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GENEVIEVE HALPENNY, associate, has joined Barclay Damon’s intellectual property litigation and patents & prosecution practice areas. Her primary office is in Syracuse. Halpenny, who holds a Ph.D. in chemistry in addition to her juris doctorate, advises clients seeking or leveraging patents, providing actionable business and legal advice based on patentability, freedom to operate, and infringement […]
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GENEVIEVE HALPENNY, associate, has joined Barclay Damon’s intellectual property litigation and patents & prosecution practice areas. Her primary office is in Syracuse. Halpenny, who holds a Ph.D. in chemistry in addition to her juris doctorate, advises clients seeking or leveraging patents, providing actionable business and legal advice based on patentability, freedom to operate, and infringement analyses. She works with clients to protect their patent, trademark, and trade-secret rights in matters before federal courts, state courts, and the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Halpenny also has experience advising on protecting and monetizing client technologies in licensing agreements and contracts, as well as in conducting trademark-availability searches and registering trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Destiny USA to adjust operating hours early in the new year
Effective this Saturday, Destiny USA will operate 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The

New statewide cybersecurity program launched to assist defense manufacturers
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) and FuzeHub are working together to help New York’s defense manufacturers strengthen

MVCC partners with Briggs & Stratton for welding internships
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) says it partnered with the Sherrill location of Briggs & Stratton Corp. for welding internships. Briggs &

People news: MVHS names director of materials management
UTICA, N.Y. — the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Michael C. Fegley as director of materials management. Fegley previously held positions
CNY TWEETS — DECEMBER 28, 2020
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, and HR tips. SBA @SBAgov4 steps to applying for #PaycheckProtection Program loan forgiveness: Contact your lender and complete the correct form; compile documentation; submit the forgiveness form & documentation to your lender; and communicate with your lender throughout the
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, and HR tips.
SBA @SBAgov
4 steps to applying for #PaycheckProtection Program loan forgiveness: Contact your lender and complete the correct form; compile documentation; submit the forgiveness form & documentation to your lender; and communicate with your lender throughout the process. Full details: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program#section-header-5
Office of Advocacy @AdvocacySBA
Advocacy’s “The Pulse of Small Business: An Industry Breakdown” provides details on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on small business by industry along with an examination of small business operating capacities: https://advocacy.sba.gov/2020/12/21/the-pulse-of-small-business-an-industry-breakdown/
Jovita Carranza, SBA @SBAJovita
91% of Paycheck Protection Program borrowers have spent their entire #PPP loan, according to a recent NFIB survey. This shows just how essential the program has been to American small business owners in this unprecedented time.
Small Business Trends @smallbiztrends
Why The IRS Requires the Updated 1099-NEC Form for Contractors https://sbt.me/dmd By @barrymoltz
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
As a means of building #trust & team cohesion, an investment bank leader launched a meeting he called the “Friday rose.” His employees first described what they’d learned that week (the stem), then what had gone well (the flower) & what had not (the thorn). Smells sweet to me!
Cadient Talent @CadientTalent
Here are a few things that #hiringmanagers will be looking for in 2021, and insights on how #HR policies and technology will help them find it: https://bit.ly/3az846W
Bond, Schoeneck & King @BondLawFirm
Just posted: EEOC Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3p8bilY. #COVID19 #CoronavirusVaccine
Aaron Green @aaronjgreen
#Upskilling and #reskilling are increasingly essential features of a future-proofed company. Here’s why they matter: https://thehrdirector.com/features/learning-development/upskilling-reskilling-and-the-survival-of-your-business/
Will Ferguson @Will_H_Ferguson
A recent @OliverWyman analysis shows that Q4 2021 is likely the earliest we can get “back to normal” in the #US, even with the promising vaccine efficacy news. Given this, companies must consider if what has been working can be sustained. https://bit.ly/2WyvaSH
Aragon Research @AragonResearch1
#HR leaders: are you actively advocating for a #FinancialWellness program in your organization? https://aragonresearch.com/why-you-should-advocate-for-financial-wellness-programs/

Oswego Health begins vaccinating health-care staff
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health on Thursday morning started vaccinating its health-care staff against COVID-19. Ashley Sidman, a registered medical-surgical nurse, was the first to

Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls to offer COVID-19 saliva testing at drive-thru location
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls and Cayuga Health (CH) officials have announced that they will now offer COVID-19 saliva testing at

Greater Utica Chamber honors five with Business of the Year awards
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2020 Business of the Year Awards during a televised special on
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