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Real estate investor claims funds were used to create men’s grooming products
A Rochester man is being accused of fraudulently diverting more than $300,000 intended for real estate investment.
US Department of Labor proposal would significantly increase salary thresholds for exempt employees | Law
The Department most recently updated the salary threshold for the white-collar exemptions in 2019 when it set the amount at $684 per week, or $35,568 on an annual basis.
Hyzon to pay $25M penalty to settle fraud charges by SEC
Hyzon Motors Inc. will pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle fraud charges filed by the SEC over misleading business practices.
Sale of former Vacuum Oil site should end eminent domain proceeding
The city of Rochester is ready to end proceedings to seize a contaminated Flint Street property now that ExxonMobil has purchased the former site of Vacuum Oil.
Rochester e-waste firm, employee plead guilty to environmental law violations
A Rochester company and one of its leaders have pleaded guilty in Wayne County Court for their roles in the illegal disposal of 800 tons of waste.
Orleans County lawsuit against Genesee County threatens STAMP development
A lawsuit by Orleans County officials threatens to put the kibosh on a major economic development project in Genesee County.
2023 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
The 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars have been announced and the following Rochester lawyers have made the lists
Rochester seeks court order to shut down ‘nuisance’ junkyard
The city of Rochester wants to shut down an unlicensed junkyard that for months has ignored cease and desist orders.
City threatens demolition of Chestnut Street building in Rochester
The city of Rochester is threatening demolition of a dilapidated former downtown hotel and office building.
Owner of Irondequoit security firm enters guilty plea on tax evasion charge
The co-owner of an Irondequoit-based security firm has pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return to avoid paying more than $350,000 in taxes.
Monroe County leaders want stricter laws on resale of new goods to pawn shops
Monroe County leaders want to limit the number of new, similar items a person can sell to a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or coin exchange dealer in one year.
COMIDA leader defends board’s decision to veto tax breaks for Westport Crossing project
The executive director of the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency is defending its decision to deny tax incentives for a multifamily residential development in Pittsford.
