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Mackenzie Hughes LLP Partner Honored by Local Nonprofit
November 17, 2022
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mackenzie Hughes LLP Partner Edward J. Moses was recently honored by Syracuse nonprofit HOPE for Bereaved for his decades of service to the organization. He and his wife, Lanie, were recognized at the Celebration of HOPE 44th annual event on Nov. 5. Moses has been serving as chair of the Corporate…
Read moreMackenzie Hughes Partner Mary Anne Cody Recognized by Estate Planning Council
June 21, 2022
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Estate Planning Council of Central New York recently recognized Mary Anne Cody of Mackenzie Hughes LLP for her leadership of the organization. Cody, a partner at Mackenzie Hughes and outgoing president of the Estate Planning Council Central New York chapter, was presented with a gavel plaque at the EPC Annual Meeting in…
Read moreIn Memoriam: Mark W. Wasmund
May 12, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and partner, Mark W. Wasmund on May 11, 2021. Mark was with Mackenzie Hughes LLP for over ten years and his professional legacy will benefit all of us for many years to come. Mark’s great intelligence, dry wit and even temperament…
Read moreJoseph G. Farrell and Brandan Ray Join Mackenzie Hughes LLP
August 4, 2020
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Joseph G. Farrell has joined Mackenzie Hughes LLP as a partner in the firm’s litigation department and will concentrate his legal practice on medical malpractice defense. Brandan Ray has also been hired as an associate attorney in the business department with his practice focused on business formation and governance, private investment transactions…
Read morePhase Four of COVID19 Requirements for New York Business Re-Openings and Statewide Guidelines for Certain Industries
June 24, 2020
Central New York will enter Phase 4 of the COVID19 New York State business re-opening on Friday June 26, 2020. New York State will be allowing the re-opening of businesses by region in four phases as follows: Phase 1: Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Retail (limited to curbside or in-store pickup/drop off), Manufacturing and…
Read moreNew York State Phase 3 Requirements for Business Re-Openings
June 12, 2020
New York State has released the requirements for those businesses in Phase 3 of re-opening. Central New York is now authorized to begin Phase 3. New York State is allowing the re-opening of businesses by region in four phases as follows, with the businesses in the Phases being expanded from the original list to now…
Read moreNew York State Release Phase 2 Requirements for New York Business Re-Openings
June 1, 2020
New York State has released the requirements for those businesses in Phase 2 re-opening. Central New York is now authorized to begin the Phase 2 re-opening. New York State is allowing the re-opening of businesses by region in four phases as follows, with the businesses in the Phases being expanded from the original list to…
Read moreNew COVID19 Requirements for New York Business Re-Openings (and for those Essential Businesses which continued to Operate)
May 15, 2020
New COVID19 Requirements for New York Business Re-Openings (and for those Essential Businesses which continued to Operate) Central New York will begin to open for business again with the issuance of Executive Order 202.31 which allows Phase 1 businesses to open if the business can follow the New York State Department of health mandates. New…
Read moreEMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOAN
April 20, 2020
The popular Paycheck Protection Loan is not the only tax-free cash infusion provided to businesses by the CARES Act. Section 2103 of the Act provides an additional means for employers to obtain tax free cash to assist in retaining employees during the period of business contraction caused by the Corona virus government mandates. Section 2103…
Read moreFifth Judicial District To Expand Virtual Court Proceedings, but Still Limited
April 13, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has put much of daily life on hold, but there are positive signs that a return to normalcy, or at least the new normalcy, may not be far off. Since approximately March 30, 2020, Central New York’s Fifth Judicial District (encompassing Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego Counties) has been operating…
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