One of the primary questions people have about trusts is, what is the difference between an irrevocable trust and a revocable trust (sometimes called a “living trust”)? The surface level answer, not to be flippant, is one is revocable, and one is not revocable, or in...
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John Shea was recently recognized by the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation
John Shea was recently recognized by the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation for his many years of work with the organization. Mr. Shea helped establish EHHF as a 501(c)3 charitable organization and then represented the Foundation on the purchase of the site for its...
Dan’s Papers Names Firm Partner Bryan Drago to the PowerList of the East End
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Bryan Drago, a Partner with the Firm, has been named to Dan’s Papers PowerList of the East End. Mr. Drago was honored at a special ceremony that took place at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow on July...
Creating Your Online Content and Potential Copyright Issues
It appears to be a common misconception that grabbing content from the Internet, whether it be photos, clips or written content, and using it on your website or social media pages is acceptable. The only time it is acceptable is when the content that is taken is in...
Kathryn Dalli Provides Legal Representation for the Film One Moment
Firm Partner Kathryn Dalli played a role in the film One Moment, starring the late Danny Aiello. Ms. Dalli provided legal representation in negotiating Mr. Aiello’s contract, the producers’ and film distribution contract, and provided general guidance through the...
Kevin Handwerker and Allison Singh Join Corporate Group of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP as Of Counsel
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP (“Twomey Latham” or the “Firm”) has announced that Kevin Handwerker and Allison Singh have joined the Firm as Of Counsel. The addition of Kevin and Allison to the Firm’s Corporate Group adds two senior...
Peter M. Mott Describes Difference between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Peter M. Mott, a partner with the firm, spoke with US News & World Report on what is the difference between a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement. Mr. Mott said there is a difference between prenuptial and postnuptial agreements because of consideration, which...
Commercial Properties: Leases, COVID-19 And Force Majeure – Hamptons.com
John A. Viteritti of Hamptons.com recently discussed the evolution of the real estate market with Joan Morgan McGivern, of Counsel with the law firm, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo. JMM: Force majeure usually applies to Acts of God – hurricanes...
Eastern Long Island-Based Trademark and Copyright Attorney Explains How Business Owners Can Protect Their Company Name or Brand
Kathryn Dalli, Partner, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, is available to speak on how business owners can protect their name or brand by obtaining a federal trademark registration. Ms. Dalli says that registering a trademark for the name of a...
After surviving breast cancer, mother and daughter give back through North Fork Breast Health Coalition
Partner Bernadette Tuthill is Vice-President of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, while her mother is one of the nine at-large directors. Many of the volunteers in the organization are women who experienced breast cancer themselves. Bernadette and her mother are...
STATE vs. FEDERAL TRADEMARK PROTECTION
Should you obtain trademark registration of your business name and/or brand, i.e., your trademark? The answer is absolutely “yes”. The broadest protection you can obtain for your trademark is a federal registration with the U.S Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”)....
Firm Successfully Defends Seller of Shopping Center Accused of Fraud
Senior Partner David M. Dubin and Partner Kathryn Dalli successfully represented the seller of a commercial shopping center in Farmingville where the purchaser filed an action in Supreme Court, Suffolk County alleging fraud, aiding and abetting fraud and piercing the...