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Home > News > June, 2010

June, 2010

J. Joseph Wilder participated in
Legal Services for the Elderly Golf Tournament


J. Joseph Wilder, Esq. participated in the Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of W.N.Y., Inc., and the Bar Association of Erie County's annual golf tournament on June 7th at Transit Valley Country Club.  The organization had a large number of golfers sign up for this fundraiser.

Boy Scouts of America Lobster Fest Event
supported by Wilder & Linneball, LLP
 

Wilder & Linneball, LLP again supported the Lobster Fest, held on June 17th at Woodlawn Beach.  Proceeds from this event, organized by the Greater Niagara Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America ("GNFC"), go to support the GNFC's many programs.  Wilder & Linneball attorneys and guests enjoyed their eighth year of supporting Lobster Fest with an evening on the beach featuring steak and lobster dinner, entertainment, bonfire and fireworks.
 

Department of Public Service reported positive results in
damage prevention to underground facilities


On June 17, 2010, the Department of Public Service ("DPS") presented its 2009 Gas Safety Performance Measures Report to the New York State Public Service Commission.  This report examined natural gas companies’ performance in the three areas pertaining to safety – damage prevention, emergency response, and leak management. 

The DPS's analysis found that the rate of total damages statewide improved over 12 percent from 2008 and 62 percent since 2003.

“Overall, gas distribution companies’ performance in 2009 not only improved over 2008, but also have shown continued and steady improvement since 2003,” said Public Service Commission Chairman Garry Brown.  “These companies –which supply natural gas to millions of homes and businesses across New York State – deserve credit for ensuring necessary safeguards are in place to protect customers.”

The DPS attributed the positive results in damage prevention in part to public education efforts undertaken by both local gas companies and the One-Call Centers accessible to contractors, excavators or homeowners by dialing 811 before any excavation or digging. 

Laura A. Linneball, Esq., Managing Partner of Wilder and Linneball, worked closely with New York’s One Call Centers during 2005 and 2006 to create and implement "811" as the three digit number to dial before beginning any underground excavation.  In April, 2010 both Ms. Linneball and Mr. Wilder received Dig Safely New York’s President’s Award in recognition of outstanding professional legal services, continued strong commitment to damage prevention of underground facilities and for providing legal services for Dig Safely New York (see April, 2010 news).

For the full copy of the June 17, 2010, Department of Public Service's press release, please see http://www3.dps.state.ny.us/pscweb/WebFileRoom.nsf/Web/70CEAD8FCB2470CD85257745005BAA9D/$File/pr10057.pdf?OpenElement