Beth M. Gazes to speak at NYCBA Panel on Current Governance Issues in Cooperatives & Condominiums
The New York City Bar Association has tapped Gallet Dreyer & Berkey Attorney Beth M.
NYC Co-op Boards Should Consider Adopting a Summer Recess Policy Now
By Beth M. Gazes, Esq. & David L. Berkey, Esq.
Beth M. Gazes & Scott M. Smiler Discuss Annual Meetings, Special Meetings & Notices — A Refresher on the Do’s and Don’ts at LI-CAI February Meeting
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Attorneys Beth M. Gazes and Scott M. Smiler met with Co-op and Condo Board ...
Super Bowl LX 2026 (and Other) Gambling: Expert Explains Tax Rules Every Winner Must Know
It was noted that since the U.S. Supreme Court decided in 2018 to allow states to determine whether to lega...
Attorney Beth M. Gazes Elected President-Elect of the Long Island Chapter of CAI
Please join us in congratulating Attorney Beth M. Gazes on her election as President-Elect of the Long Isla...
42% of Young Americans Set To Inherit Property Admit Soaring Cost of Insurance and Taxes Could Make It Impossible To Keep the Homes
Trillions of dollars in assets are expected to change hands during the so-called Great Wealth Transfer over...
Approaching Real Estate in High-Net-Worth Divorces
Real estate holdings are an especially complicated asset in divorce proceedings for high-net-worth couples....
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You Got That Yellowstone Injunction. Congratulations. Now Try Keeping It.
To paraphrase Seinfeld: you can get a Yellowstone injunction, but can you keep that Yellowstone injunction?...
Siblings Have Rights Too Thanks to New York’s Sibling Visitation Law: Using Domestic Relations Law Section 71 to preserve relationships
For many families, the sibling bond is one of the most important relationships in a child’s life.
Asset Protection Isn't Exotic – It's Already Built Into Everyday Law
When many people hear the phrase "asset protection", they may think of offshore trusts, remote banking juri...
NY’s Anti-SLAPP Framework Targets Frivolous Lawsuits
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, or SLAPP suits, are frivolous lawsuits that are calculated...
Equitable Distribution of Influencer and Digital Businesses in New York
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Hauling Out-of-State Companies Into New York Court? What You Need to Know About Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporations and LLCs
You have a dispute with a company headquartered in Delaware, Texas, or California.
At the Front Desk: The Rules for Serving Legal Papers Through a Doorman
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The Dakota Attorney Fee Case – A Warning for All Cooperatives
A recent Appellate Division, First Department, decision (the Kasowitz, Benson Decision) has important impli...
Court Dismisses Discrimination Claims – But Retaliation Claims Keep Co-op Board in Litigation
At first blush, a court’s recent determination that a coop Board did not discriminate against shareholder o...
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