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In 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law authorizing the use of electronic wills, and in 2026 adopted a chapter amendment finalizing the statutory framework. The law adds a new Part 6 to Article 3 of the New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (“EPTL”), entitled “Electronic Wills.”

On February 6, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (the “Act”) into law, following enactment of negotiated chapter amendments to the law.

We wanted to send a reminder about an upcoming compliance deadline relating to the federal HIPAA Rules – in particular with respect to the Privacy Notices/Notice of Privacy Practices that your offices and facilities are using with your patients, residents, and clients.

Pullano & Farrow is pleased to announce that Member Patrick Pullano, Esq., recently presented at The Bonadio Group’s webinar, Navigating Current Reimbursement, Regulatory & Legislative Updates in Senior Services. The program offered timely insights into reimbursement shifts, regulatory updates, and legislative developments impacting senior care providers.

In a landmark move to promote equity and economic growth, New York State has launched a $3.3 billion aid package specifically designed to support minority and women-owned businesses.

Pullano & Farrow member Langston D. McFadden, Esq., continues to make us proud! His recent feature as the cover story in the DBE Dispatch Newsletter is a testament to the impact he’s making in both the legal and business communities. Congratulations, Langston!

An attorney for the former chief of anesthesiology at Auburn Community Hospital says his client was fired after requesting an investigation..

Click the link below to hear our very own member, Langston McFadden, Esq., discuss the importance of free speech on WXXI’s show, Connections!