Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2011 edition of "Report from Counsel," a Newsletter for the Firm's clients and the other professionals who consult with the Firm, updating them on our practice as well as important new developments in the law.

Up Close & Personal

     We are pleased to highlight Adam H. Koblenz, who joined the Firm as an associate last fall. Adam has established himself as a �rising star� among young attorneys on Long Island, and has taken on a leadership role in our Firm. Adam focuses his practice in the areas of litigation and appeals and has represented major corporations, municipalities, unions, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals in complex commercial and corporate litigation, insurance fraud actions, first-party property litigation involving arson and fraud, complex mass toxic tort litigation in both domestic and foreign forums, employment and labor matters, and partnership and real estate disputes. Adam also serves as a Village Prosecutor for the Villages of East Hills and Old Westbury and is an active member of the Children�s Medical Fund of New York. Adam and his girlfriend, Bess, live in Manhattan, along with their dog, Riley. They enjoy traveling, movies, dining out, and politics.

 

     Congratulations to Jason Horowitz on his recent engagement to his fianc�e Stephanie. Jason and Stephanie reside in Long Beach, New York. We wish them all the best!

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Table of Contents

Cover Page

New Developments at the Firm

New Developments in the Law

Directors and Officers Liability and the Fiduciary Duty Owed to the Corporation and its Shareholders Under New York Law

�Greening� New York State and Local Building Codes

Even Substantial Area Variances Are Warranted Under The Statutory Balancing Test When There Is No Detriment To The Surrounding Community

Matters of Interest at the Firm

Out & About

Up Close & Personal

In Memoriam

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Firm Partners

Michael H. Sahn
msahn@swcblaw.com

Jon A. Ward
jward@swcblaw.com

Chris J. Coschignano
ccoschignano@swcblaw.com

Daniel J. Baker
dbaker@swcblaw.com

 Miriam E. Villani
mvillani@swcblaw.com

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