"Plan for the best, prepare for the worst", published in the July 07, 2023 issue of Long Island Business News, discusses creating an estate plan that prevents future litigation written by Tax, Trusts & Estates Partners Stephanie M. Alberts & Cheryl L. Katz-Erato.
The Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions practice group at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP would like to share with you this short overview of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on contract drafting. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant potential to revolutionize contract drafting. By employing machine learning and language understanding techniques, AI can enhance both precision and efficiency. The capabilities of AI range from adherence to regulations and…
UNIONDALE, NY, July 28, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) warmly congratulates the following attorneys on their Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) Committee appointments effective June 1, 2023: Gerard R. Luckman, a partner and chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice group, was appointed Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee. Mr. Luckman, a Glen Cove, NY resident, earned his J.D. from St. John’s…
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is poised to revolutionize the commercial real estate market. As AI becomes more advanced, the commercial real estate market on Long Island will see dramatic changes in the way real estate investors purchase, sell, evaluate, and develop properties. From enhancing property searches and due diligence to navigating through planning and environmental review, the potential capabilities of AI should be closely monitored by…
UNIONDALE, NY, JULY 7, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) welcomes attorney Julia J. Lee to its Tax Certiorari practice group. She has extensive experience representing clients on tax certiorari matters in various jurisdictions throughout New York State. At the Nassau County Attorney’s Office, Ms. Lee was the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Property Assessment Litigation Bureau. Ms. Lee, a Huntington, NY resident, earned…
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect June 27, 2023, expanding protections to ensure that workers experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions have the right to reasonable accommodations in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will begin accepting charges of discrimination under this new statute for incidents that occurred on or after June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires covered employers…
As we discussed in the article, “Employers Rely On Employee Restrictive Covenants At Their Own Peril,” which was published approximately one year ago in FDT’s The Counselor, the use of restrictive covenants, and, in particular, the enforceability of non-competes by employers, was being called into question by both federal and state governments. It is commonplace that when an individual is offered a job, that the…
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Article III of the Constitution gives federal courts the power to decide only cases and controversies, and courts understand that to mean there must be a dispute between adverse parties. This constitutional requirement means that in order to bring a suit challenging government action, the plaintiff must have “standing,” meaning that plaintiff must really be an adverse party. To establish “standing” plaintiff must show that:…
UNIONDALE, NY, JUNE 23, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, the Major Sponsor of LIBN’s 2023 Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards, is proud to announce that the firm will be recognized with respect to the following: Top Property Tax Assessment Firm Top Industrial Project – Nassau | Meadowbrook Logistics Center in Garden City Partners Daniel P. Deegan and William F. Bonesso This event honors…