Yermash and Basso Named CMM Partners
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We are
delighted to announce that CMM attorneys
Arthur Yermash
(left) and
Jeffrey Basso
have been elevated to Partners at the firm, effective January 1, 2019.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Arthur and Jeff to the partnership,” said Managing Partner
Joe Campolo
. “Not only is their promotion a milestone professional achievement for them, but also for the firm. We celebrated our 10-year anniversary in 2018, which also marked the first time we welcomed new partners from within the firm’s ranks. Their achievement is a testament to our growth and success.” Read more
about Jeff and Arthur's career journeys
here.
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Campolo Welcomes President Bush’s Service Dog, Sully, Back to Long Island
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The image of the service dog Sully lying next to the flag-draped casket of former President George H. W. Bush, whom Sully had assisted since June, attracted attention around the world in November when the photo went viral on social media.
Just before Christmas, when Sully returned to
America’s VetDogs
in Smithtown (where he was trained), CMM Managing Partner,
HIA-LI
Board Chairman, and United States Marine Corps veteran
Joe Campolo
was on hand at a press conference covered by the international media to welcome Sully home. Learn more about Sully's homecoming
here
and watch Joe's remarks
here
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JANUARY 8
Yermash Presents at Agriculture and Landscaping Roundtable
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9:30 - 11:30 AM
269 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton
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Hear from John Larkin of
Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank
, with special guest
Arthur Yermash
of Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, at this interactive session for owners and business leaders in Long Island’s agriculture and landscaping industries. Learn from peers and industry experts.
Register here
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JANUARY 15
CMM Business Breakfast:
Leading Your Business the Marine Corps Way
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8:30 - 10:00 AM
Wind Watch Golf & Country Club
1715 Motor Parkway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
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The United States Marine Corps is built on a tradition of discipline, dedication, and accomplishing its mission, no matter how difficult. The superior leadership skills and culture of selflessness required to succeed as a Marine offer invaluable lessons for any business organization. Join
Joe Campolo
, CMM Managing Partner 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.
Sponsored by
HKM Associates
,
Sasserath & Zoraian, LLP
,
and
Protegrity Advisors
.
Register now!
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JANUARY 29
A Conversation About Philanthropy & Business
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8:30 - 10:00 AM
CMM Training Center
4175 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
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Millennials and customers alike want to know that a company supports charitable organizations, creates opportunities to volunteer as a team, and is truly invested in the community. Your company’s philanthropic philosophy is a critical factor in the strength of your workforce and customer base. Join
Joe Campolo
, Managing Partner of
Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP
and
Ken Cerini
, Managing Partner of
Cerini & Associates, LLP
for a conversation about incorporating a charitable philosophy into your mission. This event will bring together business professionals and nonprofit leaders to network and help one another develop actionable strategies to weave philanthropy into a company’s DNA.
Register here.
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FEBRUARY 28
CMM Academy presents
Winning
:
What Would Jack Welch Think of Your Management Style?
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8:30 - 10:00 AM
CMM Training Center
4175 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
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Take a deep dive into the management style of Jack Welch, whose get-it-done approach to leadership pivoted General Electric to worldwide success. CMM Managing Partner
Joe Campolo
will share lessons from
Winning
and how Welch’s honest and be-the-best style of management can be put to work at any organization. Sponsored by
Protegrity Advisors
and
Sasserath & Zoraian, LLP.
Register here.
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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT UPDATES
As we welcome 2019, employers should brush up on new laws regarding paid family leave, minimum wage, overtime exemptions, and salary history.
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2019 Changes to Minimum Wage and Overtime Exempt Salary Threshold
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Another year has come and gone. As we usher in 2019, business owners should know that New York State has also ushered in changes to the minimum wage and the overtime exempt salary threshold effective December 31, 2018.
Read more.
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New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Increased January 1, 2019
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As of January 1, 2019, the length of paid leave and amount of weekly benefits under the New York Paid Family Leave Act (“PFLA”) increased, the first of three yearly increases. The PFLA, which took effect in 2018, provides eligible employees with job-protected, paid time off to bond with a child, care for a sick family member, or assist family when a service member is deployed abroad.
Read more.
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Suffolk County Bans Inquiring About Salary History
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Suffolk County employers, take note: effective June 30, 2019, employers in the county will be barred from asking about a job applicant’s salary history during the hiring process or relying on any such information to determine compensation. The change is the result of the recently passed Restricting Information on Salaries and Earnings (“RISE”) Act, which applies to employers with four or more employees.
Read more.
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