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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Recognized in “Best Law Firm” Rankings as Top-Tier Syracuse Law Firm

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Recognized in “Best Law Firm” Rankings as Top-Tier Syracuse Law Firm

In this 15th Edition of Best Law Firms rankings, Costello, Cooney & Fearon was recognized for its outstanding performance in ten practices, solidifying its position as a leader in various legal areas.

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Federal Court Strikes Down FTC’s Proposed Non-Compete Ban as Arbitrary & Capricious

Federal Court Strikes Down FTC’s Proposed Non-Compete Ban as Arbitrary & Capricious

On August 20, 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown of the Northern District of Texas ruled that the FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements violates the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA).

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce Attorneys Selected as 2024 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce Attorneys Selected as 2024 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars

The Firm is proud to announce that several of the Firm’s distinguished attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers® for the 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and 2024 Upstate New York Rising Stars lists.

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers

Costello, Cooney & Fearon is proud to announce that several of the Firm's outstanding attorneys have been honored and recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Welcomes Michael A. Annesi and Michael J. Cimino

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Welcomes Michael A. Annesi and Michael J. Cimino

Please join us in warmly welcoming Michael A. Annesi and Michael J. Cimino, as they begin their journey with at the Firm.

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FTC Approves Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know

FTC Approves Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a final rule voiding and banning essentially all non-compete agreements entered into between employers and their employees in the United States. Here's what employers need to know about this significant development.

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Kelly J. Pare and Stacy A. Marris elected partners at Costello, Cooney & Fearon

Kelly J. Pare and Stacy A. Marris elected partners at Costello, Cooney & Fearon

Please join us in celebrating Kelly J. Pare and Stacy A. Marris as we announce their election to the partnership.

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Recent Supreme Court Decisions Impact First Amendment Rights on Social Media

Recent Supreme Court Decisions Impact First Amendment Rights on Social Media

In two landmark decisions on March 15, 2024, the United States Supreme Court addressed the issue of First Amendment rights in the context of social media. These decisions, O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed, have significant implications for both public officials and social media users.

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Understanding the Grieving Families Act: Evolution, Implications, and Unanswered Questions

Understanding the Grieving Families Act: Evolution, Implications, and Unanswered Questions

Last year, on January 30, 2023, Governor Hochul vetoed the original Grieving Families Act (“Version 1”) which sought to greatly expand the scope of damages available to plaintiffs in wrongful death actions.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul Vetoes Bill Banning Non-Compete Agreements

Gov. Kathy Hochul Vetoes Bill Banning Non-Compete Agreements

The bill, introduced in June 2023, had ambitious goals of banning non-compete agreements for both high-ranking business professionals and low- to middle-income employees. Essentially, it sought to create a blanket ban that would apply to employees across all earning levels.

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Federal Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses

Federal Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses

The Act is primarily structured as an anti-money laundering law, intended to prevent potential bad actors from concealing their ownership of corporations, LLCs or similar entities in the United States

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Welcomes Hannah E. Perry and Paul T. Smyth

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Welcomes Hannah E. Perry and Paul T. Smyth

Please join us in warmly welcoming Hannah E. Perry and Paul T. Smyth, as they begin their journey with at the Firm.

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For a Second Year in a Row, Governor Huchol Has Vetoed The Grieving Families Act

For a Second Year in a Row, Governor Huchol Has Vetoed The Grieving Families Act

For a second time now, Governor Hochul has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, Assembly Bill No. A6698. This bill sought to greatly expand the scope of damages available to plaintiffs in wrongful death actions.

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Recognized in “Best Law Firm” Rankings as Top-Tier Syracuse Law Firm

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Recognized in “Best Law Firm” Rankings as Top-Tier Syracuse Law Firm

In this 14th Edition of Best Law Firms rankings, Costello, Cooney & Fearon was recognized for its outstanding performance in ten practices, solidifying its position as a leader in various legal areas.

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Navigating the Syracuse Area’s Increased Construction & Development

Navigating the Syracuse Area’s Increased Construction & Development

With the reopenings of business full-swing after the COVID-19 pandemic, downtown Syracuse has recently witnessed a remarkable surge in construction activity.

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Rollin’ in the Deep…an interesting topic of riparian rights

Rollin’ in the Deep…an interesting topic of riparian rights

An action brought in Albany County for a preliminary injunction concerning Executive Law § 94-c regulations ORES issuance of permits for large-scale solar projects.

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce 15 Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers®

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce 15 Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers®

The Firm is proud to announce that several of the Firm’s distinguished attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers® for the 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and 2023 Upstate New York Rising Stars lists.

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce 12 Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers in America

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Proud to Announce 12 Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers in America

The Firm is thrilled to announce that several of the Firm's exceptional attorneys have been honored and recognized as part of the 2024 The Best Lawyers in America® announcement

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Court Upholds ORES Regulations for Large-Scale Solar Projects

Court Upholds ORES Regulations for Large-Scale Solar Projects

An action brought in Albany County for a preliminary injunction concerning Executive Law § 94-c regulations ORES issuance of permits for large-scale solar projects.

Company News
Costello, Cooney & Fearon Welcomes Margaret A. French and Kimberly A. Nedza

Costello, Cooney & Fearon Welcomes Margaret A. French and Kimberly A. Nedza

Please join us in warmly welcoming Margaret A. French, and Kimberly A. Nedza, as they begin their journey with at the Firm.

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Costello, Cooney & Fearon hires Barbara Scofield

Costello, Cooney & Fearon hires Barbara Scofield

Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC, announces that Barbara Scofield has joined the Firm as a paralegal. Ms. Scofield will work closely with Wendy S. Lougnot, the Chair of the Trusts & Estates and...

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Erin K. Skuce elected partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon

Erin K. Skuce elected partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon

Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC, announces that Erin K. Skuce has been elected to its partnership. Ms. Skuce began her career with the Firm in 2016. She is a skilled advocate...

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Important Update on NYS Executive Order 202.52

Important Update on NYS Executive Order 202.52

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued Executive Order 202.52, effective Friday, July 17, 2020. Pursuant to the Executive Order, all licensed establishments with on-premises privileges...

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The Honorable Anthony J. Paris Joins the Firm

The Honorable Anthony J. Paris Joins the Firm

Costello, Cooney & Fearon announce the Honorable Anthony J. Paris, retired Justice of the New York State Supreme Court has joined the firm as Special Counsel.

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NYS Budget Requires Permanent Sick Leave for Private Sector Employees

NYS Budget Requires Permanent Sick Leave for Private Sector Employees

The new law goes into effect on September 30, 2020, and at this time, covered employees will be entitled to begin accruing leave time, but employees may be restricted from utilizing accrued sick leave until January 1, 2021.

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House Approves Union Organizing Bill – Pro Act

House Approves Union Organizing Bill – Pro Act

On February 6, 2020, the House passed the controversial Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. The act incorporates the “ABC test,” which changes the NLRA and related labor laws to change the definitions of “employee” and “supervisor” to prevent private employers from misclassifying employees to exclude them from labor law protections.

Company News
We’re Moving Our Offices to Downtown Syracuse!

We’re Moving Our Offices to Downtown Syracuse!

Our new location will be at the Jefferson Clinton Commons inside Armory Square with an expected move date by October 1, 2020.

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New York Bans Salary History Inquiries to Job Candidates

New York Bans Salary History Inquiries to Job Candidates

A new law enacted as part of the sweeping 2019 New York State legislative session will make it unlawful for an employer to ask a job applicant about his or her wage or salary history, or to rely upon such information when deciding whether to offer employment to the applicant.

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U.S Department of Labor (USDOL) Final Rule on Overtime Eligibility for White Collar Employees

U.S Department of Labor (USDOL) Final Rule on Overtime Eligibility for White Collar Employees

The USDOL’s rule will raise the minimum earnings threshold which is otherwise necessary to exempt certain executive, administrative, and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. It also allows employers to count a portion of certain bonuses/commissions towards meeting the salary level.

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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting Sweeping New Workplace Harassment Protections

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting Sweeping New Workplace Harassment Protections

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation yesterday (S.6577/A.8421) which enacted sweeping new workplace harassment protections, fulfilling a key component of Governor Cuomo's 2019 Women's Justice Agenda.

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New York State Legislature Enacts Sweeping Changes to Sexual Harassment Laws

New York State Legislature Enacts Sweeping Changes to Sexual Harassment Laws

Legislation was passed by the New York State Assembly and Senate on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, that would dramatically change the standards for defending claims of sexual harassment and other forms of harassment/discrimination in the workplace under the state Human Rights Law.



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