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FEATURED NEWS AND EVENTS
Celebrating the “Ribbon Cutting” for the Northwell Health Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital
Michael Sahn, Jon Ward, Joseph Bjarnson and Joshua Brookstein shared the honor of representing our Firm at the “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony for the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital. We are proud to represent Northwell Health, and especially grateful to be part of the dedicated Northwell team of executives, design professionals, and medical staff who brought this state-of-the-art healthcare facility from the drawing board to reality. The PSP accommodates new ICU patient rooms and operating rooms for the most sophisticated and advanced medical procedures and services to benefit patients throughout metropolitan region.
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John Farrell and Edward G. McCabe Lead Sahn Ward’s Suffolk Office
John Farrell and Edward G. McCabe, two of Sahn Ward’s most experienced attorneys, lead the Firm’s Suffolk County office, located at 1300 Veterans Memorial Highway, in Hauppauge. The Firm opened the Suffolk office in 2018 to serve its clients in Suffolk County, and for the convenience of its attorneys who have hearings and proceedings before courts, administrative agencies and tribunals in Suffolk. The Firm’s Suffolk based practice has grown substantially since the Suffolk office opened.
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The Window is Closing on Non-Competes and the Time to Act is Now
Language: As a reminder to our corporate clients, the new FTC rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide (except in limited circumstances) is slated to go into effect on September 4, 2024. As noted in prior articles, the FTC included an exception in its final rule for Senior Level Executives who sign a non-compete agreement before the rule goes into effect on September 4th.
READ MOREDaniel H. Braff and Christopher R. DeNicola Share Insights on Proposed Citywide Zoning Changes Pursuant to the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Proposal
Firm Member Daniel H. Braff and Associate Christopher R. DeNicola discuss zoning changes that the City Planning Commission has proposed in the “City of Yes” for Housing Opportunity proposal. Dan and Chris outline the key aspects of the proposal and how it aims to address the housing crisis in the Five Boroughs.
READ MOREAs featured on Innovate Long Island, “Earth Day ’24: As climate changes, risk is their business”
The Earth Day celebration started with an event that drew millions together to address environmental issues and has been with us for more than five decades. Today, newly enacted laws address climate disclosure and climate trading programs and bring market forces directly into the sustainability equation. Market-focused approaches are controversial with some of America’s largest companies, but paradoxically, America’s CEOs have indicated that sustainability strategies are their top operational priority in the coming years – and they expect significant returns from sustainability investments over the next three to five years.
READ MOREIn Michael Sahn’s most recent Innovate Long Island article, he examines the Island’s need to develop programs and strategies to make single-family homes more affordable to solve the ongoing housing crisis.
The lack of affordable housing cannot be solved by focusing solely on multifamily housing. Instead, housing advocates must find ways to make single-family homes affordable.
Americans agree that the country is suffering a housing-affordability crisis, and nowhere is this more evident than Long Island. There are more than 817,000 single-family detached dwellings on the Island, comprising 79.1 percent of the regional housing stock, while apartments make up just 8.3 percent of housing units in Nassau County and 4.2 percent in Suffolk County.
Under Jon Ward's Guidance, Sahn Ward Obtains Landmark Ruling on Behalf of Suffolk County in LIPA Litigation
Jon Ward and Joseph Bjarnson have secured a landmarking ruling from the Suffolk County Supreme Court on behalf of Suffolk County and the Suffolk County Comptroller in LIPA v. Suffolk County Comptroller (Index No. 622697/2017). The ruling was featured on the front page of Newsday on April 6, 2021.
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Elisabetta T. Coschignano Honored as a Top Real Estate Attorney at the R.E.A.L. Awards Gala
Elisabetta T. Coschignano, received an award as one of the top Commercial Real Estate Attorneys at Richner LIVE’s R.E.A.L. (Real Estate Achievement + Leadership) Awards.
Read MoreTom McKevitt was Honored by BIANCO
Tom McKevitt, Special Counsel with the Firm, was the honoree at the BIANCO (Building Inspectors Association of Nassau County) 2024 Dinner and Installation Ceremony. BIANCO honored Mr. McKevitt for his outstanding contribution to continuing education for building officials by teaching classes for BIANCO and across New York State.
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John Farrell & Edward McCabe were honored as Top Lawyers by Long Island Herald
Firm Partners, John C. Farrell and Edward McCabe are being honored by Richner Communications, Inc./ The Herald Community Newspapers as Top Lawyers in the areas of Land Use and Zoning and Litigation.
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Michael Sahn Named one of Long Island Business News Influencers in Law for 2024
Michael Sahn, Co-Managing Member, of Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano PLLC, was selected by Long Island Business News as one of Long Island Business Influencers in Law for 2024. LIBN's editorial team has recognized attorneys whose leadership and inspiration have impacted the Long Island community in a profound way with regards to law.
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Super Lawyers Recognized Fifteen Sahn Ward Attorneys for 2023 Honors
Fifteen attorneys from the Firm were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2023. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, with no more than 5% of the attorneys in the state being chosen. All four Managing Members of the Firm were selected, including the Managing Member, seven Partners, one Associate, two Counsel Attorneys and one honored as a Rising Star.
Read MoreOUR FIRM'S RECOGNITIONS
Sahn Ward was proud to be a sponsor for the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section dinner attended by prominent litigation attorneys on Long Island with a distinguished panel of Jurists participated in the program. Firm attorneys Michael H. Sahn, Jon A. Ward, Daniele D. De Voe, Joseph Bjarnson and Edward McCabe represented the Firm.
Sahn Ward is Proud to Announce Three Attorneys Named Top Lawyers of Long Island
Sahn Ward is proud that we were named a Top Long Island Law Firm and our Members, Michael H. Sahn, Jon A. Ward and, Partner, Erika L. Conti have been named as Top Lawyers of Long Island, by Richner Communications, Inc./ The Herald Community Newspapers.
Sahn Ward Sponsors the Nassau County Bar Association’s Annual Gala
We were honored to sponsor the VIP Reception at the Nassau County Bar Association's Annual Gala Dinner, and to participate with the distinguished recipients in recognizing their dedicated service to the legal profession.
Sahn Ward is a Supporting Sponsor of this year’s Marcum Workplace Challenge
Once again, Sahn Ward is a supporting sponsor of this year's Marcum Workplace Challenge, which is held on July 25 at Jones Beach State Park. A large contingent of the Firm will take part in the 3.5-mile run/walk, and will enjoy a BBQ dinner together.
