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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Tanking it, to give early-stage entrepreneurs a chance
After years of watching “Shark Tank,” I’m taking a shot at sharkdom next week, as a judge for the Stony Brook University College of Business pitch-fest known as “WolfieTank.” Offering legal perspectives on big ideas is not as sexy as offering a wad of cash, but any...
It’s innovators vs. sham spirits in the war of the rosés
When consumers hear “counterfeiting,” they think of fake Rolex watches or Louis Vuitton handbags – not phony merlot. But sales of counterfeit wines and spirits skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic and have not slowed since. It’s now estimated that 25 percent of...
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...
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...
Reasons to File (Or Not File) a Trademark Registration for Your Brand
You read that right. While it is often a smart business move to protect a brand with a federal registration, that is not always the case. How do brand owners tell the difference? They can start by asking themselves the following questions. First, how important is...
Allison Singh will be hosting “Make Your Mark – A Lawyer’s Guide to Brand Protection”
Allison Singh, along with the East End Food Institute, will be hosting "Make Your Mark - A Lawyer's Guide to Brand Protection" an interactive presentation at theRiverhead Free Library this Thursday, March 30 at 6pm. You've worked hard to create your brand, and it’s...
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,...