Twomey Latham Attorneys Attend The Fork It ALZ Event
Pictured above from left to right: Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP Associate Attorneys MaryKate Brigham and Christina M. Russo. Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP Associate Attorney Christina M. Russo joined fellow Associate Attorney MaryKate Brigham for The Fork It Alzheimer’s Event this past Saturday, July 12 in Bridgehampton, NY. […]
Estate and Tax Planning Considerations in Light of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Overview The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This sweeping tax law extends several provisions introduced in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) and provides several new measures with far-reaching effects. This article provides an overview of the Act’s key provisions, with a […]
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo Announces Community Service Scholarship
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo announced the recipient of its annual Community Service Scholarship. On June 18, 2025 at the Mattituck High School Senior Awards Night, the 2025 Scholarship recipient was announced. This year’s recipient is Tate Foster of Cutchogue. This is the eleventh consecutive year the Firm has […]
Twomey Latham Attorneys Attend Local ALZ Kickoff Events
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin and Quartararo, LLP proudly sponsors The Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s. Two events were held recently in order to raise Alzheimer’s awareness and inform the public of future fundraising events. On June 3, The Yaphank Kickoff was held at Spycoast in Patchogue, NY. On June 4, The North Fork […]
Attorney Christina M. Russo Discusses ALZ and Brain Awareness Month on WBAB and WBLI
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Cox Media Group had Twomey. Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP Associate Attorney and Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter Board Member Christina M. Russo as a guest on “Plugged Into Long Island” which aired this past Sunday on WBAB and WBLI Radio. Please listen via the following […]
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo Announces 2025 Community Service Scholarship
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo announced the recipients of its annual Community Service Scholarships. On June 5, 2025 at the East Hampton High School Senior Awards Night, the 2025 Scholarship recipients were announced. This year’s recipients are Jonathan Armijos Calle and Susanna DiSunno, both of East Hampton. This is […]
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo Announces 2025 Community Service Scholarship
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo announced the recipients of its annual Community Service Scholarships. On June 4, 2025 at the Southampton High School Senior Awards Night, the 2025 Scholarship recipients were announced. This year’s recipients are Jillian Swiatocha and Maria Buelvas, both of Southampton. This is the twenty-fifth consecutive […]
Attorney Christina Russo Delivers Estate Planning Presentation at Longwood Public Library
On Monday, May 19, Twomey Latham attorney Christina Russo delivered a presentation on Estate Planning to the local community at Longwood Public Library. The event was also broadcast live online. The goal of the event was to educate the public on the building blocks of any estate plan, long-term care planning, and planning for future […]
FinCEN Announces Final Interim Rule Exempting U.S. Companies from Beneficial Ownership Reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final interim rule consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (the “Treasury Department”) announcement on March 2, 2025, which exempts domestic U.S. companies from beneficial ownership information reports (“BOIRs”) under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). This interim rule significantly alters the previous […]
Inclusion of Website Terms & Conditions by Reference in a Contract
Clients inquire whether it is sufficient for a short, customer friendly contract to incorporate by reference Terms & Conditions (“T&Cs”) and merely provide a link to the T&Cs online, to allow the short contract to be legally binding against the customer under New York Law? The short answer is yes, but with certain caveats. The […]
Latest Updates on Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement
Currently, all penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements (“BOI Reporting Requirements”) under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) are not being enforced. On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury Department”) announced its suspension of not only the CTA’s previous March 21st filing deadline, but also all […]
Update on Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement
As of December 26, 2024, reporting companies are not required to submit beneficial ownership information reports (“BOIRs”) with FinCEN, nor will they face penalties for failing to do so while the injunction remains in place. However, businesses can still voluntarily file beneficial ownership reports. On December 23, 2024, a panel from the U.S. Court of […]
Twomey Latham Donates Holiday Gifts to HeadStart, Raises Funds For Local Non-Profits
Twomey Latham donated gifts for the HeadStart children this year. The gifts were donated by members of the Firm, then packaged for delivery to children at their respective schools. In addition to the gifts for the children in HeadStart, the Firm donated money this year to Angels of Long Island/Mastic, CAST NorthFork /Southold (Center for […]
Twomey Latham Helps To Raise Funds By Taking The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge
On Saturday, December 14, 2024 members of Twomey Latham, along with family and friends, participated in the Polar Bear Plunge for Heart of the Hamptons at Coopers Beach in Southampton, NY. This was the 20th consecutive year the Firm participated in this fundraiser. Over 300 people took the plunge and more than 800 people came […]
Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption and Annual Gift Tax Exclusion Will Rise to Highest Recorded Levels in 2025 due to Inflation
Summary: The IRS has announced that in 2025, the Lifetime Estate and Gift Tax Exemption (the “Lifetime Exemption”) will rise to $13,990,000 (from $13,610,000); the Annual Gift Exclusion will rise to $19,000 (from $18,000) and the Annual Gift Exemption for gifts to non-U.S. citizen spouses will rise to $190,000 (from $185,000). Impact: These increases will […]
Christina Russo Joins Twomey Latham as Associate Attorney
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP (the “Firm”) has announced that Christina Russo has joined the Firm as Associate Attorney. Ms. Russo concentrates her practice in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Russo practiced in Suffolk County exclusively in the areas […]
Zachary Mike Joins Twomey Latham as Associate Attorney
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP (the “Firm”) announced that Zachary Mike joined the Firm as Associate Attorney. He concentrates his practice in Business and Corporate Law. “I am very excited to join this prestigious Firm and its growing Corporate Group,” Mr. Mike said. “I’m looking forward to working […]
Attorney Jacqueline Hubbard and the Twomey Latham Firm Participate in the Inlet2Inlet Beach Clean-up
LIVE YOUR COR FOUNDATION and DANA BARRETT STRONG partnered to organize an annual beach cleanup honoring Cory Hubbard and Dana Barrett, promoting environmental preservation, community involvement, and charitable support. The event encourages teamwork and positive action. Westhampton’s Inlet2Inlet Beach Clean-up proved to be a huge success as Jacqueline Hubbard and the firm team cleaned up […]
Annual Alzheimer’s Association’s #Walk2EndAlz
Associate Attorney MaryKate Brigham led the TLSKDQ Team in the annual Alzheimer’s Association’s #Walk2EndAlz on the North Fork on September 28 and the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank on October 19. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. MaryKate reported that TLSKDQ […]
Bernadette Tuthill, Twomey Partner & VP of North Fork Breast Health Coalition Helps Raise Breast Cancer Awareness in Annual 5K Walk
Bernadette E. Tuthill, Partner, is the VP of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and Co-Chair of the annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness to raise funds for the Coalition’s programs. This includes grants, free services and products for breast cancer survivors and thrivers on the North Fork. Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & […]
The FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) Report
The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) requires companies to complete a new form (“BOI Report”) with the Treasury Department’s Finance Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), unless certain exemptions apply. Companies that must complete the BOI Report typically include all non-public US companies that have filed with a secretary of state and/or tribal level office to create […]
IRS issues Final Regulations for Required Minimum Distributions from Retirement Accounts
At a Glance: On July 18, 2024, the IRS issued final regulations regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts and proposed regulations that provide additional guidance under the SECURE 2.0 Act. Final Regulations: Beneficiaries generally must continue to take annual distributions if the plan participant died on or after the required beginning date. A […]
Jesse Frost Joins Twomey Latham as Associate Attorney
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Jesse Frost has joined the Firm as Associate Attorney. He concentrates his practice in trusts and estates, counseling individuals and their families throughout the process of estate planning and estate administration. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Frost was an […]
Senior Partners David Dubin and Christopher Kelley attend the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center’s Annual Fundraiser Benefit
On June 29, Senior Partners David Dubin and Christopher Kelley attended the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center’s annual fundraiser benefit held at Mulford Farm in East Hampton, NY. The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center provides children from the ages of eighteen months to four years with a learning environment that is safe and engaging. Developmental […]
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo Announce Community Service Scholarship
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo announced the recipient of its annual Community Service Scholarship. On June 20, 2024 at the Mattituck High School Senior Awards ceremony, the 2024 Community Service Scholarship recipient was announced. This year’s recipient is Imogen Blair from Cutchogue. Ms. Blair served as the LITI Teen […]
Local Police Departments Warn Public About Real Estate Fraud
***PROPERTY SCAM ALERT*** Local Police Departments are warning real estate agencies, realtors, brokers, attorneys, and property owners about a significant increase in reports of attempted real estate fraud. The typical scenario is that someone claiming to be the legal owner of a piece of property reaches out to a real estate agent/broker to sell the property, […]
Senior Partner John Shea Sponsors the Patient AirLift Services Summer Benefit
On June 13th, Senior Partner John Shea participated as one of the sponsors of the Summer Benefit for Patient AirLift Services (“PALS”) that was held at the Long Island Yacht Club in Babylon. Mr. Shea is one of the Founding Directors of PALS, which is a volunteer pilot organization that arranges flights to medical treatment […]
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo Announces Community Service Scholarships
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo announced the recipients of its annual Community Service Scholarships. On June 6, 2024 at the Southampton High School Senior Awards Night, the 2024 Scholarship recipients were announced. This year’s recipients are Anthony Glanz and Riley Mitchell, both of Southampton. This is the twenty-third consecutive […]
Senior Partner David M. Dubin and Partner Kathryn Dalli Successfully Represented the Seller of a Commercial Shopping Center
Senior Partner David M. Dubin and Partner Kathryn Dalli successfully represented the seller of a commercial shopping center in Farmingville where the purchaser filed an action in Supreme Court, Suffolk County alleging fraud, aiding and abetting fraud, and piercing the corporate veil arising from the $10,500,000 sale. All claims asserted by the purchaser were dismissed […]
Why Should You Register Your Trademark?
Following are many important reasons to obtain federal registration of your trademark with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) for your business name, logo and/or any brand names that you use in your business. • Registration creates an asset that can be sold or licensed or used as collateral and makes your business more […]
Should I Put My House In A Trust?
What is a trust? Often time people think that trusts are reserved for the ultra-wealthy only. For many of us the word “trust” makes us think of trust fund kids who have seemingly won the genetic lottery. However, a trust can serve many different purposes and are, therefore, not reserved solely for ne’er-do-well grandsons. A […]
Twomey Latham Working with the Town of East Hampton and Developer to Create Innovative Workforce Housing.
Twomey Latham Senior Partner Christopher Kelley has been working for more than a year with one of our clients to amend the East Hampton Town Code to allow the leveraging of capital of both developers and employers in the Town to create workforce housing for needy workers. I. NEED Clients, 350 Pantigo Road LLC and […]
Marina M. Martielli Joins Twomey Latham as Special Counsel
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Marina M. Martielli has joined the Firm as Special Counsel. She concentrates her practice in civil litigation, land use and zoning, divorce and family law, real estate and estate litigation. Ms. Martielli has experience in a wide variety of general civil litigation, transactions and […]
May Theobalt Joins Twomey Latham As an Associate
Previously Served as Summer Associate in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Department While Attending Law School Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that May Theobalt has joined the Firm as an Associate. Ms. Theobalt concentrates her practice in estate planning, probate and trust administration. Ms. Theobalt previously worked at Twomey Latham […]
Twomey Latham Elevates Martha F. Reichert to Partner
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Martha F. Reichert has been elevated to the role of Partner with Firm. She joined the Firm in 2020 as an Associate. In addition to being Partner, Ms. Reichert is Co-Chair of the Firm’s Land Use and Zoning Group. She has extensive experience in […]
Associate Jacqueline Morley Receives Commendation From the Air National Guard
In December, Associate Jacqueline Morley received a commendation from the Air National Guard for providing legal support and services to approximately 150 deploying members of the 106 Rescue Wing while also providing servicemembers with criminal defense services for adverse actions and protecting their right to due process.
Eastern Long Island Real Estate Attorney Explains New Change to East Hampton Town Code Regarding Certificates of Occupancy
Changes to the Town of East Hampton’s town code regarding certificates of occupancy (CO) went into effect on January 1, 2024. The amended town code requires that an updated CO be obtained before the property is transferred to the seller. While that may seem easy enough, there are still questions as to who is responsible […]
Top 10 Recurring Land Use Issues in Hamptons Real Estate
Through my practice in real estate and land use on the East End of Long Island over the last 42 years, primarily in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton and their respective incorporated Villages (commonly known as “the Hamptons”) I have come to realize that there are recurring land use issues in the context […]
Senior Partner David M. Dubin Represents Client in Sale of 152 Acres of Farmland – Seven Parcels – to the Peconic Land Trust
On January 9, 2024, Senior Partner David M. Dubin represented a client that sold to the Peconic Land Trust 152 acres of farmland – 7 separate parcels – within the Oregon Road farm belt in Cutchogue. These properties were protected by Development Rights Easements that had been granted to the Town of Southold. The Peconic […]
Annual Alzheimer’s Association’s #Walk2EndAlz
MaryKate Brigham, led the TLSKDQ Team in this year’s annual Alzheimer’s Association’s #Walk2EndAlz at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank on October 7. This event is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. MaryKate […]
Senior Counsel Steve Latham and Associate Jacqueline Morley at the prestigious Noyac Golf Club for this year’s annual golf outing to benefit The Retreat.
Senior Counsel Steve Latham and Associate Jacqueline Morley are pictured here on the 18th tee of the prestigious Noyac Golf Club at this year’s annual golf outing to benefit The Retreat. The sold-out event was held on October 24th and featured 80 golfers, a buffet prepared by Celebrity Chef Michael Symon and an auction of fine wines and outings at some […]
NYS Flood Disclosure Form for Renters – Residential Leases
As of June 21, 2023, every residential lease must provide notice of the following information related to the previous flood history and current flood risk of the leased premises as follows: Whether any or all of the premises is located wholly or partially within a FEMA designated floodplain according to FEMA’s current flood insurance rate […]
North Fork Breast Health Coalition holding its annual gala
Partner Bernadette E. Tuthill is Vice President of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, an organization providing free services to breast cancer patients, survivors, and thrivers who reside on the North Fork. The Coalition is holding its annual gala, to raise much needed funds to continue its mission and supporting patients, survivors, and thrivers. Individuals […]
Jessica Dubowski Joins Twomey Latham as Its New Associate
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Jessica Dubowski has joined the Firm as its new Associate. She has extensive experience in real estate, litigation, business, corporate, labor and employment law. Prior to joining the Firm, Jessica was an Associate with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, where she represented clients […]
What is a Common Law Trademark?
Generally, common law rights are derived from custom and judicial precedent. Common law trademark rights are those rights that a business owner has from using a trademark, brand name, slogan or logo without having obtained a state or federal trademark registration of the mark. The rights come with using the mark in commerce. Registration is […]
Justice and Equity Compel An Honorable Discharge
In 2019, I was retained by a veteran US Navy sailor to file a petition before the US Naval Discharge Review Board (“NDRB”) seeking to have his character of discharge upgraded to Honorable, after a series of alcohol-related incidents led to an early administrative discharge under less than Honorable circumstances. By recent decision, the NDRB […]
Peconic Bay Region Tax Change
The Peconic Bay Region Community Housing Act was signed into law by Governor Hochul in the Fall of 2021. The legislation allowed for the five East End towns of the Peconic Bay Region, i.e., East Hampton, Shelter Island, Southampton, Riverhead and Southold, to create a dedicated fund to assist with Affordable Housing. Among other things, […]
Senior Partner Christopher D. Kelley Forms Organization to Help Financially Disadvantaged East Hampton High School Students Prepare for College
Christopher D. Kelley, Senior Partner, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, has formed a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for local high school students preparing to go to college. Mr. Kelley launched the East Hampton Level Playing Field Foundation (EHLPFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping rising juniors and seniors at […]
As Sea Levels Rise and Hurricanes Intensify, New York State Streamlines The Process For Bulkhead Approvals Throughout Long Island
At a time when coastal areas are besieged by rising sea levels and more frequent, high intensity storms and hurricanes, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has taken steps to streamline the process for obtaining permits for certain coastal infrastructure and bulkheads. DEC has finalized General Permit guidelines for bulkhead replacement and repair […]
East End Towns Can Now Create a Community Housing Fund
On October 25, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill written by New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele that will allow the towns of Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, East Hampton and Shelter Island to put the Peconic Bay Region Community Housing Act upon voter approval. The Act allows the five towns on the East End […]
Christopher D. Kelley’s Organization Helps Provide Scholarships to East Hampton HS Students in Need
The East Hampton Level Playing Field Foundation (EHLPFF), which was formed by Senior Partner Christopher D. Kelley, recently presented a group of East Hampton High School students with scholarships that will assist them with their educational futures. This was reported by 27east. To read the article, click here. Mr. Kelley launched the EHLPFF, a 501(c)(3) […]
Bernadette E. Tuthill, Vice President & Co-Chair of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 24th Anniversary 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Partner Bernadette E. Tuthill is Vice President of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition (NFBHC) and Co-Chair of the organization’s 24th Anniversary 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness to raise money to support the services provided by the NFBHC to residents of the North Fork diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is working to encourage and assist in […]
Decanting: Or when an Irrevocable Trust is not Irrevocable
One of the primary questions people have about trusts is, what is the difference between an irrevocable trust and a revocable trust (sometimes called a “living trust”)? The surface level answer, not to be flippant, is one is revocable, and one is not revocable, or in another word, one is irrevocable. To dig a little […]
John Shea was recently recognized by the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation
John Shea was recently recognized by the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation for his many years of work with the organization. Mr. Shea helped establish EHHF as a 501(c)3 charitable organization and then represented the Foundation on the purchase of the site for its facility, Site Plan approval, construction and of the medical arts building, and […]
Dan’s Papers Names Firm Partner Bryan Drago to the PowerList of the East End
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Bryan Drago, a Partner with the Firm, has been named to Dan’s Papers PowerList of the East End. Mr. Drago was honored at a special ceremony that took place at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow on July 20. Mr. Drago concentrates his practice on estate planning, […]
Creating Your Online Content and Potential Copyright Issues
It appears to be a common misconception that grabbing content from the Internet, whether it be photos, clips or written content, and using it on your website or social media pages is acceptable. The only time it is acceptable is when the content that is taken is in the public domain, i.e., it is not […]
Kathryn Dalli Provides Legal Representation for the Film One Moment
Firm Partner Kathryn Dalli played a role in the film One Moment, starring the late Danny Aiello. Ms. Dalli provided legal representation in negotiating Mr. Aiello’s contract, the producers’ and film distribution contract, and provided general guidance through the production process. One Moment tells the story of middle-aged siblings who struggle to manage their lives […]
Peter M. Mott Describes Difference between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Peter M. Mott, a partner with the firm, spoke with US News & World Report on what is the difference between a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement. Mr. Mott said there is a difference between prenuptial and postnuptial agreements because of consideration, which requires promises made by the couple to be enforceable. “The consideration of the […]
Commercial Properties: Leases, COVID-19 And Force Majeure – Hamptons.com
John A. Viteritti of Hamptons.com recently discussed the evolution of the real estate market with Joan Morgan McGivern, of Counsel with the law firm, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo. JMM: Force majeure usually applies to Acts of God – hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as acts of government during times of war, for […]
Eastern Long Island-Based Trademark and Copyright Attorney Explains How Business Owners Can Protect Their Company Name or Brand
Kathryn Dalli, Partner, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, is available to speak on how business owners can protect their name or brand by obtaining a federal trademark registration. Ms. Dalli says that registering a trademark for the name of a business or its brand with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) […]
After surviving breast cancer, mother and daughter give back through North Fork Breast Health Coalition
Partner Bernadette Tuthill is Vice-President of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, while her mother is one of the nine at-large directors. Many of the volunteers in the organization are women who experienced breast cancer themselves. Bernadette and her mother are no exception. On April 8, the coalition will host its annual “Pink Pearl Gala”, […]
STATE vs. FEDERAL TRADEMARK PROTECTION
Should you obtain trademark registration of your business name and/or brand, i.e., your trademark? The answer is absolutely “yes”. The broadest protection you can obtain for your trademark is a federal registration with the U.S Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”). A federally registered trademark provides nationwide protection in all 50 states. However, certain trademarks cannot […]
David M. Dubin Helps Client in Land Sale That Results in Property Becoming Open Space
In December 2021, Senior Partner David M. Dubin represented a client who sold 10 parcels totaling 36 acres to the Town of Southampton through the Town’s Community Preservation Program in the Cow Neck section of Southampton, which will result in these parcels remaining open space in perpetuity.
Firm’s Senior Partner Represents Landowner in Sale of Development Rights
In November 2021, Senior Partner David M. Dubin represented a client who sold the development rights of six parcels totaling 106 acres in Cutchogue to the Town of Southold through Southold’s Community Preservation Program, which will ensure that these parcels will never be developed and continue to be farmed.
Attorney, Jacqueline Morley, Air Force Veteran and Former Assistant Staff Judge Advocate Joins Twomey Latham as Associate
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Jacqueline Morley has joined the firm as an Associate. She will concentrate her practice in real estate, zoning and land use, and environmental law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Morley served as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (ASJA) with the United States Air […]
East End Law Firm Spreads Holiday Cheer by Donating Over 30 Meals to Island Harvest
Donations Help Local Families in Need In giving back to the community this holiday season, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP donated more than 30 meals to Island Harvest Food Bank. The donated food was picked up at East Wind Long Island in Wading River, where the Firm held its annual holiday party […]
18th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge
Members of Twomey Latham, along with family and friends, participated in the 18th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 11 at Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York. The “Twomey Latham Nanuks” raised $3,509, placing the firm 3rd overall on the leaderboard. This year’s plunge raised over $290,000 for the Heart […]
NEW YORK LANDLORD-TENANT LAW: A COUPLE OF IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS TO KNOW UNDER THE RECENT CHANGES
In July 2019, the rental laws in New York were significantly changed. Following are 2 important changes: 1.) A landlord who fails to return a security deposit within 14 days of the expiration of the lease term forfeits his/her right to retain any portion of the deposit regardless of whether there may be any […]
AN UPDATE ON THE AMAZON BRAND REGISTRY- IMPORTANT BRAND PROTECTION FOR ONLINE SELLERS
For any online seller or vendor that has a brand it wants to protect, the Amazon Brand Registry (the “Registry”) offers tremendous value. When the Registry first started, you were required to have a “standard character” trademark registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) in order to join the Registry. “Standard character” mark […]
When Is A Stranger Not A Stranger?
In a landmark decision from the Appellate Division Second Department, Partner, Christopher Kelley achieved a winning result for our client establishing in a case of first impression who really is a “stranger” when considering the “Stranger To The Deed rule.” The “stranger to the deed rule” holds that when a grantor executes a deed that […]
“Seasonal Use Dwelling Unit” Now Exempt From Certain Provisions Of The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act
On September 20, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to General Obligations Law §7-108, otherwise known as the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA). The amendment adds an exemption for “seasonal use dwelling unit” (SUDU) from the security deposit/advance restriction of “no more than one month’s rent”. The text of the amended sections […]
Bernadette Tuthill, Co-Chair of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 23rd Annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Bernadette Tuthill, Partner, is the VP of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and a Co-Chair of the annual 5K Walk For Breast Cancer Awareness to raise funds for the Coalition’s programs, including grants, and free services and products for breast cancer survivors and thrivers on the North Fork. This year’s walk, which took place […]
Bernadette E. Tuthill, Vice President & Co-Chair of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 23rd Anniversary 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Partner Bernadette E. Tuthill is Vice President of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition (NFBHC) and Co-Chair of the organization’s 23rd Anniversary 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness to raise money to support the services provided by the NFBHC to residents of the North Fork diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The North Fork Breast Health Coalition […]
New York State Department of Labor Regulations
New York Businesses should download and follow these guidelines released by the New York State Department of Labor in order to be compliant with the recently enacted HERO Act. The guidelines are comprehensive and instructive but be sure to remain compliant with CDC and Federal guidelines. NY Hero Act: The Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention […]
How The Real Estate Market Has Evolved Over the Past Year – An Attorney’s Perspective
John A. Viteritti of Hamptons.com recently discussed the evolution of the real estate market with David M. Dubin, Senior Partner with the law firm, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo. Mr. Viteritti asked for his experience with real estate transactions since March of 2020 when COVID-19 started to have a dramatic impact on Eastern […]
U.S. News & World Report on the “10 Steps to Writing a Will”
Most people should have a will, but it’s rarely the most significant estate planning document an individual holds. Many of a typical household’s assets, such as retirement accounts, can be transferred outside of a will by naming beneficiaries, and documents such as the financial and medical powers of attorney can be more powerful in determining […]
Senior Partner John Shea Designated “2021 Top Rated Real Estate Lawyer” by Martindale-Hubbell
John Shea is a Senior Partner with the firm practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate counseling, real estate transactions and development, environmental law, construction contracts and litigation, and estate planning for high net worth individuals. He has Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for attorneys (AV Preeminent), and has been recognized by Martindale as one of […]
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP Welcomes MaryKate Brigham as Its New Associate
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that MaryKate Brigham has joined the firm as an Associate. She concentrates her practice in estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law and real estate law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Brigham practiced at a law firm in Cutchogue. While attending law school […]
Kathryn M. Dalli Featured on BronxNet “Open” – The Importance Of Protecting Your Brand
Kathryn M. Dalli sat down with “OPEN” Host, Daren Jaime, to discuss the importance of how companies can protect their brand, building a strong brand mark at the start of a new business, the difference between a trademark and copyright, and the fallacies of using online images. Twomey Latham’s intellectual property practice encompasses […]
Real Property Fraud Alerts
Real property fraud is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing crimes in our country, and one which county and state governments are actively trying to combat. Property fraud is often accomplished when someone files a fraudulent document with the County Clerk in the county where your property is located which conveys title to the […]
Suffolk County Property Fraud Home Owner Watchlist
With property fraud is on the rise, Suffolk County is now offering a free service offered to Suffolk homeowners that can alert you to newly recorded filings against your property. While it doesn’t prevent the filing of a fraudulent document, it does provide a timely alert so that you can take action. CLICK HERE to […]
The Costs of Not Protecting Your Brand
If you own a small business, you will likely invest money, energy and time into marketing and branding that business. Do not get blindsided by failing to protect your name and brand by federally registering your trademark. If you do not do the research to determine whether there is another business with the same or […]
Bryan Drago Elevated to Partner
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Bryan Drago has been elevated to Partner. Mr. Drago’s legal practice focuses on estate planning, taxation, charitable giving and tax-exempt organizations, business succession planning, as well as elder law and long-term care planning. His taxation practice has also included handling multiple disclosures of unreported […]
Court Declares Invalid East Hampton Village Law Outlawing Outdoor Tented Events At Inns
In a sweeping 12 page decision the Suffolk County Supreme Court has invalidated a controversial Village Law that was challenged by the Hedges Inn. The law, enacted in 2018 prohibited local inns, such as the Hedges Inn, which are pre-existing non-conforming uses in residential zones, from holding outdoor tented events. That year, in a […]
2020 Heart of the Hamptons Polar Plunge
Members of the firm, along with family and friends, participated in the 17th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 12 to support Heart of the Hamptons. The “Twomey Latham Nanuks” raised $3,675, placing the firm fourth on the leaderboard, and the event exceeded its goal of $250,000, raising $522,749. These funds will be used […]
2020 Polar Plunge – Heart of the Hamptons
The Twomey Latham Nanuks will once again be participating in the Heart of the Hamptons 17th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 9:30 am at Coopers Beach in Southampton Village. Since the first Polar Bear Plunge in 2004, the event has raised more than $900,000 to support HOH and its programs to […]
Jeffrey Pagano Speaks on NYS Sick Leave Law on BronxNet’s “OPEN”
Partner Jeffery Pagano appeared on the BronxNet TV show “OPEN” on November 4 to discuss the New York State Sick Leave Law, which went into effect on September 30, 2020. Mr. Pagano explained how much sick time companies should offer their employees, and if it should be paid or unpaid. He also explained the reasons […]
Twomey Latham Welcomes Associate Martha F. Reichert
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Martha Reichert has joined the Firm as an Associate. Ms. Reichert concentrates her practice in real estate and land use. She has extensive experience appearing before municipal and regulatory boards throughout eastern Long Island. Prior to joining the Firm, she had her own practice, […]
New York Paid Sick Leave Law
Effective September 30, 2020, all New York State employers will have to comply with the requirements of the New York Sick Leave law introduced as part of the New York 2021 Budget. New York employers will be required to provide at least one hour of paid or unpaid sick leave for every 30 hours worked […]
Bernadette E. Tuthill Receives LIBN’s Leadership Excellence Award
Bernadette E. Tuthill, a partner with the Firm, received the Leadership Excellence Award from Long Island Business News during its Corporate Citizenship Awards, which took place in a virtual ceremony on September 15. The award is presented to someone who makes outstanding contributions in both their company and in their community. Ms. Tuthill works in […]
“27Speaks” Weekly Podcast Presented by Twomey Latham
Listen to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks. In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors reflect on the past six months dealing with the coronavirus epidemic on the East End, and look forward to changes that may take place on the South Fork due to the pandemic.
Twomey Latham Proudly Partners with The Express New Group: “27Speaks” Weekly Podcast
The Firm is proud to support The Express News Group’s “27Speaks” podcast. Each week, editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island. Last week, the editors spoke about a variety of recent stories and topics, including the change of […]
Estate Planning Under the SECURE Act: Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan?
In December 2019 President Donald Trump signed into law the Secure Act, which is a misleading acronym, in that “secure” stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Excellence,” yet rather than set every community up for retirement excellence, the real purpose of the law is to accelerate the recognition of tax on retirement plan […]
Estate Planning with Qualified Opportunity Zones
Fans of the Showtime series “Billions” may recall seeing in episode four of season five, aptly entitled “Opportunity Zone”, the show’s protagonist, Bobby “Axe” Axelrod, do battle with season five’s new nemesis, Michael Prince, over the chance to invest in an Opportunity Zone in Axe’s hometown of Yonkers. Why would two fictional billionaires compete for […]
Probate: What is it? Why to Avoid it and How
Often times when I meet with clients one of their primary goals of implementing an estate plan is to avoid the “death tax.” I will share with you the same two pieces of good news I share with those clients. First, we do not have a “death tax” in the United States. It is true […]
Twomey Latham Awards Riverhead High School Senior With Community Service Scholarship
On June 17, the 2020 Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP Community Service Scholarship recipient was announced during Riverhead High School’s virtual Awards Ceremony. This year’s winner was Elizabeth Buckley. Elizabeth had overcome a great personal loss while still excelling in school, and spent her spare time during her academic career volunteering. She […]
Twomey Latham Community Service Scholarship Awarded to East Hampton High School Seniors
On Thursday, May 28 the 2020 Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin and Quartararo LLP Community Service Scholarship recipients were announced during East Hampton High School’s virtual Awards Ceremony. The year’s winners are Alfredo Chavez Jr. and Samantha Totten.
Peter M. Mott Explains Whether Couples Should Get a Prenup
Peter M. Mott, a partner with the firm, was interviewed by U.S. News & World Report for a story on whether couples who are thinking of getting married should sign a prenuptial agreement. Mr. Mott said a prenuptial agreement helps protect the spouses’ assets, especially if one spouse has more assets than the other, or […]
COURT UPDATE – New Non-Essential Filing
As of Monday, May 25, courts and county clerk’s offices in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and the 5 New York City counties will accept new filings in non-essential matters through the New York State Electronic Filing System. The new filings are limited to only those cases that can be electronically filed.
COURT UPDATE: Consent to E-filing in All Cases in Suffolk County
By: Kathryn Dalli, Esq. Attorneys are now encouraged to consent to e-filing of all matters in which e-filing was not previously allowed. The procedure is as follows: Cases originally commenced in hard copy form may be converted to electronic filing upon consent. A party seeking to file papers must endeavor to obtain the consent of the […]
