February 2019

CMM Expands Across the Spine of Long Island with Nassau County Office

CMM is pleased to announce our expansion with a new office in Westbury. Opening March 1 to support CMM’s rapid growth and for the convenience of our extensive client base in Nassau County and New York City, the Westbury office is the firm’s third location (in addition to Ronkonkoma and Bridgehampton) and our first in Nassau County. Centrally located at 1025 Old Country Road, our full-service Westbury office is close to Nassau County courts and government buildings in Mineola, as well as the bustling economic hubs that make Nassau County such a robust business community.  Read more.

Partner Spotlight: Q&A with Arthur Yermash

CMM: Talk to us about how a boy from Ukraine wound up as a Partner at a Long Island law firm! Tell us about your immigration to the United States.  AY: I left Ukraine in the winter of 1991 and landed at JFK on January 31, 1991. As a seven-year-old, I didn’t give much thought to the life-altering change where we moved from one country to another where the language, customs, and nearly every aspect of life was different. My family and I adapted quickly. New York was now our home.  I started second grade shortly after while still dealing with a language barrier. Through hard work, extra study, and ESL immersion, I caught on quickly. By third grade, I felt on par with other students. I’ve strived to excel and to do as best I could ever since. CMM: You graduated from Brooklyn Tech, then Baruch College (Macaulay Honors College) before heading to Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Why did you decide to become a lawyer? AY: Becoming a lawyer was a goal even before high school. Our profession has a certain mystique and respect about it that always drew me in. Lawyers are expected to be reliable problem solvers and deal makers. From a young age I saw myself as a problem solver and knew this was always the path for me. I worked at several law firms through high school, college, and law school. Fortunately, each experience reassured me that I was making the right decision. As of March 1, Arthur will be based in our Westbury office. Read the full interview here.

CMM East End Breakfast: Leading Your Business the Marine Corps Way

March 27, 2019 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Chancellors Hall at Stony Brook Southampton Campus

Due to overwhelming feedback, we will host this presentation again on the East End on March 27. Join Joe Campolo, Managing Partner at  C MM  and proud Marine Corps veteran, for a personal look at how the leadership culture of the Marine Corps has helped him as a leader and can empower other business owners, executives, and their employees to perform at the highest possible level. Inside every Marine is an elite fighting spirit. Develop your own inner Marine – and empower your employees to discover theirs – to make 2019 the most productive and successful year for your business. Jointly presented with the Stony Brook Alumni Association and sponsored by Hampton Pest Management , Teachers Federal Credit Union , and Protegrity Advisors .  Register now!

CMM Hosts Brentwood High School Law Student Hopefuls for Job Shadow Day

CMM was honored to host two ambitious students from Brentwood High School earlier this month for the opportunity to shadow some of our professionals. Yessica and Marilyn, who plan to pursue legal careers, received an inside look from our attorneys at life as a lawyer and received advice for college, law school, and beyond. The students met one-on-one with many members of our team and enjoyed a group lunch where topics included the importance of diversity in law and keeping an open mind when making career decisions. By participating in community programs such as Brentwood’s Job Shadow Day as well as spearheading our own programs to engage young people on Long Island, CMM is working to guide students on their career journeys and achieve diversity in the legal profession.

CMM Headlines

In a Cross-Border Deal, CMM Closes Acquisition of First U.S. Automotive Glass Business for Canada-Based Clairus Group Case Dismissed! CMM Successfully Moves for Dismissal of Negligence Action in Federal Court CMM Land Use Litigation Team Prevails in Complex Case Based on First Amendment Rights CMM Swiftly Resolves Impasse with EPA, Allowing Real Estate Deal to Move Forward CMM Successfully Negotiates Buyout for Long Island Manufacturing Business

LEGAL UPDATES

If It Makes You Happy: Emotional Expression in Negotiation By Joe Campolo, Esq. Think you can tell when someone is faking? I’m referring to emotions, of course – and how well you can read a person’s expressions, or fake your own, may make or break your next negotiation. Emotional expression (displaying emotions) is distinct from emotional experience (how you actually feel). According to some fascinating studies, that difference has important ramifications at the negotiation table. In one study, researchers observe d that negotiators facing opponents who expressed anger – even if they were not actually angry – made more concessions than when their opponents did not express anger. Read more.

Insurance Coverage for Electronic Data Loss By Christine Malafi , Esq. Almost daily, the headlines report new cybersecurity attacks, each more brazen and far-reaching than the last. Businesses may think their general commercial liability policy will cover their losses in the event of a cybersecurity attack, but often learn the hard way that insurance companies frequently deny coverage for these losses. Whether your business is protected depends on the specific language of your policy and the circumstances of the loss. Here’s a look at how that played out in two recent examples – and some guidance on how to protect your company.   Read more.

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