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Antongiovanni Reappointed to NYSBA House of Delegates
April 3, 2026
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) has reappointed Michael Antongiovanni to serve on the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) House of Delegates—where he will serve as a Trustee of the Association for a one-year term.
NYSBA Delegates are tasked with managing the business and affairs of the Association, and determining its policies, among other
Read MoreLaw360 Quotes Kotula on Coverage for Event Cancellations Due to Iran War
March 27, 2026 |
Michael Kotula was interviewed for the Law360 Insurance Authority article, “Iran War Poses Coverage Challenges For Event Organizers.”
Earlier this month, Formula 1 races scheduled for April in Bahrain and Saudia Arabia were cancelled due to concerns about the Middle East conflict. Other event cancellations are expected to follow.
Since insurance policies typically contain war
Read MoreVlahos’ Take on Medical Practice Tax Deductions in Part B News
March 20, 2026 | |
Louis Vlahos was interviewed by Part B News for the article, “Tax time approaches; check your practice-friendly deductions.”
As the April 15 tax deadline nears, the article provides timely information on the types of expenses and deductions that doctors and medical practice owners can claim.
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Recent Publications
March 2026 New York Insurance Coverage Update
March 30, 2026 | Joanne M. Engeldrum |
Second Department Finds No Coverage Based Upon Policy’s Designated Premises Limitation
305 Union St. Station, Inc., doing business as Kittery Restaurant, operates a restaurant in Brooklyn. Plaintiff, a pedestrian, was injured when she was struck by a bicycle operated by an employee of the restaurant who was on his way back from a food delivery.
Read MoreWhat Should I Be Thinking About Now That My Disabled Child Is Turning 18?
March 25, 2026 | Lauren I. Mechaly | Sarah Natanov |
For many, turning 18 is a milestone birthday. They can vote, enter the military, or change their name. They are also able to make their own financial and medical decisions. On a person’s 18th birthday, they become a legally emancipated adult. This is true for a disabled individual, too, making the 18th birthday a potentially
Read MoreNew York Medicaid Program Placed Under CMS Microscope Over Fraud Concerns Involving Home Health-Related Services
March 23, 2026 | Geoffrey R. Kaiser |
In a March 3 letter[1] addressed to Gov. Kathy Hochul, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz raised pointed concerns about fraud, waste and abuse (“FWA”) within New York’s Medicaid Program involving payments for home health-related services.
In his letter, Dr. Oz states:
Recent public reporting, federal prosecutions, and CMS analyses raise serious concerns about
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