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Littman Krooks Did This Deal!

Littman Krooks LLP provided crucial legal assistance in the acquisition of SpikedAde by Constellation Brands, a significant player in the beverage industry. The deal expands Constellation’s offerings in the ready-to-drink category, reflecting their strategic growth and adaptation to consumer demand. This partnership underscores Littman Krooks’ role in facilitating complex business

Mitchell C. Littman Shares Insights About How to Approach a Dynamic Business Plan

Adjunct Professor Mitchell Littman speaks with Ioana Good, founder and president of Promova, LLC, about navigating necessary adjustment to a business plan as conditions change, expectedly or unexpectedly. The two discuss what lessons students take from his Transactional Skills for Startups class at Brooklyn Law School, which follows the lifecycle of

Special Needs Trusts: Tax and Planning Considerations for CPA

Joel Krooks, Esq., JD wrote an article for the New York State Society of CPAs, where he discusses how certified public accountants are often in a unique position to identify legal and financial planning issues that arise when a client or a client's loved one has a disability, receives a

Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody Shares His Approach to Name, Image, and Likeness with Brooklyn Law School Startup Class

Adjunct Professor Mitchell Littman surprised students in his Transactional Skills for Startups course with a high-profile guest speaker on Nov. 11: actor and Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, who joined the class via Zoom for a candid discussion about navigating the business of celebrity.

Disabled Teens in Legal Loophole at 18

Partner Amy C. O’Hara, CELA®, was recently interviewed by Victoria Mendizabal of the Bronx Bulletin regarding young adults with disabilities who may face legal loopholes once they reach the age of 18.  When not appointed with a responsible guardian, disabled adults who depend on others for decision making are at

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Significantly Impacts Individuals with Disabilities

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) or OBBA, signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes a number of changes that could affect individuals with disabilities, even if that is not their explicit intent. Our colleagues at NAELA and the SNA published this public policy explainer fact sheet

5 Things You Need to Know About Special Needs Planning

Planning for individuals with disabilities is critical to ensure they are financially secure, legally protected, and able to live fulfilling lives, even after caregivers are gone. Attorneys who focus on special needs law can help families navigate the intersection of public benefits, estate planning, tax, legal advocacy, and long-term care.

Planning Your Next Chapter:  A Couple’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Care

Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks, J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished), serves as an editor for The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation’s Preserving Your Memory Magazine. He edited author Cindy Kuzma’s article “Planning Your Next Chapter: A Couple’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Care” for the Spring 2025 Edition of Preserving

How To Ensure Your Child’s Special Needs Are Met at School

Partner Marion M. Walsh, Esq., was interviewed by Super Lawyers, a branch of Thompson Reuters, this month, titled “How to Ensure Your Child’s Special Needs are Met at School.” Passed over fifty years ago, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that school districts provide a free, appropriate education to students

Planning Your Next Chapter: A Couple’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Care

Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks, J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished), serves as an editor for The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation’s Preserving Your Memory Magazine. He edited author Cindy Kuzma’s article “Planning Your Next Chapter: A Couple’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Care” for the Spring 2025 Edition