Todd R. Shinaman

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• Bloomberg Law

  Paychex 401(k) distribution snafu governed by ERISA, judge says

  The following article covers a New York federal judge’s order granting Paychex’s motion to dismiss a 401(k) participant’s lawsuit alleging Paychex is liable for a stolen rollover distribution the company would only mail via paper checks. NP is mentioned in the coverage for representing Paychex. The NP team includes Rochester Labor & Employment partner Steve Jones, and counsel Todd Shinaman and Mike Lingle.

  March 6, 2025
• Law360

  Paychex wins initial toss of worker's rollover theft suit

  The following article covers a New York federal judge’s order granting Paychex’s motion to dismiss a 401(k) participant’s lawsuit alleging Paychex is liable for a stolen rollover distribution the company would only mail via paper checks. NP is mentioned in the coverage for representing Paychex. The NP team includes Rochester Labor & Employment partner Steve Jones, and counsel Todd Shinaman and Mike Lingle.

  March 6, 2025
• The Deal

  Tegna recruits sports podcaster-Locked On

  This article on Tegna’s expansion into the fast-growing podcast market through its acquisition of Locked On Podcast Network mentions Washington, D.C. partners John Partigan and Sean Clancy and Rochester partner Brian Kopp, all of the Corporate group, for representing Tegna. The deal team also included Rochester Labor & Employment counsel Todd Shinaman; and Washington, D.C. associate Pierce Han and Boston associate Bohao Zhou, both in the Corporate group.
  Jan 27, 2021
• Rochester Business Journal

  Questions Arise on Local Impact of DOL's Ruling on Standards for Employees, Independent Contractors

  Rochester Labor & Employment counsel Todd Shinaman is quoted in this article on the Department of Labor’s recent rule clarifying the standard for employee vs. independent contractor. Todd is quoted on the best practice for businesses to take a holistic view of employee definitions by other government agencies, such as the IRS, and to take a wait-and-see approach with the incoming administration.
  Jan 15, 2021
• Daily Messenger

  No clear path for accessible websites

  Rochester Labor and Employment counsel Todd Shinaman discusses the recent increase in lawsuits against businesses whose websites are allegedly noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and explains how companies can minimize their liability.
  March 6, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  U.S. releases new guidance on status of on-demand service providers

  Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk wrote this contributed article outlining new guidance from the Department of Labor on whether “gig economy” workers should be considered independent contractors or employees.
  June 28, 2019
• Law360

  Don’t Miss It: Vinson, Nixon Peabody Lead Week’s Hot Deals

  Nixon Peabody is mentioned as counsel to Tegna in its $535 million deal to acquire two television stations and one radio station in the Midwest from Dispatch Broadcast Group.
  June 14, 2019
• The Deal

  Dispatch exits broadcasting with Tegna deal

  The following stories mention Nixon Peabody as counsel to Tegna in its $535 million deal to acquire two television stations and one radio station in the Midwest from Dispatch Broadcast Group. NP’s deal team included partners John Partigan, Brian Kopp, Sean Clancy, counsels Todd Shinaman and Al Floro, and department attorney Dana Campbell.
  June 12, 2019
• Rochester Business Journal

  To avoid lawsuits, businesses must review websites for accessibility

  Rochester Labor and Employment counsel Todd Shinaman is quoted in this column on the legal reasoning behind the view that provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to commercial websites.
  April 19, 2019
• Rochester Business Journal

  Websites open to the public must comply with the U.S. Disabilities Act

  Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk wrote this contributed article along with Labor and Employment counsel Todd Shinaman and associate Jeremy League describing the pertinent legal framework outline website owners’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  April 6, 2019
• WHEC-TV (Rochester)

  Businesses sued over website accessibility; motive questioned

  In the following coverage, Rochester Labor & Employment counsel Todd Shinaman is quoted in this story on a burgeoning trend of lawsuits filed against businesses whose websites are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Todd appeared at a press conference to discuss the issue.
  April 3, 2019
• Law360

  Nexstar sells 19 stations for $1.32B to satisfy regulators

  In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, DC, Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.
  March 21, 2019
• Law360

  Don't miss it: Nixon Peabody pilots Tegna’s $105M TV stations deal

  Washington DC partner and team leader John Partigan is mentioned in this article for leading the deal team in Tegna Inc.’s $105 million acquisition of local television stations in Ohio and Texas. The deal team also included partners Sean Clancy, Brian Kopp, Jean McCreary and Denise Pursley; counsel Todd Shinaman; and associates Pierce Han, Dara Histed, Carolyn Lowry and Dana Stanton.
  Aug 24, 2018
• Rochester Business Journal

  Major Changes for OT

  Rochester Labor & Employment counsel Todd Shinaman is quoted in this article about the Department of Labor’s recent changes to overtime regulations.
  May 20, 2016
• Rochester Business Journal

  State Legislation Increases Wages, Mandates Family Leave

  Rochester partners Jeff LaBarge and Steve Jones, counsel Todd Shinaman, and associates Joe Carello and Kim Harding co-authored this column discussing New York’s landmark legislation raising the minimum wage and mandating paid family leave.
  May 13, 2016
• Buffalo Business First 

  'Uphill Battle' Expected in Light for Statewide $15 Minimum Wage

  Labor & Employment counsel Todd Shinaman provides commentary in this feature story on the legal battle over the push for a $15 minimum wage in New York State.
  Oct 23, 2015