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August 7, 2024
Leclair Chairs Educational Outreach Subcommittee Developed for Students in the Western District of New York
by Adams Leclair
Partner Paul L. Leclair, of Adams Leclair LLP, has accepted chairmanship of an Educational Outreach Subcommittee for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. The…
August 2, 2024
Trien Accepts Role on Rochester Education Foundation Board
by Adams Leclair
Partner Stacey Trien is the newest member of the board of directors for the Rochester Education Foundation. REF is an independent and non-partisan 501(c) (3) corporation focused on accessing resources…
July 29, 2024
New York State Increases Potential Liability of Commercial Landlords Based on Illegal Activities of Tenants
by Robert Yawman
Longstanding New York law prohibits the use of leased premises for illegal purposes. As discussed below, the habitual use of a leased premises for an illegal trade voids a lease,…
July 29, 2024
Adams Leclair Receives Champion for Diversity Award
by Adams Leclair
Adams Leclair LLP received a Champion for Diversity Award from the Honorable Roy W. King Legal Diversity Internship program during a presentation at Rochester City Hall on Wednesday, July 24,…
July 22, 2024
Four Partners Named to Prestigious Power Lists, and Firm’s Managing Partner named to Overall Power 50
by Adams Leclair
Adams Leclair LLP is proud to announce the recognition of four of the firm’s partners on Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record’s Power Lists for lawyers in specific practice…
July 17, 2024
Summer 2024 Employment Law Update
by Stacey Trien
New York State employers should be aware of new laws providing benefits and protections to pregnant and nursing employees. Lactation Accommodation – Paid Breaks Effective June 19, 2024, NYS employers…
July 12, 2024
Kayla Castaneda Joins Adams Leclair Paralegal Team
by Megan Casey
Adams Leclair LLP continues to expand its paralegal team with Kayla Castaneda, who will support the litigation practice. Kayla received her associate degree from Monroe Community College in May of…
June 27, 2024
Maura C. McGuire joins partnership at Adams Leclair
by Megan Casey
Adams Leclair LLP is proud to expand its partnership with the addition of Maura C. McGuire. Maura’s practice centers on complex business disputes and real estate litigation. On joining Adams…
June 21, 2024
Bringing Timely Claims for Breaches of Sales and Service Contracts
by Erin Casey
Practitioners bringing claims for breach of contract must overcome the initial hurdle of a timely claim. Determining the applicable statute of limitations for a breach of contract action in New…