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Bret Cahn's article, "Invalidating Legal Documents and Transactions in Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings," was recently featured in the New York State Bar Association's Elder and Special Needs Law Journal.

Big Lots, Inc. recently announced plans to shutter an additional 56 stores across 26 states in its continuing effort to downsize its footprint as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will conduct "going out of business"...

JOANN continued operations after filing for bankruptcy in January 2025–without material reduction in store count–with the hope of selling its assets as a going concern. As the sale process progressed.

The IRS Independent Office of Appeals announced a significant update to its alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") offerings with the launch of a two-year post appeals mediation ("PAM") pilot program.

A recent New York State Department of Labor report showed significant job growth in 8 of the 13 major industries on Long Island, including healthcare, manufacturing, professional and business services, and construction.

On January 2, 2026, the Nassau County Department of Assessment published the tentative assessment roll for the 2027/28 tax year. This preliminary tax roll sets a value for each and every property in Nassau County...

This week, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") announced its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025.

Twelve Long Island school districts exceeded New York State's legal limit on unrestricted cash reserves during the 2025-26 school year, holding nearly $3.64 billion collectively. While administrators defend these reserves as prudent financial planning against inflation and unexpected costs, taxpayers question whether excess funds should instead be applied to reduce their substantial property tax burdens, which already see school taxes comprising more than half of homeowners' total property tax bills.

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") announced that more than 1.1 million individual taxpayers have unclaimed refunds related to the 2021 tax year.

The New York State Legislature recently enacted the Pied‑à‑Terre Tax (PAT) Surcharge, introducing a significant, additional annual real estate tax on certain high-value New York City residential properties...

A special proceeding pursuant to New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (“CPLR”) Article 78, specifically Section 7803(3), is the vehicle for challenging determinations of a body or officer.

Nassau County property owners recently received their first-half 2025/26 school tax bills.

Recently, the American Bar Association's ("ABA") Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued its first formal guidance (Formal Opinion 512) on generative...

On March 4, 2025, the New York County Lawyers Association ("NYCLA") celebrated a significant milestone during its Annual Gala held at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan.

New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, recently announced that the 2026 property tax levy increases will be capped at 2%.

Halloween may be spooky time of year for some, but in Nassau County October marks the scariest time of year for all – the release of School District Tax Bills.

Intended to promote clarity and predictability in valuation of solar and wind energy systems, RPTL § 575-b has been anything but clear or predictable since its enactment in 2021.