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...
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Updates and achievements regarding the firm and our partners, as well as observations and analysis on the laws and legislation affecting our community.
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....
The Forever GI Bill: A “Cliffs Notes” Guide for Veterans
At a time when unity on any issue in Washington, D.C. is a rare commodity, it was gratifying to see lawmakers quickly pass a significant expansion to the education benefits for U.S. military veterans. The Bill, called the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance...
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...
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...
What Is Adverse Possession?
Adverse Possession is when a person makes a claim to real property not based on buying it or receiving a deed for it but because they have possessed or occupied the property in a manner adverse to the true owner. The concept, dating back in English history, is that a...
Craig Handler Honored as Guest Speaker for Local Community Group
Senior Litigation Associate, Craig H. Handler, was recently honored to serve as a guest speaker for a special event held at The Chai Center - Dix Hills, New York Jewish Center. Mr. Handler, a staff Judge Advocate with the New York Army Guard, spoke about a wide range...
Twomey Latham Announces 2017 Mattituck Community Service Scholarship
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP was proud to honor Mattituck High School senior, Carter Montgomery, at the June 21 graduation rehearsal ceremony held at the high school. As the recipient of the scholarship, which is offered each year to a...
Contempt Toward Officials in the U.S. Military – Only the Commander-In-Chief can get away with using Twitter
A heated, emotional and bellicose climate is certainly not new to U.S. politics, but constant connectivity to a never-ending news cycle, combined with new forms of communication technology by way of social media presents new challenges for active duty and reserve...
Twomey Latham Announces 2017 Riverhead Community Service Scholarship
Bernadette Tuthill, an associate with the law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, was proud to honor Riverhead High School Kathleen Gregory at an awards ceremony on June 1 at Riverhead High School. Kathleen was the recipient of the...
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems For Construction Industry Professionals
Since publication of our June 2016 blog article about the imminent Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) rules for the use of small unmanned aircraft, the final rule has been issued and the use of these unmanned aircraft...
Twomey Latham Announces 2017 Southampton Community Service Scholarship Recipients
David Dubin, a senior partner of the law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, and Alexandra Halsey-Storch, an associate, were proud to honor Southampton High School seniors, Irma Martinez and Sophie Rhind at an awards ceremony on June 8...