Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Genova, Burns & Giantomasi Welcomes New Attorneys

Genova, Burns & Giantomasi welcomes associates, Lauren J. Marcus and Robert W. Ferguson, III.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Genova, Burns & Giantomasi Welcomes Partner Judson M. Stein

Genova, Burns & Giantomasi welcomes partner, Judson M. Stein. Mr. Stein has more than 30 years experience in legal matters relating to trusts & estates and is based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Genova, Burns & Giantomasi Attorney John W. Bartlett Selected Among New Jersey Law Journal's "Forty Under 40"

Thursday, August 05, 2010
Genova, Burns & Giantomasi Congratulates Rebecca Moll Freed on "Forty Under 40"

Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Genova, Burns & Giantomasi Announces Chief Operating Officer

Thursday, July 29, 2010
Genova, Burns & Giantomasi Welcomes New Attorneys

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Partner Laurence D. Laufer Quoted in New York Times

In an article on campaign financing in a New York City Council race, Laurence D. Laufer is quoted and described as an “election law specialist.”

Click here to read the article.

Monday, July 12, 2010
Francis J. Giantomasi appears on Michael Stoler’s program “Stoler Report”

This week, Partner Francis J. Giantomasi appears as a panelist on “The Stoler Report – Real Estate Trends: What’s Happening in New Jersey”.  This weekly show features many of the region’s most prominent real estate leaders discussing recent trends in real estate.  Appearing on the program with Mr. Giantomasi are Peter Cocoziello of Advance Realty, Murray Kushner of SK Properties and Emmanuel Stern of Hartz Mountain Industries. 

Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Partner Laurence D. Laufer noted and quoted in New York Times

Today’s New York Times reports on public campaign financing in New York City in a page A-1 story that cites the work of “pre-eminent election lawyer” Laurence D. Laufer.  Mr. Laufer is also quoted in the story. 

Click here for the story and here for a related story in today’s Times.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Bergen Record writes on Municipal Pay to Play Ordinance; Rebecca Moll Freed Quoted

The Bergen Record recently wrote a story on a municipal Pay-to-Play ordinance introduced in a Bergen County town and some criticisms the ordinance is receiving.  Recognized as an attorney with a campaign finance law specialty, Counsel Rebecca Moll Freed was quoted in the article.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Partner Jeffrey R. Rich to be honored by CPC Behavioral Healthcare

CPC Behavioral Healthcare of Monmouth County will celebrate 50 years of service this July at a Gala Benefit at which Jeffrey Rich, Roseann Paone & TD Bank will be honored.  The event will raise funds to assist CPC in providing mental health treatment to those who cannot afford it, integrating physical healthcare with mental healthcare for adults with mental illness and to fund transportation needs of CPC clients.

Monday, June 28, 2010
Dena B. Calo to Speak on Developing Employee Handbooks & Policies at New Jersey Business & Industry Association Seminar

Counsel Dena B. Calo will speak at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s seminar entitled, “Using Handbooks to Address Social Media and Social Networking in the Workplace.” This seminar will discuss how to avoid legal liabilities and managing a workforce productively and practices in preparing and updating employee handbooks and policies. The seminar will be held on July 9^th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at The Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, NJ.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Partner Angelo J. Genova and Partner Peter R. Yarem Secure $13.9 million Judgment Against Developer

A Bergen County Superior Court Judge recently awarded $13.9 million to a Genova Burns & Giantomasi client in a commercial dispute between its client and a Bergen County developer.  The judgment comes after years of litigation and pre-judgment appeals which reached the New Jersey Supreme Court before remand to the trial court.  Genova and Yarem represented the plaintiff, who has pursued payment from the developer stemming from the developer’s $46 million real estate purchase of a 16 acre property in Fort Lee, New Jersey in 2003. 

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Partner & Co-Founder Angelo J. Genova Named to Lawdragon’s Most Powerful Employment Lawyers for 2010

Angelo J. Genova, Esq. has been named to Lawdragon’s “Most Powerful Employment Lawyers for 2010”.  Lawyers included among the 135 selected were chosen on a national basis from submissions by firms, evaluations by clients and peers, as well as research by the Lawdragon editorial staff.  Mr. Genova’s recognition is posted on the Lawdragon website and will also be published in the Human Resources Executive magazine. 

Click here and here to view media coverage.

Friday, June 18, 2010
Partner James M. Burns Re-Elected Chairman of Community Health Charities

On April 23, 2010, Genova, Burns & Giantomasi partner James M. Burns was re-elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Community Health Charities (CHC) for a one year term commencing July 1, 2010, at its annual meeting held in New York City.  CHC, a national federation of over 50 of America's most recognized health charities, supports the mission of its members through workplace giving.  Based in Arlington, VA, CHC has 36 affiliate offices nationwide.  CHC's corporate partners include Accenture, Amazon.com, American Express, Exxon Mobil, Toyota and United Airlines, among many others.  A list of CHC's membership charities and leading corporate partners can be found at http://www.healthcharities.org/.

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Partner Laurence D. Laufer Speaks at New Jersey Utilities Association’s 95th Annual Conference

Laurence D. Laufer recently spoke at the 95^th Annual Conference of the New Jersey Utilities Association in Galloway, New Jersey.  The topic of Laurence’s remarks was ““Changes in Campaign Finance Laws: To Give or Not to Give?”. 

Click here for more information on the New Jersey Utilities Association.

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Brian W. Kronick to Speak at New Jersey State League of Municipalities Professional Development Seminar

Partner Brian W. Kronick will speak at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Seminar entitled, “Maintaining a Safe Community within Current Budget Constraints: A Discussion on Budgeting, Shared Services, and Labor Negotiations” Mr. Kronick and others will cover topics such as the impact of budget limitations and loss of state aid; long term financial and operational planning; layoffs, furloughs and reduction in force methods; managing reduced staffing levels and its affect on overall public safety; shared services; and allaying public concerns. The seminar will take place Friday, June 18 at the Robert Meyner Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ.

Click here for more information on the event.

Monday, June 14, 2010
Francis J. Giantomasi Received Friend of APALA-NJ Award on June 12th, 2010

Monday, June 07, 2010
Partner Francis J. Giantomasi Participates in Newark Statue Dedication

Friday, June 04, 2010
Gemma M. Giantomasi Named General Counsel for Opportunity Project, Inc.

Associate Gemma M. Giantomasi was named General Counsel for the Opportunity Project, Inc.  The Opportunity Project, a not-for-profit organization located in Milburn, New Jersey was founded in 1993 by people with brain injuries and their families. Their mission is to bridge the gap between medical services and offer vocational and social support systems to help their members rebuild and maintain satisfying lives. Membership is open to anyone over 18 with a brain injury regardless of their ability to pay.

Ms. Giantomasi is a member of the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group and is based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.

Thursday, June 03, 2010
Brian W. Kronick to Present at New Jersey Association of Counties’ Annual Conference

Partner Brian W. Kronick will speak at the New Jersey Association of Counties’ Seminar entitled, “Collective Labor Negotiations and Interest Arbitration in These Tough Economic Times.”  As the NJAC labor counsel, Mr. Kronick will cover topics such as labor negotiations and interest arbitration during the current economic crisis, new pension and health benefits legislation, layoffs, temporary layoffs and alternatives to layoffs. Mr. Kronick will be accompanied by Associate Nicholas J. Repici. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m.
 

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Friday, May 28, 2010
Newark Regional Business Partnership Writes on Serving Non-Profits in June 2010 Connections Newsletter; Jason L. Sobel Quoted

The Newark Regional Business Partnership wrote an article for their June 2010 Connections Newsletter on serving non-profits. Counsel Jason L. Sobel and others were quoted on the importance of providing special services to non-profit organizations, especially during a recession. Click here to view the full article.

Thursday, May 27, 2010
Rebecca Moll Freed to Speak at Rutgers University Collaboration for an Ethical New Jersey Panel

Counsel Rebecca Moll Freed will speak at the Rutgers Business School’s panel entitled “Collaboration for an Ethical New Jersey, What is?...What Works?...What can be?...” Ms. Freed and others will discuss the current status of the intersection between business and government in New Jersey, what currently works in terms of best practices, and what the solutions to a more ethical New Jersey are. The panel will take place on Friday, June 4^th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rutgers University – Newark Paul Robeson Campus Center.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Francis J. Giantomasi Joins Advisory Council for Provident Bank

Partner Francis J. Giantomasi is now a member of the Advisory Council for Provident Bank where he joins Partner Jeffrey R. Rich. The Provident Bank was founded in New Jersey in 1839 and currently operates over 80 branches throughout the state.  As a member of the Advisory Council, Mr. Giantomasi will assist in Provident’s business development efforts.

Francis J. Giantomasi is based in the firm's Newark, New Jersey office and is a member of the Commercial Real Estate Redevelopment and Environmental Law Practice Group.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Rebecca Moll Freed Named Board Counsel of Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey

Counsel Rebecca Moll Freed was named Board Counsel for the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey on May 11th.  The WPC was founded in 1972 and is a multi-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of progressive women in elected and appointed positions in government, protecting reproductive freedom, and promoting equal rights for women.

Ms. Freed is a member of the Corporate Political Activity Law and Public Contact Law & Bid Protest Litigation Practice Groups and is based in the firm’s Newark, NJ and New York, NY offices.

Monday, May 24, 2010
Brian W. Kronick and Nicholas J. Repici to Speak on Legal Aspects of Municipal Labor Relations at NJICLE Series of Seminars

Friday, May 21, 2010
Rebecca Moll Freed to Speak on the Latest in Campaign Finance at a NJICLE Pay-to-Play Seminar

Counsel Rebecca Moll Freed will speak at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s seminar entitled, “Pay To Play 2010: The Latest In Campaign Finance.” Ms. Freed and others will cover state, county and municipal pay to play rules; advocacy organizations after Citizens United; federal political action committees and the 2010 Congressional elections; the impact of the proposed SEC regulations on your clients’ activities and discuss the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s regulations. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Lafayette Yard Marriott in Trenton, NJ.
              

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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
John C. Petrella to Speak on Latest Developments in EEO Law and Best Practices at EEOC Technical Assistance Seminar

Partner John C. Petrella will speak at the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Technical Assistance seminar on May 21, 2010. Mr. Petrella and other expert presenters will discuss managing leaves of absences and best practices for developing and implementing leave policies. Other topics will include employment discrimination issues and the latest developments in EEO law. The seminar will be held in New Brunswick at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Laurence D. Laufer to Speak at WasteExpo Conference on Campaign Finance, Lobbying and Gift Laws

Partner Laurence D. Laufer will be speaking on company compliance obligations under state and local campaign finance, lobbying and gift laws next week at the 2010 WasteExpo in Atlanta, Georgia. WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Mr. Laufer’s session, “Advocacy Before Government Officials: Learn the Rules”, will take place May 4th from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Francis J. Giantomasi to be Honored at Essex County Bar Association 2010 Annual Installation & Achievement Awards Gala

Partner Francis J. Giantomasi was honored at the Essex County Bar Association’s 2010 Annual Installation & Achievement Awards Gala. Mr. Giantomasi received the General Practice Attorney Achievement Award for his work with the Brennan project and to recognize his over thirty years of service to the Essex and Newark communities as an attorney for the people. The awards dinner also included election and installment of the Officers and Trustees of the Essex County Bar Association. The event was held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at The Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, New Jersey.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Michael L. Moore Elected to the Board of Trustees for Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.

Associate Michael L. Moore was elected to the Board of Trustees for the Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. (NCHC). Established in 1986, the NCHC is a network of federally qualified health care centers, that has been providing comprehensive primary care services to children and adults who reside in the City of Newark and surrounding communities. Their mission is to provide affordable, quality health care to all in need.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Angelo J. Genova to Speak at 2010 Meeting of National Democratic Lawyers Council

Angelo J. Genova will speak before the National Democratic Lawyers Council on Saturday, April 24^th in Washington, D.C. Mr. Genova, along with other nationally prominent seasoned election law litigators, will discuss the impact of voter protection efforts on campaigns, election activity best practices and share experiences on litigating election law cases.

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Friday, April 16, 2010
Genova, Burns & Giantomasi to Receive Outstanding Corporate Partner Award at Leadership Newark Annual Gala

Genova, Burns & Giantomasi will be honored at Leadership Newark Annual Gala.  The firm will receive the Outstanding Corporate Partner Award for recognition of its commitment to Leadership Newark and active support for staff participation in the Leadership Newark program, and believing in the organization's mission to connect and improve the network of community and civic leaders on behalf of the City of Newark. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 27^th at 7:30 p.m. at the Newark Club. Co-Honorees are Bank on Newark, recipient of the Outstanding Community Partner Award and Gwen Rippey, Ph.D. of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield will receive the Distinguished Fellow Award.

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Friday, April 09, 2010
Newark's Genova Burns Expands; New Firm to be Named Genova, Burns & Giantomasi

Thursday, April 08, 2010
Jennifer Mazawey to Speak on Rights and Responsibilities of Property Owners at New Jersey Business & Industry Association Seminar

Counsel Jennifer Mazawey will speak at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s seminar entitled, “NJ’s New Site Remediation Program, What Property Owners and Professionals Need to Know.” This seminar will discuss both the practical and legal implications of the State’s Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) and the Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Program. The seminar will be held on April 16^th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at The Pines Manor in Edison, NJ.

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Tuesday, April 06, 2010
The New York Times Reports on Acquittal of Manhattan Surrogate’s Court Judge; Laurence Laufer Quoted

Last week, a jury acquitted a judge in Manhattan Surrogate’s Court and her former law partner of felony charges of filing false campaign reports.  The New York Times report on the verdict took note of Laurence D. Laufer’s role in advising the defense and quoted him on the implications of the case for New York campaign finance law.  Mr. Laufer is the director of the Genova Burns & Giantomasi Corporate Political Activity Law Practice Group.

Click here to view article.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
John C. Petrella to Speak at New Jersey Business and Industry Association Seminar on Complying with Complex State and Federal Labor and Employment Laws

Partner John C. Petrella will speak at a New Jersey Business and Industry Association seminar entitled, “HR 101: An Employment Law and HR Primer” on Friday, March 26^th.  Mr. Petrella will provide an overview of the many employment and labor laws affecting companies and their relationship with employees.  He also will address how to establish employment policies, handle employee disputes and how to comply with complex labor laws.  Other speakers will include Peter J. Pizzi, Esq. of Connell Foley LLP, Kathleen Connelly, Esq. of Lindabury, McCormick, Estrabrook & Cooper PC, and JoAnn Trezza of Arrow Group Industries.

Mr. Petrella is the director of the firm’s Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group and is based in the Newark, New Jersey office.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Dena B. Calo Explains Benefits of Paycheck Fairness Act

The Glasshammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business, writes on the Paycheck Fairness Act.  Counsel Dena B. Calo, director of the Genova Burns Human Resource and Labor Law Training, Audit and Compliance Services program, is interviewed regarding how the Paycheck Fairness Act would deter wage discrimination by strengthening penalties for equal pay violations and by prohibiting retaliation against workers who ask about employers’ wage practices or disclose their own wages.

Click here to view article.

Monday, March 15, 2010
New Jersey Law Journal Reports on Effects of Citizens United Decision on Corporate Political Advertising; Laurence Laufer Quoted

The New Jersey Law Journal reported today that despite the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case allowing corporations to spend more freely in federal elections, corporations have been slow to move forward with new political advertising. The article quotes partner Laurence Laufer, director of the Genova Burns Corporate Political Activity Law Practice Group, who stated that the ruling had not yet spurred new political expenditures by corporations.

Friday, March 12, 2010
Brian W. Kronick to Present at New Jersey State League of Municipalities Professional Development Seminar on Federal Family and Medical Leave Act and New Jersey Family Leave Act

Partner Brian W. Kronick will speak at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Professional Development Seminar entitled, “FMLA, FLA.” Mr. Kronick will address managing leaves in New Jersey and will provide an understanding regarding the administration of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, and New Jersey Family Leave Insurance. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Monroe Twp, NJ.

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Friday, March 05, 2010
Genova Burns Welcomes Former Casino Industry Leader and Essex County Executive Nicholas R. Amato, Esq.

Genova Burns announced today that Nicholas R. Amato, Esq. has joined the firm.  Mr. Amato brings to the firm a diverse and extensive background in legal, governmental and business affairs spanning over three decades.  Mr. Amato has held a variety of public and private positions during his professional career.  Most recently he served as Senior Vice-President, General Counsel and Secretary for Resorts Interntaional Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries including Resorts Casino & Hotel and The Atlantic City Hilton Hotel and Casino, Bally’s Tunica Hotel and Casino and Resorts Tunica Hotel and Casino, Tunica Mississippi, Resorts Hotel and Casino, East Chicago, Indiana.

Click here to view press release.

Monday, March 01, 2010
Brian W. Kronick to Present at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Professional Development Seminar on Wage and Hour Issues

Partner Brian W. Kronick will speak at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Professional Development Seminar entitled, “Wage and Hour.”  Mr. Kronick will review wage and hour issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New Jersey’s Wage and Hour laws and cover topics including hours of work, overtime, payment of wages, and special wage and hour issues and recordkeeping. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Monroe Twp, NJ.

Mr. Kronick is a member of the Labor Law Practice Group and is based in the firm’s Newark, NJ office.
 

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Monday, March 01, 2010
Angelo J. Genova to be Honored at 17th Annual Newark Archbishop’s Business & Labor Recognition Reception

Angelo J. Genova will be honored at the 17^th Annual Newark Archbishop’s Business & Labor Recognition Reception.  The event, attended by business, labor and religious leaders, will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, New Jersey.  Proceeds from the event benefit the Archdiocese’s Catholic Youth Organization, a program dedicated to the improvement of the spiritual, emotional and social welfare of thousands of New Jersey’s young people of every race, religion and ethnic background.  Co-honoree will be David Jones, President of the New Jersey State Troopers Fraternal Association.

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Kathleen Barnett Einhorn Named Director of Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group

Genova Burns is proud to announce that partner Kathleen Barnett Einhorn has been named Director of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group.  Ms. Einhorn, who has been with the firm since June of 2000, specializes in commercial litigation in both state and federal courts and specifically in business litigation, business torts and public procurement.

Ms. Einhorn is based in the firm’s Newark, NJ office.

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Angelo J. Genova to Testify Before the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Implications of U.S. Supreme Court Campaign Finance Ruling

Angelo J. Genova will testify before the Assembly Judiciary Committee on how the recent U.S. Supreme Court Citizens United decision, which removed campaign spending restrictions on corporations and unions, will impact New Jersey law.  The hearing will begin today at 10 a.m. 

Click here to watch the hearing live stream on the New Jersey Legislature website.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Angelo J. Genova to Receive 2010 Annual Achievement Award from The Hall Institute of Public Policy - New Jersey

Angelo J. Genova, a partner and co-founder of Genova Burns, will receive the 2010 Annual Achievement Award from the Hall Institute of Public Policy – New Jersey at the Annual Awards Gala on March 18, 2010. 

The Hall Institute is a non-partisan, not-for-profit foundation established in 2005 to explore social, economic, educational and cultural issues in an effort to generate debate and discussion and develop solutions to the problems confronting the state and its residents.

Mr. Genova appeared as a guest on the Hall Institute Forum in a 30-minute television interview where he discussed his career, public policy issues facing New Jersey, and his work with the Hall Institute.  Mr. Genova will be the second recipient of the Hall Institute’s Annual Achievement Award.