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O’Brien Named to the “Who’s Who in Tax Certiorari Law” on Long Island

Erin A. O’Brien, Partner in the Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Practice Group was named to the "Who's Who in Tax Certiorari Law" list by Long Island Business News. Prior to joining Certilman Balin, she was a Partner at the law firm of Cronin, Cronin, Harris & O’Brien, P.C. She has successfully…

Korth Appointed to Advisory Board of Mattone Family Institute

Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP's Condo/Coop and Litigation Partner Donna-Marie Korth has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Mattone Family Institute at her alma mater, St. John's University School of Law. Ms. Korth handles the regulatory and compliance work for residential and commercial developments, and also litigates…

Bitcoin In Your 401(k) Plan?

By Thomas J. McNamara Fidelity Investments reportedly plans, later this year, to add investments in Bitcoin to its menu of 401K investment options available to 23,000 employers who use Fidelity to administer their retirement accounts.  Fidelity’s move is the result of growing interest from plan sponsors for opportunities to offer…

Stein Named to the Power 25 in the Law

Howard M. Stein, Chair of the Real Estate Group and member of the Executive Committee at Certilman Balin, has been named to the 2022 List of the Power 25 in the Law. Every year, Long Island Business News honors 25 legal professionals who excel in their field and also give…

New York’s Highest Court Upholds Constitutionality of Law Allowing Fantasy Sports Betting

By Thomas J. McNamara The New York Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, has upheld the constitutionality of a law allowing fantasy sports betting in New York, in a close 4-3 decision.  White v. Cuomo, 2022 WL 837573 (2022).   The trial court, and the Appellate Division, had previously held…