COURT UPDATE: APPELLATE DIVISION, SECOND DEPARTMENT
By: Jennifer Nigro, Esq. On Wednesday, May 6, the Appellate Division, Second Department (which covers cases in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties) issued Administrative Order 2020-0506 (“EO-506”), which established new deadlines for appeals that were previously suspended due to COVID-19. For criminal appeals, briefs that […]
COURT UPDATE: SUFFOLK COUNTY SURROGATE’S COURT
By Peter Mott, Esq. The Suffolk County Surrogate’s Court has updated its procedures during this Coronavirus period of time. 1. The Courthouse in Riverhead remains closed, but it has a satellite office open in Central Islip for hearing “essential matters”. A separate application has to be made to the Court to have a matter […]
COURT UPDATE: APPELLATE DIVISION, SECOND DEPARTMENT
By: Jennifer Nigro, Esq. On Wednesday, Monday, May 6th, the Appellate Division, Second Department (which covers cases in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties) issued Administrative Order 2020-0506 (“EO-506”), which established new deadlines for appeals that were previously suspended due to COVID-19. For criminal appeals, […]
Kathryn Dalli Asked by Best Company Whether People Should Borrow Money to Pay Taxes
Kathryn Dalli, a partner with the Firm, was interviewed by Best Company for an article on whether people should take out a loan to pay off their taxes. Ms. Dalli said, if someone owes less than $50,000, they may work out an agreement with the IRS to come up with an installment payment plan. That, […]
EXPANSION OF NON-ESSENTIAL FILINGS IN NY COURTS
By: Kathryn Dalli, Esq. According to the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts, new steps have been taken by the Courts to allow the filing of documents in non-essential pending cases starting May 4, 2020. In pending cases that have been filed electronically via the Court’s NYSCEF system, i.e., e-filed cases, new motions, responsive […]
Expansion of E-Filing in Non-Essential Matters
Expansion of E-Filing in Non- Essential Matters On April 30, 2020, Chief Administrative Judge, Lawrence K. Marks, issued a Memorandum to all judges outlining the steps that have been taken to expand e-filing in non-essential matters. The Memorandum provides that effective May 4, 2020, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions, and other applications […]
Drones & the Construction Industry
Joan Morgan McGivern Joins the Firm as Of Counsel
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Joan Morgan McGivern has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Ms. McGivern concentrates her practice in real estate, zoning and land use, business and corporate law and civil litigation. Ms. McGivern has been in private practice since 2014, with offices in New York City […]
Kathryn Dalli Named as LIBN’s “Who’s Who in Intellectual Property & Labor Law
Kathryn Dalli, a partner with the firm, was featured in Long Island Business News’ special issue, “Who’s Who in Intellectual Property & Labor Law.” Ms. Dalli said that there will be a significant focus on trademarks for the cannabis industry going into 2020. “Because cannabis is not legal federally, companies selling cannabis products cannot obtain […]
SECURE ACT – SETTING EVERY COMMUNITY UP FOR RETIREMENT ENHANCEMENT
2019 ended with President Trump signing a spending bill funding the federal government through Fiscal Year 2020. Included with the spending bill is the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (“SECURE”) Act. The SECURE Act enacts major changes to rules related to individual and employer sponsored retirement accounts and may also substantially alter estate […]
No Need to Fear a Federal Claw Back
In December 2017 President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”). Among other provisions, the TCJA doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption amount from $5 million to $10 million, adjusted for inflation. For example, for 2020 the federal estate and gift tax exemption is $11,580,000. However, […]
Firm Acquires Birtwhistle & Gibson, P.C.
On January 1, 2020, the firm completed its acquisition of Birtwhistle & Gibson, P.C., a 40-year-old law firm based in Bridgehampton. The acquisition allows Birtwhistle & Gibson’s clients to continue to be served by Twomey Latham in many diverse practice areas, including elder care, estate planning, trusts and estates, litigation, commercial law, employment law, and […]
What is QPRT?
It is not uncommon for someone to transfer their personal residence into a trust. Many people may be familiar with the concept of transferring their personal residence to an irrevocable Medicaid type trust, in order to begin the clock ticking on the five year look back period for transfers for Medicaid eligibility purposes. In other […]
New York 2020 Employment Updates
A series of new laws in New York are set to impact employers and workers across the state in 2020. New York Labor Law §203-e On November 8, 2019 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that protects employees against discrimination on the basis of their reproductive health decision-making. Health decisions are defined as including, but not […]
Twomey Latham Official Exhibitor Sponsor of the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver’s Conference
Twomey Latham sponsored the Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver’s Conference on November 15th, 2019 at the Huntington Hilton in Melville, New York. Associate Christina Noon participated in the conference. This annual event provides family and professional caregivers with information and resources on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. #ENDALZ
The Press Sessions – The Sewer Project: Shaping the Future of Westhampton Beach
The Express News Group, publishers of The Southampton Press, hosted a discussion on the Main Street project, and the upcoming sewer project in Westhampton Beach Village on Thursday, November 7th, 2019, at The Mill Roadhouse. The discussion was part of the continuing series of Press Sessions events hosted throughout Southampton and East Hampton towns. Twomey […]
The Press Sessions – Open and Accessory Apartments: Striving to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Twomey Latham has partnered with The Press News Group / 27east as Presenting Sponsor of The Press Sessions, a new series of issue-based discussions, in Southampton, New York and East Hampton, New York. The event on Thursday, October 24th at Rowdy Hall in East Hampton was focused on Open Land and Accessory Apartments: Striving to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis. East Hampton […]
Twomey Latham Raises Nearly $600 for the Firm’s Charitable Giving Fund With Annual Soup & Salad Luncheon
Many thanks to Twomey Latham’s Charitable Giving Committee for hosting their Annual Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon on Wednesday, October 23rd. Employees volunteered and brought in soup, salads and dessert for the luncheon. The Firm raised nearly $600 for the firm’s Charitable Giving Fund, which will help a local family in need this holiday season.
Dying Without A Will: Where Will My Things Go?
The week of October 21-28, 2019 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. The purpose of National Estate Planning Awareness Week is to educate the public about the importance of estate planning. So, in that regard, this article will address what happens when someone dies without a Will. Even if you have never sat down […]
Planned Giving Panel Discussion At LongHouse Reserve
On Saturday, October 19th, John Shea, Senior Partner, and Bernadette Tuthill, an Associate with the Firm’s Trust and Estate Department, were joined by accountant Ron Farnworth, President of Kandell Farnworth & Pubins CPAs, for a panel presentation to members and donors of LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton. The presentation covered strategies for charitable giving as […]
Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
A prenuptial agreement can conjure in people the thought of a wealthy person marrying a not so wealthy person, or celebrities marrying each other, or an older spouse marrying a younger spouse. Some people have a pessimistic outlook on prenuptial agreements, and see them as planning the divorce before the marriage happens. However, the purpose […]
Senior Partner Steve Latham Hosts The Retreat’s Annual LPGA Pro-Am to Eradicate Domestic Violence
“The Retreat’s LPGA Pro-Am held each fall is the only tournament on Long Island that includes LPGA Pros, NFL Players, and amateurs on one field,” explains Golf Chair & Retreat Board Member Steve Latham. “The generosity of these sports figures and willingness to take a stand against violence is admirable. Over the past few years […]
Twomey Latham Partners with The Press News Group as Presenting Sponsor of The Press Sessions
The firm has partnered with The Press News Group as Presenting Sponsor of The Press Sessions, a new series of issue-based discussions, in Southampton and East Hampton towns. These live, in-person events will allow attendees – including government officials, community and business leaders and regular engaged citizens – to come together to discuss the biggest […]
2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Twomey Latham, its employees and their families donated and participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Team Twomey Latham raised $3,715 this year for the cause. Attorneys Anne Marie Goodale, Melissa Doris and Christina Noon have worked all year to […]
Bernadette Tuthill Throws Out First Pitch at LI Ducks Game In Support Of Breast Cancer Awareness
The Long Island Ducks minor league baseball team held their Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Bethpage Ballpark on Tuesday, September 10. Bernadette Tuthill, an Associate at Twomey Latham, threw out the first pitch for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition as a survivor and member of the Board. The “pink” evening at the ballpark was […]
The New Tax Math for People Living in High-Tax States
Daniel Bernard was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article in regard to people leaving states with high state and local taxes for states with low to no state and local tax states. Daniel was quoted as saying, “‘New York is very aggressive with residency audits. They can collect about $200 million a year this […]
North Carolina v. Kaestner: The Recent US Supreme Court Case on State Fiduciary Income Tax
The end of June is an exciting time in the United States Supreme Court, because the Court issues many of its opinions on the cases heard during that term, before recessing until the first Monday in October. This past term was especially rare, as the Court heard a trusts and estate case. On June 21, […]
Landlords Suffer Major Blow From New State Law Affecting Seasonal Rentals
Possible Solution To State Restrictions On Seasonal Rentals
Associate Bernadette Tuthill Joins North Fork Breast Health Coalition Board of Directors
The North Fork Breast Health Coalition welcomes Bernadette to the non-profit, all-volunteer organization’s board, which now totals eleven dedicated women and men. As a committee member for the 2019 Pink Pearl Gala, Bernadette has already had the opportunity to work with members of the NFBHC board. Bernadette is a graduate of Riverhead High School, received her […]
Appellate Division Overturns First Conviction under New York’s SAFE Act
A man from Silver Creek, New York had his conviction under the SAFE Act overturned by the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department. The Appellate Court unanimously ruled that the indictment against Benjamin Wassell is dismissed and the judgement against him reversed. Mr. Wassell had been convicted in Chautauqua County Court in May 2014 of third-degree […]
Twomey Latham Official Gold Sponsor of Alive on 25
Twomey Latham has partnered with the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce as the official Gold Sponsor of Downtown Events, which includes Alive on 25, the FREE summer street festival located in the heart of Riverhead that makes Thursday evenings in summer feel more like Friday on Main Street in Riverhead, and REFLEXTIONS Art in the Park, […]
Does My College Student Need a Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney?
In New York State when a person reaches age 18, typically high school graduation age, that person is now considered an adult. This means that parents are no longer given access to their children’s financial, health and school records, without the consent of their now adult child. For this reason it is essential for parents to advise their children to sign a health care proxy and a power of attorney, before dropping them off on campus.
When Can You Sue for Copyright Infringement?
In a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, the High Court put an end to the split in the circuit courts as to when a copyright infringement lawsuit could be brought, i.e., the “registration approach” or the “application approach”. In some circuits, such as New York’s Second Circuit, a copyright owner had to obtain a registration […]
Mattituck Senior, Teagan Nine, Awarded Twomey Latham’s Community Service Scholarship
Congratulations Teagan Nine for receiving the 2019 Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP Community Service Scholarship. Karen Hoeg, who is Of Counsel, awarded $750 to Ms. Nine for her outstanding service to the Mattituck community. Teagan was an excellent peer role model for other students. Outside of the classroom, Teagan was an extremely […]
The Partition Action in New York – How do the courts divide a house?
It is not uncommon for one or more unmarried individuals to acquire real property together. Sometimes, the property is acquired through inheritance, or perhaps the parties purchased the property for investment purposes. Either way, what happens when the co-owners can no longer agree on how the property should be kept, maintained or managed? What rights do […]
Southampton High School Students Awarded Twomey Latham Community Service Scholarship
Associates Katerina Grinko and Alexandra Halsey-Storch presented Twomey Latham’s Community Service Scholarship at Southampton High School’s Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 13. This year’s scholarship recipients are Megan Robinson, Charlotte Ferguson and Luca Vignoli. Megan, Charlotte and Luca were each awarded $500 for their outstanding service to the Southampton community.
Twomey Latham Community Service Scholarship Awarded to Riverhead High School Senior Yash M. Patel
Yash is a member of the National Honor Society, National Foreign Language Honor Society, and was a representative of Riverhead High School at the New York State School Board Association Convention, among many other extracurricular activities.
Twomey Latham Awards Community Service Scholarship to East Hampton Students
On Thursday, May 30th the 2019 Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin and Quartararo LLP Community Service Scholarship recipients were announced at the East Hampton High School (EHHS) Awards Ceremony. The year’s winners are Naomi Blowe and Allen Gregg, III. Naomi has participated in a wide variety of events supporting many different causes. Along with her […]
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Exemption
On March 7, 2019, the US Department of Labor issued its proposed new exemption rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), raising the minimum salary from $23,660 annually (or $455 per work week) to $35,308 annually (or $679 per work week). Under the proposed new exemption rule, employees earning a fixed salary under $35,308 […]
We’ve moved to a new location in Southampton!
Twomey Latham has found a new home in Southampton. After 20 years on Hill Street, we’re excited to announce we’ve moved into a convenient, new office. 200 North Sea Road Suite A Southampton, NY 11968
North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s Fifth Annual Pink Pearl Gala Hosted on Friday, April 5
The North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s (NFBHC) Fifth Annual Pink Pearl Gala will take place on Friday, April 5 at East Wind Long Island.
Village of East Hampton Adopts New Sanitary Code
The Village of East Hampton enacted a new code provision on February 7, 2019, adding Chapter 233 (Sanitary Systems), which requires Innovative and Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment (I/A) Systems to be installed in connection with the construction of any new residence or any substantial improvement of an existing residence.
Why It’s Important To Protect Your Young Children Through Estate Planning
In New York there are two types of guardians, a Guardian of the Person and a Guardian of the Property. The Guardian of the Person makes all decisions about the child’s health, education, and general welfare. The Guardian of the Person will make all school decisions, decide where the child lives and generally be in […]
Lisa Clare Kombrink Appointed Community Preservation Fund Manager For The Town Of Southampton
Twomey Latham congratulates our colleague, Lisa Clare Kombrink, on her appointment as Community Preservation Fund Manager for the Town of Southampton. For the past 25 years on the East End of Long Island, Lisa has worked with families, conservation groups, and public officials to preserve and maintain the unique, rural character of the community. Lisa will […]
Potential Septic System Upgrade Requirement for Property Transfers in Shelter Island
By now, nearly all East End realtors are aware of Suffolk County and local laws requiring upgrades of septic systems to more technologically advanced – and more expensive (about $20,000 before rebates), on-site wastewater treatment systems. These systems significantly reduce the amount of nitrogen and nitrates that ultimately find their way into well water and […]
SUFFOLK CLOSEUP – Lisa Clare Kombrink Featured In The Southampton Press
Partner Lisa Clare Kombrink, Esq. is featured in Karl Grossman’s Suffolk Closeup, “Farmers Win Key Battle”in The Southampton Press. Grossman highlights the work done by Kombrink and the law firm on behalf of the Suffolk County Legislature and the Suffolk County Farmland Committee. The decision on appeal upholds the rights of farmers to build barns and […]
Partners Co-Sponsor LIMBA Breakfast Forum With Chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council
On January 25, Long Island Metro Business Action (LIMBA) hosted a breakfast forum with John Cameron, Chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, which was co-sponsored by Twomey Latham. Partners Patrick Fife, Reza Ebrahimi, and Janice Snead attended the event. The future of Long Island’s infrastructure and sustainability were discussed. “Long Island has many challenges, […]
Southold Landlords Best Beware of The Town’s New Rental Permit Requirement
Three years after its adoption of legislation banning short-term rentals in Southold, and after extensive review and revision to address public concerns, the town board adopted a new Rental Permit Code at its December 18, 2018 meeting. The ban on renting homes for fewer than 14 days was intended to stifle the depletion of affordable […]
The Effect of Divorce on Your Estate Plan
The ensuing months after the holiday season usually see an uptick in divorce filings. Some matrimonial practitioners even refer to the first Monday after New Year’s Day as “Divorce Monday.” Of course, many people chalk up this rise in divorce filings to the stress of the holidays or associate the increase in filings with people waiting until after the holidays to […]
Zoning Isn’t the Only Size Limitation in Historic Districts
An October 2018 New York State Supreme Court, Suffolk County decision setting aside a 2017 Southampton Village Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board decision approving a nearly 15,000 square foot house on Gin Lane may have considerable impacts on property owners looking to make additions to or replace structures located in any of the East […]
Senior Partner John Shea Honored By LIBN For Leadership In Law
Senior Partner John Shea was recently honored by Long Island Business News (LIBN) for Leadership In Law.
Twomey Latham Participates in 14th Consecutive Polar Bear Plunge
Members of the firm, along with family and friends, participated in our 14th consecutive Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 8th to support Heart of the Hamptons. The ambient air temperature was 32 degrees, and the water temperature a tepid 42 degrees. Preliminary reports indicate that the charity raised over $60,000 in connection with this […]
Can’t I Just Download These Documents Online? The Pitfalls of Internet Wills
In the age of the internet, with a vast amount of knowledge a few keystrokes away at all times, we are in an unprecedented era of Do It Yourself. We are fortunate enough to live in a world where you can watch a YouTube video to learn how to play guitar or fix your sink, […]
Twomey Latham Sponsors Breakfast Forum with Suffolk County District Attorney
On Friday, October 26th LIMBA hosted a breakfast forum with Suffolk County District Attorney, Tim Sini, which was co-sponsored by Twomey Latham. Partners Patrick Fife, Reza Ebrahimi and Bryan Van Cott attended the event. As District Attorney, Sini has added new units to the office: the Gang Unit, which investigates and prosecutes gangs, including MS-13; […]
Twomey Latham Awarded Top Workplace on Long Island
Twomey Latham, the largest law firm in Eastern Suffolk County, has been named a Top Workplace this year by Newsday. Newsday’s Top Workplace recognizes workplaces on Long Island where employees feel their work is appreciated; where they identify with the company’s goals and vision; and where they have confidence in their leadership. Since the firm was […]
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
Several members of the firm, their families and friends participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, October 14th at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, New York. Individuals of all ages took part in the walk to raise Alzheimer’s awareness and support local families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The fun-filled day featured health and […]
Twomey Latham Attorneys Serve as Contributing Editors of the 7th edition of “The Developing Labor Law: The Board, the Courts, and the National Labor Relations Act”
Partner Jeffrey Pagano and Counsel Jennifer Nigro served as contributing editors of the 7th edition of The Developing Labor Law: The Board, the Courts, and the National Labor Relations Act. For more than 45 years, practitioners have relied on The Developing Labor Law: The Board, the Courts, and the National Labor Relations Act to keep them current on […]
Historic New Copyright Act Signed Into Law
The Orrin G. Hatch – Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act was enacted by Congress and signed into law on October 11, 2018. This welcome and significant law was unanimously enacted by Congress after years of effort by many to update music licensing to better facilitate legal licensing of music by digital services. The copyright laws had […]
Senior Partner Steve Latham Hosts Pro Am Golf Tournament to Benefit The Retreat
On September 24th, Senior Partner Steve Latham hosted a Pro Am golf tournament to benefit a local charity, The Retreat. The tournament was held at the exclusive Friar’s Head Golf Club, located in Baiting Hollow, NY, overlooking the Long Island Sound. This year, the Pro-Am has been expanded to a field which will include 22 LPGA Pros […]
Estate Planning Opportunities with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In my last article I wrote about the numerous reasons estate planning is important outside of estate tax planning, in light of the recent doubling of the federal estate tax exemption as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This article is devoted to the other end of the spectrum, the new opportunities for […]
Twomey Latham Sponsors Breakfast Forum with Suffolk County Police Commissioner
On Friday, August 10th LIMBA hosted a breakfast forum with the first female police commissioner in Suffolk County’s history, Geraldine Hart, which was co-sponsored by Twomey Latham. Partners Bryan Van Cott and Patrick Fife attended the event. Commissioner Hart, a 21-year-veteran of the FBI, cited recently released crime statistics that reflected an overall drop in […]
Creativity & The Law: How Copyright Laws Protect Your Work
HAH – K. Dalli July Article For many people involved in creative pursuits, knowing how to protect the work is important. Although it may seem daunting, the good news is that it’s really a lot simpler than it might first appear. For starters, the way in which copyright protection is secured is often misunderstood. No […]
Senior Partner David Dubin Has Awarded Law Firm Community Scholarships to Southampton High School Students Since 2000
Senior partner David Dubin has awarded on behalf of his firm community service scholarships to Southampton High School Seniors for the past 25 years to students who have distinguished themselves through unselfish efforts and have worked tirelessly for the betterment of their community. Below are some photos of past recipients.
LIBN Awards Twomey Latham and Senior Partner Christopher D. Kelley at Corporate Citizenship Awards
Corporate Citizenship: The Business of Giving “The Corporate Citizenship Awards celebrate companies, foundations and individuals who recognize that building a better Long Island to live, work and play starts with community service. By embracing the idea that being a good corporate citizen can help an entire region prosper, this year’s honorees have set the bar […]
2018 Twomey Latham Community Service Scholarship Recipients Awarded at East Hampton High School
On Thursday night the 2018 Scholarship recipients were announced at East Hampton High School’s award ceremony. The year’s winners are Rudolph DeSanti, of East Hampton, and Maya Schultz, of Amagansett. Ms. Schultz has volunteered with Paddler’s for Humanity; an East Hampton based all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to bettering children’s lives. Maya hopes to train […]
2018 Twomey Latham Community Service Scholarship Recipient From Riverhead High School Awarded
On Thursday evening the 2018 Twomey Latham Community Service Scholarship recipient was announced at Riverhead High School’s Senior Award Ceremony. The year’s winner is Kenneth Rothwell, of Wading River. Kenneth is a member of both the Riverhead Community Awareness Program (CAP) and Riverhead Youth Coalition, volunteering his time to interact with the youth and adults […]
LIBN to Honor Twomey Latham – Corporate Citizen of the Year (Small Business) & Leadership Excellence (For Profit)
Twomey Latham will be honored at Long Island Business New’s Corporate Citizenship Awards. The firm is being recognized as Corporate Citizen of the Year (Small Business) and Senior Partner Christopher D. Kelley, Esq. for Leadership Excellence (For Profit). The Corporate Citizenship Awards recognize companies and individuals who believe that by being a good corporate citizen […]
European Union’s New Privacy Laws Set to Take Effect
Any U.S. based business that sells products or provides services via the internet, no matter how large or small, is technically a global business. Although having a global reach is normally a good thing, it can also come with serious responsibilities. For instance, if your business has any customers residing in the European Union (“EU”), […]
Creativity & The Law: Collage and Fair Use Under the Copyright Laws
Partner Kathryn Dalli, head of the firm’s intellectual property law group, has been practicing law for over 30 years. Ms Dalli has a diverse background in the arts, business, entertainment and litigation. Ms. Dalli was approached by Hamptons Art Hub to write a column focused on practical legal tips for artists. Hamptons Art Hub editorial […]
Estate Planning Outside of the Federal Estate Tax
For a large majority of Americans, the recent doubling of the federal estate tax exemption from $5 million to $10 million, adjusted for inflation annually, in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, will have no effect on their estate. It is important, however, to remember there are numerous reasons for estate planning outside of estate […]
What Are Your Rights as a Trust Beneficiary?
Trust Beneficiaries are Entitled to Yearly Trust Reports and Other Information Trust reports should be mailed out annually to the beneficiaries and should indicate the Trust’s income and expenses, including commissions paid. If, upon request, the trustee fails to send out at least one annual report and refuses to do so, the beneficiaries have the right […]
New York Bans Firearms Insurance Program
New York State has recently fined Lockton Companies $7,000,000 for advertising and selling the NRA-branded firearm insurance program known as “Carry Guard” to state residents. The NRA program, which provides comprehensive personal firearms liability coverage for legal fees stemming from the use of a firearm in self-defense, is popular among law-abiding gun owners. The insurance […]
Commission Agreements Conditioned Upon Verbal Agreements of Sale
The Appellate Division, Second Department recently issued an interesting decision concerning brokerage commissions in Regency Homes Realty Group, Inc. v. Leo and Laura, LLC, 155 A.D.3d 1075, 1077 (2d Dept. 2017). The case illustrates that, although a brokerage agreement can condition commission payments upon the seller and buyer reaching a verbal agreement of sale, there […]
New Legislation for the Town and Village of Southampton
As of December 31, 2022 the Town of Southampton will discontinue its partial real property tax exemption program which is now available to eligible first-time home buyers of newly constructed or substantially altered and renovated homes.
Collecting Unpaid Commissions – The Law Can Help You
One of the occupational hazards faced by brokers is the fight to recover a commission after a transaction has been successfully completed. When a seller or landlord fails to pay the broker’s fee, the New York Real Property Law and, under some circumstances, the Lien Law, may offer protection, as well as leverage to help […]
Senior Partner Chris Kelley Credited as Integral Figure in Receiving Approval of the Conceptual Plans for Rebuilding the Sag Harbor Cinema
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All Mechanic’s Lien Waivers Are Not Created Equal
Mechanics’ lien waivers are intended to prevent construction contractors or material suppliers from filing a lien in connection with work for which an owner has already made payment. An effective waiver should protect the owner by requiring the contractor to: (i) acknowledge receipt of payment for work completed; and (ii) release the owner from claims, […]
NY’s Highest Court Rules Private Posts on Facebook are Fair Game in Discovery
Long before the digital age and proliferation of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, Marshall McLuhan mused, “publication is a self-invasion of privacy.” Clearly, Professor McLuhan foresaw the pitfalls that can be associated with sharing too much information. Now, the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has unanimously ruled […]
Partner Jeffrey W. Pagano Featured In Long Island Business News As “Who’s Who” In Labor & Employment Law
LIBN Who’s Who – Jeffrey W. Pagano Esq. Labor & Employment Law Jeffrey W. Pagano is a partner in the Labor & Employment Law Group at Twomey Latham. Pagano focuses on all forms of corporate operating design, litigation and negotiation, primarily in the area of labor and employment law, arising under the NLRA, RLS, Jones […]
Partner Kathryn Dalli Featured In Long Island Business News As “Who’s Who” in Intellectual Property Law
LIBN Who’s Who – Kathryn Dalli Esq. Intellectual Property Kathryn Dalli is a partner at Twomey Latham. Dalli’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including business matters, commercial and residential foreclosures, intellectual property (trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition and trade secrets), arts and entertainment and real estate.
Senior Partner David M. Dubin Presenting A Continuing Education Course To Real Estate Brokers at Cook Maran’s East Hampton Office On March 22nd
On March 22nd, Senior Partner David Dubin, will be presenting a continuing education course to real estate brokers entitled “Residential Real Estate – An Attorney’s Perspective” at Cook Maran’s offices in East Hampton. The course is designed to provide real estate professionals with a comprehensive overview of the real estate contract and the different perspectives […]
Chris Kelley Serves as Pro-Bono Land Use Counsel For Reconstruction of Sag Harbor Cinema
On January 10, 2018, the Sag Harbor Partnership Inc., a not-for-profit corporation seeking to purchase and rebuild the Sag Harbor Cinema, which was destroyed in a tragic fire in December of 2016, closed on the purchase of the cinema property. To do that, the corporation had raised almost $8 million through commitments large and small. […]
Associate Attorney Terrence P. Russell Joins Twomey Latham
Mr. Russell focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and elder law. Mr. Russell is graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development. After his graduation and admission to […]
What You Need To Know About The New Tax Law
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), signed into law on December 22, 2017, provides substantial (but mostly temporary) changes to the tax code. This article is a summarized review and discussion of the key provisions of the new law. This article is designed to provide […]
Suffolk County Legislature Amends Suffolk County Sanitary Code And Imposes New Requirements On Wastewater Management
On December 5, 2017, the Suffolk County Legislature passed legislation amending the Suffolk County Sanitary Code, which imposes new requirements on wastewater management intended to improve water quality throughout Suffolk County. Executive Steve Bellone signed the legislation into law on December 21, 2017. The ban goes into effect on a county wide level July 2019.
Senior Partner, John Shea, Opens 2018 Riverhead Chamber of Commerce Kickoff Breakfast
On January 11th, Twomey Latham sponsored the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Kickoff Breakfast. Senior Partner, John Shea, opened the event, sharing some of the history of the firm as well as the economic advances in the Town of Riverhead over the past 45 years. The firm has a long history of participation in many […]
Twomey Latham Participates In Polar Bear Plunge
Members of the firm, along with family and friends, participated in the 14th consecutive Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 9th at Coopers Beach in the Village of Southampton to support Heart of the Hamptons. Twomey Latham has fielded a team for 13 consecutive years. The temperature was 32 degrees, there was a snow dusting, […]
The New “Amazon Brand Registry” – IMPORTANT BRAND PROTECTION FOR ONLINE SELLERS
For any online seller or vendor that has a brand it wants to protect, the new Amazon Brand Registry offers tremendous value. In order to join the registry, however, you must have a “standard character” trademark registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). “Standard character” mark means text only, no design or logo.
New Commercial Division Rules Promote The Continued Use of ADR
In 1995, then Chief Judge Judith Kaye established the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court as a forum to improve the efficiency with which commercial disputes were addressed by the courts and, at the same time, to enhance the quality of judicial treatment of those cases.
Associate Bernadette Tuthill Participates In Estate Planning Discussion
On November 10th, Associate Bernadette Tuthill took part in an Estate Planning panel discussion for The New York State Society of CPAs, Suffolk East End Committee.
Twomey Latham Sponsors and Participates In The 2017 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver’s Conference
Associate Bernadette Tuthill participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver’s Conference on November 17, 2017 at the Huntington Hilton, Melville, New York. The conference provided family and professional caregivers with information and resources on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Senior Partner David Dubin Conducted Continuing Education Session For Real Estate Brokers
David Dubin, Senior Partner at Twomey Latham and a former Professor of Environmental Law at Southampton College, conducted an intensive continuing education session for 15 real estate brokers at Cook Maran in Southampton, NY on November 8, 2017. Cook Maran Services, the real estate education arm of the insurance firm, provides licensing and continuing education […]
Walk To End Alzheimer’s
Several members of the firm, their families and friends participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, New York. The firm was a sponsor of the event and the team raised over $2,000 to aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s and to support those affected by the disease.
New Nitrogen Control Requirements Imposed On Construction In Suffolk County, East Hampton & Southampton
In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned that the frequency, severity and distribution of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) was increasing worldwide. (USEPA, Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms, Office of Water, EPA 820-S-13-001, May 2013). Subsequently, the Centers For Disease Control found that HABs appear to be rapidly increasing […]
Beware Of Trademark Scams
Trademark owners are often targeted by companies with official looking letters purporting to be from an official government agency. These companies usually have the word “trademark” in the name, e.g., “Patent & Trademark Bureau” or the like, and their purpose is to extract an exorbitant amount of money from you. The only official agency in […]
Senior Partner Steve Latham Hosts Pro Am Golf Tournament to Benefit The Retreat
On September 11th, Senior Partner Steve Latham hosted a Pro Am golf tournament to benefit a local charity, The Retreat, at the Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton. The Retreat provides a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, their families and the Eastern Long Island community, including counseling, legal advocacy, […]
Twomey Latham Adds Farmland Preservation Practice
Twomey Latham is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its practice to include Farmland Preservation. Twomey Latham represents landowners, local governments and agricultural associations in their efforts to protect farmland and farming. We utilize creative solutions such as conservation easements, sales of development rights to local, state and federal agencies, and purchases by […]
Twomey Latham Prepares Comprehensive Analysis of New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law
Jeffrey W. Pagano and Donald L. Mabry of the firm’s Employment and Labor Counseling and Litigation team have prepared a comprehensive analysis of the New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (“PFLBL”). OVERVIEW The New York PFLBL becomes effective on January 1, 2018. New York joins California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island as the only […]
What’s In A Name?
In today’s Google®-world, for small companies, the answer is… EVERYTHING. Marketing and branding always have been important for businesses, but with many potential customers searching Google® or other search engines for local businesses, a bland, descriptive name will not likely get you any new customers, or, for that matter, any repeat customers that once knew […]
Walking to End Alzheimer’s 2017
Several members of the law firm and their families and friends will be participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 14th at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank. Last year the team raised $1,765 to aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s and support those affected by Alzheimer’s on the East End of Long Island. […]
