Legal Brief   FIRM NEWSLETTER
May 2017
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Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP is a premier law firm with offices in Ronkonkoma and Bridgehampton, NY.  We do not seek to be the largest law firm as measured by number of lawyers or offices.   Instead, we strive to be the firm of choice for clients with respect to their most challenging legal issues, most significant business transactions, and most critical disputes. Over the past generation, our attorneys have played a central role in the most critical legal issues and transactions affecting Long Island.
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NEGLIGENCE
Waves, Waivers, and More: A Guide to Summer Recreation
The warm weather has finally arrived.  As many of us get ready to participate in - or allow our children to participate in - summer activities, we will invariably be confronted with a waiver/release form.
 
Are these waivers enforceable in New York?  As with many things in law, it depends.  
CYBERSECURITY
Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege When Responding to a Cybersecurity Breach
You are the CEO of a small or medium-sized company and someone from your IT team runs to your office, pale-faced, to tell you that the company's network has been hacked.  They don't know how the penetration occurred, when, or whether any data or confidential material has been stolen.  Who do you call first?  Your cyber forensic expert? The cybersecurity consultant you hired to help fortify your systems?  The Board of Directors?  No, your first call should be to your attorney.  
REAL ESTATE
In Depth: The Closing Deed
By Kelly Canavan, Esq.
Have you ever taken a look at the deed to your home and wondered, "What does it mean and what does it do?" You have spent a large sum of money at the closing table and signed voluminous amounts of mortgage documents, only to walk away with a piece of paper that gets recorded in the Clerk's office in the County where the property is located.  But this piece of paper is filled with more information than meets the eye.  
TRUSTS, ESTATES & ELDER LAW
Focus on Long-Term Care: Activities of Daily Living
Most people go around and take care of their everyday business without ever realizing how independent they are.  Only when you have trouble doing something do you realize that you used to do it before.  For a younger person, this can come when you injure yourself and may have limited use of an arm or a leg.  Unfortunately, this also comes with age.  
NONPROFITS
Amendments to Not-For-Profit Corporation Law Effective May 27th
Important new amendments to the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law will go into effect on May 27, 2017.  The amendments aim to mend inconsistencies in the law since passage of the Nonprofit Revitalization Act, which went into effect in 2013.  New York nonprofit corporations should review their bylaws and conflict of interest policies to make sure they are up to date with these most recent changes.  
GREAT REPRESENTATIONS
CMM Prevails in Case to Preserve Medical License, Solidifying Reputation as a Go-To Firm for OPMC Matters
After a lengthy and hard-fought case, the CMM  healthcare team, led by  Bill McDonald, has prevailed in preserving a client's medical license.  New York State's Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) suspended the physician's license to practice medicine early last year. CMM immediately commenced the hearing process, which took place over ten appearances in Albany, finally culminating in November 2016.
FIRM NEWS & EVENTS
Campolo Spearheads Economic Impact Study of Hauppauge Industrial Park to Promote Economic Growth
Joe Campoloa board member of the Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA-LI),  recently spearheaded the first ever Economic Impact Study analyzing the critical role of the Hauppauge Industrial Park in the state and local economy.  The study details the Park's population density, industrial diversity, high employment rate, eco-friendly initiatives, and strong economic impact on the region. Campolo is leading HIA-LI's efforts to attract investment and development in the Park.  "We are very aggressively pursuing the dollars and improvements needed to bring the Park into the future," he explains.
Campolo to Present at LIBI Lunch & Learn
Ten years ago, Joe Campolo was months away from launching the law firm that would become Campolo, Middleton & McCormick when Keith Ferrazzi's bestseller
Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time was first published. Trying to broaden his focus from the very niche tech space he had just left, Campolo knew he needed to build a network - so he bought a copy of Never Eat Alone and used it as a framework to build his network, one relationship at a time. In this talk, Campolo revisits the book a decade later, exploring what he learned, what worked, what didn't, and how his networking has evolved over the years. Learn how to put your own network to work for you with this personal look at powerful networking strategies. 

Please join us for the presentation on Wednesday, May 31 at the LIBI Office, 1757 #8 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. The event is free but registration is a must. Please rsvp to [email protected].
An Evening with the Legendary Garry Kasparov
Join us on Wednesday, June 7 for an unforgettable evening featuring a cocktail party, interview, and book signing. Joe Campolo will interview Garry Kasparov, Former World Chess Champion, leader of the pro-democracy opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation. The event will be held  at  The Mansion at Oyster Bay ( The Woodlands),  One South Woods Road,  Woodbury from  6 - 9 PM.  Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Human Rights Foundation. For more information, please contact Cheryl Mazarowski at [email protected].
Campolo to Interview Timothy Sini, Suffolk County Police Commissioner
Please join Campolo, Middleton & McCormick and LIMBA for a Q&A with Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy Sini, the youngest commissioner in the Department's history.  CMM Managing Partner Joe Campolo will interview Sini, who recently announced his candidacy for Suffolk County District Attorney, about the gang violence in Suffolk County that has made national headlines in recent months, as well as other timely topics regarding public safety. The breakfast meeting will be held on Friday, June 23 at the Courtyard Marriott, 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma from 8 - 9:30 a.m. 

Since 1968, LIMBA has been Long Island's catalyst for economic investment and improvement, sponsoring lively breakfast forums featuring Long Island business activities and government officials. We invite you to join us at these other upcoming LIMBA events with Long Island thought leaders.

DR. JOHN NADER, President, Farmingdale State College
Friday, June 2: Enhancing the Curriculum

TRANSPORTATION PANEL DISCUSSION
Panelists include: Mitch Pally, MTA;  James Bonner, NY & Atlantic Railroad; and Jesse Powell, Maglev 2000.
Friday, June 16: Infrastructure for Long Island's Economic and Environmental Future
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
American Red Cross of LI Centennial Gala 
We are pleased to support the Long Island Chapter of the American Red Cross, where Joe Campolo proudly serves on the Board. We invite you to join us at the 2017 Centennial Celebration:  100 Years of Heroes on Thursday, June 15 at the  Nassau Country Club, 30 St Andrews Ln,  Glen Cove. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. and the dinner/program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Fighting Chance 15th Anniversary Gala
On Saturday, June 3,  Fighting ChanceAmerica's oldest and largest free cancer counseling center that operates on a regional basis, will host their 15th Annual Gala. The event will  be held at the Maidstone Club, 50 Old Beach Lane, East Hampton at 6:30 - 11 p.m.
The Retreat Hosts All Against Abuse Gala 
The Retreat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic abuse and to break the cycle of family violence, will host their All Against Abuse Gala: A Night in Havana. We are proud to sponsor this event on Saturday, June 17 held at  The Field House, Ross School, Butter Lane, Bridgehampton at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Kim Nichols at (631) 329-4398 or [email protected].
Stony Brook Annual Film Festival 
As a Staller Center Season Sponsor, Campolo, Middleton, McCormick, LLP is pleased to offer our network special pricing for the 22nd Annual Stony Brook Film Festival (July 20-29), on Gold and Regular Stony Brook Film Festival passes when purchasing online using code: SUMMERSALE.  Receive $10 off Regular Passes (reg. price $85) and $25 off Gold Passes (reg. price $225). Offer valid June 1-15.  The passes give you access to all films during the 10 days of the Festival, including special promotions at area restaurants and a free gift; the gold pass also includes reserved section seating along side the filmmakers and Opening and Closing Night receptions.
March of Dimes Celebrity Golf Classic 
Mark your calendars! Please join us for the March of Dimes Joe Namath Celebrity Golf Classic on September 18 and 19. March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that strives to  improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For more information, please contact CMM attorney Don Rassiger at  [email protected].

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