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Neil McPhie – Ask the Lawyer
By Neil A.G. McPhie Q: What do you do if you accuse an agency of racial discrimination and it responds with some bogus explanation? A: Agencies usually respond to allegations of discrimination made in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints with …
People on the Move – Sarah Green
Date added: May 21, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Duties/responsibilities: Green focuses her practice on family and matrimonial law, criminal defense and civil litigation. She Green …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Michael Macomber
Tully Rinckey Employment Attorney Michael Macomber appears on WGNA to provide employment law guidance to listeners who wrote in with concern’s over non complete clauses in contracts, overtime pay and minimum wage rules.
What You Need to Know About LGBT Marriage
When President Obama announced his support for gay marriage earlier this month, he was echoing a sentiment that more and more Americans have come to believe that LGBT citizens have the same right to formalize their love in law as …
Michael Macomber Discusses Prom Night DWI Precautions
Tully Rinckey Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Macomber appears on the Fox 23 Morning Show to warn teenagers on the different consequences they could face should they make one wrong move on Prom Night, Graduation Night or even any night for …
The Rising Cost of Going Bankrupt
Bankruptcy is the last lifeline for consumers facing insurmountable debts, but it still comes at a price. Between 200,000 and one million American consumers are estimated to be unable to afford the cost of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according tonew …
Robert Rock Provides Bankruptcy Resource Page
Robert Rock provides CBS viewers with a Bankruptcy Resource Page which allows them to learn and understand bankruptcy before, during and after they file. The following links provide useful, ethical and, for the most part, free advice, information, and services …
Robert Rock Joins the CBS 6 Answers Team
A long-time ally of distressed and insolvent businesses and individuals throughout New York’s Capital Region, Bob is the Senior Counsel of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s bankruptcy practice. He came to the firm with over three decades of legal experience. Bob’s objective …
Today’s Honoree is Mathew Tully
Mat founded his law firm in his kitchen in 2004. He has built it to be a multi-million dollar firm in 3 states. In March he left it all behind to serve his country. Mat is a Lt. Col. in …
Fired Reservist Sues Former Employer
A Marine Corps Reservist who just shipped out for boot camp is suing his former employer for allegedly firing him because he joined the military – but his ex-bosses at a Connecticut car dealership say it’s all a big misunderstanding. …
People on the Move – Robert Rock
Date added: May 14, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Of Counsel Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous Employer: Law Office of Robert J. Rock Duties/responsibilities: Rock represents creditors and debtors in Chapter …
Wal-mart Owes Millions to Employees Cheated of Overtime Pay
Wal-Mart is known for its low prices, but the company’s most recent headlines highlight its low wages. The retail giant has agreed to pay its current and former employees nearly $4.83 million in unpaid overtime following an investigation by the …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Barbara King
Tully Rinckey Family & Matrimonial attorney Barbara King appears on WGNA to provide legal guidance for listeners on concerns surrounding child custody living arrangements, inheritance in a divorce and child custody payments.
Michael Macomber Discusses Prom Night Mistakes & Consequences
Tully Rinckey Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Macomber appears on CBS 6 to warn all high school students of the dangers of poor choices on prom night. Macomber explains how one poor choice can lead to loss of student loan eligibility, …
Pilots Could Be Punished After Speaking Up About Deadly F-22 Fleet
Two US Air Force pilots who spoke out against unresolved issues onboard the multi-million dollar F-22 Raptor fleet may face punishment from the Pentagon, even though they are covered under the Whistleblower Protection Act. Despite ongoing reports of malfunctions with …
Washington Area Appointments and Promotions for the Week of May 14
Tully Rinckey of the District appointed Sterling DeRamus of counsel in the military law and federal employment law practice.
Missing Man’s Mess Leaves Fence Amiss
Jim Messmer went missing. He disappeared, vanished into the ether. Where was Jim Messmer? What had happened to him? Those were questions asked by Michael and Kim Cerone, a couple from Niskayuna who knew Messmer as the amiable man who had put up their …
EEOC Bans Discrimination Against Ex-Cons
Convicted criminals and other people with arrest records should find it easier to land a job, thanks to a new policy announced last week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Policy bans employers from using arrest and conviction record as …
On the Move – David A. Fallon
David A. Fallon, law clerk promoted to title of associate after passing the New York State bar examination.
Robert J. Rock Joins CBS 6 Answers Team
Tully Rinckey Senior Bankruptcy Counsel Bob Rock joined the CBS 6 Answers Team Wednesday night to take free live calls from viewers who had questions on bankruptcy. Bob Rock will be back on Wednesday May 23rd from 5:00pm – 7:00pm …
People on the Move – Maureen Werther
Date added: May 4, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Marketing associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Marketing Previous employer: Bonadio Group Previous title/position: Receivables manager Duties/responsibilities: Werther focuses on expanding Tully Rinckeys’ practice …
Washington Area Appointments for the Week of May 7
Tully Rinckey of the District appointed Raven L. Hall attorney in its federal employment law practice.
Greg Rinckey Discusses Possibility of Occupy Albany Class Action Lawsuit
Tully Rinckey managing partner Greg Rinckey is called on by the Capital Region’s #1 station WNYT-13 to provide legal analysis after a number of occupiers look to file a class action lawsuit against the New York State Police for allegedly …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Tom Carr
Tully Rinckey’s criminal defense attorney Tom Carr appears on WGNA’s Ask the Lawyers to provide guidance on shoplifting, standing your ground and youth drug possession.
Former Army JAG Greg Rinckey Provides Legal Analysis of Soldier Who Died on Skype
Military Lawyer and former Army JAG Attorney Greg Rinckey is called on by CNN to provide live perspective on a mysterious investigation surrounding the death of U.S. soldier after he collapses while speaking to his wife via Skype. Rinckey weighs …
People on the Move – Sterling DeRamus
Date added: May 4, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Of Counsel Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous Employer: United States Navy Duties/responsibilities: Of Counsel DeRamus will assist and represent federal employment clients …
EEOC Bans Discrimination Against Ex-Cons
Convicted criminals and other people with arrest records should find it easier to land a job, thanks to a new policy announced last week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Policy bans employers from using arrest and conviction record as …
Prenups: What Every Bride Should Know
It’s probably the last thing you want to think about when you’re planning a wedding. What if, at some point after saying “I do,” one or both of you decide they don’t? A prenuptial agreement, a legal document basically outlining …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Lori Bovee
Tully Rinckey’s Lori Bovee appears on WGNA to provide guidance for listener’s who have complicated family and matrimonial questions.
Laws Target Social Media Privacy
You’ve heard of employers asking for resumes and references, but Facebook passwords? A growing number of employers around the country are demanding that current and prospective employees fork over the passwords to their social media profiles. Which begs the question, …
People on the Move – Raven Hall
Submission type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous employer: National Treasury Employees Union Previous title/position: Attorney Duties/responsibilities: Ms. Hall will represent federal employees in federal employment law matters regarding …
Employment Rights for America’s Returning Veterans
Mathew Tully, from the Tully Rinckey law firm in New York, says that former members of the military have an advantage in getting hired by the federal government. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) allows veterans to obtain hiring preference …
Lawyer Urges Feds to Follow “Obey-Now-Grieve-Later” Rule
The GSA spending scandal prompted federal employees to challenge inappropriate actions and expose misconduct. But a warning comes from a law firm that says workers who refuse questionable orders are committing insubordination, which could put their employment at risk. “If your supervisor is …
Managing Distressed Real Estate Deals: Be Prepared!
As an attorney who devotes much of my practice to real estate law, I would liken the real estate market in the past 10 years to a bell curve-or perhaps more aptly-a roller coaster track-that began on level enough ground …
Employers Asking for Facebook Password – What’s Ahead
Tully Rinckey’s employment attorney Graig Zappia is called on by CBS 6 to weigh in on an Albany County Legislators’ move to ban county employers from asking prospective county employees from asking for social media information. The controversial issue is …
Shifting Guidelines Prompt Calls for ROE Reform
The Afghan man captured on a grainy surveillance video was a known insurgent. And there he was — again — digging a hole for a homemade mine beneath a well-traveled dirt road in Helmand province. Several Marines in a nearby …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Douglas Rose
Tully Rinckey’s Doug Rose appears on WGNA to provide guidance to listeners and their legal questions pertaining to property depreciation, contractor disputes and hiring a litigator to fight your court battles.
The Broad Boundaries of Discrimination in the Workplace
Employers who think they are safe from accusations of discrimination in the workplace merely because an employee is not a member of one of the protected classes may be treading risky ground. While Federal protected classes apply to any employee, there are …
Suit Over Veteran’s Job Status Before Deployment May Proceed
Originally posted in New York Law Journal A National Guardsman who left his job to serve in Iraq can sustain an employment action because questions remain as to whether he was an independent contractor and whether he would have been …
State Ordered to Pay Legal Fees for Withholding Data
Originally posted in New York Law Journal Six months after the Court of Appeals unanimously chastised New York state for improperly withholding public information, a judge has ordered the state to pay $51,288 in attorney fees. But the judge, Supreme …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Barbara King
Tully Rinckey’s Barbara King appears on WGNA for the “Ask the Lawyers” segment and provides guidance on divorce, paternal rights and a child’s surname.
Gay Workers Are On Their Own
I’ve been covering labor issues for a long time but yesterday I realized how much I still have to learn about worker rights. I wrote a story about a gay man who claims he was fired from the Library of Congress after his …
Washington Area Appointments and Promotions – Clare Anderson
Tully Rinckey of the District appointed Clare G. Anderson, former attorney at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, attorney representing federal employees.
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s criminal attorney Tom Carr answers listener’s questions on WGNA regarding issues surrounding the slow legal process, searches and protection.
A Wake Up Call for Federal Employees
According to one attorney who represents federal employees, the recent scandal that has plagued the General Services Administration should serve as a wake up call to federal employees who conduct business travel. John P. Mahoney, a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC …
My Other Life – Michael Macomber
Michael Macomber Job: Associate attorney at Tully Rinckey PLLC Age: 30 Passion outside of work: Providing foster care for dogs and puppies. Michael Macomber and his wife, Deanndra, always have a lot of dogs in their Niskayuna home. That’s because the couple have …
Outside Employment May Lead to Blown Federal Careers
With President Barack Obama proposing to end a two-year pay freeze for federal employees, some fiscal relief may be in sight for them. It won’t be much, though. The proposed federal civilian across-the-board pay increase is only 0.5 percent. It’s …
Method, Intent Shape Illegal-Entry Charges
Q: I got in trouble for going into a friend’s home without his permission while he was away. What’s the difference among burglary, housebreaking and unlawful entry? A: Even government prosecutors have a hard time differentiating these offenses. In fact, …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Graig Zappia
Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia stops by WGNA for the Ask the Lawyers segment and provides legal guidance for listeners on wills, title insurance and working overtime without getting paid.
Army Reserve Reprimands Soldier who Backed Paul
Greg Rinckey’s military law analysis used in this Associated Press Article was picked up by 350+ local and national news sites across the world including the Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Boston Globe, MSNBC, Taiwan News, Stars and Stripes and world …
Employment Attorney Michael Macomber Discusses MegaMillions Jackpot Legal Perspective
Tully Rinckey’s employment attorney Michael Macomber appears live on CBS 6 to discuss how to protect yourself in office lottery pools now that people are catching Mega Millions Fever.
Thomas Carr Comments on Albany Gang Drug Ring Bust
Tully Rinckey’s Criminal Attorney Tom Carr appears on WNYT-13 after he is called on by the courts to serve as defense counsel for 1 of the 52 charged in a large scale drug probe conducted by the Attorney Generals office. …
People on the Move – Clare Anderson
Date added: March 27, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate Industry: Legal Services> Position department: Legal Previous Employer: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Previous title/position: Attorney Duties/responsibilities: Mrs. Anderson will represent federal employees in …
Facebook Password Security from Prospective Employers
Employment law attorney Michael Macomber is called on by CBS 6 to provide perspective surrounding employers request for social media passwords from prospective employees and concerns about privacy.
Unwanted “Gifts” – Handling Tenants’ Left-behind Belongings
With the weather getting warmer, landlords will soon be entering into their busy season. Old tenants will go, new ones will come. This annual rite is usually accompanied by the perennial question of what to do with any personal property …
Former Army JAG Lisa Windsor Discusses Robert Bales Murder Trial
UCMJ Attorney Lisa Windsor appears on C-SPAN’s Washington Business Journal program to provide analysis and field viewer questions regarding the high profiled murder case of Staff Sergeant Robert Bales who is accused of killing 17 Afghanistan civilians.
Army Sergeant Charged in Afghan Massacre
Tully Rinckey’s Lisa Windsor provides analysis for Associated Press Television in the case of an Army soldier who is accused of murdering 17 Afghanistan Civilians.
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Michael Macomber
Tully Rinckey’s Michael Macomber stops by the WGNA studios and makes an appearance on the Ask the Lawyers segment to provide guidance to listener’s employment law questions and concerns.
US Afghan Shooting Trial to be ‘Long Process’
A top US Army general has said that the case against US soldier Robert Bales, charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder over the pre-dawn massacre of Afghan villagers, is set to be a “long process”. General Lloyd Austin, the deputy …
Marine Should Not be Punished for Anti-Obama Facebook Posts
A Marine who said he would not follow an unlawful order from President Obama should not be dismissed, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) said Friday. Hunter, a Marine reservist who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, said Marine Sgt. Gary Stein should not …
Economy Blamed for Spike in Workplace Retaliation
Retaliation by employers was at an all-time high in 2011, according to recent statistics released by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the data, retaliation claims made up 37.4 percent of the total number of overall charges filed in the 2011 …
Marine Still Outspoken Despite Facing Dismissal
The story was picked up by hundreds and hundreds of national and local news agencies across the world including ABC News, Boston Globe, CBS News, Yahoo News, Military Times Publications, Miami Herald and Times Union. A Marine facing dismissal for …
Army Improves Help for Sexual Assault Victims
Pvt. Jessica Kenyon was in the Army from 2005 to 2006. In that short time, she says she was raped twice and also forcibly groped by three fellow soldiers. She stayed silent because she feared retaliation and being ostracized, she …
Running on Empty
Amir Salman and Faiza Warsi never thought their dream of coming to America and opening a business would end this way. The Getty gas station in Delmar has been operated by Salman since it opened in 1989, after he came …
How Staff Sgt. Bales’ Lawyers are Fighting for His Life
Lawyers for Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, suspected of killing 16 Afghan civilians, will likely mount a two-pronged defense, military law experts say, attacking the evidence against him while also arguing that his reported combat injuries and mental trauma created …
CFO Jeremy Noble Joins Panel to Offer Tax Return Advice
Local accountants manned the phones and monitored the internet on Tuesday night at the Times Union to provide tax help as the April 17 filing deadline nears. It was the second consecutive year that the newspaper partnered with the Northeast Chapter of …
Economy Blamed for Spike in Workplace Retaliation
Retaliation by employers was at an all-time high in 2011, according to recent statistics released by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the data, retaliation claims made up 37.4 percent of the total number of overall charges filed in the 2011 …
Former Army JAG Lisa Windsor Discusses Afghan Civilian Shootings
Military Defense attorney Lisa Windsor appears on CCTV to to discuss possible convictions for Robert Bales, who is being charged with killing Afghan civilians.
Michael Macomber Discusses New Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations
Tully Rinckey’s Michael Macomber weighs in on WNYT-13 regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act newest regulations that went into effect for businesses on March 15th.
Can You Trash Your Boss and Still Keep Your Job?
Gailen David has worked two decades plus as a flight attendant for American Airlines. It’s not surprising that he, like most employees, has some funny things to say about his employer. Unlike most workers, however, he decided to share those …
Military Attorney Greg Rinckey Discusses Whats Next in Afghan Civilian Shooting Case
Tully Rinckey’s Managing Partner Greg Rinckey appears on CNN to provide military law analysis surrounding Army Sgt. Robert Bales who is accused of killing sixteen in Afghanistan. The interview hit the CNN Wire where it was picked up by more …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Jennifer Corcoran
Tully Rinckey’s family and matrimonial attorney Jennifer Corcoran appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” segment to provide legal guidance to listeners for their marriage and family concerns.
Motive Remains a Mystery
Like thousands of other American soldiers, Robert Bales joined the army after the September 11th attacks. And like many of those troops, he found himself serving multiple deployments in two different wars while he dealt with injuries both physical and …
Religion at Work can Bring Fire and Brimstone
Employees have religious rights in the workplace, but wearing your religion on your sleeve at work can be hazardous to your career. The question of how much religion in the workplace is too much is playing out in a California …
Woman Alleges Police Illegally Strip Searched Her
A California woman is filing suit against Imperial County and a sheriff’s sergeant for what she alleges was an improper strip search. Earlier this year, plaintiff Ana Hicks alleged in court documents that she was falsely arrested and subjected to the …
A Look at Military Justice in Afghan Killing Case
Featured on 650+ news sites around the world including: ABC News CBS News MSNBC NPR US News and World Report Huffington Post Washington Post Boston Globe Yahoo News Google News Verizon News Miami Herald San Francisco Chronicle Anchorage Daily News …
Woman Alleges Police Illegally Strip Searched Her
A California woman is filing suit against Imperial County and a sheriff’s sergeant for what she alleges was an improper strip search. Earlier this year, plaintiff Ana Hicks alleged in court documents that she was falsely arrested and subjected to the …
People on the Move – Mark Roth
Date added: March 12, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Union Development Specialist & Senior Counsel Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous Employer: AFGE Previous title/position: General Counsel Duties/responsibilities: As union development specialist …
Attorney Makes a Good Case for an MBA
A look at Greg T. Rinckey’s professional history makes it clear that he is a modern-day Renaissance man. He started out as as a firefighter, and doggedly pursued his dream of becoming an attorney. Along the way, he sandwiched in …
Ask The Lawyer: Computer Misuse Can Compromise Security Clearance
Q: How bad is it for me to use my government computer for non-work matters? A: There is a type of computer program called a “Trojan horse.” It usually comes to users as a benign message or link, but once …
Saratoga Judge’s Ski Injury Case Chills Teenage Snowboarder
The time: The morning of the day after Thanksgiving. The place: The Gore Mountain ski resort in North Creek. The scenario: A 17-year-old snowboarder slides down the mountain. He misjudges the path of a skier beneath him. The snowboarder and …
Former Federal Union Lawyer Joins Firm
Mark Roth, who was general counsel to the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) for 27 years, is coming out of retirement to serve as a union development specialist and senior counsel for the law firm of Tully Rinckey. Roth …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr stops by WGNA and appears on the “Ask the Lawyer” segment to provide criminal law guidance to listeners on the issues they are facing.
Graig Zappia Discusses New York STAR Program
Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia appears on CBS 6 to enlighten homeowners on New York States STAR program deadline. Basic STAR program enrollees do not have to reapply; however, those in the Enhanced STAR Program must reapply every year or they …
Ask the Lawyer: Education Interrupted by Service? Know Your Rights
Q: I recently started attending college and am really enjoying it. I also serve in the National Guard. I’ve heard some professors grumble about students missing classes because of military obligations. I’m a little worried about what will happen to …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Douglas Rose
Tully Rinckey’s Doug Rose appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” segment to provide guidance to listeners on their civil litigation questions.
Washington Area Appointments and Promotions: Week of Feb. 27
Tully Rinckey of the District appointed Vijay Mani law clerk.
Terrence Howard Forced to Pay $50K in Ugly Divorce Battle
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin. Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva. Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen. Liza Minnelli and David Gest. When Hollywood couples break up, the result is often a made-for-the-tabloids legal fight. Now another couple is in the running …
Graig Zappia Discusses Social Media Executors Legislation
Albany, NY Estate Planning attorney Graig Zappia of Tully Rinckey provides estate planning advice to CBS 6 viewers after a downstate Assemblyman is proposing a bill that would require people to appoint a social media proxy, or executor, in their …
People on the Move – David Fallon
Date added: February 27, 2012 Submission Type: Promotion Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Duties/responsibilities: Fallon passed the New York State Bar examination and now holds the title of associate. He focuses …
Lisa Windsor Discusses Danny Chen Military Hazing Suicide Case
UCMJ Court Martial Attorney Lisa Windsor provides Military Law analysis on the Danny Chen suicide case. 8 soldiers are facing charges after Danny Chen committed suicide after repeated hazing based on his Chinese-American race.
Returning Military Members: Feds Not Offering Jobs Back
Every year, more than 1,000 National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: the …
Returning Veterans Allege Job Discrimination – by the Government
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Federal Government is Top Offender Against Veterans on Holding Jobs
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Jennifer Corcoran
Tully Rinckey’s Jennifer Corcoran stops by WGNA for the “Ask the Lawyer” segment and provides legal guidance to listeners who are facing tough legal challenges in the area of divorce, living arrangements and other family matters.
Feds Discriminate Against Veterans
Why is it so hard for US servicemen to land steady employment once coming home? For one thing, the same government that gave them guns isn’t so quick to give them jobs. The US government enacted the Uniformed Services Employment …
Returning Military Members Allege Job Discrimination – by Federal Government
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duties complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Military Members Accuse Feds of Job Discrimination
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Albany Law Firm Plans Syracuse Expansion
An Albany-based law firm with its sights set on nationwide offices in the next five years will set up its next location in Syracuse. Tully Rinckey PLLC plans to open its local office in April with three attorneys and expects …
Vets Vent on Federal Jobs Bias
Every year, more than 1,000 National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: the …
U.S. Criticized for Treatment of Workers Who Served in Military
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Greg Rinckey Discusses Cell Phone Spy Software Legalities
Cell Phone Spying – Legal or Illegal? Albany, NY Lawyer Greg Rinckey of Tully Rinckey provides some legal perspective for a Fox23 special report on the controversial practice of cell phone spying, monitoring, and hacking. Greg Rinckey explains how the …
Vijay Mani – People on the Move
Date added: February 15, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Law Clerk Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Duties/responsibilities: Vijay Mani will assist attorneys in preparing various court documents, advisory memorandums and research on …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Graig Zappia
Graig Zappia appears on WGNA’s Ask the Lawyer segment to answer listener’s questions on employment and real estate related legal matters.
Thomas Carr Discusses New York DWI Laws and Loopholes
Albany NY Criminal Lawyer Tom Carr of Tully Rinckey sits down with WTEN’s Lydia Kulbida in a special report to discuss DWI laws in New York State. Tom addresses questions about inconsistencies in the DMV and how they keep their …
Albany Law Firm Looking to Shake Up Local Legal Scene
If you’re a lawyer, check your mailbox for a letter from Mathew Tully. Tully, partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC in Albany, is looking to hire five attorneys to open an office in the Syracuse area. It won’t be downtown, he …
Graig Zappia Discusses $25 Billion Mortgage Settlement
President Barack Obama announced a 25 billion dollar settlement between the federal government and big banks after the housing bubble crisis. Albany NY Real Estate Lawyer Graig Zappia provides legal perspective on what this means for homeowners and their mortgage.
Hazing Trial is Attributed to Influence of Politician
The civilian attorney for a second Hawaii Marine charged with hazing leading up to the suicide of Lance Cpl. Harry Lew in Afghanistan said Monday the only reason his client is on trial is because Lew’s aunt Judy Chu is …
Thomas Carr Discusses I-90 Car Chase
Albany NY Criminal Defense Attorney Tom Carr provides criminal law perspective surrounding the legalities of a high speed chase on the Thruway I-90.
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Lori Bovee
Tully Rinckey associate Lori Bovee appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” segment and answers listener’s questions on divorce, custody rights and property agreements.
Social Media Executors Legislation
Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia provides estate planning advice to CBS 6 viewers after a downstate Assemblyman is proposing a bill that would require people to appoint a social media proxy in their will to handle all accounts after they pass …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” to answer listener’s criminal law questions.
Sanctuary for Independent Media’s Director Hopes to Build Positive Relationship with City
More details have emerged about the settlement reached between the City of Troy and the Sanctuary for Independent Media, which include $5,000 payment to the sanctuary and a potential $50,000 matching grant from the city for neighborhood improvements. The settlement, …
Does the Robo-Signing Settlement Go Far Enough?
Several of the largest financial institutions in the country may agree to a settlement that could provide compensation to as many as a million homeowners for improper foreclosure proceedings. The announcement of the potential deal was made earlier this month by U.S. …
Thomas Carr Discusses Acquittal of George Mott
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr is called on by CBS 6 to provide criminal law analysis for a high profiled murder case in Troy after a jury acquits George Mott III of 2nd degree murder.
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Barbara King
Tully Rinckey’s Barbara King appears on WGNA’s ‘Ask the Lawyers’ to provide legal perspective on parental rights and obligations as well as divorce.
Thomas Carr Discusses George Mott Murder Trial
Judge Ceresia has dismissed both motions for a mistrial in the George Mott murder trial. Jury deliberations are now underway. The first motion was based on a juror supposedly bringing a dictionary into the deliberation room. The second motion involved …
TC Dunham Pays About $4.5 Million For 2006 Lacquer Fire
TC Dunham Paint & Coatings Inc. (Yonkers, N.Y.) was found liable for about $4.5 million in injuries resulting from a building fire started by a solvent-based wood floor lacquer that ignited, according to the law journal VerdictSearch. The fire occurred in …
Facebook ‘Invisible’ Sharing Worries Privacy Advocates
As Facebook officials unveiled dozens of new applications this week for automatic sharing of profile content, privacy advocates warn that users should worry not only about what is openly shared, but also about what they claim is shared behind-the-scenes to …
Marines Caught Degrading Taliban Corpses
A Youtube video has recently surfaced showing four US Marine solders urinating on Taliban corpses – an act that appears to violate international laws of warfare and further strains US-Afghan relations. They are from the 3rd battalion, 2nd marines unit. …
Marines Caught Degrading Taliban Corpses
A Youtube video has recently surfaced showing four US Marine solders urinating on Taliban corpses – an act that appears to violate international laws of warfare and further strains US-Afghan relations. They are from the 3rd battalion, 2nd marines unit. …
Report Says Nearly 1 in 3 Youths Arrested by Age 23
A recently released study claims that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. youths will be arrested for a non-traffic offense by age 23. The report, which was published on the site Pediatrics in December of last year, says that as many as …
Marines Caught Degrading Taliban Corpses
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said today the Marines videotaped urinating on Taliban corpses will be punished “to the fullest extent.” Military legal expert Mathew Tully, a lieutenant colonel in the New York National Guard, told the Stars and Stripes that punishment needs to …
Hearings Set in Chinese-American Soldier’s Death in Afghanistan
Legal proceedings will begin Sunday in the death of a Chinese-American soldier believed to have committed suicide in Afghanistan after allegedly being hazed by his fellow soldiers, the Army says. The Article 32 hearings, which would determine whether there was enough …
10 Things to Ask Before Hiring a Law Firm
Tully Rinckey’s John Mahoney supplied the Washington Business Journal with 10 things to ask before hiring a law firm. 1. What can I expect from my initial consultation? The main purpose of your consultation is to learn about the legal …
Serving Those Who Served: New York State Bar Association Offers Program on How to Represent Military Veterans
Expert Panels Explore Growing Legal Needs, Impact of Military Culture and Opportunities to Help Addressing a growing need for veterans’ legal services, the New York State Bar Association’s Special Committee on Veterans is presenting a daylong program on preparing attorneys …
Panetta Assures Afghans of Full Probe Into Marine Video
Pentagon leaders scrambled Thursday to contain damage from an Internet video purporting to show four Marines urinating on Taliban corpses — an act that appears to violate international laws of warfare and further strains U.S.-Afghan relations. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta …
DOD Out to Stem Backlash from Incendiary Video
U.S. officials scrambled Thursday to temper backlash from a video appearing to show Marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters, an incendiary act that could again inflame anti-American sentiment throughout the Muslim world. Top Pentagon leaders issued a series …
John Mahoney – People on the Move
Date added: January 12, 2012 Submission Type: Promotion Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous position: Partner (John is still a partner) Duties/responsibilities: John Mahoney …
Tom Carr Comments on Cohoes Murder Case and Mark Richardson Arrest
Albany Criminal Defense Lawyer Tom Carr of Tully Rinckey provides criminal law perspective surrounding a murder case involving an elderly Cohoes man being beaten to death by crack cocaine-addict Mark Richardson.
Kudos from Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce
The American Bar Association held its first Law Video Awards this month to honor excellence in video marketing for law firms, and Tully Rinckey PLLC took first place in the short video category. The winning short video can be seen here:
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Jennifer Corcoran
Tully Rinckey’s Jennifer Corcoran sits down over at WGNA and answers listeners questions on child custody and divorce for the weekly “Ask the Lawyer” segment
Going From Soldier to Citizen
Dalia Nesmith says she always felt like an American, even as she grew up in a family of illegal immigrants in the United States. Living between Mexico and the United States, Nesmith held on to her Mexican heritage, but also …
Going From U.S. Soldier to U.S. Citizen
Dalia Nesmith says she always felt like an American, even as she grew up in a family of illegal immigrants in the United States. Living between Mexico and the United States, Nesmith held on to her Mexican heritage, but also …
Michael Macomber – People on the Move
Date added: January 5, 2012 Submission Type: Professional Recognition Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate attorney Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Reason for being recognized: Macomber was re-elected chairman of the Schenectady County Bar Association’s young lawyers …
Barbara King – People on the Move
Date added: January 5, 2012 Submission Type: Professional Recognition Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Partner Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Reason for being recognized: King was reappointed chair of the pro bono committee of the Schenectady County …
Douglas Rose, Partner – New York Real Estate Journal
Name: Douglas Rose Title: Partner Company: Tully Rinckey PLLC Location: Albany, N.Y. Birthplace: Woonsocket, R.I. Colleges: Brown University, AB, 1980 University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1988 Carroll Graduate School of Management, Boston College, MBA, 1999 First job outside …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr provides legal guidance to some very tough questions on bench warrants, juvenile records and double jeopardy from listener’s on this weeks “Ask the Lawyer” segment on WGNA.
Reflecting on 2011, and Federal Employees’ Unsung Performance
By Mathew B. Tully With the end of the year comes the opportunity to reflect on the events and accomplishments of the last 12 months. For many federal employees, it also means having their supervisors look back on the work …
Rainier Shooting Suspect’s Army Discharge Does Not Bar VA Benefits
The former soldier who allegedly killed a ranger at Mount Rainier National Park Sunday likely was eligible for veterans benefits, according to documents that explain how soldiers with misconduct discharges like him can obtain services at Veterans Administration hospitals. Shooting …
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Neil McPhie – Ask the Lawyer
By Neil A.G. McPhie Q: What do you do if you accuse an agency of racial discrimination and it responds with some bogus explanation? A: Agencies usually respond to allegations of discrimination made in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints with …
People on the Move – Sarah Green
Date added: May 21, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Duties/responsibilities: Green focuses her practice on family and matrimonial law, criminal defense and civil litigation. She Green …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Michael Macomber
Tully Rinckey Employment Attorney Michael Macomber appears on WGNA to provide employment law guidance to listeners who wrote in with concern’s over non complete clauses in contracts, overtime pay and minimum wage rules.
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Tully Rinckey PLLC “Gives Back”
Tully Rinckey PLLC Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Noble presents a check to the Albany Housing Coalition. The money was raised by Tully Rinckey PLLC employees through a weekly donation box. The firm then adds up the monthly dollars and matches …
Tully Rinckey PLLC “Gives Back”
Tully Rinckey PLLC Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Noble presents a check to the American Heart Association. The money was raised by Tully Rinckey PLLC employees in January through a weekly donation box. The firm then adds up the monthly dollars …
Coats for Veterans 2011
Tully Rinckey PLLC partnered with Dickies Clothing to give 50 coats to veterans in the Capital Region for their second annual “Coats for Veterans” event. Tully Rinckey PLLC Managing Partner Greg Rinckey shakes hands with one of 50 veterans who …
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How Easy Prom Night can End a Good College Future or Career Before it Begins
For many teenagers, one of their most cherished nights will take place over one of the next few weekends. Prom night comes with the hope of memories that will be forever remembered, but one wrong move and an entire future …
Tully Rinckey’s Bankruptcy Practice Just Got Rock Solid
Tully Rinckey PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Robert J. Rock as Senior Counsel of the firms’ bankruptcy practice. Mr. Rock will be representing creditors and debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. In addition, he will …
Children Now Control the City
Children inside the Campus Children’s Center on the state campus in Albany walked into a city full of surprises Thursday morning after employees at Tully Rinckey PLLC presented them with their very own metropolis – trees, traffic, tall buildings and …
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Real Estate Closings for the Non-Real Estate Attorney – June 19, 2012
Presenter: Graig F. Zappia, Esq. Date: June 19, 2012 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Skills: 1 CLE Credit Hour Click here to view Graig’s biography. If you have questions on any of our FREE Continuing Legal Education courses, please call 518-218-7100 or e-mail CLE@tullylegal.com. RSVP …
National Training Program – Federally Employed Women – July 16-20, 2012
Joanna S. Friedman, Esq. will be presenting on several topics regarding EEO Rights for the Federally Employed Women’s 2012 National Training Program in Detroit, MI. Joanna will provide training on topics ranging from EEO Complaints to Employee Relations and Security …
Legal Ethics: Duties to Clients – July 17, 2012
Presenter: Douglas J. Rose, Esq. Date: July 17, 2012 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ethics and Professionalism: 1 CLE Credit Hour Click here to view Doug’s biography. If you have questions on any of our FREE Continuing Legal Education courses, please call 518-218-7100 or …
