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Connecticut Law Tribune

Former Danbury Judge Has Died: 'Gem of a Human Being'

"He combined, for me, a big heart and a very big brain, too—a great combination in a person," said attorney Peter N. Buzaid, who considered the judge a friend and a mentor.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Reverse Mortgages and Seniors in Co-Ops in New York

Effective May 30, 2022, a law sponsored by NYS Senator Alessandra Biaggi and NYS Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and signed by Governor Hochul will allow co-op owners to apply for reverse mortgages.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Attorney Sued For Using 'Reflections of the Past' Photo Series to Promote Firm

"We thought they were beautiful photos. If I'd known they were copyrighted, I would have never put them on there," the attorney said.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Two Veteran Upstate Lawyers Win NYSBA Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Awards

The lawyers, Emilia Rodriguez of Scarsdale and Daniel D. Shonn Jr. of Akron, New York, were recognized with the awards during a virtual event that was part of the NYSBA's annual two-week meeting.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Attorney Sued Over Alleged Mishandling of $1.2M Estate: 'She Was Left With Nothing'

An attorney has filed a notice of removal to federal court.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Protecting the Most Vulnerable During the Pandemic

Deepankar Mukerji, Chair of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: The current labor shortage is dangerous for the elderly and frail populations. As the state begins to address this issue and search for responses to the crisis, we will be monitoring the actions and proposals closely.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Coughlin Midlige & Garland Adds 5 to Its Estate, Trust and Taxation Group

Five attorneys, including a new co-chair, are joining Coughlin Midlige & Garland to serve in the firm's expanding estate, trust, and taxation group.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Opining on Sexual Abuse in a Nursing Home

When a nursing resident is alleged to have been sexually abused and a lawsuit follows, a key person for plaintiff attorneys to retain is a competent expert witness. Naturally, that person must be properly credentialed and have the requisite experience. But there's more.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Mystery of the PING: Person in Need of a Guardian

Article 81 is replete with references to a person consenting to the appointment of a guardian but never uses the abbreviation PING.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

New York Business Law Firm Opens in Boca Raton

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman is the latest New York law firm to add an office in South Florida.
2 minute read

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