July 25, 2006

The Firm Moves Its New York Office

Although the Firm thought returning to 3000 Marcus Avenue where it had been for more than 17 years would be a positive step, it quickly became evident that you cannot go back to the past.  Accordingly, the firm decided to take a fresh perspective and relocated its New York office to 33 South Service Road, Suite 109, Jericho, New York 11753-1006.  The telephone number is +1 516 750-9760.  The fax number is +1 516 750-9765.   Commenting on the move, Mr. Duffy noted, "Following my first wife's death, i thought it would be positive to return to a place where we were during a very happy time in my life.  I realize now that you cannot go back.  You have to go forward.  This is moving forward again." 

July 24, 2006

Berg and Duffy, LLP, "Sponsors" New Website about Mexico Law

The Firm announced today its sponsorship of a new websites designed to heighten awareness about Mexico  law.  The new site, called Mexico Lawyer, seeks to collect useful information about the laws of Mexico, including the text of the law in Spanish, an English translation, analysis, and comment. 

July 24, 2006

Berg and Duffy, LLP, "Sponsors" New
Websites about Monaco and the French Riviera

The Firm announced today its sponsorship of a series of new websites designed to heighten awareness about Monaco and the French Riviera as well as Monaco law.  Many of the sites offer forums where matters of interest relevant to these new sites may be discussed.  The new sites are:

1. Monaco Monitor.  This is a site that publishes current news and information about the Principality of Monaco on as near a real-time basis as possible. The site does not publish sensational news just for the sake of being sensational, rather, it tries to publish news and information that is useful and informative and that allows readers to understand what Monaco is, how it operates, and what makes it such an interesting and enjoyable place to live and work and  to visit. 
    

2. Monaco Lawyer.  This site seeks to collect useful information about the laws of Monaco, including the text of the law in French, an English translation, analysis, and comment. 
    

3. InfoMonaco.  This site seeks to provide a place were people can learn about what is available in Monaco whether they are coming for a visit or live there on a permanent basis and leave comments and engage in discussions about their experiences. 
    

4. The American Club of the Riviera.  The Club and its new website seeks to provide Americans living on the Riviera with a comfortable environment to come together to exchange views and information about life on the Riviera from the American perspective. 

June 22-25, 2006

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the
International Law and Practice Section at the
NYSBA House of Delegates Meeting in Cooperstown

Mr. Duffy, as one of the Sections three delegates to the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates, represented the Section at the Installation Meeting of the House.  Chief Judge Judith Kaye administered the oath of office to incoming president Mark Alcott.  In addition, the House had a very full calendar, including the review and rewrite of the Code of Ethics that is now under active consideration.  There were also a number of networking and social events associated with the meeting.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy to some of the social events. 

June 15-18, 2006

James P. Duffy, III, Represents Firm at
the Lex Mundi Managing Partners' Conference

Mr. Duffy represented the Firm at the annual Managing Partners' Conference of Lex Mundi that took place in New York this year.  Most of the Lex Mundi member firms were represented at this meeting, which covered a broad range of topics of interest to the senior managers of teh Lex Mundi firms.  This also offered an excellent opportunity to compare notes with managing partners from around the world about problems confronting them and lawyers generally and to see the solutions for those problems from many different perspectives.  Dr. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy to some of the social events related to the meeting. 

June 11, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Attends the Nassau-Suffolk Chapter
100th Anniversary Fordham Law School Dinner in Jericho, New York

 Mr. Duffy, as a past President of the Nassau Suffolk Chapter of the Fordham Law School Alumni Association, attended the 100th Anniversary dinner for the Law School.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall, whom Mr. Duffy had recently married, attended with him. 

 May 27, 2006

 James P. Duffy, III, and Dr. Jean C. Kendall Wed 

Dr. Kendall and Mr. Duffy married at St. Mary’s Church in Manhasset New York on this date.  The Nuptial Mass was concelebrated by Monsignor John McCann, the pastor of St. Mary’s, and Mr. Duffy’s Cousin, the Rev. Stephen Duffy.  A reception followed at The Port Washington Yacht Club.  More information about the wedding and the events surrounding it, including photographs and videos, may be found at www.jandjweddingphotos.us.  Dr. Kendall will keep her name for professional purposes. 

 May 19-20, 2006

 James P. Duffy, III, Participates in
The International Law and Practice Section
Annual Executive Committee Retreat in New York City

Mr. Duffy, as a former Chair of the New York State Bar Association International Law and Practice Section, participated in the Section’s annual retreat for the Section’s Executive Committee of which Mr. Duffy is a permanent member.  In addition to some social event, the meeting engaged in long range planning for the Section.  Members of the Executive Committee from around the world attended the meeting. 

 May 19, 2006

James P. Duffy, III, Participates in the
NYSBA Cross-Border Practice Committee
Meeting with Australia Legal Officials in New York City

Mr. Duffy, as a member of the New York Bar Association’s Cross-Border Practice Committee met with senior officials of the Australian Bar and representatives of the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC, to discuss matters of mutual interest in the international practice of law.   

May 11, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III Attends the Long Island
Estate Planners Council Annual Dinner with Dr. Kendall

Dr. Kendall joined Mr. Duffy for the Annual Dinner of the Long Island Estate Planner’s Council that took Place at the Carltun on the Green in Eisenhower Park.  Dr. Kendall and Mr. Duffy sat at President Reinkar’s table which also included Judge Riordan, the Surrogate of Nassau County, New York.   

April 24-May 1, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, and Dr. Jean C. Kendall Participate in
the annual Monaco Takes New York Festivities in New York City

Dr. Kendall joined Mr. Duffy in participating in a number of the events that took place honoring Monaco in the “Monaco Takes New York” festivities that took place in New York under the sponsorship of the Monaco Government and the Societe des Bains de Mer during this period.   

April 7, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Introduces CBS’s
Charles Osgood at the American Bar Association 

Mr. Duffy introduced his friend, CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood, as a principal speaker at the American Bar Association Section of International Law meeting that took place at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.  As would be expected, Mr. Osgood gave an extremely interesting and well received talk.  Mr. Duffy was on the Steering Committee for the ABA meeting.   

March 31-April 1, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the
International Law and Practice Section
At the NYSBA House of Delegates Meeting 

Mr. Duffy, as one of the Section’s three Delegates to the New York State Bar Association’s House of Delegates, attended the House of Delegates meeting events in Albany.  The House of Delegates is the governing body of the New York State Bar Association.  The meeting had many important issues to consider affecting the practice of law in the State of New York, including new Advertising and Ethics rules.   

March 25, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, and Dr. Jean C. Kendall
Attend the Gala de la Bal de La Rose in Monaco 

Following the American Club luncheon, Dr. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy to the Bal de la Rose that took place at the Salle des Etoiles at the Sporting d’Ete in Monaco.  The bal is the premier social event of the winter season and precedes the solemnity of the Lenten season.  Prince Albert, II, attended the bal was accompanied by many members of his family.   

March 25, 2006

James P. Duffy, III, Presides Over the
American Club Meeting at the Mas d’Artigny 

Mr. Duffy, as president of the American Club of the Riviera, presided over the monthly meeting of the Club that took place at the beautiful Mas d’Artigny, one of the Club’s favorite venues.  US Ambassador Stapleton, the US Ambassador to France, US Consul General Philip Breeden, and a number of senior officers of the US Navy joined the Club and enjoyed an operatic presentation that followed lunch.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy to the meeting.   

March 6, 2006

James P. Duffy, III, and John Bekian
Represent the Firm at the Dinner for the
New York Office of Lex Mundi Member Firms 

The New York offices of Lex Mundi Member Firms had one of its periodic dinners at Serafina.  Mr. Duffy and Mr. Bekian represented the Firm.  The dinner was purely a social event and was well attended by representatives of the many Lex Mundi Member Firms that have offices in New York.   

March 2-5, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the Firm
at the Lex Mundi Latin American-Caribbean
Regional Meeting that took place in San Jose, Costa Rica 

Mr. Duffy participated in the Lex Mundi Regional Meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica.  Attorneys from a significant percentage of the Lex Mundi member firms and from every region in which Lex Mundi has members were present for the meeting, which included, in addition to some important substantive law and business program, some very interesting opportunities to learn more about Costa Rica, one of the few nations on earth that does not have a standing army.   

February 25, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Presides Over the
American Club Meeting at the Carlton Hotel 

Mr. Duffy, in his capacity as President of the American Club of the Riviera, presided over the Club's regular monthly meeting at the Restaurant Le Cote at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France.  The weather accommodated having cocktails on the veranda on the Croisette, the famous sea-side boulevard of Cannes.  Lunch followed in the main dining room of Le Cote.  The meeting was well attended by representatives of the US Navy.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy to the meeting.   

February 16-20, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the Firm at the
TAGLaw Asia Regional Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand 

Mr. Duffy represented the Firm at the Asia-Pacific regional meeting of TAGLaw and TIAG that took place in Bangkok, Thailand.  The meeting began with a very interesting dinner at the home of David Lyman, the senior partner of Tilleke & Gibbins, the Thai member firm.  The dinner included folk dancing and regional specialties.  The meeting also included some important substantive law and business sessions.  The Firm’s Monaco Office is the exclusive TAGLaw member firm for Monaco.   

January 23-28, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the
International Law and Practice Section at the
Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association

Mr. Duffy participated in a number of events of “Bar Week” as it is called.  Bar Week included the Annual Meeting of the International Law and Practice Section as well as the Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates of which Mr. Duffy is a member representing the Section.  The House of Delegates is the governing body of the New York State Bar Association.   

January 21, 2006 

James P. Duffy, III, Installed as
President of the American Club of the Riviera 

Mr. Duffy was reelected president of the American Club of the Riviera for 2006 at the Club’s Installation luncheon held at the Vista Palace in Roquebrune, France.  The Vista Palace is on the side of one of the mountains high above Monaco and overlooks Monaco.  It has magnificent views up and down the coast deep into France and far into Italy.  The meeting was attended by representatives of the US Navy.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall also attended the meeting with Mr. Duffy.