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Barclay Damon, LLP has launched a national pharmacy team comprising a multidisciplinary group of attorneys to offer legal services in the pharmacy and health-innovation sectors. This initiative aims to address the growing regulatory complexities faced by pharmacies, wholesalers, manufacturers, and investors. In related news, City Hardware in Syracuse is closing after 79 years of operation, marking the end of a local staple as it grapples with the challenges of the changing retail landscape. These developments reflect significant shifts in Syracuse’s legal and business environments.
Syracuse, NY – In a significant development for the healthcare legal sector, Barclay Damon, LLP announced the launch of its national pharmacy team on Tuesday. The new initiative introduces a multidisciplinary group of attorneys dedicated to providing legal services across the pharmacy, pharmaceutical, and health-innovation industries. This launch comes with the aim of building on the firm’s extensive history of advising various pharmacy types including retail, specialty, compounding, infusion, long-term care, and 340B pharmacies. The team also extends its legal support to wholesalers, manufacturers, investors, and other stakeholders within the sector.
The formation of this team is expected to streamline legal processes and offer comprehensive support to those involved in the pharmacy industry amid growing regulatory complexities. With decades of experience in the field, Barclay Damon’s new pharmacy team is poised to meet the evolving needs of its clients in the fast-paced health sector.
In a separate local development, City Hardware, a family-owned hardware store in Syracuse, is set to close its doors after 79 years of service. Originally opened in 1946 on Oswego Street, City Hardware moved to its current location at 214 S. Geddes St. in 1987. Known for its availability of parts to address a variety of home issues, the store has been a reliable resource for residents, often sought for items to fix leaky faucets and other household problems.
The closure signifies the end of an era for the local community, as City Hardware was a staple in Syracuse for nearly eight decades. The reasons for the store’s closure have not been disclosed, but it highlights the challenges faced by family-run businesses in a changing retail landscape.
Meanwhile, the New York State Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators has recently recognized Mary M. Gohl-Thompson with the New York State Ellen Swallow Richards Award, celebrating her contributions to the field. Additionally, Jennifer Terzini has been appointed Chief People Officer at Pinnacle Holding Company LLC. In this new role, Terzini will concentrate on enhancing employee experiences and improving onboarding and development initiatives, fostering better communication and collaboration within the company.
On a broader scale, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino is advancing with a $370 million expansion project, anticipated to open ahead of schedule in early 2027. This substantial expansion includes the construction of a new 165,000-square-foot conference facility dubbed the Grand Expo, which will double the existing event space. Along with this facility, plans include a new hotel comprising 258 guest rooms and a fine-dining restaurant named Salt Seafood & Raw Bar, complemented by a 1,500-space parking garage.
The nation has displayed a strong commitment to boosting local economic growth, having spent $161 million with local vendors in 2024. The expansion further involves inviting more than 450 prospective vendors and contractors for partnerships related to this project and others in progress. Furthermore, other ongoing expansions include a $50 million upgrade to the Point Place Casino and the launch of the Verona Collective’s fifth cannabis dispensary. In addition, a Tesla electric car delivery center is set to be developed in Canastota, with groundbreaking expected by the year’s end.
As Syracuse experiences both significant advancements in its healthcare legal services and the bittersweet closure of a beloved local business, these developments mark important moments in the city’s diverse economic landscape. With the expansion of leading enterprises alongside challenges faced by local establishments, Syracuse continues to adapt and evolve in response to market demands and community needs.
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Additional Resources
- Syracuse.com: City Hardware Closure
- Wikipedia: Healthcare Law
- Syracuse.com: Jennifer Terzini Hired
- Google Search: Pharmacy Law
- Syracuse.com: Oneida Indian Nation Partnerships
- Google Scholar: Local Business Closures
- Syracuse.com: Cazenovia Native Advances
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Community Businesses
- Syracuse.com: New Business Listings
- Google News: Syracuse Business News
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