Any U.S. based business that sells products or provides services via the internet, no matter how large or small, is technically a global business. Although having a global reach is normally a good thing, it can also come with serious responsibilities. For instance, if...
News & Insights
Updates and achievements regarding the firm and our partners, as well as observations and analysis on the laws and legislation affecting our community.
Creativity & The Law: Collage and Fair Use Under the Copyright Laws
Partner Kathryn Dalli, head of the firm’s intellectual property law group, has been practicing law for over 30 years. Ms Dalli has a diverse background in the arts, business, entertainment and litigation. Ms. Dalli was approached by Hamptons Art Hub to write a column...
Estate Planning Outside of the Federal Estate Tax
For a large majority of Americans, the recent doubling of the federal estate tax exemption from $5 million to $10 million, adjusted for inflation annually, in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, will have no effect on their estate. It is important, however, to remember there...
We Want You For The Construction Industry – Contractors Need Veterans
A majority of surveyed construction contractors have reported that the lack of qualified workers is the number one problem impeding growth. However, industry leaders in need of motivated and capable workers should look no further than the growing number of veterans...
New Laws To Require Remote ID of Drone Operators
Private use of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (“UAVs” or “drones") for recreational and commercial use has been sky-rocketing. This trending surge of UAV traffic has caused civil regulators at the federal, state and local levels to begin enacting various rules and...
What Are Your Rights as a Trust Beneficiary?
Trust Beneficiaries are Entitled to Yearly Trust Reports and Other Information Trust reports should be mailed out annually to the beneficiaries and should indicate the Trust’s income and expenses, including commissions paid. If, upon request, the trustee fails to...
Senior Associate Craig Handler Attends Panel Discussion at SUNY Farmingdale
Senior Associate Craig Handler recently participated in a panel discussion held at the Farmingdale State College, State University of New York. The discussion, which was sponsored by the Department of Security Systems & Law Enforcement Technology, addressed the...
New York Bans Firearms Insurance Program
New York State has recently fined Lockton Companies $7,000,000 for advertising and selling the NRA-branded firearm insurance program known as “Carry Guard” to state residents. The NRA program, which provides comprehensive personal firearms liability coverage for legal...
Commission Agreements Conditioned Upon Verbal Agreements of Sale
The Appellate Division, Second Department recently issued an interesting decision concerning brokerage commissions in Regency Homes Realty Group, Inc. v. Leo and Laura, LLC, 155 A.D.3d 1075, 1077 (2d Dept. 2017). The case illustrates that, although a brokerage...
New Legislation for the Town and Village of Southampton
As of December 31, 2022 the Town of Southampton will discontinue its partial real property tax exemption program which is now available to eligible first-time home buyers of newly constructed or substantially altered and renovated homes. Town Code Section 298-36...
Collecting Unpaid Commissions – The Law Can Help You
One of the occupational hazards faced by brokers is the fight to recover a commission after a transaction has been successfully completed. When a seller or landlord fails to pay the broker's fee, the New York Real Property Law and, under some circumstances, the Lien...
Senior Partner Chris Kelley Credited as Integral Figure in Receiving Approval of the Conceptual Plans for Rebuilding the Sag Harbor Cinema
https://sagharborexpress.com/cinemas-architectural-plans-earn-board-approval/
