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Changes to the Town of East Hampton’s town code regarding certificates of occupancy (CO) went into effect on January 1, 2024. The amended town code requires that an updated CO be obtained before the property is transferred to the seller. While that may seem easy enough, there are still questions as to who is responsible […]

Through my practice in real estate and land use on the East End of Long Island over the last 42 years, primarily in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton and their respective incorporated Villages (commonly known as “the Hamptons”) I have come to realize that there are recurring land use issues in the context […]

On January 9, 2024, Senior Partner David M. Dubin represented a client that sold to the Peconic Land Trust 152 acres of farmland – 7 separate parcels – within the Oregon Road farm belt in Cutchogue. These properties were protected by Development Rights Easements that had been granted to the Town of Southold. The Peconic […]

MaryKate Brigham, led the TLSKDQ Team in this year’s annual Alzheimer’s Association’s #Walk2EndAlz at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank on October 7. This event is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. MaryKate […]

Senior Counsel Steve Latham and Associate Jacqueline Morley are pictured here on the 18th tee of the prestigious Noyac Golf Club at this year’s annual golf outing to benefit The Retreat. The sold-out event was held on October 24th and featured 80 golfers, a buffet prepared by Celebrity Chef Michael Symon and an auction of fine wines and outings at some […]

After years of watching “Shark Tank,” I’m taking a shot at sharkdom next week, as a judge for the Stony Brook University College of Business pitch-fest known as “WolfieTank.” Offering legal perspectives on big ideas is not as sexy as offering a wad of cash, but any “shark” from the original show will tell you […]

When consumers hear “counterfeiting,” they think of fake Rolex watches or Louis Vuitton handbags – not phony merlot. But sales of counterfeit wines and spirits skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic and have not slowed since. It’s now estimated that 25 percent of wines and spirits sold worldwide are counterfeit, costing the industry nearly $9 billion […]

As of June 21, 2023, every residential lease must provide notice of the following information related to the previous flood history and current flood risk of the leased premises as follows: Whether any or all of the premises is located wholly or partially within a FEMA designated floodplain according to FEMA’s current flood insurance rate […]