Events

Morris Sabbagh, Esq. To Speak At Trust, Tax & Estate Planning Forum In New York City On

March 7, 2011

Morris Sabbagh, Esq. will be speaking at the Opal Financial Group's Trust, Tax & Estate Planning Forum at the Grand Hyatt in New York City on March 7, 2011. Mr. Sabbagh, who specializes in Complex Trust & Estate Planning and Elder Law, will serve as a panelist at the session entitled The Future of the Estate Tax: Constructing an Estate Plan for the 21st Century. More specifically, Mr. Sabbagh and other panelists will discuss: strategies to withstand the new tax and regulatory environment; estate planning under the restored Estate Tax Plan; planning opportunities for 2011; and international tax plan outlook for family offices and investment managers. "Given the recent changes in the estate tax laws," says Mr. Sabbagh, "it's more important than ever that people embrace new strategies to preserve their assets." For more information about the conference, please contact Mr. Sabbagh at Msabbagh@vmmlegal.com or at 516-437-4385, ext. 120.

Seminar For Employers: What Every Business Needs To Know About Employment Liability

March 16, 2011

Long Island, NY: Michael Stacchini, Esq., Partner at Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, Attorneys at Law, will speak at a seminar entitled What Every Business Needs to Know About Employment Liability. This interactive presentation will provide employers with valuable information, and will discuss how to: deal with disgruntled employees; stay compliant with changing laws; prevent, defend and limit employee claims; and handle unwelcome media exposures. Barbara Walters, President of The HR Advantage, and Neil Levy, Property and Casualty Professional with CBS Coverage Group, will also present. The seminar is hosted by Clients for Life and will be held on March 16th, 2011 at 6:00 pm at CBS Coverage Group, 111 Express Street, Plainview, NY 11803. There is a $25 fee to attend; event includes a light dinner. RSVP to Debbie Limmer at 866-459-8557 or via email at dlimmer@clientsforlifeconsulting.com.

VMM Holds Seminar on The Impact of Social Networking on the Workplace

October 2010

On October 8, 2010, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP sponsored and co-hosted a seminar entitled, "The Impact of Social Networking on the Workplace." The seminar, which was attended by more than 60 people, featured Andrew A. Kimler, Esq. who spoke about the legal ramifications of social media for employers. Other speakers included the Human Resources Director of a major Long Island food manufacturer, the IT Director of Long Island’s largest accounting firm; and a social media and video expert.

Long Island Business News sent a reporter to cover this seminar. The article, which appeared in the October 18-21, 2010 issue, quoted Andrew A. Kimler extensively and covered how employers can protect themselves against lawsuits related to employee rights and the use of social networking at work.

Seminar for Senior Citizens and Their Families

November 2010

On November 13th, Vishnick McGovern Milizio co-hosted a “Resource Seminar for Senior Citizens and Their Families.” Attendees learned how to plan for the future by understanding options in terms of living arrangements, health care planning, downsizing, financial and legal considerations. Morris Sabbagh, Esq., Partner and Elder Law Attorney at Vishnick McGovern Milizio spoke about “Planning for the Unexpected: An Overview of Legal Considerations for the Elderly.” As part of his presentation, Mr. Sabbagh discussed the ramifications of the new Family Health Care Decision Act and the recent changes to the New York State Power of Attorney laws, which took effect on September 12, 2010.