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Twomey Latham Represents East Hampton Shucker Company in Launch of $1 Million Seed Funding Round

Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP (“Twomey Latham”) represented East Hampton Shucker Company (“EHSC”) in connection with the launch of its $1 million seed funding round.

EHSC, founded by John Nicholas, designs specialty kitchen tools and devices for shucking oysters, with both professional and home chefs in mind.

 

“We’re incredibly excited to introduce this market disrupting product,

John Nicholas

designed for both commercial and in-home use, that opens oysters faster and safer than any other device.  Our goal is to support the environmental multiplier effect by increasing oyster consumption while at the same time becoming a catalyst for more investment in oyster farms, which will clean more waterways globally,” Mr. Nicholas said.  “Twomey Latham continues to be a great partner for us.”

The Twomey Latham team was comprised of Scott Handwerker and Reza Ebrahimi.  “We are proud to partner with such a great company and founder,” said Mr. Handwerker.  For more information on Twomey Latham, call (631) 727-2180 or visit www.suffolklaw.com.

For more information on EHSC, write john.nicholas@easthamptonshucker.com or visit www.easthamptonshucker.com/.

 

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About Twomey Latham

Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP is a full-service law firm with a 65-person staff with over 30 attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants in five offices across Long Island. The firm’s practice areas include Business and Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Insurance, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Trademark and Copyright, Environmental Law, Real Estate Development and Transactions, Construction, Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, Immigration, Arts and Entertainment, Wills Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Elder Law, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Not-For-Profit Law.

Ronald Katter Says Property Owners Can Be Held Liable for Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Central Harlem

NEW YORK, NY — Ronald J. Katter of The Katter Law Firm is urging people in central Harlem who tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease to learn their legal rights to compensation from the property owners who failed to properly maintain the cooling towers on top of their buildings.

Since August 9, nine people residing within the 10037 and 10039 ZIP codes have contracted Legionnaires’ disease. Seven of those who were sickened with Legionnaires’ disease were more than 50 years old, which places them in the group most susceptible to the disease. Others in the high-risk group include people with compromised immune systems or with respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.

“It is imperative that anyone who experiences Legionnaires’ disease symptoms — which may include one or more of the following: headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, cough, gastrointestinal symptoms and confusion — seek immediate medical attention,” Mr. Katter says. “For the at-risk population, Legionnaires’ disease can be life-threatening.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Legionnaires’ disease is caused by the Legionella bacteria, which are usually found in water. The bacteria can grow in warm water found in hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, large plumbing systems and decorative fountains. People contract the disease when they breathe in a mist or vapor containing the bacteria.

“The spread of this disease could have been prevented, had the property owners followed local law and kept the cooling towers properly cleaned and maintained,” Mr. Katter says. “If you have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, consult with an attorney who is experienced in handling Legionnaires’ cases to learn your legal rights to compensation.”

Mr. Katter is available for interviews on this matter. For more information, call (212) 809-4293 or visit www.katterlaw.com.

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About The Katter Law Firm

The Katter Law Firm represents clients throughout New York City in personal injury cases including those who have suffered injuries in automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, slip/trip and falls, hotel accidents, assaults, workplace accidents, construction accidents, professional malpractice, nursing home negligence, hospital mistreatment, police abuse, accidental deaths and pet attacks. The firm aggressively represents injured victims through the five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens as well as Westchester County. For more information, call (212) 809-4293 or visit www.katterlaw.com.

Tanya Hobson-Williams Says Temporarily Blocking the Eviction Moratorium May Hurt Lower-Income Tenants

JAMAICA ESTATES, NEW YORK — Tanya Hobson-Williams at Hobson-Williams, P.C. says the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block the New York State eviction moratorium temporarily may hinder the ability of tenants in lower-income neighborhoods to stay in their apartments or residences.

On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to lift the state’s ban on residential evictions, which was supposed to continue until the end of the month. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 into law on December 20, 2020 in an effort to help those with financial difficulties during the pandemic stay in place. In order for the tenants to continue staying where they are, they had to submit a hardship declaration to the landlord.

The moratorium was initially set to expire on May 1, 2021. Since then, Governor Cuomo extended the expiration date for the moratorium twice — first until June 30, 2021, then until August 31, 2021.

The six justices who ruled in favor of blocking the ban said that landlords were denied due process by denying their right to challenge the tenants’ claims of inability to pay rent. Ms. Hobson-Williams says lifting the ban on evictions will help the landlords at the expense of the tenants.

“The Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily halt the eviction moratorium will hurt tenants, especially the ones in lower-income communities,” Ms. Hobson-Williams says. “Once the moratorium is lifted, the landlords can pursue eviction of tenants in Housing Court for nonpayment of rent and perhaps eviction from their homes. If anyone is facing financial hardship and the possibility of eviction, please contact a landlord-tenant attorney immediately.”

For more information, call 1 (866) 825-1529 or visit www.nyguardian.com.

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About Hobson-Williams, P.C.

With offices located in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, the law firm of Hobson-Williams P.C. is comprised of a highly knowledgeable and diligent staff. With over 20 years of experience, the skilled attorneys at Hobson-Williams, P.C. are dedicated to protecting and serving their clients’ needs and legal interests, and are committed providing unparalleled client service. Her practice areas include elder law, business law, real estate closings, landlord-tenant disputes, Medicaid fraud defense, guardianships, reverse mortgage foreclosure defense and debt collections. Tanya Hobson-Williams has an active elder law practice assisting senior citizens in obtaining Medicaid for Home Care and Nursing Home Care. She routinely lectures at senior citizen centers, assisted living facilities, law schools and counsels families on a variety of topics of concern to families caring for the elderly. She is also contracted by the State of New York Employee Assistance Program to provide training to state employees on legal issues that affect state employees. For more information, call 1 (866) 825-1529 or visit www.nyguardian.com.

 

Tanya Hobson-Williams Receives Hofstra Law Outstanding Women in Law Award

Tanya Hobson-Williams (right), Principal, Hobson-Williams, P.C., accepts her Outstanding Women in Law award from Judge Gail Prudenti (left), Dean and Executive Director of the Center for Children, Families and the Law, Hofstra Law School, during the law school’s award ceremony on June 23. (Photo Courtesy of the Hofstra Law School Communications Department)

On June 23, Tanya Hobson-Williams, Principal, Hobson-Williams, P.C., received the Hofstra Law Outstanding Women in Law Award during a special ceremony that took place at the university’s Roosevelt Quad Hall. This award recognizes women in law who have made a meaningful and inspiring contribution to the legal community.

Recipients of this award have also demonstrated a commitment to excellence to the practice of law, been inspiring and accomplished leaders in the profession, served as a mentor for other women, and contributed significant time and effort to pro bono work and volunteerism.

Ms. Hobson-Williams is an accomplished attorney who has dedicated her career to practicing elder law and guardianship matters. This also includes litigating real estate and landlord-tenant cases on behalf of senior citizens. She has also dedicated her time to pro bono legal services through her work as a Guardian ad Litem with the Housing Courts in New York City. She also assists young people in the LGBTQ+ community by providing them with pro bono legal work.

As a faculty member for Lawline, Ms. Hobson-Williams provides learning opportunities for other attorneys through Continuing Legal Education presentations on Medicaid and guardianship issues.

Most recently, Ms. Hobson-Williams has won two cases on appeal to the New York State Appellate Division. The first case reversed a Supreme Court decision that found a couple was not permitted to use their own driveway due to an easement. The other case reversed a decision by the lower court that voided the marriage of an interracial couple sua sponte without due process and the opportunity to be heard.

Ms. Hobson-Williams is the recipient of many accolades from many major publications, including Long Island Business News, New York Law Journal and Crain’s New York Business, and from governmental and civic organizations such as the Nassau County Executive’s Office, the Hempstead Branch of the NAACP and the Calvary Tabernacle. In 2008, she was named the first African-American female to serve as Village Justice in the Village of Hempstead, and served in that position for five years.

“I am honored to be chosen to receive this prestigious award,” says Ms. Hobson-Williams, “It is truly wonderful to be recognized alongside some of the top women lawyers on Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.”

For more information, call 1 (866) 825-1529 or visit www.thobsonwilliamslaw.com.

DET. TULIO SERRATA SUES SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE IN FEDERAL COURT FOR RACE DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION DURING ITS HIRING AND PROMOTIONS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL CONSENT DECREE

LATINO WHISTLEBLOWER, DET. TULIO SERRATA OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT, SEEKS FEDERAL COURT TO ADDRESS NEED FOR CHANGE TO CORRECT ONGOING RETALIATION FOR EXPOSING DISCRIMINATION

On July 15, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington, located at 556 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, New York, 11550, Tulio Serrata will be joined by his attorneys and will announce the filing of his Complaint against Suffolk County, the Suffolk County Police Department, Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, Chief of Detective Gerard Gigante and other officials for engaging in discrimination and retaliation against Mr. Serrata as a Latino man who testified before the Suffolk County Legislature against the Suffolk County Police Department. He was denied transfers and promotions that were given to lesser qualified white persons.

In June of 1999, Mr. Serrata was hired by Suffolk County Police Department as part of their mandated minority equal hiring program. Since the start of his employment, Mr. Serrata has accomplished a twenty-two-year tenure, with eleven years as a Detective and three years as a Sergeant. Since 2017, Mr. Serrata has been passed over for five different promotional positions and/or transfers for which he was more than minimally qualified. Each of these positions was given to a Caucasian man with less experience.

In February of 2019, Mr. Serrata testified before the Suffolk County Legislature, conveying the abuse of the promotional process and the discrimination that was taking place during that process for the position of Detective Sergeant in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The ongoing retaliation that has taken place regarding this matter is disturbing and violates Mr. Serrata’s civil rights.

The press is invited to join Mr. Serrata and his legal team, including his attorney, Frederick K. Brewington in announcing the filing of the Complaint, calling for monetary compensation. The press conference will take place on July 15, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington, located at 556 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, New York, 11550.

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CINDY M. O’PHARROW, WHO WAS PHYSICALLY ABUSED, BRUTALIZED AND SUBJECTED TO VERBAL ABUSE BY SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE, FILES NOTICE OF CLAIM IN PREPARATION OF FILING CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT

PRESIDENT OF COPS N’ KIDS LONG ISLAND VICTIMIZED BY SUFFOLK POLICE AND PREVENTED FROM RENDERING AID AND SUPPORT TO SHOOTING VICTIM

On July 7, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. at the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington, located at 556 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, New York, 11550, Cindy M. O’Pharrow will be joined by her attorneys and will announce the filing of her Notice of Claim and Official Civilian Complaint against the Suffolk County Police Department and members of that police force for subjecting her to assault and abuse on June 27, 2021. She will also discuss her demand that the names of all the officers involved be publicly disclosed. Mrs. O’Pharrow will disclose her intention to file a Federal Civil Rights Suit against the County of Suffolk, Suffolk County Police Department and the officers involved for their actions and failures relating to her brutalization, abuse and mistreatment.

The incident took place on June 27, 2021 in the early morning hours in Dix Hills, where Mrs. O’Pharrow was rendering comfort and aid to a victim of a gunshot and was physically removed from the ambulance where she sat waiting to accompany the young man to the hospital as had been requested by him and his mother. At no time did Mrs. O’Pharrow do anything or take any action which warranted the use of physical force or would provide any officer with the right to place his hands on Mrs. O’Pharrow, no less verbally abuse her and engage in action beyond any reasonable  behavior of police officers.

Mrs. O’Pharrow sustained multiple injuries including, but not limited to, shoulder and neck injuries and complications to existing medical conditions.

The press is invited to join Mrs. O’Pharrow and her legal team including his attorney Frederick K. Brewington in announcing the filing of the Notice of Claim, calling for an independent body to handle her Civilian Complaint and the Demand made to the Suffolk County District Attorney for prosecution for assault against the offending officer. The press conference will take place on July 7, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. at the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington, located at 556 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, New York, 11550.

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Ira Slavit Says Better Roads Need to Be Built in Communities of Color to Reduce Number of Black Driver Deaths

Ira SlavitDuring the pandemic, fewer people were on the roads, yet the number of traffic deaths went up. For Black drivers, the death rate was much higher, citing the configuration of unsafe roads that can be found in communities of color. Ira Slavit, Partner, Levine & Slavit PLLC, says local, state and federal governments must work together to improve these roadways to reduce the number of fatalities among Black drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of the 38,680 people who were killed in crashes last year, 7,494 were Black. Even though total overall deaths were up 7% last year, the number of traffic deaths among Blacks increased 23%. In addition, recent study from the Governors Highway Safety Association found that, from 2015 to 2019, Black drivers were twice as likely as White drivers to be killed in crashes.

A research article from BMC Public Health showed that more dangerous roads can be found in or around neighborhoods whose residents are predominantly people of color. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has proposed $20 billion to the nation’s infrastructure plan to reduce crashes and traffic deaths, especially those among Black drivers.

“These statistics show the need to improve our roadways, especially in communities of color,” Mr. Slavit says. “Even during the pandemic, a disproportionate number of Black drivers were killed on our highways, and we need to fix this. All levels of government should come together to make the necessary infrastructural improvements to reduce the number of traffic deaths among Black drivers. If your loved one has been killed in a car crash as a result of unsafe roads, please contact a personal injury attorney immediately to protect your rights.”

For more information on Levine & Slavit, visit www.newyorkinjuries.com.

Steven Mitchell Sack Says New Law Will Prevent NYC Fast Food Employees From Being Fired Without Just Cause

NEW YORK, NEW YORK —Effective July 5, 2021, fast food employees working in the five boroughs of New York City will no longer have to worry about being terminated without reason. This means employers must show “just cause” as to why a worker should be fired. Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer,” says this new law will help protect workers in low-paying jobs from being unfairly fired, especially if this job is their single source of income.

Under the new law, an employer will be required to show proof that a worker failed to perform their necessary duties or engaged in misconduct prior to terminating their employment. To ensure that they will not be dismissed on the spot, employees will be given a series of warnings and appropriate disciplinary actions prior to being fired. In addition, companies will be required to offer employment to former employees before hiring new employees.

Mr. Sack says this bill is a big step in the right direction because it further protects worker’s rights, especially in at-will states such as New York, where employers maintain the right to fire employees at any time for any reason, except on the basis of age, race, gender identification, religion, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, sexual preference, or military status.

“This new just cause bill will provide much-needed job security for fast food workers in New York City,” says Mr. Sack. “These workers are paid very low wages and, for many of them, this is their only source of income. By putting this bill into law, fast food workers’ livelihoods are no longer at the mercy of their employers, who once enjoyed the ability to fire whomever they wanted for whatever reason and at any time. Now, these employers must justify their actions before terminating an employee.”

Mr. Sack has been an employment attorney for more than 40 years. He is known for successfully representing a group of waiters in Samiento v. World Yacht Inc. The landmark New York Court of Appeals decision made it more difficult for restaurants and caterers to keep gratuities intended for their wait staff. He is the author of The Employee Rights Handbook, which has been called a “first-aid kit” for current and prospective employees, giving them the information they need to understand their job rights and protect and assert themselves to collect what is due; telling his readers and clients that “every firing is negotiable.” He served as plaintiffs’ counsel on behalf of three women who were wrongfully terminated when their employer discovered they were pregnant. A Bronx Supreme Court jury awarded the plaintiffs $6.2 million.

For more information, call (917) 371-8000 or visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.

Duffy & Duffy, PLLC Elevates Dorothy Renz to Partner

Attorney Received Her Start with Long Island Medical Malpractice Law Firm as an Intern

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK — Duffy & Duffy, PLLC would like to announce that Dorothy Renz has been elevated to Partner. Prior to being promoted, she was an Associate with the firm.

Dorothy Renz (Photo by Ammad Sheikh)

Ms. Renz practices personal injury law with a concentration in medical malpractice. She got her start at Duffy & Duffy as an intern while attending St. John’s University School of Law. Her duties included filing, answering phone calls and, later, working in the firm’s intake department. “During that time, I learned that medical malpractice is far more complex than it seems and that our clients’ lives can be immensely improved through our work,” she said.

She decided to become an attorney because of her strong sense of advocacy and her willingness to help others. While she found the practice of medical malpractice to be challenging, she was also drawn to it. “I was attracted to medical malpractice, not just because the elements of medicine and science are extremely interesting and allow you to learn more each day, but also because of the human element and close client interactions and relationships which are formed,” she said.

Ms. Renz is admitted to practice in the state of New York. She sits on the Associate Board of Directors of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

In 2006, she graduated from Boston College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. She also earned a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 2010. While attending law school, she earned the Silver Pro Bono Service Award for dedicating more than 50 hours of pro bono work throughout her law school career. Her service included assisting victims of domestic violence in obtaining temporary orders of protection against their abusers.

Ms. Renz lives in North Bellmore with her husband and two children.

“It is truly an honor to be named Partner at one of the most successful and prestigious medical malpractice firms in the state,” Ms. Renz said. “At Duffy & Duffy, we treat our clients with the utmost respect and compassion. We tirelessly work to help the ease the pain that they have endured due to medical negligence. I look forward to continuing this rewarding work in my new role.”

“We congratulate Dorothy on her new position,” said Michael Duffy, Managing Partner, Duffy & Duffy, PLLC. “When she joined the firm as an intern, she was willing to learn every aspect of how the firm operates and what goes into handling a medical malpractice case. Her greatest attribute is providing the legal assistance that our clients need, but doing so in a compassionate manner.”

For more information, call (516) 394-4200 or visit www.duffyduffylaw.com.

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 About Duffy & Duffy Law

Based in Uniondale, New York, Duffy & Duffy Law offers solid legal counsel and representation to people who have suffered from negligence and medical malpractice. The firm advocates for patients of negligent physicians and nurses throughout New York, sheds light on uninsurable doctors who continued practicing and held insurance companies accountable for dictating patients’ course of treatment, leading to tragic outcomes. Duffy & Duffy Law serves injured individuals throughout Nassau, Suffolk, and Kings Counties, as well as the Bronx, Queens and other areas of New York. For more information, call (516) 394-4200 or visit www.duffyduffylaw.com.

Asset Recovery Law Firm Helps Multinational Conglomerate Find $1.5 Million Check That Went Unclaimed after M&A Transaction

Largest Single, Unclaimed Asset Recovered for One Client

COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK — Robert Poulson, Partner, Poulson Law Offices, announced that his firm recently recovered a $1.5 million check for a corporate client, a multinational conglomerate that owns several hundred subsidiaries. Mr. Poulson said the unclaimed property — which is the largest single item ever recovered for one client — got lost as the result of a record keeping error when the payee of a government-issued check was merged into a new company.

Mr. Poulson said the check had been missing from the company’s coffers for more than 30 years. “We have recovered millions of dollars for other clients,” he said. “But recovering a $1.5 million lost check for a client is very unusual. A single lost check can cost a company a lot of money. Without their asset recovery lawyers, this money was likely lost forever.”

In or around 1999, the state’s financial agency issued a warrant for payment to a subsidiary of the client. The warrant went astray, probably because the subsidiary was merged out. In time, the client’s record of the receivable fell through the cracks. In 2020, when Poulson Law first began reviewing the forensics of the client’s predecessor, the only record of the failed payment was that of the state’s unclaimed property agency showing its receipt of the funds and a record that they were owed to the client’s predecessor.

“We discovered the item after a lengthy review of our client’s corporate structure and history,” Mr. Poulson said. “The actual payee of the check was dissolved in 2004. Prior to that, it had gone through two mergers and a name change.”

In order to recover the check and determine where it came from and who it went to, Mr. Poulson and his client’s in-house counsel had to request access to all records going back before the business transactions and name changes took place. The records were stored in what is known as Iron Mountain, one of the largest repositories of corporate and government documents in the world.

“Fortunately, we were able to find the records of the dissolution and a resolution transferring all assets of the dissolved company to its parent corporation — that is, our client,” Mr. Poulson said. “Without those records, it’s unlikely we would have been able to recover the money.”

Mr. Poulson said that, many times, as a result of the disruption in corporate housekeeping caused by mergers and corporate restructuring, receivables get lost in the shuffle and are often subsequently written off when the old company’s records and employees are dispersed. Mr. Poulson said, “It may not seem unreasonable to write off tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of unknown receivables as a cost of a merger of billion-dollar companies. Without an active asset recovery effort, these receivables are lost forever, as was almost the case with our client’s $1.5 million receivable. I am surprised by the number of big-ticket receivables that get left behind in M&A transactions. I suspect that the acquiring companies fully intend to go back and clean up those assets left behind. But on the ground, accounting records do not always transfer cleanly, paper records are often misplaced or destroyed, and employees of the acquired business often leave, sometimes in a huff.”

For more information, call (607) 547-1195 or visit www.poulsonlaw.com.

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About Poulson Law Offices

With offices in Cooperstown and New York, New York, Poulson Law Offices concentrates its practice in liquidations and collection work. The firm is led by Robert Poulson, who has spent most of his career as a commercial litigator in the financial services sector, and Jill Ann Poulson, a transactional lawyer with heavy experience in mergers and acquisitions for major domestic and international corporations. Poulson Law Offices has recovered millions of dollars in unintentionally abandoned assets for corporate clients. For more information, call (607) 547-1195 or visit www.poulsonlaw.com.

 

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