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Beacon Pointe Advisors is honored to host for its Partners an exclusive Women's Advisory Institute Event.  Carrie Gallaway, CFP®, and Alison Schrag, Esq. will discuss the needle movers that will help prioritize you and your financial well-being throughout each milestone decade.

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sarabeth's Garden Room - New York, NY 

Speakers:
Alison Schrag, Partner, Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
Carrie Gallaway, Partner & Managing Director, Beacon Pointe 

The Firm is proud to recognize the talent and dedication of these accomplished lawyers. @Christine Amara and @David Falk have demonstrated a deep understanding of the law, passion for delivering outstanding legal services, and a commitment to the Firm’s core values.  Please join us in congratulating Christine and David on their promotion to partner.

The course will be presented via Zoom and live at 85 Broad Street, New York, New York on January 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
 
Course Description: This CLE program explores the intersection of AI and professional responsibility, focusing on how attorneys can ethically integrate AI tools into their practice while complying with the rules of professional conduct. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how to maintain competence, protect client confidentiality, communicate effectively, and ensure reasonable fees in an AI-driven environment.
 
1.2 New Jersey credits; 1.0 New York credits; and 1.0 Puerto Rico credits
Please email Director of Human Resources, Colleen Boyle, to register for this CLE Course  Cboyle@shermanatlas.com

In this issue:

• Federal District Court in Texas Finds FTC’s Noncompete Ban Unlawful
• New York Second Department Reverses Trial Court’s Denial of Motion to Dismiss Foreclosure Complaint on Statute of Limitations Grounds

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• Life Insurance Funded Buy-Sell Agreements Should Be Reviewed in Light of United States Supreme Court Decision in Connelly v. United States
• Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline is Approaching
• Do You Need to Make a Substantial Gift Between Now and the End Of 2025 to Take Advantage of The Current Fedferel Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Before It’s Reduced in Half at the End of 2025?

In this issue:

• New York Second Department Affirms Denial of Motion for Summary Judgment in Foreclosure Action Due to Failure to Demonstrate Compliance With RPAPL 1304
• New York Second Department Reverses Trial Court’s Denial of Motion to Dismiss Third-Party Complaint Against Guarantor