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51 Nassau Law. 1 (2001-2002)

handle is hein.barjournals/nassau0051 and id is 1 raw text is: Nassau C? Lawyer The Journal of the Nassau County Bar Association September 2001 The Bar Associatlon has devel- oped a multtfaceted disaster relief effort to provide assistance to members of the legal community as well as to the residents of Nassau County. - If any member of the legal community is in need of services or resources the Association can pro- vide, please contact Deena R. Ehrlich. Executive Director, at 747. 4070. or dehrllchr@nassaubar org. If you need access to a computer terminal, fax or photocopy machine or a place to meet a colleague or client etc., please let us know. The NCBAWE CARE Fund has established a WE CARE Disaster Relief Fund. You may send a check made payable to WE CARE, indi- cating Disaster Relief, to NCBA, 15th & West Streets, Mineola, NY 11501. You can make your dona- tion via credit card on our Website at www.nassaubar.org. All lunds received will be earmarked tor those residents of Nassau County who are In need of assistance due to tte World Trade Center attack. In addition, the WE CARE Fund has earmarked the proceeds of Iwo upcoming events, the Italian Feast and the 5K Run, to assist those affected by this tragedy. In the works at press time Is a program to provide short-term pro bono legal assistance to the fami- lies ot the victims. We are working with the Surrogate's Court to develop a streamlined procedure lor making expedited applications tor temporary letters of adminlstra- lion to address pressing financial needs. Forms will be available for attomys to use In bringing such proceedings and we will provide training that will make the entire application process as simple and straightforward as possible. We will have a cadre of pro bona alter- neys who have volunteered to work with the Surrogate's Court per- sonnel to help these people. To volunteer as a pro bona attorney, call 747-4070 x 213, or e-mal hphllips@nassaubar.org. If you know of a family in need of Imme- diate legal assistance, please have them call the Association at 747. 4070, x 214 and leave a message. A staff person will return their call. Academy of Law ......... noklet Calendar ................. Imed Classified .................-..... 27 Domes Doings ................... 4 From tih President ............. 4 In Idef ............................ 8 We Care ......................... Is By LANCE D. CLARKE On September 6, 200t, the Membership Task Force hosted the Committee Fair and Barbecue. We sincerely wish to thank our on-sponsors this year, State Bank of Long Island and LAbbate, Balkin, Colavita and Contini. LLP. All who attended enjoyed grent weather and great food. Old members and new members alike responded with enthu- siasm by mixing and mingling into the twilight of the evening. There were approximately 250 people with more than thirty prospective new members present. The Membership Task Force wishes to express a sincere thank you to our Committee Chairs who responded with tremendous enthusiasm. Their participa- tion at the event gave attendees the opportunity to discuss the benefit and www.nassaubar.org United in By RICHARD D. COLUNS Editorin.Cief On September 11, 2001, unprecedented terrorist attacks struck at the heart of Now York City, firever changing both our neighboring Manhattan skyline and our perceptions or security in n world seem- ingly gone mad. New York City lies at our very doorstep. Many members of this association have family and friends who commute to work in large City offce buildings like the forarer World Trade Center, and some of us have our own Manhattan offices as well. While the full consequences and implications or these acts will not be quickly realized or resolved, there are those within our own ranks whose lives mourning have already been forever altered by the l ss or family or friends, As a local community, and more broadly as a nation, we stand united by this terrible tragedy in mourning the many casualties in Manhattan an(d else- where. We must also share our admira- tion for the courageous firefighters. police officers, emergency medical tech. nicinns and other rescue personnel who risked their lives in the line or duty. The staff of tire Nassau La-trr, on behalf of the Nassau County Bar Association, extends its deepest sympa- thies to those among us who have suf- fered as a result of this tragedy, and to the families ofnll those whose lives were so wantonly taken. Vol. 51, No. 1 Some Summer Law Changes By SHARON KOVACS GRUER Some new rules took effect thist aumnmer ani they are or interest to attorneys prac. tiring in diverse areas, Se, if you were off enjaoing your vacation, you nr! nurning to: New UCC Financing Statements Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code has been revised, effective July 1, 2001. Along with the revisions tre new financing statements which contain more detailed information. The old forms are not compatible with the now reuuirenents. TIn, new forms may be downloaded from the web site or the New York Department of State at www.dos.state.ny.us/corplucc9inrohtml. Privacy Notice Required by FtC The (ramr-leach-Biley Act, Public 4a1w Number 106-102, as of the writing of this article, requires law firms that provide tax planning, tax preparation or real estate settlement services to their clients to alari provide written notice regarding disclosure artheir client's non-public personal informa- tion. For purposes or this law, law firms sire considered financial institutions. The lFrC rule is found tit 16 CFR Part 313. Ay low firm which provides tax prlmp- ration or tax planning services to Its clients should provide an inilial notice of the firntns policy to any client that has a customer rein. tionship with the firmon July 1, 2001. After July 1, 2001, the firm should send on initial notice to each new client and an annual notice to each client for whom financial ser- vices are provided. The notice should pro. vide a statement of the firm's policies annd practices with respect to the non-disclosure See CItANGES, Page 19 importance of being part ofa substantive law committee while enjoying the festiv- ities. Special thanks to all of our excellent staff and caterers who make it so easy for us to host this event. Their tireless efforts and abundant energy make it a joy to take on the challenge of bringing people together to receive the great benefit orpar. ticipating in events at )onus. The members of the Membership Task Force, too. are to be congratulated for their effort in planning this event. I have truly been a lucky Chairman to have such a dedicated group ofattorneys to work with. Remember, this is your Snr Association. It can orly be as strong ns you make it by being an active member. Please find a Committee to work with and enjoy being a part of your profes- sional home, Domnus. Domus on the lawn

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