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Lauren P. Raysor Comments on Guilty Verdicts in the Trial of Shooting Death of Ahmaud Arbery
Ms. Raysor believes the verdict was just, but more must be done to provide a fairer justice system for Black people.

November 25, 2021

Ronald J. Katter to be Installed President of Jewish Lawyers Guild
His New Title as President Goes into Effect on December 1

November 24, 2021

Steven Mitchell Sack Says Extended Family Leave to Care for Seriously Ill Siblings Provides More Work-Life Balance
This updates the existing Paid Family Leave law that went into effect in 2018.

November 3, 2021

Harlem Resident Sickened during August 2021 Legionnaires’ Outbreak Files First Legal Claim Against NYC Health + Hospitals
Analysis by NYC Health Department’s Lab Found Disease Originated from Harlem Hospital’s Cooling Towers

October 21, 2021

After Six Years of Litigation and COVID-Related Delays, Jury Awards $2.5 Million Verdict in Same-Day Hernia Surgery Discharge Case
Jury found that surgeon committed medical malpractice by scheduling same-day hernia surgery.

October 20, 2021

William L. Green Joins Duffy & Duffy, PLLC as Associate
New associate is a graduate of George Washington University Law School.

October 15, 2021

Twomey Latham Represents East Hampton Shucker Company in Launch of $1 Million Seed Funding Round
Law firm represents designer of kitchen tools for consumer and professional applications.

September 22, 2021

Tierney to DA Sini: Do Your Job of Protecting Suffolk Residents, Hold Less Press Conferences!
East End Drug Overdoses Would Have Been Prevented if DA Sini Took Action on any of Five Different Occasions

September 3, 2021

Rubin & Rosen Adjusters Urges Homeowners to File Claims for Damage Caused by Hurricane Ida
Homes affected by Hurricane Ida were damaged by falling trees and flooding.

September 2, 2021

McPeak’s Urges Visitors to Celebrate National Grandparents’ Day Safely
Local assisted living facility has visitation policy in place to keep residents and visitors safe.

September 2, 2021

Rubin & Rosen Adjusters Urges Homeowners to Reexamine Their Insurance Policies for National Preparedness Month
New York-based insurance adjusters offer advice on what to do and what not to do when your home experiences damage from a natural disaster.

August 27, 2021

Huntington Town Supervisor Candidate Ed Smyth Receives Endorsements from All Suffolk County Police Associations
Local law enforcement groups found Mr. Smyth to be the most qualified candidate for this post.

August 27, 2021

Ray Tierney Details Timeline of Arrest of Justin K. Smith
Says Current DA Had Numerous Opportunities to Indict Him for Felony Drug Possession, But Failed to Do So

August 24, 2021

Ronald Katter Says Property Owners Can Be Held Liable for Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Central Harlem
Nine cases of Legionnaires' diseases confirmed in 10037 and 10039 ZIP codes.

August 23, 2021

Suffolk DA Candidate Ray Tierney Comments on Arrests of Drug Dealers Allegedly Responsible for Multiple Overdoses on Long Island’s North Fork
Mr. Tierney says DA needs to go after source of illegal drug supply, not street-level dealers.

August 19, 2021

Tanya Hobson-Williams Says Temporarily Blocking the Eviction Moratorium May Hurt Lower-Income Tenants
This could give landlords the opportunity to take tenants to Housing Court over nonpayment of rent.

August 16, 2021

Suffolk County DA Candidate Ray Tierney Condemns Cuomo’s Actions While Sini Remains Silent
Mr. Tierney's opponent refuses to condemn governor's behavior.

August 10, 2021

Suffolk DA Candidate Ray Tierney Comments on Sentencing of Former DA Thomas Spota and His Former Aide Christopher McPartland
Both were sentenced for their role in the coverup of an assault of a suspect.

August 10, 2021

Ira Slavit Says Better Roads Need to Be Built in Communities of Color to Reduce Number of Black Driver Deaths
He says all levels of government must work together to improve infrastructure in and around neighborhoods of people of color.

July 2, 2021

Steven Mitchell Sack Says New Law Will Prevent NYC Fast Food Employees From Being Fired Without Just Cause
Fast food employers in New York City must now give employees a plausible reason why they are being terminated.

June 29, 2021

Republican Suffolk DA Candidate Ray Tierney Says Parole Reform Will Further Endanger Residents
Liberal State Lawmakers are Making the Same Mistake as They Did with Bail Reform as Crime Rates Spike throughout New York State and Suffolk County

June 4, 2021

Duffy & Duffy, PLLC Elevates Dorothy Renz to Partner
Attorney Received Her Start with Long Island Medical Malpractice Law Firm as an Intern

June 3, 2021

Steven Mitchell Sack Speaks to UpJourney for an Article on What Happens if You are Fired for No Reason
Experienced employment law attorney offers advice for those who are wrongfully terminated.

May 26, 2021

Twomey Latham Represents Bloc Collective Limited in Launch of $1.5 Million Seed Funding Round
The newly formed company was founded by advertising/marketing strategist and head bartender of award-winning restaurant.

May 13, 2021

Tanya Hobson-Williams Says Federal Court’s Decision to Vacate CDC’s Eviction Moratorium Will Mean More Lawsuits
Decision Takes Place the Same Day Governor Cuomo Signs New York State’s Eviction Moratorium Extension into Law.

May 11, 2021

Republican Suffolk DA Candidate Ray Tierney Receives Endorsement from Democrat DuWayne Gregory
This is the first GOP candidate that Mr. Gregory has endorsed.

May 6, 2021

Lauren P. Raysor Files Lawsuit over Controversial Policy of “No Knock” Warrants
Officers Executed “No-Knock” Warrant upon Entering Residence

April 21, 2021

Civil Rights Attorney Frederick K. Brewington, Esq. Comments on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Case
Mr. Brewington says the verdict is a welcome, albeit overdue, decision that should be an impetus to implement changes in police tactics when interacting with alleged suspects who happen to be persons of color.

April 20, 2021

Steven Mitchell Sack Named to National Law Journal’s List of Employment Law Trailblazers
Mr. Sack is scheduled to be honored in the publication's July/August issue.

April 20, 2021

Steven Mitchell Sack Says Virtual Workplace Portal Will Ensure Privacy of Employees, Protect Them from Retaliation
Employees can report instances of harassment, discrimination or wage/hour violations privately.

April 15, 2021

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP Welcomes MaryKate Brigham as Its New Associate
Ms. Brigham concentrates her practice in estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law and real estate law.

April 15, 2021

Blodnick Fazio & Clark Says Rise in Corporate Franchise Tax Will Result in Relocations and Higher Unemployment
Under the recently enacted NYS budget, the tax rate for businesses with incomes over $5 million will be taxed more.

April 7, 2021

Steven Mitchell Sack Discusses the Balance between Employees’ Rights and Workplace Safety as Companies Open up Again
Falling COVID-19 infection rates mean offices are reopening, but what are the employees' rights if they wish not to return to work?

March 25, 2021

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine Discusses “Long Island's Solid Waste Crisis” at LIMBA
The supervisor will share solutions on how to tackle Long Island's growing solid waste problem.

March 24, 2021

Tom Archer Urges High-Net-Worth Individuals to Purchase Life Insurance to Protect Their Financial Assets from Potential “Wealth Tax”
With lawmakers proposing tax hikes on the wealthy, Mr. Archer has urged his clients to buy life insurance.

March 22, 2021

Interstate Maglev Project President James Jordan Discusses “Maglev for America” at LIMBA
The meeting will look into the issue of whether the U.S. can adapt to Maglev technology.

March 10, 2021

SBPLI Celebrates “Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month”
This is designed to get young women involved in technology at an early age and continue that interest throughout their education.

March 8, 2021

St. Joseph’s College President Dr. Donald Boomgaarden Discusses “The Challenges Faced By Higher Education During Uncertain Times” at LIMBA
Dr. Boomgaarden will discuss how institutions of higher learning try to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 2, 2021

Kostantinos Mallas Named as One of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York
Mr. Mallas has been named to an exclusive group of premier attorneys.

February 23, 2021

Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar Delivers Annual State of the Town Address
Discusses How the Town Has Addressed and Overcame Many of the Challenges Posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic

February 8, 2021

Laxworx Lacrosse Hardwall Rebounder 2.0 Helps Players Sharpen Their Skills
A durable product that lacrosse players can use year-round.

February 5, 2021

School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Celebrates Engineers Week
Engineers Week will take place this year on February 21-27.

February 3, 2021

Legendary Life Insurance Advisor Tom Archer Continues to Shatter Records, Placing Over $1 Billion of Life Insurance in 2020
Mr. Archer sold millions of dollars in premiums and death benefit.

February 1, 2021