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New York Land Use and Zoning From Start to Finish

August 05, 2026

Michael Caruso

At the recent continuing legal education program, "New York Land Use and Zoning From Start to Finish," Cuddy + Feder attorney Michael Caruso presented on two topics at the center of today's land use landscape Read More >

Land Use, Zoning + Development, Litigation, Real Estate

What is a DAO, in the eyes of the law?

July 22, 2026

Kempshall C. McAndrew

Recent court cases have grappled with how to legally characterize DAOs, with several courts finding a DAO is a general partnership. Often, these lawsuits emerge from when things go wrong in a DAO. Read More >

What is a DAO? Decentralized Autonomous Organization Law

Digital Infrastructure, Litigation

New York Legislature Considers Vested Rights Amendment: What it Could Mean for Property Owners and Developers

April 08, 2025

Michael Caruso

The New York State Legislature is currently reviewing a proposed Bill, A.831, seeking to establish vested rights protections for land development projects in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Read More >

NYS Vested Rights Amendment – Assembly Bill A831

Land Use, Zoning + Development, Litigation

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