guidance – Solar Panel Installations The primary purpose of Maryland’s stormwater management program is to mimic natural hydrologic runoff characteristics and minimize the impact of land development on water resources. Any land development project that exceeds 5,000 square feet of disturbance, including solar panel projects, must address stormwater management. However, for solar … [Read more…]

Corruption trial bruises powerful law firm

  “Over the past 43 years, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna became one of New York’s largest and most prominent legal and lobbying firms. In just eight days at the recent political corruption trial of Joe Percoco and three businessmen, it gained a less prestigious distinction: the firm that employed Todd R. Howe, a convicted felon … [Read more…]