In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned that the frequency, severity and distribution of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) was increasing worldwide. (USEPA, Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms, Office of Water, EPA...
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.
Beware Of Trademark Scams
Trademark owners are often targeted by companies with official looking letters purporting to be from an official government agency. These companies usually have the word “trademark” in the name, e.g., “Patent & Trademark Bureau” or the like, and their...
Senior Partner Steve Latham Hosts Pro Am Golf Tournament to Benefit The Retreat
On September 11th, Senior Partner Steve Latham hosted a Pro Am golf tournament to benefit a local charity, The Retreat, at the Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton. The Retreat provides a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, their...
Craig Handler Participates in Brotherhood for the Fallen Charity Event
Senior Litigation Associate Craig H. Handler recently participated in the first annual Brotherhood for the Fallen Charity Airsoft Tournament, which was hosted by the charities' NYC Chapter. The Brotherhood is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated...
Twomey Latham Adds Farmland Preservation Practice
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...
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...
