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New York Law Journal article by Partners Daniel F. Fish and Harvey J. Sperling

Two construction managers were found not guilt Thursday by a New York state judge in a trial over a crane collapse that injured two workers, ending a case marred by allegations that prosecutors concealed evidence. Click here to read more.

Charitable giving has steadily been on the rise for decades, and an overwhelming majority of the giving is done by individuals. Notably, this facet of American culture remains strong even during market downturns and economic uncertainty. This article examines the opportunity and considerations for donating noncash (including non-publicly traded) assets […]

A recent fair hearing decision denying a home care application, based on language in a trust that New York City Medicaid previously had routinely approved, has been vacated.  Read More… Elder Law section of the New York Law Journal, By Daniel G. Fish

Steven Hyman, Partner at McLaughlin & Stern, argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in New York, on behalf of Mr. Sam Kerson, the artist who painted murals commemorating Vermont’s participation in the Underground Rail Road to help slaves escape to freedom. The case, Kerson v. […]