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The Labor & Employment attorneys of Vedder Price are excited for the return of our New York Employment Roundtable on June 20 in NYC. This specialized event for in-house counsel and human resources professionals will include open discussions on relevant employment-related topics in New York and New Jersey, as well as the federal level, with opportunities to share ideas with your peers from other organizations. Follow the link below to learn more and to register! #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #NYC

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Discover how the NJ Supreme Court's ruling on non-disparagement clauses interacts with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in our latest Employment client alert authored by Lowenstein’s Amy Komoroski Wiwi and Jessica Kriegsfeld. Read the full alert: https://bit.ly/4dK88i8 #employmentlaw #employers #lawyers #newjersey #discrimination

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The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an important victory to HSW in the firm’s ongoing action against BuzzFeed, striking down the media company’s second attempt to prevent a group of former employees from arbitrating their claims stemming from its initial public offering. Partners Joseph Gallagher, Yonaton Aronoff and Jonathan Harris represent more than 40 former BuzzFeed employees who allege they were wrongfully locked out of selling their shares (causing them to suffer millions of dollars in losses) after the company went public via a SPAC transaction in late 2021. HSW brought the former employees’ claims in arbitration and BuzzFeed Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) filed suit in Delaware court to stop the arbitration. This latest gambit by BuzzFeed was its second attempt to force HSW’s clients to sue in Delaware. But the Chancery Court rejected BuzzFeed’s arguments, agreeing with HSW that only an arbitrator can decide where the suit belongs. A similar group of former BuzzFeed employees are represented by The Galbraith Law Firm and O'Brien LLP, and both groups are represented jointly by Bailey & Glasser, LLP in Delaware #Arbitration #IPO #SPAC

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Spotlight On: Catherine Macris, Managing Partner – Boston Office, Fragomen 4 min read May 2024 — In the interview with #Invest:, Catherine Macris, managing partner of the #Boston office at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, focused on addressing industry-specific challenges and advancements across industries, with particular emphasis on the local #biotech sector, amid #economic fluctuations and policy shifts. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e3dNGbjt

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#Newark Partner Alex Raybould, Associate Liz Driscoll, and Partner Malinda Miller recently secured the dismissal of several companies from a slip-and-fall case through a multi-pronged #litigation plan. This new #ClientAlert conducts a deep dive into how the team obtained this favorable result and illuminates some key takeaways from their experience, including the important role corporate counsel play in developing a litigation strategy. Read the full alert on our website. #DefenseAttorneys #GeneralLiability #LegalProfession

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Wells Miller, an Akin executive compensation partner in Boston, presented on a Boston Bar Association panel, “What In-House Lawyers, Employment Counsel and White Collar Defense Counsel Need to Know About DOJ’s Pilot Program on Compensation Incentives and Clawbacks, One Year In.” Wells spoke on the three-year program, which the Department of Justice launched in March 2023, and its aim to reward companies that incentivize compliance through their compensation systems and hold wrongdoers financially accountable for their misconduct. He and the other panelists reviewed the DOJ’s expectations and strategic considerations for those who may benefit from the program. They also covered insights from the program’s first year in action, specifically around its application in corporate criminal resolutions. Learn more below about how Wells helps organizations design their incentive compensation plans to maximize their impact under this program and others. https://bit.ly/4aaFh3q #Clawbacks #DOJ #Tax #Legal

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The State of New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a pair of rulings of interest to #labor and #employment attorneys. As detailed by #NewYork Partner Peter Shapiro in a new post for the #Grindstone blog, the state high court ruled in one case that non-disparagement provisions in employment #discrimination settlement agreements are unlawful, and held in the other case that 2019 amendments to the state’s Wage Payment Law and Wage and Hour Law are not retroactive. Read the full post on our website to learn more. #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #NewJerseyLaw #WageandHour

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State versions of the CTA are in the works…

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Laurie Flynn, Senior Consultant of BH Legal, recently contributed to a news article in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing the trends in associate hiring and salaries. Authored by Pat Murphy, the piece titled “‘Upward pressure’ on associate pay persists,” delves into Boston’s competitive legal market. Legal recruiters, including Laurie, note that firms must stay competitive with pay to attract top talent, driven by market pressures and the influence of the "Cravath Scale," which sets high benchmarks for associate salaries. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/CUoo50S22KM #EmployingTheFuture #ExpertsAtWork #GoHire

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🚨 Understanding Warrant vs. Summons Complaints in New Jersey 🚨 In this video, BLG partner Robert Bianchi, Esq. discusses the critical differences between a warrant and a summons complaint in New Jersey. Navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially when facing the complexities of criminal charges. One question that frequently arises is the difference between a warrant and a summons complaint. Bob breaks down these terms, explaining that a summons complaint, identifiable by an 'S' number, allows the accused to be free post-complaint issuance. On the other hand, a warrant complaint, marked with a 'W', signifies a more severe scenario where the accused is detained, photographed, and fingerprinted. This video is essential for anyone seeking clarity on these processes or facing such circumstances -> https://lnkd.in/ez4tP5sx Stay informed with regular legal updates from our team of former prosecutors at the Bianchi Law Group. Follow us for insightful commentary and legal analysis on criminal defense, domestic violence, and municipal court cases. 👨‍⚖️ Need legal assistance or looking to refer a case? 📲 Don't hesitate to call us 24/7 at (862) 315-7929. #FormerProsecutors #CriminalDefense #DomesticViolence #DWI #DUI #NJ #NewJersey 🛡️ TEAM OF FORMER PROSECUTORS 🛡️ No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of #NewJersey  Robert (Bob) Bianchi, Esq. David Bruno, Esq. Danielle Esposito Christopher A. Eaton, Esq. Paul A. Di Lella Tricia Howarth Margolis Esq. Christina Hall Maura Lynch Robert Esnes Alessandro Amato

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What happens when an insolvent Delaware LLC files for bankruptcy? In our latest report, partners David M. Hillman, Vincent Indelicato and Michael Mervis, along with associate Matthew Koch, dissect the intricacies of fiduciary duty and fraudulent transfer claims, providing insight into creditor rights and derivative actions. Read now: https://bit.ly/4dgFSDz #Proskauer #bankruptcy #llc

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🚨 New Published Opinion 🚨🏛️ Supreme Court of New Jersey – Criminal Law & Constitutional Law 🏛️ On January 18, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey decided State v. William Hill, which addresses the constitutionality of the State's witness tampering statute and its application in the context of the First Amendment. The Court vacated the witness tampering conviction of William Hill, remanding the case for a new trial, stating that while the statute is not overbroad, its application in this instance necessitated closer scrutiny. This pivotal ruling reaffirms the delicate balance between protecting the integrity of the judicial process and upholding the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. As former prosecutors, we understand the complexities of such legal matters and are dedicated to ensuring that justice is served with respect for all constitutional protections. Stay informed with regular legal updates from our team of former prosecutors at the Bianchi Law Group. Follow us for insightful commentary and legal analysis on criminal defense, domestic violence, and municipal court cases. Need legal assistance or looking to refer a case? Don't hesitate to call us at (862) 315-7929. Under New Jersey Court Rule 1:39-6, our partners, Bob and Dave, can return referral fees to attorneys on criminal law cases as we are certified criminal trial attorneys by the New Jersey Supreme Court. #FormerProsecutors #CriminalDefense #DomesticViolence #DWI #DUI #NJ #NewJersey No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of #NewJersey  🛡️ TEAM OF FORMER PROSECUTORS 🛡️ Robert (Bob) Bianchi, Esq. David Bruno, Esq. Danielle Esposito Christopher A. Eaton, Esq. Christina Hall Maura Lynch Robert Esnes

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Attorneys Adam R. Satin and Lynn Hu were honored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at its annual “Leaders in the Law” event for obtaining one of the five largest verdicts of 2023. In McDonald v. Ruberg, the Satin and Hu obtained a $7.56 million verdict against a Boston Medical Center cardiologist who failed to rule out a pulmonary embolism before discharging the patient who collapsed 45 minutes later and died. As reported by MLW, Satin said, “In a complex medical case like this, we tried to emphasize the things that jurors know — before they ever set foot in the jury box — aren’t right. In this case, a woman in the hospital under the defendant’s care decided she was safe to go home and sent her home with a plan to follow up with another doctor in about a month. I said to the jury, ‘She didn’t make it a month, she didn’t make it a week, she didn’t make it a day — she didn’t even make it one hour. Forty-five minutes after she left the hospital she collapsed and died.’ Even before the jury set foot in the jury box they know that doesn’t sound right.” Read the full trial report at: https://lnkd.in/esmxPcbp See also the Mass. Lawyers write up in the Leaders in the Law publication, attached. Questions about medical malpractice? Contact Lubin & Meyer for a free case evaluation. No fee. No obligation. #verdicts #largestverdicts #medicalmalpractice #medicalmalpracticelawyers #leadersinthelaw

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New York employers who fail to properly pay wages to their employees may pay hefty consequences. In their latest article for New York Law Journal, Partner Keith Markel, chair of our Labor & Employment Practice, and Associates Alana Mildner Smolow and Kayla West discuss how New York is taking wage theft very seriously. A recent headline involves the owner and a manager of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria who allegedly stole more than $20,000 in wages from employees and were indicted for the crime of scheme to defraud in the first degree, as well as several counts of failure to pay wages in violation of New York Labor Law. Even in much less extreme cases of wage theft, under both the New York Penal Law and New York Labor Law, New York prosecutors can file criminal charges against employers. Given the scope and severity of potential criminal liability, employers are advised to remain vigilant about complying with wage and hour laws by reviewing their payment practices and utilizing tools to help maintain accurate payroll records. New York Law Journal subscribers, read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eG7-z9bE #EmploymentLaw #WageTheft #ServiceIndustry

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Check out the latest article written by our partners Andrew Goldenberg and Adam Michael Levy for the New York Law Journal on the new and expanded anti-SLAPP law. #NYlawyers #NYlitigators #NYlawfirm #commerciallitigation #NYClitigation #litigation #NYLJ https://lnkd.in/eYsj5P3K

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In his latest article for Judicature, Douglas M. Fasciale, associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, opens with the following hypothetical: Imagine that you (a former civil trial judge) and your colleague (a former tax court judge) are on an appellate panel assigned to adjudicate two appeals. One is an appeal from an order entered by a tax court judge dismissing a complaint. The other is an appeal from a judgment entered following a jury trial in a car accident case. All other things being equal, can you envision deferring to your colleague or being particularly solicitous of her views given her prior experience as a tax court judge? Wouldn’t you want the same consideration in the car accident appeal? Through a personal case study based on his 35 years of experience, Justice Fasciale unpacks this hypothetical. He outlines 8 specific benefits of prior trial court experience to the appellate judge, and recommends 5 ways that appellate judges can maintain a trial court perspective that is “current and useful.” More broadly, Justice Fasciale concludes, “The institutional prior judicial experience of each intermediate appellate judge diversifies and strengthens the appellate court and its administration of justice.” Read the full article in Judicature Vol. 107 No. 3 (2024): https://loom.ly/j8dwtuc • • • • • #trialcourts #appellatecourts #attorney #professionaldevelopment #newjersey #jurytrial #casestudy #justice #judgment #civiltrial #diversity #judges #judging #supremecourt #statesupremecourt #administrationofjustice #law #legalessay #jurist

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LSW partner Jillian Berman joined a panel at the New York City Bar Association's annual White Collar Crime Institute on May 23, 2024 about “Emerging Issues in Federal Sentencing.” Jillian and co-panelists Nola Heller, Amanda Kramer, Thomas McKay and Torrey Young engaged in a lively discussion about current topics in white collar sentencing including: - The potential impact of upcoming amendments to the United States Sentencing Guidelines regarding acquitted conduct and loss; - Creative ways to address restitution; advocacy aimed at achieving the return of forfeited assets to victims; and - Practical advice for defense counsel interacting with the U.S. Probation Department to achieve more favorable sentencing outcomes. The NYCBA’s White Collar Crime Institute is an annual event bringing together the defense bar, senior government enforcement officials and top practitioners to discuss critical developments in white collar enforcement and practice. For more information click here: https://lnkd.in/e47DQDqH #whitecollardefense #investigations #federalcourts #sentencing

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