Can We Still Use Our Employee’s Content After They Retire?

When a long-time employee retires—especially one who has become the “face” of your business—the question comes quickly can we keep using their content? Their videos? Their name and likeness? For many businesses, the answer is not as simple as “we own it, so yes.” In...

Flanders v. Goodfellow: Changes to Dog Bite Authority in NYS

Understanding the Court of Appeals Holding in Flanders v. Goodfellow: A Dog Bite Case and Its Implications for Dog Owners and Third-Parties Dog bite cases often present complex legal issues, especially when it comes to liability. The recent decision in Flanders v....

Federal Estate Tax Update

Finally … some clarity! Federal Estate Tax planning has been more turbulent the past twenty years than sailing a ship through a hurricane.  Ok, that’s an exaggeration.  Nevertheless, we have clarity now.  As a result of the OBBB Act (One Big Beautiful Bill) signed...

Planning for the Future of Your Lake House

Summer weather finally arrived in Rochester at the end of June.  As the temperatures warm up, many of us in western New York are escaping to the lake to cool off and to enjoy the warmer weather.  If you are among the lucky few to own a second home or a cottage, you...