New Ethics Opinion: Court Appointed Attorney’s Role in Guardianship
Tue 1 September 2026
News & Press
Category: News & Press
McLaughlin & Stern Helps Secure Preservation of Elizabeth Street Garden
Wed 19 August 2026
News & Press
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 […]
New York City Pied-à-Terre Tax – Implementation and Key Response Deadlines
Tue 11 August 2026
News & Press
Recent California Decisions Provide Guidance on the Use of Volunteers and Unpaid Interns
Thu 6 August 2026
Employment
In two recent California appellate decisions, courts addressed employment law issues involving volunteers and unpaid interns. Both decisions are of interest to healthcare organizations. Hospitals rely heavily on volunteers such as baby cuddlers in the NICU, patient ambassadors, story tellers, pet therapy teams and gift shop staff. Similarly, interns are […]
Undue Influence in Guardianship Proceedings
Tue 9 June 2026
News & Press
The case clarified that undue influence alone is not enough for guardianship. Courts require clear proof of harm or risk to the person’s safety and well-being. In this case, influence was shown, but no actual harm or danger to the person was proven. Guardianship should protect vulnerable adults from real […]