White House: Agencies shouldn’t require vaccinations or ask for employees’ vaccination status
Agencies “generally” should not require vaccination for federal employees or contractors to come back into the office, and they shouldn’t require those individuals to…
Tully Rinckey names new managing partner for Albany office
The law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC has named Allen Shoikhetbrod the managing partner for its Albany office. Shoikhetbrod succeeds CEO Michael Macomber in the role. The firm said…
Experts warn Cuomo investigations are far from over
(WBNG) — Legal experts say there is no clear end in sight for the multiple investigations into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D). Patrick Kilker, a partner at Tully Rinckey…
Air Force couple, both sexual assault victims, say disparity in treatment shows gender discrimination
When Air Force officers Alex Gibson and Josh Dobhailen first met at the service’s Intelligence Officer Course in 2017, each was recovering from a sexual assault. They married…
Recent Case Action Restores Confidence in Federal Whistleblowers
A recent Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) ruling that could have caused disruption for federal employees pursuing whistleblower claims has been overturned. The U.S. Court of…
Mass Mask Chaos
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Handmade signs. Homemade signs. Computer-generated official-looking signs. The storefront windows all along Broadway reflect a diversity of goods on display,…
Latest Guidance for Federal Employees on the COVID Emergency Paid Leave Program
As the summer months approach and the latest CDC guidance rolls out, many Americans are heading out to get their COVID vaccinations. According to the CDC, there has been a total…
Lawyer says COVID-19 vaccine requirement for schools could be met with resistance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — The latest coronavirus news from the state includes a hopeful promise for students kept out of school. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo now says he expects…
Is a business asking your vaccination status a HIPAA violation?
(WHAM) – Following New York’s adherence to the CDC guidance relaxing mask wearing for fully-vaccinated people, there is a commonly-asked question that comes up. Is it…
SUNY, CUNY schools require COVID-19 vaccine for in-person students
Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all SUNY and CUNY boards will require proof of vaccination for all students attending in-person classes this fall, and encouraged all…