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Harris Beach's Brendan Palfreyman breaks down recent remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman on the importance of balance between responsible regulation and innovation concerning Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country's financial system. https://lnkd.in/g7KX4e3B

Congratulations to Audrey Patrone Peartree, partner and co-leader of the firm’s?Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group, who was selected as a 2025 ATHENA International Award? finalist in Rochester, N.Y. The award recognizes female leaders who demonstrate significant achievements in business, community service and the professional advancement of women. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will unveil the award recipient in February. We commend Audrey on this incredible achievement!?https://bit.ly/4fZCv5b

Harris Beach PLLC attorney Ian Connett led a well-attended panel discussion focusing on the emergence of #AI legislation to the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section at the18th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, alongside the Hon. John A. Henderson, Clement Tsao and Evan Silagi. The panel, entitled “Lessons from the Front: How New York City Passed the World’s First AI Auditing Regulation” explored how technological advancements in the field of AI are rapidly reconfiguring how organizations make employment related decisions, and what new legislation many states (including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Colorado) and local governments are considering to meet this challenge through increased regulation and government oversight.

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Read Immigration Practice Group Leader L.J. D'Arrigo's recent article published by Law360 for a look back at President-elect Trump’s prior actions and a forecast of what’s to come for legal immigration during his second term (subscription may be required): https://lnkd.in/eJshf9Zp

Members of the Harris Beach Long Island office joined Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. and participated in the Village of Hempstead’s annual Turkey Giveaway. This year we were once again joined by representatives of firm client Catholic Health including Mercy Hospital President Joseph Manopella. The Long Island office was proud to provide volunteers and contribute towards the 500 turkeys and other fixings distributed to village residents. Photo L to R: Village of Hempstead Deputy Mayor Jeff Daniels, L.I. Office Managing Partner Thomas J. Garry, Village of Hempstead Mayor & Bishop Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and Mercy Hospital President Joseph Manopella

Harris Beach is seeking a Defense Litigation Associate to support the Medical and Life Sciences team in the defense of general and premises liability matters for a variety of clients including senior living, health care, restaurant/building owners; as well as assist in product liability defense of manufacturers of prescription, over-the-counter and/or consumer-use FDA regulated products, pending in New York, New Jersey and federal courts. To learn more and apply visit - https://bit.ly/3YTAPTi

New York Law Journal recently consulted Marina Plotkin, Harris Beach partner and pharmacist attorney on the firm’s Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team, for a report on new Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Market Conduct regulations adopted by The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) that promote patient access to prescription drugs and protect independent pharmacies from unfair business practices. “It’s a very positive development,” Marina said in the article. Read more (subscription may be required):?https://lnkd.in/ecjG8HdF

Harris Beach PLLC was proud to support the Mount Sinai South Nassau "Soirée Under the Stars" benefit, where Bethpage Federal Credit Union's President and CEO, Linda Armin, was the corporate honoree, Shahriyour Andaz, MD, Director, Thoracic Oncology, Mount Sinai South Nassau was the recipient of the May Pearson Award and Shaeda Alloo, Respiratory Therapist, Mount Sinai South Nassau was the recipient of the Cupola Award. Held on November 9th, the Soirée Under the Stars?gala raised funds to help advance the cancer programs at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, NY. Health Care Industry Team associate Christine Vasconcellos and Business Development manager Nina McCann attended on behalf of the firm.

Harris Beach's Robert Murray and Andrew Pawenski take a look at how much each region received to build out broadband. https://lnkd.in/gHJWQsWu