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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…

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Robert Yawman

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,…

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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,…

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Top 50 Lawyers Power List

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…

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Stacey Trien

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…

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Kayla Castaneda

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…

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Maura C. McGuire

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…

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Erin Casey

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…

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Dan Adams

June 12, 2024

Update on NYS Labor Law 220-I and Contractor/Subcontractor Registry Requirement

by Daniel Adams

As of December 30, 2024, no contractor may submit a bid for public work in New York (or for private work where prevailing wages are required) unless it is registered…

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