News & Updates 2020
News & Updates 2020 C&G Partner Paul J. Sweeney Named to Irish Legal 100 (Binghamton, New York) Paul J. Sweeney, Esq., the chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at , LLP, was named to the Irish Legal 100, an annual...
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Considerations before appointing a spouse or child as a trustee
When someone in Upstate New York decides to fund a revocable trust as a part of estate planning, determining whom to appoint as the trustee would require careful consideration. The testator would want to know that his or her plans would be carried out as wished. A...
Fatal car accidents may result from careless driving
A man has sadly lost his life in a wrong-way motor vehicle collision in New York. Meanwhile, another person was seriously injured in the two-car collision. Sometimes, wrong-way car accidents happen due to a driver's negligence, which is grounds for civil...
Wrongful death: Woman steps onto street, killed by cement truck
Most people know the importance of paying very close attention to their surroundings while walking on roads. However, even residents of large urban areas with years of experience sharing space with all kinds of motorized vehicles can be caught off guard and end up...
Winter weather and premises liability
As New York residents usher in the holiday season, it may be wise to think ahead and use a little strategy to stay safe and organized. While certainly, people may be looking forward to special dinners, gathering with friends or family, or even watching a favorite...
Researchers aim to help victims of brain injury
New York residents are gearing up for the winter months. For people with sensory issues, like persons who have suffered a serious brain injury, things may be extra difficult. Victims who struggle with balance, a common problem following a brain injury, may have a...
Wills: Begin estate planning early for peace of mind
Most New York residents recognize the importance of preparing end-of-life documents, but some may not know the steps they need to take to get started with estate planning. People who take the time to work through this process, including the preparation of wills,...
Winter weather requires extra care to avoid car accidents
Regardless of how many winters drivers in upstate New York have navigated snow and ice-covered roads, extra care is necessary as each winter comes around. Complacency causes many car accidents, often with devastating consequences. Safety authorities recommend specific...
New York car accidents: Man injured in head-on crash
A vehicle may suddenly cross over into oncoming traffic for a variety of reasons: driver distraction, fatigue, impairment or even mechanical failure. Sometimes, such incidents result from circumstances out of a driver's control, but often, the human behind the wheel...
Wills and trusts can be established upon reaching legal adulthood
People nationwide, including New York, may think that estate planning need not be considered until they are middle-aged. However, the best time to draft wills, trusts and other documents is as soon as they are legally regarded as adults after turning 18. Estate...