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Latest Updates on Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement
Currently, all penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements (“BOI Reporting Requirements”) under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) are not being enforced. On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury Department”) announced its suspension of not only the CTA’s previous March 21st filing deadline, but also all […]
Update on Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement
As of December 26, 2024, reporting companies are not required to submit beneficial ownership information reports (“BOIRs”) with FinCEN, nor will they face penalties for failing to do so while the injunction remains in place. However, businesses can still voluntarily file beneficial ownership reports. On December 23, 2024, a panel from the U.S. Court of […]
Bernadette Tuthill, Twomey Partner & VP of North Fork Breast Health Coalition Helps Raise Breast Cancer Awareness in Annual 5K Walk
Bernadette E. Tuthill, Partner, is the VP of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and Co-Chair of the annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness to raise funds for the Coalition’s programs. This includes grants, free services and products for breast cancer survivors and thrivers on the North Fork. Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & […]
Senior Partner David M. Dubin and Partner Kathryn Dalli Successfully Represented the Seller of a Commercial Shopping Center
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 corporate veil arising from the $10,500,000 sale. All claims asserted by the purchaser were dismissed […]
Tanking it, to give early-stage entrepreneurs a chance
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 […]
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 corporate veil arising from the $10,500,000 sale. All claims asserted by the purchaser were dismissed […]
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 “stranger to the deed rule” holds that when a grantor executes a deed that […]
Bernadette Tuthill, Co-Chair of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 23rd Annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Bernadette Tuthill, Partner, is the VP of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and a Co-Chair of the annual 5K Walk For Breast Cancer Awareness to raise funds for the Coalition’s programs, including grants, and free services and products for breast cancer survivors and thrivers on the North Fork. This year’s walk, which took place […]
Senior Partner John Shea Designated “2021 Top Rated Real Estate Lawyer” by Martindale-Hubbell
John Shea is a Senior Partner with the firm practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate counseling, real estate transactions and development, environmental law, construction contracts and litigation, and estate planning for high net worth individuals. He has Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for attorneys (AV Preeminent), and has been recognized by Martindale as one of […]
The Costs of Not Protecting Your Brand
If you own a small business, you will likely invest money, energy and time into marketing and branding that business. Do not get blindsided by failing to protect your name and brand by federally registering your trademark. If you do not do the research to determine whether there is another business with the same or […]
Court Declares Invalid East Hampton Village Law Outlawing Outdoor Tented Events At Inns
In a sweeping 12 page decision the Suffolk County Supreme Court has invalidated a controversial Village Law that was challenged by the Hedges Inn. The law, enacted in 2018 prohibited local inns, such as the Hedges Inn, which are pre-existing non-conforming uses in residential zones, from holding outdoor tented events. That year, in a […]
What does the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act” Provide to Small Businesses?
What does the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act” Provide to Small Businesses? By Bryan Drago, Associate March 29, 2020 As a Long Island based firm we service many small businesses that have seen devastating loss of revenue during this social distancing period. We will be closely monitoring the available governmental assistance and providing […]
UPDATE: GUIDANCE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS
U P D A T E D: M A R C H 2 7, 2 0 2 0 a t 1 1 : 0 0 A M ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES OR ENTITIES, including any for profit or non-profit, regardless of the nature of the service, the function they perform, or its corporate or entity structure, are […]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing COVID-19-related leave to their employees. This relief to employees and small and midsize businesses is provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act). The act gives […]
Important: SBA Loan Application Process
SBA Loan Application Process We are working diligently to provide updates on the CARES Act as information becomes available. In particular, we have been fielding many questions about the application process and required documentation. While there may be additional requirements as part of the qualification process for a 7(a) loan, we believe that the following […]
Update from New York: Empire State Development
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDER ENACTED TO ADDRESS COVID-19 OUTBREAK If your question is not answered below, please contact ESD at our website at: https://esd.ny.gov/covid-19-help QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GENERAL BACKGROUND: 1. QUESTION: What is Executive Order 202.8? ANSWER: Executive Order 202.8 […]
Business Interrupted? Part II: What if There is No Force Majeure Clause: Other Responses to COVID-19 Contract Breaches
By Joan M. McGivern, Counsel Business Interrupted? Part II: What if There is No Force Majeure Clause: Other Responses to COVID-19 Contract Breaches With companies across the country and the world facing business interruptions from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is time to take stock of your existing contracts. But what if the contract has no force […]
Business Interrupted? Part I: Is the Coronavirus a Force Majeure Event?
By Joan M. McGivern, Counsel With companies across the country and the globe facing business interruptions from the coronavirus (COVID-19), it is time to take stock of your existing contracts. Which contracts will result in nonperformance and why? Will your company be the nonperformer or dealing with a nonperformer? What should your company do […]
Supreme Court, Suffolk County Unveils New ADR Part For Civil Cases
The Supreme Court, State of New York has adopted new Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Rules for civil cases, forming a new ADR Part with the express goals of fostering negotiation to help settle disputes, narrowing the issues to be adjudicated, and/or assisting the parties to understand each other’s positions and interests. The new ADR Part […]
Construction Law: Are “Pay if Paid” and “Pay when Paid” Provisions Enforceable in New York?
General contractors often provide their subcontractors with a standard form contract providing little opportunity for the subcontractor to negotiate a change of any of the terms. Sometimes, the standard form agreement includes a “pay if paid” or “pay when paid” provision. Even though subcontractors may be accustomed to seeing these provisions, it might not be […]
The New Tax Math for People Living in High-Tax States
Daniel Bernard was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article in regard to people leaving states with high state and local taxes for states with low to no state and local tax states. Daniel was quoted as saying, “‘New York is very aggressive with residency audits. They can collect about $200 million a year this […]
North Carolina v. Kaestner: The Recent US Supreme Court Case on State Fiduciary Income Tax
The end of June is an exciting time in the United States Supreme Court, because the Court issues many of its opinions on the cases heard during that term, before recessing until the first Monday in October. This past term was especially rare, as the Court heard a trusts and estate case. On June 21, […]
Landlords Suffer Major Blow From New State Law Affecting Seasonal Rentals
Possible Solution To State Restrictions On Seasonal Rentals
Associate Bernadette Tuthill Joins North Fork Breast Health Coalition Board of Directors
The North Fork Breast Health Coalition welcomes Bernadette to the non-profit, all-volunteer organization’s board, which now totals eleven dedicated women and men. As a committee member for the 2019 Pink Pearl Gala, Bernadette has already had the opportunity to work with members of the NFBHC board. Bernadette is a graduate of Riverhead High School, received her […]
Appellate Division Overturns First Conviction under New York’s SAFE Act
A man from Silver Creek, New York had his conviction under the SAFE Act overturned by the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department. The Appellate Court unanimously ruled that the indictment against Benjamin Wassell is dismissed and the judgement against him reversed. Mr. Wassell had been convicted in Chautauqua County Court in May 2014 of third-degree […]
Does My College Student Need a Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney?
In New York State when a person reaches age 18, typically high school graduation age, that person is now considered an adult. This means that parents are no longer given access to their children’s financial, health and school records, without the consent of their now adult child. For this reason it is essential for parents to advise their children to sign a health care proxy and a power of attorney, before dropping them off on campus.
The Partition Action in New York – How do the courts divide a house?
It is not uncommon for one or more unmarried individuals to acquire real property together. Sometimes, the property is acquired through inheritance, or perhaps the parties purchased the property for investment purposes. Either way, what happens when the co-owners can no longer agree on how the property should be kept, maintained or managed? What rights do […]
European Union’s New Privacy Laws Set to Take Effect
Any U.S. based business that sells products or provides services via the internet, no matter how large or small, is technically a global business. Although having a global reach is normally a good thing, it can also come with serious responsibilities. For instance, if your business has any customers residing in the European Union (“EU”), […]
Partner Kathryn Dalli Featured In Long Island Business News As “Who’s Who” in Intellectual Property Law
LIBN Who’s Who – Kathryn Dalli Esq. Intellectual Property Kathryn Dalli is a partner at Twomey Latham. Dalli’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including business matters, commercial and residential foreclosures, intellectual property (trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition and trade secrets), arts and entertainment and real estate.
Senior Litigation Associate Craig H. Handler Successfully Defeats Motion For Summary Judgment In Lieu Of Complaint
Senior Litigation Associate Craig H. Handler was recently successful in defeating a motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint filed in connection with contentious litigation between two former business partners.
The New “Amazon Brand Registry” – IMPORTANT BRAND PROTECTION FOR ONLINE SELLERS
For any online seller or vendor that has a brand it wants to protect, the new Amazon Brand Registry offers tremendous value. In order to join the registry, however, you must have a “standard character” trademark registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). “Standard character” mark means text only, no design or logo.
New Commercial Division Rules Promote The Continued Use of ADR
In 1995, then Chief Judge Judith Kaye established the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court as a forum to improve the efficiency with which commercial disputes were addressed by the courts and, at the same time, to enhance the quality of judicial treatment of those cases.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems For Construction Industry Professionals
Since publication of our June 2016 blog article about the imminent Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) rules for the use of small unmanned aircraft, the final rule has been issued and the use of these unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”, or “drones”) is officially regulated by the Federal government for commercial purposes. […]
Protecting Your Website From Liability
A. Privacy Policy. Website owners often times ignore the Privacy Policy for their site because there is not a lot of information on needs and requirements. The Privacy Policy for a website is a very important element if there are any breaches of security. This policy is the statement that you make to visitors to […]
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 inventory it can own IP if it takes the necessary steps to establish and protect […]
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 generate more than $82 billion for the U.S. economy and create more than 100,000 new jobs over the next […]
The High Cost of Failing to Comply With a Contractual Notice of Claim Provision
A decision earlier this year from Justice Elizabeth H. Emerson of the New York State Supreme Court, Suffolk County Commercial Division, illustrates the harsh consequences that can result from failing to comply with a contractual notice of claim provision, even when the alleged breaching party has actual notice of the apparent claim.
