THE BLOG

15
Dec

Bowler Authors Article on Same Sex, Same Cover: Implications of the New Regulations Barring Discrimination in the Insuring of Same Sex Couples

For the Insurance Advocate, Dec. 2008

“The main difference between a marriage and a civil union is that there is no requirement that civil unions be recognized outside of the state.”

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01
Dec

Bowler Quoted in New York Law Journal Regarding Clerking for Chief Judge Kaye

Bowler was quoted in The New York Law Journal regarding drafting legal opinions with former Chief Judge Kaye of the Court of Appeals of the State of New York.  December 1, 2008

17
Nov

Gabay Authors Article on Tis The Season…Gifts, Keepsakes and Rebates: A Legal Look at Your Shows of Appreciation

For the Insurance Advocate, Nov. 2008

“As the holiday season approaches you may be thinking of gifts to send to your clients. If you are an insurer, insurance agent or broker, giving just any gift, even one that costs less than $15, may violate New York’s Insurance Laws”

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07
Nov

Gabay & Bowler Featured in The New York Law Journal After Leaving Proskauer

Gabay & Bowler was featured in The New York Law Journal on Leaving Proskauer Rose to start their practice. November 7, 2008

founders image“In their days as associates at Proskauer Rose, the two women would sometimes labor in “windowless offices, late into the night, thinking, ‘Oh, I wonder if there’s another way,’” as Sari Gabay-Rafiy recollected.
Two years ago, Ms. Gabay-Rafiy and her commiserating colleague, Anne Marie Bowler, found that other way.”

14
Oct

Gabay & Bowler Featured in Law Journal Newsletter on Marketing

Transition Networking Strategies for Female Attorneys – Marketing the Law Firm. Oct. 2008

“Females who are running solo or small firms can easily become isolated, especially if they go directly home from the office every day. That’s when creativity in networking is especially important. Sari Gabay-Rafiy and her partner Anne Marie Bowler run a small firm, Gabay-Rafiy & Bowler LLP, and they have built their own network of female lawyers who refer business to one another. Gabay-Rafiy comments, “We take full advantage of opportunities to network with women.
We’ve developed a network of other attorneys to whom we can refer business, and who think of our firm when their
client has a litigation issue.”

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08
Sep

Gabay Authors Article on Life Settlement Market Unsettles Some

For the Insurance Advocate, Sept. 2008

“A precise overview and update on this controversial, emerging market sector, one that requires careful counsel when your “baby boomer” clients –inevitably—ask you about payout potential.”

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28
Aug

Gabay & Bowler Featured In Forbes on Boosting Employee Morale

“Money can’t buy happiness” is not a cliche when it comes to boosting morale around the office. In these uneasy times, when many entrepreneurs are pinching every penny, knowing how to reward employees without spending a lot is crucial.”

14
Aug
21
Jul

Gabay Authors Article, Brokers Beware: You May Assume a Duty to Act…Carefully

For the Insurance Advocate, July 2008

“Even in the absence of privity between the plaintiff and defendant Brooks, one who assumes to act, even though not obligated to do so, thereby becomes subject to the duty to act carefully.”

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12
May

Gabay Authors Article, Cases Are Brewing Against Coffee Houses All Because of the Tip Jars?

For the WestView News, May 2008

“Who would have thought that the tip jar sitting by the cashier when you buy your morning coffee could cause such controversy?”

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