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Western New York employers have gained extra personnel through internship programs while the interns benefit by getting the necessary experience on positions they aspire to have. However, the new batch of summer interns in the legal and accounting fields faces the ongoing economic difficulties. How the interns improve their chances of getting hired is also discussed.

Hodgson LLP's Gary Schober, Philips Lytle LLP's David McNamara and Damon Morey LLP's Peter Marlette have shared their views on the challenges of managing a major law firm during a fragile economy. Schober believes the recession is winding down but any number of global issues will be a major set back. How the recession changed their management styles is also discussed.

Kenya-born Makau Mutua, dean of the University of Buffalo's Law School, discusses the impact of the recession on his programs for the law school. In an effort to improve the ranking of the UB Law School in the list of the top 100 schools in the U.S., Mutua has hired new faculty. Insights on the said law school's on UB Plan 2020 are also provided by Mutua.

Attorneys Brent Nowicki and Sean Schoenborn have both combined their passion for sports and their practice to act as sports agents for professional players. Nowicki handles endorsement deals for National Lacrosse League all-time leading scorer John Tavares of Buffalo Bandits. Insights on Schoenborn dream of becoming a hockey sports agent are also given.

A list of unfamiliar people from diverse backgrounds who are judged to be People to Watch in 2010 is presented. Leadership and initiative are common to everyone on the list.

Tom Colson authored and published the children's book series 'A Girl Named Pants' in his belief that elementary age females must be inspired to become leaders. Aside from selling his books, he also reached out to the target audience by setting up seminars. Colson also visited schools with the help of publisher Kim Krug.

Ten business leaders who are expected to make news and significant decisions that would make a difference in the Buffalo area in 2009 are presented. Included in the list are Chason Affinity Cos.' Mark Chason, Meals on Wheels' Benjamin Gair III, and Black Capital Network's Jennifer Parker. Their contributions to their field are discussed.

Former convict Jerry Balone has been lecturing high school students on how to avoid a life of crime. Balone has been imprisoned for 37 and a half years for killing three people during a robbery. He encourages students to make good choices and avoid getting caught up in the 'thug life.'

Jonathan Dandes, president of Rich Baseball Operations, talks about his experiences while teaching at Niagara University. He discusses his involvement with the March of Dimes, an iconic organization that focuses on infant health and prenatal care. His role in managing three baseball teams is also explained.

How employers can avoid potential legal liability involved with employee use of online social media networks was discussed at the Business First Power Breakfast in Buffalo, New York. Online social media could be leveraged as marketing tools, paving the need for businesses to implement social media policies.

The Regan family has filed a lawsuit against the Altmans after they discovered foundation issues in the house they purchased. However, the jury's verdict in New York Supreme Court has also found the representative of the seller 20 percent liable on the transaction. Insights on the consequences of the verdict to real estate agents are also given.

The legal process related to the crash of Colgan Air's Flight to New York's Clarence Center in 2009 is deemed to be still in its early stages. A final report on the crash is yet to be issued by the National Transportation Safety Board. Meanwhile, mediation sessions involving punitive cases against Colgan Air, Pinnacle Airlines, Continental and Bombardier Aviation Services are ongoing.

New York's Buffalo Niagara region has a cultural scene that might be used by recruiters to convince potential employees to relocate. Employees could be provided with access to varied arts and culture-related experiences in a less expensive manner. The experiences of some employees who have relocated to the region are also presented.

The report entitled 'Foreclosing Erie County' released by the Western New York Law Center studied predatory lending that may have contributed to the nationwide mortgage-lending crisis. The report found practices of lending companies that offered loans with outrageous interest, complicated terms and even targeted buyers who were not in the position to understand the contracts.

Kevin Gaughan, a Buffalo, New York-based lawyer, leads the downsize-government movement in the area. His efforts were rewarded when residents of West Seneca and Evans voted to downsize their elected officials from five to three. Gaughan shares how he started and led the movement.

Strict safety standards are being implemented for toy manufacturers in compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, primarily on testing and labeling of products for children. Small businesses, such as Guildcraft Arts and Crafts, expressed their concerns about the expensive costs that come with the new law.

The families of the victims of the Continental Airlines Flight 3407 crash are on struggling to rebuild their lives. The families are dealing with the issues of housing, life insurance and financial needs. The New York State Bar Association's Mass Disaster Response Committee has been aiding the families with legal questions.

Joe Hanna, a native of Buffalo, New York and a partner at law firm Goldberg Segalla LLP, shares his passion for golf to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. He created a charitable foundation called Bunkers in Baghdad, which gathers donations and sends golf clubs and golf balls to the soldiers to help them unwind by playing golf in the dessert.

The onus of deciding on company layoffs and budgetary cuts lies with the CFOs, which is gaining momentum keeping in mind the financial credit crunch and dismal condition of the economy. Many CFOs are leaving their positions owing to the burden on their shoulders and surmountable stress they go through.

Gary Crosby, CFO of Buffalo Public Schools has been honored with the 2008 CFO Community Service Award. Crosby has been given this award in commemoration of his selfless service to the community wherein he gave up a highly paid job in the private sector to serve the community.

Top CFO's have stressed on the need for colleges to modify and adapt their accounting and financial programs to fully prepare students for life after graduation. This is because the key to being a successful CFO lies not only in book knowledge but also in real life experience.

The article provides a roadmap for engineers for specifying air handling units (AHU). Topics covered include codes, standards, guidelines, and owner or client expectations that affect the specification of AHU, factors that affect AHU design such as equipment location, and the criteria to consider when specifying AHU, specifically with regards to heating and cooling capacities, humidity control, fan redundancy, air filtration, and efficiency.

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The article features Tin Can Sailors Association, a group of U.S. Navy Veterans who served aboard small destroyers. It offers information on the regional and national events organized by the association, such as Field Day, which aimed to share stories, educate future generations and preserve the history of the naval fleet. The stories shared by veterans like Tony Kowalski, Terry Miller and Bob Davis are highlighted.

The article announces that David Adams, Kenneth Africano and David Alexander have received "Who's Who in Law award" by the periodical.

The article presents the insights of several chief executive officers (CEOs) on the educational system in Buffalo, New York, as well as the retirement of superintendent James Williams. James Kaskie says that Buffalo public schools need systemic change. Phil Rumore notes that the next superintendent should have background in education. Sister Denise Roche mentions that Williams' successor should prioritize issues such as inconsistent attendance, underperforming schools, and low graduation rates.

The article offers information on the new law introduced by New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman on the compulsory service of 50 hours pro bono service for taking admission to the state Bar which is effective from January 1, 2012 in the state.

The article focuses on the contentious legal battle between anti-gambling groups and the federal government in Buffalo, New York over the legality of allowing the construction of casino. Seneca Gambling Corp. announced its intentions to continue construction on a permanent Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino after being halted in 2008. Dianne Bennett, a member of Citizens for a Better Buffalo, took part on lawsuits aimed at shutting down the temporary casino and blocking construction of a permanent one. INSET: Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino: A timeline.

The article profiles Frederick Attea, a lawyer and a partner at Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, New York, and has concentrated his career on international law. It mentions that Attea deals with exporting companies that export their products to countries such as China, Germany and Mexico. It states that Attea considered Western New York a home to several companies that sold their products worldwide.

The article profiles several lawyers in New York City including Alan Wishnoff, Charles Swanekamp, and Sharon Prise Azurin. It notes that Azurin likes to enjoy her vacation in a hotel with beauty care services. It mentions that Swanekamp wants to cook barbecue and stay in a snowy plateau. Moreover, Wishnoff likes to play with animals especially wolves.

The article describes the business community of Eden, New York. According to town supervisor Glenn Nellis, Eden has a very dynamic business community. It is built around a core of locally owned businesses including the Four Corners Cafe, the official gathering place for people in the community. Eden has a population of 8,000, with vegetable and dairy farming as its major industries.

The article reports on the complexity of purchasing a property beyond the border of the U.S. It mentions the implications of taxation and law in making the transactions particularly for foreign buyers. Furthermore, Accounting firm Lumsden & McCormick LLP partner Mark Janulewicz suggests clients to explore estate ramifications with a lawyer and tax professional before buying the property.