INSIGHTS | By: Christopher D. Kelley | October 15, 2021
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...
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | October 4, 2019
“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...
INSIGHTS | By: Craig H. Handler | October 3, 2019
The Supreme Court, State of New York has adopted new Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Rules for civil cases, forming a new ADR Part with the express goals of fostering negotiation to help settle disputes, narrowing the issues to be adjudicated, and/or assisting...
INSIGHTS | By: Craig H. Handler | September 20, 2019
General contractors often provide their subcontractors with a standard form contract providing little opportunity for the subcontractor to negotiate a change of any of the terms. Sometimes, the standard form agreement includes a “pay if paid” or “pay when paid”...
INSIGHTS | By: John F. Shea | August 6, 2019
While City landlords were infuriated by certain provisions of the recently enacted Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 applicable to long term urban rentals, local landlords should be aware that important aspects of the legislation apply statewide....
INSIGHTS | By: Craig H. Handler | July 16, 2019
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...
INSIGHTS | By: Craig H. Handler | June 20, 2019
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...
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | April 15, 2019
Craig is the first attorney to join the faculty of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District Continuing Education Program offering general education to district residents in civil and commercial legal issues. Beginning this Fall session, Craig’s first...
INSIGHTS | By: Craig H. Handler | April 6, 2018
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...
INSIGHTS | By: | June 18, 2015
Earlier this week, the New York City Bar Association issued an opinion that defines the professional obligations of attorneys who act as “local counsel.” Lawyers very often use the term “local counsel” to describe an attorney who provides assistance on a matter within...