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For married persons, this article addresses federal income and estate tax rules and planning techniques governing IRA beneficiary designations that name trusts as beneficiaries, focusing in particular on provisions for the surviving spouse in the context of credit shelter/marital deduction planning. These rules changed substantially in recent years, first by […]

On October 1, 2026, the Fresno County Superior Court granted a motion for summary judgment in an employment discrimination case brought by a former Vons employee against Safeway Inc.  Partner Bill Murphy and Associate Adrienne Ou of the McLaughlin & Stern San Francisco office handled the briefing on the motion. […]

Addition strengthens firm’s litigation, hospitality, employment, corporate, real estate and entertainment practices NEW YORK, September 9, 2026 – McLaughlin & Stern LLP today announced that the attorneys and staff of Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP (“KBG”) have joined the firm, expanding McLaughlin & Stern’s capabilities across a range of practice […]

A person who is thought to be unable to manage their own affairs may become the subject of a guardianship proceeding, which can result in the loss of the right to make personal or financial decisions. By Daniel G. Fish And Harvey J. Sperling Please view the full PDF and Law.com […]

NEW YORK, August, 2026 – McLaughlin & Stern LLP attorneys Steven Hyman and Oliver Chernin helped secure the preservation of Elizabeth Street Garden, bringing a successful conclusion to a years-long legal and community effort to protect the beloved Lower Manhattan green space. The dispute over Elizabeth Street Garden has a […]