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Insero announces promotions in Ithaca office
ITHACA, N.Y. — Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP recently announced eight employee promotions across two departments in its Ithaca office. In the accounting firm’s tax department, Chris Axtell has been promoted to manager in the Ithaca location, while Jenelle Whalon has been elevated to experienced accountant in the same department and office. Insero & Co. […]

Intellectual-property attorney Katti joins Barclay Damon
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP announced that Pranav Katti has joined the law firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation and Patents & Prosecution practice areas as an associate attorney. He will work primarily from the firm’s Syracuse and New York City offices. Katti focuses his multifaceted practice on all aspects of litigating intellectual-property matters involving copyrights, trademarks,
CEO FOCUS: New CHIPS & Science law aligns with regional growth strategies
The [newly passed federal] CHIPS and Science Act will undoubtedly strengthen the United States’ global competitiveness in the semiconductor industry. The legislation also contains significant provisions that will accelerate regional economic growth and development, including $200 billion to support university R&D and technology development, supply chains, and STEM education. These CHIPS and Science Act investments and
VIEWPOINT: Inadvertent Disclosure and Privilege Claw Back
The dramatics of the Alex Jones trial have many litigators stirring about inadvertent disclosure of privileged information and what needs to be done to properly claw it back. The sheer volume of discovery that is exchanged between parties has exploded since the inception of “electronically stored” documents and communications. It is more likely than ever

New York awarded $500 million in ARPA funding to support small businesses
The federal government has awarded New York State just over $500 million in funding to support small businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative

Kawecki joins Bousquet Holstein Ithaca office
ITHACA, N.Y. — Robert J. Kawecki has joined the Bousquet Holstein PLLC law firm’s Ithaca office as an associate attorney. As a member of the

Airports serving Syracuse, Binghamton, Elmira/Corning awarded federal funding for projects
Airports serving Syracuse, Binghamton, and the Elmira/Corning area will use federal funding to pay for upcoming projects to revitalize runways and enhance airfield safety. The

MVCC uses COVID-relief funds to erase student debt
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College announced it has erased just over $1 million in unpaid balances for 809 students via the Higher Education

People news: Madison County board clerk retires after 37 years
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Board of Supervisors Clerk Cindy Urtz has retired after 37 years, serving since October 1985. Urtz began working at the

Utica PBA and city approve new five-year agreement
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica and the John E. Creedon Police Benevolent Association (PBA) reached a new five-year agreement approved by the Board
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