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Mon 5 October 2026 News & Press 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.

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. Frank Mejia v. Safeway Inc., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG05067.

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 areas and further strengthening its presence in New York. Joining McLaughlin & Stern are Jack A. Gordon, Joshua B. Katz and Margaret N.

Tue 1 September 2026 News & Press This New York Law Journal article, authored by attorneys at McLaughlin & Stern, examines the tax, legal, and practical considerations involved when changing primary residence and domicile from New York to Florida.

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 lengthy history, beginning with challenges under New York environmental laws and proceeding through multiple courts.

Tue 11 August 2026 News & Press New York City Pied-à-Tere Tax Temporarily Blocked by Judge As discussed below under “Legal Challenge,” the Richmond County Supreme Court granted, on August 10, 2026, the property owners’ request for a temporary restraining order, temporarily blocking the City from taking further steps to enforce the surcharge pending further proceedings. The court scheduled the matter for hearing on August 31, 2026. The eventual outcome in this litigation is uncertain.

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 required to do clinical rotations at hospitals and other medical facilities to complete their training.

Tue 16 June 2026 Environmental Law Effective risk management is a key aspect of any commercial transaction. Along with managing risks related to privacy, infringement and other commercial issues, in many cases this includes managing environmental risk as well. 7 Keys to Environmental Risk Management in Commercial Transactions Environmental risk in commercial deals can take various forms, and addressing environmental risk will often require a multi-faceted approach.

Federal environmental compliance is complex. But, it is also extremely important. Noncompliance can expose companies of all sizes to substantial liability—not only in government enforcement proceedings, but also in civil litigation involving commercial disputes and statutory private rights of action. So, what does it take to effectively manage federal environmental compliance in 2026? As with all areas of compliance, a comprehensive and custom-tailored approach is key.