On May 21, 2024, Nicholas Moneta was elected to serve as a Board Member of the Executive Board of the Estate Planning Council of Long Island. He will serve a two-year term.

Nicholas has been involved with the Council for five years. During that time, he served on a committee to help recruit new members.

Managing Partner Evan H. Krinick was named to the 19th annual Long Island Press Power List. Presented by Schneps Media, the list recognizes the region’s most influential individuals. The honorees include leaders in the business, nonprofit and academic worlds, among others, who will be awarded for their positive impact on the community.

Evan, a Plainview

Lauren Mechaly was featured in a Q&A in the New York State Bar Association’s Elder and Special Needs Law Journal. She explains how she came to develop a focus on elder law and special needs planning. She also offers advice for young lawyers.

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Jonathan Bruno and William Schleifer secured a pre-answer dismissal of claims for fraud and civil conspiracy against Rivkin Radler’s client, a real estate attorney. The plaintiff/seller alleged that their client was fraudulently caused to sell his property based upon false statements and a fraudulent appraisal. Rivkin represented the plaintiff/seller’s attorney at the closing. The

Tried in the Supreme Court of Queens County, the defendant doctor was accused of negligent performance of foot surgery and follow up care. The case was tried before a jury, who rendered a defense verdict after one week of trial. The case involved the performance of a Weil osteotomy, the administration of steroids, and post-operative

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Caitlin Cash, Katherine Jenkins, and Harpreet Singh have joined the firm’s Uniondale office as associates.

Caitlin Cash, of Malverne, NY, has joined the Insurance Fraud Group. She focuses her practice on investigating and prosecuting civil lawsuits in state and federal court, including

On June 6, 2024, Karen Eng will serve on a panel hosted by the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) entitled, “How to Thrive as a First Gen Lawyer.” She will be joined by four other attorneys who practice in business immigration, civil litigation and real estate.

The program will be held from

On May 21 and May 22, 2024, members of Rivkin Radler’s Real Estate Practice will be at booth #632 at the New Jersey Apartment Association’s annual Conference & Expo. The firm is also a Bronze Sponsor.

The event, held at the Atlantic City Convention Center and The Borgata, attracts about 1,700 professionals for networking and

Lawrence H. Han, a partner of Rivkin Radler, has been recognized by City & State in its 5th Annual Power of Diversity: Asian Power 100 List. The list highlights New York’s Asian American leaders from a wide range of backgrounds who are gaining political power and standing up for their communities.

Lawrence is a member

On May 3, Newsday published the opinion piece, “State budget shortchanges community colleges like Suffolk County CC,” written by Chris Murray.

Here is the essay’s full text.

Community colleges have been an economic lifeline for many New York residents. The New York state budget passed last month, however, imperils the viability of these institutions.

Community colleges provide

Lawrence H. Han, a partner of Rivkin Radler, has been recognized by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro in their inaugural AAPI Power Players list, published in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The list highlights the elected officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders and social and cultural advocates shaping the future of New

Steven Shapiro was quoted in the Vitamin Retailer article, “Industry Questions New Bill Seeking to Address Tianeptine.”

A bill that seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to prohibit certain ingredients that fail to meet its definition of dietary supplements. The bill

Steven Shapiro was quoted in the Natural Products Insider article, “‘Vague’ NY Law Looms for The Vitamin Shoppe, Other Supplement Retailers.”

The New York Assembly Bill A5610 is set to take effect in less that two weeks, and manufacturers and retailers are gearing up to comply with its requirements. The bill will restrict minors’ access

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Lauren Mechaly has joined the firm as counsel, and John Ficarra and Marcus Tubin have joined the firm as associates.

Lauren Mechaly, of Paramus, NJ, has joined the Personal, Family & Business Planning Group as counsel in the Hackensack office. She focuses

On Thursday, April 11, the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Healthcare Compliance Lunch & Learn series, will be presented by Rivkin Radler attorneys, Bob Hussar, Chris Kutner and Mary Aperance. The program, “Defending Provider Audits” will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM Eastern time via Zoom.

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