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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.
Read MoreLearn more about the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion here
Watch a video about the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion
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 MOREThe Road Previously Travelled: The Supreme Court Overturns Its Own Approach to Administrative Law
Modern life is complicated and addressing the issues each of us face requires expertise and focus. Modern government is no exception and is made up of a myriad of agencies, both at the state and federal level. These administrative agencies, however, have always been controversial. Lawyers often find agency actions challenging to deal with, which can lead to litigation and Court review, whether for enforcement and compliance issues or when agencies make new rules or regulations. The challenges to the bureaucracy, and a shifting political landscape, have resulted in a judicial approach that has significantly changed this year. It will impact the various administrative agencies that have expansive authority to regulate businesses, workers, property cleanup and redevelopment, investments, and clean air and clean water. The recent Loper Bright Supreme Court decision will impact how these agencies regulate, and how they will be held accountable by courts for their actions.
READ MOREIn Michael Sahn’s most recent Innovate Long Island article, he discusses the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright precedent-changing decision
The decision abandoned the court’s own Chevron doctrine, which stems from SCOTUS’ 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council – basically stating that if federal legislation is ambiguous, courts must defer to “reasonable” regulatory agency interpretations.
Essentially, the rules, regulations and decisions of administrative agencies – government bodies such as U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, previously authorized to implement legislative directives by developing more precise and technical rules than possible in a legislative setting – are no longer entitled to deferential treatment.
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 MoreJohn 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 was Selected as one of The Herald’s Top Chief Executive Officers of Long Island Award
Michael Sahn will be honored on Wednesday November 20th by The Herald as one of the Top Chief Executive Officers of Long Island. This award recognizes and honors the top executives and officers of local businesses that have helped to shape how we do business on Long Island. Mr. Sahn has guided Sahn Ward over the last 25 years and made it the prestigious law firm it is today.
Read MoreMeaghan Hassan Named to Long Island Business News Emerging Leaders under 30
Meaghan Hassan, an Associate with the Firm, was named as an Emerging Leader under 30 by Long Island Business News Ms. Hassan will be honored at a special ceremony on Monday August 5th at Crest Hollow Country Club. Ms. Hassan concentrates her practice on land use and zoning, municipal, environmental and real estate law.
The Emerging Leaders under 30 Awards honor the bright and dynamic young professionals under the age of 30, who contribute to the Long island community through public service, as well as their dynamic work ethic.
OUR 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 named as a Top 3 Real Estate and Litigation Firm in Long Island Business News Readers Rankings for the Fifth Consecutive Year
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 was a Sponsor for Marcum Work Place Challenge
Sahn Ward was a proud sponsor of the Marcum Workplace Challenge. We enjoyed a wonderful event together while also supporting important local charities.
