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”)....
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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.
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...
David M. Dubin Helps Client in Land Sale That Results in Property Becoming Open Space
In December 2021, Senior Partner David M. Dubin represented a client who sold 10 parcels totaling 36 acres to the Town of Southampton through the Town’s Community Preservation Program in the Cow Neck section of Southampton, which will result in these parcels remaining...
Firm’s Senior Partner Represents Landowner in Sale of Development Rights
In November 2021, Senior Partner David M. Dubin represented a client who sold the development rights of six parcels totaling 106 acres in Cutchogue to the Town of Southold through Southold’s Community Preservation Program, which will ensure that these parcels will...
Attorney, Jacqueline Morley, Air Force Veteran and Former Assistant Staff Judge Advocate Joins Twomey Latham as Associate
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Jacqueline Morley has joined the firm as an Associate. She will concentrate her practice in real estate, zoning and land use, and environmental law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Morley...
Twomey Latham Partner Served as a Judge for Hofstra Law School’s E. David Woycik, Jr. Intensive Trial Techniques Program
Craig H. Handler served on the faculty as a judge for the E. David Woycik, Jr. Intensive Trial Techniques Course at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. The course offers students a unique opportunity to develop core litigation skills through a...
East End Law Firm Spreads Holiday Cheer by Donating Over 30 Meals to Island Harvest
Donations Help Local Families in Need In giving back to the community this holiday season, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP donated more than 30 meals to Island Harvest Food Bank. The donated food was picked up at East Wind Long Island in...
18th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge
Members of Twomey Latham, along with family and friends, participated in the 18th Annual Heart of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 11 at Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York. The “Twomey Latham Nanuks” raised $3,509, placing the firm 3rd overall...
NEW YORK LANDLORD-TENANT LAW: A COUPLE OF IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS TO KNOW UNDER THE RECENT CHANGES
In July 2019, the rental laws in New York were significantly changed. Following are 2 important changes: 1.) A landlord who fails to return a security deposit within 14 days of the expiration of the lease term forfeits his/her right to retain any portion of...
AN UPDATE ON THE AMAZON BRAND REGISTRY- IMPORTANT BRAND PROTECTION FOR ONLINE SELLERS
For any online seller or vendor that has a brand it wants to protect, the Amazon Brand Registry (the “Registry”) offers tremendous value. When the Registry first started, you were required to have a “standard character” trademark registered with the U.S. Patent &...
When Is A Stranger Not A Stranger?
In a landmark decision from the Appellate Division Second Department, Partner, Christopher Kelley achieved a winning result for our client establishing in a case of first impression who really is a “stranger” when considering the “Stranger To The Deed rule.” The...
“Seasonal Use Dwelling Unit” Now Exempt From Certain Provisions Of The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act
On September 20, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to General Obligations Law §7-108, otherwise known as the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA). The amendment adds an exemption for “seasonal use dwelling unit” (SUDU) from the security...