HOW THE LATEST COVID-19 NEWS CAN AFFECT YOU | April 22, 2020
Christopher Kelley, Senior Partner, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, says the coronavirus pandemic has had a tremendous impact on all aspects of the real estate market — from sales to closings to mortgage payments. One way the real estate...HOW THE LATEST COVID-19 NEWS CAN AFFECT YOU | April 17, 2020
By: Christopher Kelley, Esq. The COVID-19 emergency has created a number of unique issues in the Real Estate industry from sales and rental transactions to closings and even payment of rent and mortgage payments. At this time we summarize what information we have and...HOW THE LATEST COVID-19 NEWS CAN AFFECT YOU | March 17, 2020
Our firm, like so many other businesses in our area and around the country, has implemented a number of measures to protect the health of our clients and staff, and to continue to serve the needs of our clients during this difficult time. With five offices located...COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | October 25, 2019
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...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: Daniel R. Bernard | August 23, 2019
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...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...INSIGHTS | By: Reza Ebrahimi | February 22, 2019
It’s almost spring, the traditional start of the homebuying season. Buying a house requires a lot of time and effort. These “5 Home-Buying Hacks” can help make the process manageable and guide you to make the best decisions...