A New York court ruling overturns Marc Rowan’s position in a long-running dispute with East Hampton officials over a Hamptons lobster shack. Multiple outlets report that the Apollo Global Management co-founder is taken back to an earlier stage of the case (“square one”) after the court decision. The conflict centers on Rowan’s efforts to change aspects of the eatery, and the extent to which those changes comply with local rules and the community’s plans for the site. The dispute has been ongoing for years, with local residents and the town opposing the alterations while Rowan’s side argues for allowable changes. The court’s decision does not end the dispute immediately; instead, it resets the matter procedurally, leaving further proceedings ahead. The ruling reflects the continued legal friction between Rowan and East Hampton over the lobster shack’s operation and modifications, with both sides preparing for the next steps in the litigation.