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ICRH Attorneys and Staff Support Local Charities for the 2010 Holiday Season.
Attorneys and staff members in the firm’s Albany and Poughkeepsie offices supported various local charities during the holiday season. Donations included more than $1,000 worth of toys to the annual Toys For Tots drive sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and an assortment of pet items to the Mohawk and Hudson Humane Society. Staff members in the Albany office also purchased and donated pajamas to the Parsons Child and Family Center in Albany.
ICRH Associate Attends Event to Benefit Domestic Violence Shelter.
Omer Gil, an associate in the firm’s Poughkeepsie office, attended the second annual holiday happy hour sponsored by Young Leaders United to benefit House of Hope in Dutchess County. Those attending the event contributed toys, clothing, gift cards and money for clients of House of Hope, which provides intervention, emergency shelter, and crisis counseling for local families affected by domestic violence. Omer is a co-chair of Young Leaders United, which supports the work of United Way of Dutchess County.
ICRH Associates Support Local Arts Event.
On December 9, 2010, Poughkeepsie associates Penny Hahn and Elliot Fruchtman attended the Beacon Arts Community Association’s (“BACA”) annual holiday gathering. BACA is a not-for-profit organization comprised of members and supporters of the local arts community. Penny Hahn currently serves on BACA’s board of directors. BACA’s mission is to foster and encourage the advancement of the City of Beacon community, and its environs, as an arts and cultural center. To learn more about BACA and the fund visit www.beaconarts.org.
ICRH Associate Attends DRI Symposium.
Poughkeepsie associate Penny Hahn recently attended the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium in New York City. The educational seminars covered recent developments in liability and first party coverage. DRI is an international organization whose members are attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. DRI provides numerous educational and informational resources to its members and offers many opportunities for liaison among defense trial lawyers, corporate America, and state and local defense organizations. DRI also has an international presence, and works to enhance understanding of the law among members of the defense community who are concerned with the expanding globalization of litigation defense. For more information about DRI visit www.dri.org.
ICRH Director of Administration Elected to ALA Regional Management Team.
The firm’s Director of Administration, Mary E. Lawson, was recently elected to serve as a regional officer (Region 1) for the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). Ms. Lawson was selected earlier this year to complete the unexpired term of another regional officer. Her new two-year term will begin at ALA’s annual conference, to be held in Orlando in May of 2011. Regional officers are part of the national management team for ALA, an international organization that works to promote and enhance the competence and professionalism of all members of the legal management team; improve the quality of management in law firms and other legal service organizations; and represent professional legal management and managers to the legal community and to the community at large. Ms. Lawson has played an active role in the ALA since 1993, when she joined the organization’s Albany Chapter, then known as the Hudson Valley Chapter. As a member of the Albany Chapter, she served as secretary, treasurer, vice-president and president. Ms. Lawson also served on ALA’s Regional Nominating Committee for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions in 2001 and 2008.
ICRH Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany.
Partner James Lagios and Associate Marc Antonucci attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany’s Third Annual Red, White & Chocolate Celebration to support the clubs and to honor this year’s recipients of the clubs’ Community Impact Awards. For more than 100 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany has been helping kids “Be Great” by providing to the city’s most vulnerable population with critical services, such as homework help, service learning, social recreation, health services, cooking classes, character development and career readiness. For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, please visit http://www.bgc-albany.org/.
ICRH associate is elected to club executive committee.
Rachel Ryan, an associate of the firm, was elected to serve on the executive committee of the board of directors of Shaker Ridge Country Club in Loudonville, NY, as its second vice president. She is the first female in the club’s history to serve in this position.
ICRH Associate was recently elected to the board of directors of Rebuilding Together Dutchess County.
Associate Omer Gil was recently elected to the board of directors of Rebuilding Together Dutchess County (“RTDC”). RTDC is an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, the nation’s leading non-profit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities. The mission of RTDC is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities in Dutchess County, assuring that low-income homeowners – particularly those who are elderly, have disabilities, or have school-aged children – live in warmth, safety and independence. The organization’s goal is to partner with the communities they serve to make a sustainable impact on the houses of those they assist, and to do so without cost to those they are able to help. For more information on RTDC, please visit www.rebuildingtogetherdutchess.org/
ICRH Sponsors St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Holiday Kick-Off Event.
Associate Marc Antonucci and his guests attended the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation’s annual Holiday Kick-Off Event held on November 26, 2010. ICRH is proud of its longstanding relationship as counsel to St. Peter’s Hospital and was pleased to be a sponsor of the event. St. Peter’s Hospital is leading the way with advances in science and technology utilized to offer unprecedented opportunities to save lives, lessen suffering, and improve quality of life. For more information on opportunities to support St. Peter’s Hospital, see https://www.sphcs.org/GivingtoStPeters.
ICRH Partner Attends DRI Conference.
Partner Joshua E. Mackey attended the Defense Research Institute (DRI) annual conference held October 19 – 23, 2010 in San Diego, California. DRI is an international organization whose members are attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. DRI provides numerous educational and informational resources to its members and offers many opportunities for liaison among defense trial lawyers, corporate America, and state and local defense organizations. DRI also has an international presence, and works to enhance understanding of the law among members of the defense community who are concerned with the expanding globalization of litigation defense. For more information about DRI visit www.dri.org.
ICRH Attorneys Attend NYS Society Of Certified Public Accountants' Event.
Partner Richard A. Mitchell and Michelle Almeida, an associate in the firm’s Poughkeepsie office, attended the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Mid-Hudson Chapter’s Annual Banker, Attorney and CPA dinner held on November 3, 2010 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY. The Guest Speaker was Dean Zerbe, the National Director of the Alliantgroup. Alliantgroup works with businesses and their CPA firms to identify powerful, government-sponsored, cash-generating credits, incentives, and deductions. Prior to joining Alliantgroup, Dean Zerbe was Senior Counsel and Tax Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance.
ICRH Attorney Participates In Community "Fall Rebuilding Day".
Omer Gil, an associate in the firm’s Poughkeepsie office, volunteered with the Young Leaders United of United Way of Dutchess County at the Fall Rebuilding Day of “Rebuilding Together Dutchess County.” Omer is a co-chair of Young Leaders United. Rebuilding Together works to preserve and revitalize houses and communities in Dutchess County, assuring that low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, have disabilities, or have school-aged children, live in warmth, safety and independence. For more information, please visit www.rebuildingtogetherdutchess.org.
ICRH Attorneys Attend Hospice Foundation Event.
Partner Joshua E. Mackey and Michelle Almeida, an associate in the firm’s Poughkeepsie office, attended the “A Sporting Life” event to benefit the Hospice Foundation, Inc., held on October 16, 2010 at the Buttermilk Inn and Spa. The event honored Kathy McMahon, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Hospice and Palliative Care Association and her husband, Jack Ruddick, a former Trustee of the Hospice Foundation, Inc. and a retired General Manager of the Wiltwyck Golf Club. Hospice, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit health care agency dedicated to helping those individuals who are at the end of life maintain their dignity and enhance their quality of life by living its mission “to affirm the cycle of life, by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life.”
ICRH Attorney Attends Hub Event.
Michelle Almeida, an associate in the firm’s Poughkeepsie office, attended “An Evening to Wine and Dine with Friends” held on October 21 at the Millbrook Winery. The event was presented by the Young Professionals of the Hudson Valley, also known as the HUB. HUB’s objective is to make the Hudson Valley a better place for young professionals to “live, work, stay and play.” HUB is supported by the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce and offers opportunities for young professionals in the area to network, participate in community events and develop their professionals skills.
ICRH Attorneys Spoke at November Health Care Education Event.
ICRH attorneys Carol Hyde, Marcia Smith and Mike Deyo were featured speakers at the Healthcare Financial Management Association of Northeastern New York’s November education event, “Corporate Compliance Programs – Industry Best Practices.” The event was held on November 18, 2010 at the Edison Club in Rexford, New York. Topics included HIPAA Security Audits and Best Practices, Breach Notification Requirements, the False Claims Act and other Key Statutes, and the Self-Disclosure of Overpayments, including the new Stark self-disclosure protocol. June Crawford, a manager in the Healthcare Compliance Solutions Division at The Bonadio Group, joined Carol and Marcia in a panel discussion addressing compliance program elements, internal audits, and the self-disclosure process.
ICRH Associate Honored by Schenectady County ARC.
Rachel Ryan, an associate of the firm, was honored as a member of The Leadership Tech Valley Class of 2010 at the 2010 ARC Annual Partners Award Dinner on October 5, 2010. LTV Class of 2010 received the Community Volunteer Award for the tremendous effort and work it put towards creating the Schenectady ARC Princetown Ridge Day Pavilion. The brand new, rock-solid, wood-framed pavilion was a result of months of fundraising, securing donated materials and equipment, and the volunteer labor of the LTV Class of 2010. The pavilion replaced a temporary structure that was destroyed by heavy wind, and now serves the recreational and therapeutic needs of hundreds of developmentally disabled Schenectady ARC participants. For more information about the Schenectady ARC please visit http://www.arcschenectady.org/.
ICRH Supports the Visiting Nurse Service Foundation.
Rachel Ryan, an associate in the Albany office, participated in the 2010 “Fore the Foundation” golf tournament on September 13, 2010. All proceeds from the tournament will be used to ensure that residents in the community have access to the highest quality home healthcare, regardless of their medical insurance coverage, through the services of the Visiting Nurse Service of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties.
ICRH Supports Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.
On September 16, 2010, Rachel Ryan, an associate with the firm's Albany office, attended the 2010 Justice For All Campaign Kickoff for the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. ("LASNNY"), held at Dale Miller Restaurant in Albany. The annual campaign enlists law firms and individual attorneys to support the work of the LASNNY, a non-profit organization which provides free legal services to low-income people in Northeastern New York. Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP was one of a group of Capital District law firms recognized for being part of LASNNY's "Campaign Leadership" and for its commitment to the legal needs of low-income residents of our community. For more information, please visit www.lasnny.org.
ICRH Introduces New Health Care Blog.
ICRH’s new health care blog is now on line. The blog covers topics of interest to health care providers, attorneys, physicians, policymakers and payors. The focus is on identifying and describing the legal impediments to health care reform and providing practical advice on how they can be overcome. Other areas of discussion include security of health care information technology and HIPAA, anti-kickback and Stark compliance, and interesting developments in New York law. The blog can be accessed from the firm’s website or by visiting www.healthcareintegrationadvisors.com.
Partner Joshua Mackey Appointed To The Town Of Washington Master Plan Committee.
Partner Joshua Mackey has been appointed to the Town of Washington Master Plan Committee by the town board. Josh also serves as chair of the Town of Washington Planning Board, and in that capacity will be guided by the new Master Plan. The town’s current Master Plan was created in 1987, and the new committee has been charged with updating the plan. The new Master Plan will lay the groundwork for future zoning requirements. The process of drafting a new plan includes not only members of the committee and town board, but solicits input from the entire Town of Washington community through public meetings and workshops.
Associate Attends Event For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Michelle Almeida, an associate in the firm’s Poughkeepsie office, attended “Think Pink” on October 5, 2010, at The River Station in Poughkeepsie to benefit the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. The event was hosted by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the American Cancer Society, and marked the chamber’s fifth annual Think Pink event. In support of the event, the Mid-Hudson Bridge was lit in pink lights during a fireworks show to help raise public awareness about National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation was established to fund support services for people in the Hudson Valley community who are fighting breast cancer.
ICRH Associate to Participate in FBI Program
Marc Antonucci, an associate in the firm’s Albany office, has been selected to participate in the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Citizens’ Academy. The Academy is limited to approximately twenty business, civic, religious and community leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to community service. The six-week program affords community leaders in the Albany area an inside look at the FBI, and fosters a greater understanding of the FBI’s role in the community. The curriculum utilizes traditional methods used at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Participants are introduced to the structure and operation of the Albany Division, including a description and discussion of investigative techniques utilized in both criminal and foreign counterintelligence/terrorism investigations, evidence recovery and firearms demonstration.
ICRH Associate Comments on eDiscovery in News Article
Michael Deyo, an associate in the firm’s Albany office, was quoted in an article published by the Albany Times Union, in connection with the electronic discovery and email retention responsibilities of public school systems. Deyo, who is an Adjunct Professor at Albany Law School on the subject of electronic discovery, is experienced in email preservation and electronic discovery issues related to state agencies, municipalities and other public institutions.
ICRH Hosts NSPII Reception
The firm hosted a reception for the National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII) at its Poughkeepsie, New York, office on September 14, 2010. NSPII is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering investigative ideas, procedures and techniques. NSPII sponsors annual, national and regional seminars, publishes a newsletter, and conducts regular meetings to inform and develop professionals in the areas of insurance fraud recognition, prevention and investigation. The purpose of the reception was to gather fraud investigation professionals whose work centers around New York claims, with the goal of forming a New York Chapter of NSPII. For more information about NSPII please visit www.nspii.com.
Omer Gil graduates from the Leadership Dutchess Program
Omer Gil, an associate in the firm’s Poughkeepsie office, graduated from the Leadership Dutchess Program on May 20, 2010. Leadership Dutchess is a nine-month program dedicated to the development of participants’ leadership skills by encouraging them to build an effective network of business professionals willing to accept leadership roles within the community. The program brings together individuals who have demonstrated leadership skills and motivates those individuals to grow and learn together through a variety of experiences. For more information about Leadership Dutchess, please visit: http://www.gsdcc.org/leadership_dutchess.php
Robert Iseman selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 20th year
Robert H. Iseman, a founding partner of Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP, was again selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 in the fields of Health Care Law and Commercial Litigation (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
ICRH Welcomes Michelle Almeida as New Associate
The partners are pleased to announce that Michelle Almeida has joined the firm’s Poughkeepsie office as an associate attorney.
ICRH Partner Attends PDI Convocation
Partner James Lagios attended the 2010 Primerus Defense Institute Convocation which was held from April 22 through April 25 at the Boulders Resort in Carefree, Arizona. The Convocation consisted of over 50 client companies and 85 PDI member attorneys. Education seminars were held on a wide range of topics including Workers’ Compensation Claims, Employer Liability, Indemnity, and Medicare. Jim also attended the meeting of the Professional Liability Sub-Specialty Group to discuss topics relevant to the practice area. Visit www.primerus.com for more information about the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.
Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP, Joins International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP (ICRH), is pleased to announce that the firm is now a member of The International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus).
Partner Marcia Smith was honored at The Long Island Home’s Fifth Annual Golf Classic
Partner Marcia Smith was honored at The Long Island Home’s Fifth Annual Golf Classic on June 21, 2010. Ms. Smith was recognized for her advice and guidance with respect to not-for-profit issues and health care law, as well as her personal commitment to providing legal counsel to The Long Island Home. The Long Island Home consists of South Oaks Hospital, a psychiatric hospital that serves the mental health needs of Nassau and Suffolk counties; and Broadlawn Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a residential nursing facility. The event was attended by more than 200 people and raised $40,000 toward the funding of a new Outpatient Child and Adolescent Clinic, which will help individuals up to 18 years of age and their families. Ms. Smith has served as outside general counsel to The Long Island Home since it was converted from a for-profit shareholder corporation to a not-for-profit corporation in 1999.
ICRH Partner Chosen to Host Reception for Award Recipients
Partner Rick Mitchell and his wife, Sue, were chosen to host the initial reunion reception for all past recipients of the "Family of the Year" award bestowed annually by Family Services, Inc. This year marked the twentieth anniversary of the award. Rick and Sue, as well as Rick's parents, Dick and Wanda Mitchell, are past recipients of the award. Family Services provides numerous services to families in need throughout Dutchess and Ulster Counties. The reception was held at the Crave Restaurant in Poughkeepsie on September 14. For more information on Family Services, Inc., please visit www.familyservicesny.org.
Partners Lagios and Queenan join PLUS
Partners James Lagios and John Queenan have joined PLUS, the Professional Liability Underwriting Society. PLUS is a non-profit organization that works to improve the professionalism of its members through education and collaboration of individuals involved in the field of professional liability. The group hosts conferences, educational events and seminars, and offers a comprehensive curriculum for the professional liability industry. For more information on PLUS, please visit https://plusweb.org.
ICRH sponsors “Touch-A-Truck” which raises money for United Way of Dutchess County
ICRH was a corporate sponsor of the "Touch-A-Truck" event organized by Young Leaders United in Dutchess County on June 6, 2010. Omer Gil, an associate in the Poughkeepsie office, is a co-chair of Young Leaders United. Touch-A-Truck is a community-wide event where children have an opportunity to see, touch, interact with and learn about dozens of different types of vehicles. There were 39 vehicles at the event, including a fire truck, cement truck, tow truck, armored car, ambulance, bus, and even a helicopter. More than 1,200 people attended the event held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, which raised money for United Way of Dutchess County. The full article on the Touch-A-Truck event is available here.
ICRH Associate Joins DRI and its Young Lawyer's Committee
Frank Izzo, an associate in our Poughkeepsie office, has joined DRI and its Young Lawyer's Committee. Frank attended the Young Lawyers Seminar in Miami Beach, Florida, in June. The educational seminars covered various aspects of defending clients in civil litigation. DRI is an international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. The organization provides numerous educational and informational resources to its members and offers many opportunities for liaison among defense trial lawyers, corporations, and state and local defense organizations. For more information on DRI, please visit www.dri.org.
ICRH Partner Appointed Co-Chair of the 6th Annual Abilities First Men's Golf Tournament
Partner Joshua Mackey was appointed co-chair of the 6th Annual Abilities First Men's Golf Tournament which took place on August 27, 2010 at the Casperkill Golf Course in Poughkeepsie, New York. The event will provide awareness and financial support to Abilities First, a Poughkeepsie based not-for-profit organization serving people with disabilities and their families by developing and providing innovative services, advocacy and support in a culture of dignity and respect. For more information visit http://www.abilitiesfirstny.org/.
ICRH Supports Beacon Arts Awards
On June 3, 2010, Poughkeepsie associates Penny Hahn and Elliot Fruchtman attended the Beacon Art Awards presented by the Beacon Arts Community Association. ICRH was a sponor of the event, which was a fundraiser for the Clara Lou Gould Fund for the Arts. The goal of the fund is to benefit projects not generally supported by other area arts organization and draw attention to the valuable role of arts and culture in thecommunity. To learn more about BACA and the fund visit www.beaconarts.org.
ICRH Associate Re-Elected to Board of Mid-Hudson Valley Women's Bar Association
Associate Penny Hahn was elected to the board of directors of the Mid-Hudson Valley Women's Bar Association for a second term as Vice President for the 2010-2011 term. The Mid-Hudson Valley Women's Bar Association, which encompasses Dutchess and Ulster counties, is a Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York. WBASNY is the only statewide bar association dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in society and in the legal profession. WBASNY is known for addressing difficult legal issues, advocating change and promoting the fair and equal administration of justice.
ICRH Associate Appointed to Chair Strategic Planning Committee for Shaker Ridge Country Club
Rachel Ryan, an associate of the firm, was appointed to head Shaker Ridge Country Club's Strategic Planning Committee. Rachel presented the Committee's findings and action plans to the Club's members on June 28, 2010. For more information about Shaker Ridge Country Club, please visit http://www.shakerridge.com.
ICRH Associate Graduates from the Leadership Tech Valley Program.
Rachel Ryan, an associate of the firm, graduated from the Leadership Tech Valley Program on June 10, 2010. Leadership Tech Valley is a nine-month program that grew from the joint initiative of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber and the Chamber of Schenectady County, with the purpose of developing the leadership potential of participants and building a network of informed, action-oriented and productive business professionals. For more information about Leadership Tech Valley, please visit: http://www.leadershiptechvalley.org/.
ICRH Associate Attends Ribbon-Cutting for Schenectady ARC Pavilion
On May 20, 2010, Rachel Ryan, an associate of the firm and a member of the Leadership Tech Valley Class of 2010, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Schenectady ARC Princetown Ridge Day Pavilion. The brand new, rock-solid, wood-framed pavilion is a result of months of fundraising, securing donated materials and equipment, and the volunteer labor of the Leadership Class of 2010. The pavilion replaced a temporary structure that was destroyed by heavy wind, and now serves the recreational and therapeutic needs of hundreds of developmentally disabled Schenectady ARC participants. ICRH also made a donation to support this worthy endeavor. Schenectady ARC is a nonprofit organization employing more than 600 professional and direct-care staff who provide an array of residential, vocational and clinical services to more than 1200 children and adults with developmental disabilities. For YNN's news report on this project please visit: http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/505385/outdoor-pavilion-opening-for-schenectady-arc/?ap=1&MP4
ICRH Associate Reappointed to the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates
Rachel Ryan, an associate in the firm's Albany office, was reappointed to the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates as a member representing persons of racial and ethnic diversity. Over the past year, Rachel has helped the House of Delegates consider important issues, including support for solo and small firm practitioners and a model policy to assist law firms and legal departments in dealing with impairment issues.
ICRH Supports Abilities First Gala
Partner Joshua Mackey and his wife attended the Abilities First Annual Gala at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York on Friday, April 30, 2010. Abilities First's mission is to serve people with disabilities and their families by developing and providing innovative services, advocacy and support in a culture of dignity and respect. Josh is a member of the Board of Directors and serves as a member-at-large of Abilities First's Executive Committee.
Partners Attend Family Of The Year Event
Partners Rick Mitchell and Josh Mackey attended the Family Services Family of the Year dinner on April 29, 2010. Family Services is an organization that works in both Dutchess and Ulster counties, and its mission is to help families and individuals help themselves through direct services, collaboration and advocacy. Rick Mitchell spoke on behalf of honorees John and Maureen Mack and presented them with the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award. For further information on Family Services, Inc., please visit www.familyservicesny.org.
ICRH Partner Participates In Radio Show
Partner Josh Mackey appeared on the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Coffee Break radio show which aired April 20, 2010, on 1260 AM WBNR. The program is hosted by Charles S. North and Gloria Cukar of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. During the program, Josh answered questions concerning new expedited procedures for New York State Liquor Authority applications for liquor licenses and generally discussed ICRH's law practice. Josh also appeared last month on the Weekend Chamber Sunrise Show on WRNQ 92.1 Lite FM, WBWZ Star 93.3, News Talk 1450 WKIP and News Talk 99.3 WKIP-FM, also hosted by the Chamber.
ICRH Partner Appointed to Event Committee for Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies
Partner Josh Mackey and his wife have been appointed to the event committee for an open house at the Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies, Millbrook, New York, on Sunday, May 23, 2010. This event will inform community members about the work performed by Cary IES. There will be hands-on educational activities for children and adults and an informal lunch.
Founded in 1983 by the eminent ecologist Dr. Gene E. Likens, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is a world-renowned leader in applying the ecosystem approach to some of society's most pressing problems, and is one of the largest ecological programs in the world. For more information on the event and Cary IES, visit http://www.ecostudies.org/index.html.
Association of Legal Administrators Appoints Mary E. Lawson as Regional Projects Officer
Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP, is pleased to announce that the firm’s Director of Administration, Mary E. Lawson, has been selected to serve as Regional Officer for the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA).
ICRH Partner Judges Moot Court Competition
Partner John Queenan served as a volunteer judge for the high school moot court competition hosted by the Albany County Bar Association. The competition was held at the Albany County Family Court on March 11.
ICRH Partner Attends Red Cross Event
Partner Josh Mackey attended the American Red Cross Dutchess County Chapter 100th Anniversary Red Tie Event on March 18, 2010 at the Grandview Hotel in Poughkeepsie, New York where community leaders from throughout the area gathered to celebrate the occasion and honor supporters.
As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs. Each year, the more than 500,000 volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross help the victims of some 70,000 disasters. More than 4 million people give blood through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. An average of 92 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. For information on how you can help go to: www.dutchessredcross.org
ICRH Partner Serves As Panel Member For Health Law Fundamentals Program
Partner Marcia B. Smith was a panel member for a continuing legal education program sponsored by the New York State Bar Association. The topic of the program was “Health Law Fundamentals.” The program was held on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the New York State Nurses Association, 11 Cornell Road, Latham, NY 12110.
ICRH Partners to Speak at Compliance Officer Development Series
Partners Carol Hyde and Marcia Smith will speak on the topics of the federal False Claims Act and the voluntary disclosure and repayment of Medicare and Medicaid overpayments at the Rochester and Albany sessions of the Bonadio Group’s Compliance Officer Development Series. The False Claims Act imposes substantial civil penalties and treble damages on federal contractors (including health care providers that participate in Medicare or Medicaid) that knowingly submit false claims or that knowingly retain overpayments. The FCA also permits people who are not affiliated with the government to file lawsuits against federal contractors for violations of the FCA (informally known as "whistleblowing"). The Rochester seminar will be held Monday, April 26, at the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa. The Albany seminar will be held Tuesday, May 11, at the Albany Marriott. For further information on the series or to register on line, please visit http://webserv.bonadio.com/seminar/complianceseries/home.htm.
ICRH Partner moderates at the Council on Litigation annual conference
Partner Josh Mackey moderated a training session entitled, "On the Same Page: From the Quill to the Missive" at the Council on Litigation annual conference held on March 24 - 26, 2010, in Ponte Vedra, Florida. In this entertaining presentation, the modern topics of coverage determination and reservation of rights issues were addressed by using quotes from the works of William Shakespeare. Educational sessions used Shakespeare's prose to illustrate the importance of making the right coverage decisions, the method by which such decisions must be made, and the unintended results when such decisions are not made properly. Further, the presenters focused on the importance of counsel and company remaining on the same page during the coverage analysis and conveyance of the coverage decision. For additional information on the Council on Litigation Management, visit www.litmgmt.org.
ICRH Partner Earns AV Rating
Partner Richard A. Frankel was recently recognized by Martindale Hubbell as an AV-rated attorney, the highest rating available to an individual lawyer. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system is based on the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary, including both those who are rated and those who are not. Ratings include an assessment of legal abilities and general ethical standards. A rating of CV indicates an above average ability and very high ethics; BV indicates an exemplary reputation and well-established practice; and AV reflects that an attorney has reached the height of professional excellence and integrity.
ICRH Matches Employee Contributions to Aid Earthquake Victims
In response to the need for assistance in Haiti, the firm notified all employees that their personal contributions to charities assisting victims of the earthquake will be matched by the firm. The matching contribution will be made to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, chaired by former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The firm has done the same for large-scale disasters in the past, including September 11 and Hurricane Katrina. For more information, please visit www.clintonbushhaitifund.org.
ICRH Partner Appointed as Planning Board Chair
At the Town of Washington town board meeting held on December 10, 2009, Josh Mackey was appointed as chair of the town's planning board.
ICRH Welcomes Mackey as Partner
Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP, a general practice law firm with offices in Albany and Poughkeepsie, has announced that Joshua Mackey of Millbrook has been named partner.
ICRH Partner Co-Chairs NYSBA Health Law section Annual Meeting Program
Partner Marcia B. Smith served as one of two co-chairs of the New York State Bar Association, Health Law Section’s Annual Meeting program. The topic of the program was "Health Care Reform: Now What?" The program was held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York City.
