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John Ahearn has been named Partner at Couch White
Mr. John Ahearn, III has been promoted to partner at Couch White, LLP. A graduate of The College of Saint Rose and Albany Law School of Union University, John appears before various municipal land use development boards regarding the land use entitlement process. John...
DEC Issues Long Awaited Part 360 Update
On June 7, 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s notice of adoption of updates to its solid waste regulations, 6 NYCRR Parts 360, 361, 364, and others, was published in the State Register. This regulatory update, which will go into...
Couch White Welcomes Summer Associate
Couch White is thrilled to welcome Will Matthews as our 2023 Summer Associate. This summer, Will is assisting our attorney's on legal matters across all practice areas. Couch White's Summer Associate Program is designed to provide the summer associates with a...
Supreme Court Curtails Federal Regulation of Wetlands
On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the scope of regulated “Waters of the United States” covered by the Clean Water Act (“CWA” or “Act”), the primary federal water pollution...
Energy Group and Partners Receive Top Chambers Recognition
Couch White is excited to be listed again in the Chambers 2023 USA Guide released today. We are proud that our Energy Practice Group has been recognized for its 19th year for their excellent work in New York State's Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market....
Couch White Welcomes Adrianne Meicht to the Firm
Couch White is excited to announce Adrianne Meicht has joined the firm’s construction and litigation practice group as an associate. Ms. Meicht brings valuable experience in construction matters and will be an asset to the Couch White team. Adrianne previously served...
Memo from CW Attorneys on New York State Department of Labor Contractor Registry
Couch White's expert attorneys in construction and litigation release memo on New York State Department of Labor Contractor Registry Department's new policy. Effective December 30, 2024, New York Labor Law section 220-i will require all contractors bidding on public...
Couch White Partner Shares Insights on New York State’s Energy Storage Goals
Couch White recently sponsored the NY-BEST Capture the Energy Conference and Expo in Albany, NY. The conference brought together leaders in the industry to discuss New York's ambitious energy storage goals, the obstacles they may face, and how to overcome them...
Couch White Partner Obtains Dismissal of Appeal in Favor of SFW Transmission Line
Updated as of May 19, 2023: Couch White partner Len Singer was successful in obtaining dismissal of an appeal brought in the New York Appellate Division, Second Department challenging the NYPSC’s order approving the construction and operation of the transmission line...
Clients’ zoning lawsuits dismissed after Couch White successfully challenged opponents
Couch White represented developers Starlight Development, LLC and Kevin Vandenburgh in obtaining contentious local approvals for the proposed 231-unit apartment project located along the Hudson River on Second Avenue in the City of Troy, New York. Couch White advised...