Construction contracts almost always impose a myriad of insurance requirements upon general contractors, subcontractors, managers, design professionals and owners involved in the project. Typically, the insurance procurement requirements are divided among the parties,...
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.
Polar Bear Plunge for Charity
Several members of our firm participated in the firm's twelfth consecutive Polar Bear Plunge on December 10 to benefit the Human Resources of the Hamptons. The temp. was 31 degrees and the water temp. was a tepid 47 degrees. The funds raised in connection with this...
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo and Suffolk County National Bank Present Contributions to Food Pantries
The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, with Suffolk County National Bank, held a fundraising event in February to raise money to support five eastern Long Island food pantries. With contributions from numerous local businesses, the event...
New York SAFE Act – A Practical Roadmap to Navigating New York’s Newest Firearms Law
The ownership of firearms by private citizens is heavily regulated in the United States with literally tens of thousands of different laws existing on the books at the Federal, State and Municipal levels. These regulations vary drastically from state to state, so it...
Twomey Latham Adds Immigration Practice
Twomey Latham is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its practice to include immigration law. This vast and complex field requires a high degree of care and attention in order to provide clients with a full understanding of the options and constraints under...
Small Business and Intellectual Property
A small business’s intellectual property (IP), i.e., all its intangible assets, including logos, trade names, designs, inventions and product names, are often not given due consideration by the small business owner. Just as a business can own a building or...
Walking to End Alzheimer’s
Several members of the law firm and their families and friends participated in this past Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank. The team raised $1,765 to aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s and support those affected by Alzheimer’s...
Twomey Latham Releases Updated Guides
The firm released updated versions of its essential guides How to Buy A Home on the East End, How to Sell A Home on the East End and How to Complete Your Estate Plan and Protect Your Family. These guides are free and offer step-by-step procedures and answers to your...
Insurance for Contractors 101 – Beware of the Cheap Policy! The most Affordable Insurance Policy May Put Your Business At Risk
Responsible construction contractors understand the importance of maintaining a commercial general liability policy of insurance (“CGL”). Having insurance coverage with ample policy limits provides peace of mind that the business is protected against claims involving,...
Don’t Forget To Address Your Legal Affairs Before You Deploy
Preparing for a military deployment is extremely stressful. Your mind will be focused on dozens of things, including your training, your equipment, the mission and the safety of your fellow brothers and sisters in arms. You will most likely want to dedicate your...
Twomey Latham Announces 2016 Mattituck Community Service Scholarship
Martin Finnegan, a partner of the law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP was proud to honor this year's Community Service Scholarship recipient Mattituck High School senior Thomas Behr. Thomas Behr has volunteered with the Cutchogue...
DOT and FAA Finalize Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
As drone technology becomes more sophisticated and accessible, the use of unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) for non-hobby commercial applications will become more frequent. According to industry estimates, the use of UAS in furtherance of commercial interests could...