Tuesday, December 30, 2008
William F. Harrison and Ralph J. Salerno Named to New Jersey Real Estate Advisory Board
Partner William F. Harrison and Counsel Ralph J. Salerno have been named to the New Jersey Real Estate Advisory Board. The Advisory Board was recently created by Governor Corzine to support the initiatives outlined in the Governor's Economic Assistance and Recovery Plan. The panel consists of economic development leaders throughout the State, representing a range of New Jersey’s major businesses and will work closely with the Governor’s Office of Economic Growth as well as other State Departments to encourage economic development and revitalization across the state.
Mr. Harrison and Mr. Salerno are members of the GBV Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group and are based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
GBV Partner Francis J. Vernoia Obtains Temporary Restraints Enjoining the County of Monmouth from Awarding Contract in Government Procurement Matter
On December 23, 2008, GBV Partner, Francis J. Vernoia, successfully obtained a temporary injunction barring the County of Monmouth from proceeding with an award of a multi-year multi-million dollar contract to a transportation services company. GBV’s client was the second lowest bidder on a contract which was awarded by the County of Monmouth to the lowest bidder in this government procurement matter under the New Jersey Public Contract Law. The court agreed with the emergent legal challenge to the award of the contract to the lowest bidder and temporarily enjoined the County of Monmouth from awarding the contract to the lowest bidder.
Mr. Vernoia is the Director of the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group and is based in the Newark, NJ office.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
A Powerful Complaint Causing a Municipality to Immediately Repeal Zoning Amendment was filed by Partner William F. Harrison and Associate Lisa A. John
The municipality adopted an amendment to its zoning ordinance, which substantially restricted our client’s ability to develop its property. Mr. Harrison and Ms. John filed a Complaint, on behalf of our client, the owner of approximately 1,800 acres of land affected by the zoning amendment on both procedural and substantive grounds. The Complaint sought to invalidate the amendment based on procedural deficiencies in its adoption, arbitrary and capricious actions by the local planning board and governing body, and violations of our client’s due process rights. The Complaint filed on behalf of our client was so effective that the municipality agreed to repeal the amendment, in its entirety, less than three weeks after it was received.
Mr. Harrison and Ms. John are members of the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group and are based in the firm's Newark, New Jersey office.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Partner William F. Harrison and Associate Lisa A. John Win Superior Court Challenge of Planning Board Denial
On December 15, 2008, the Ocean County Superior Court issued a written opinion reversing a local Planning Board’s denial of a 497 lot subdivision application based on the legal argument set forth by Mr. Harrison and Ms. John challenging the denial. On behalf of our client, our attorneys successfully overcame the standard of review that a local planning board’s action is presumptively correct. Following a trial on the matter, the Court found that the Plaintiff sustained its burden of proof before the Board and the denial of Plaintiff’s application was arbitrary, capricious and an unreasonable exercise of the Planning Board’s discretion. As a result, the Court reversed the denial and directed the Board to adopt a Resolution granting the subdivision application.
Mr. Harrison and Ms. John are member of the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group and are based in the Newark, New Jersey office.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Joins Legal Team for New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Brian W. Kronick and Hollie B. Knox to Speak at New Jersey State League of Municipalities Seminar
Partner Brian W. Kronick and associate Hollie B. Knox, members of the GBV Labor Law Practice Group, will be speaking at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Professional Development Seminar, “Labor and Employment Law – Year End Review” to be held on Friday, December 12th from 8:30am to 1pm at the Mercer County Community College Conference Center. The GBV legal team will review developments during 2008 affecting public sector employers and employees in the legislative, judicial, and administrative areas and will cover such topics as new provisions to the Paid Family Leave Act and changes to the Pension System.
Mr. Kronick currently serves as League Labor Counsel.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Newark Office to Host Executive Employment Roundtable for Day Spa and Health Club Industries
The Newark office will be host to an Executive Employment Law Roundtable for the Day Spa and Health Club Industries on Thursday, December 11th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. GBV associate Dena B. Calo will monitor the discussion which will cover many topics including restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements, independent contractor agreements, wage and hour issues and discrimination laws generally. Registration is complimentary and is open to professionals in the Day Spa and Health Club industries. Ms. Calo is a member of firm’s Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group and is based in the Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia offices.
To register for the event, please click here. For additional information, please contact Dena B. Calo at (856) 968-0689.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Jisha V. Dymond Quoted in The Daily Politics
In her capacity as the Secretary of the NYCLA Election Law Committee, associate Jisha V. Dymond is quoted in The Daily Politics article, “Old Issue, New Twist.”
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Brian W. Kronick Speaks at New Jersey State League of Municipalities Annual Conference
Partner Brian W. Kronick was a speaker at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities 93rd Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 19th. His speech on “Negotiating Changes in Health Benefits” covered such topics as the recent changes to the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) decisions regarding health benefits, and approaches to negotiating changes in health benefits. The convention is being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center and concludes Friday, November 21st. Mr. Kronick is a member of the firm’s Labor Law Practice Group and is based in the Newark, New Jersey office.
Monday, November 17, 2008
GBV Welcomes Stacey J. Lipitz to Newark Office
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome new associate Stacey J. Lipitz to the Newark office. Ms. Lipitz, a 2007 graduate of Brooklyn Law School, joins the firm's Health & Hospital Law Practice Group. Prior to joining GBV, she was an associate in the Health Law Group at Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Greenberg, Formato & Einiger LLP in New York.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Four Associates Pass NJ & NY Bar Exams
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to congratulate Li Jing, Michael Jurista, Jonathan King and Eric Ruden for passing the New Jersey and New York Bar Exams. Mr. Jing is a member of the firm's Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group, Mr. Jurista is a member of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group, Mr. King is a member of the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Practice Group and Mr. Ruden is a member of Labor Law Practice Group. All four associates are based in the Newark, New Jersey office.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Jordana S. Elrom Joins Firm
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome Jordana S. Elrom as an associate in the firm's Newark office. Ms. Elrom, a 2002 graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, is a member of the Business Law & Commercial Transactions Practice Group. Prior to joining GBV, she worked at Reed Smith LLP in New York.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Peter R. Yarem Wins Summary Judgment in $25 Million Commercial Foreclosure Case
Partner Peter R. Yarem, assisted by associate Kenneth B. Goodman, filed a Complaint in Foreclosure on behalf of a commercial Lender seeking to foreclose on a commercial real estate mortgage securing a $25 million loan. An Answer was filed on behalf of the Borrower asserting that the Lender had acted in bad faith and in breach of contract for failure to disburse reserve funds, which caused the Borrower’s default. The Borrower further asserted that the Lender had conspired to cause the Borrower’s default, and had tortiously interfered with the prospective economic advantage of the Borrower. Thereupon, the Office of Foreclosure deemed the case contested.
A Motion for Summary Judgment was filed on behalf of the Lender by Mr. Yarem. In a written Decision filed on October 28, 2008, Judge Robert P. Contillo, J.S.C., found that the Lender had conclusively established multiple instances of default and had property exercised its rights under the loan documents. Concluding that the Borrower’s allegations of bad faith and conspiracy were “mere speculations, unsupported by any evidence”, the Court granted Summary Judgment striking the Borrower’s Answer and Affirmative Defenses and permitting the case to proceed as an uncontested foreclosure.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Sandro Polledri Wins Summary Judgment in Whistleblower and N.J. Civil Rights Act Case
Partner Sandro Polledri represented a large public school district in a case brought by a tenured teacher. The plaintiff alleged that the school district retaliated against him in violation of the Conscientious Employee Protection Act ("CEPA") for making complaints about the district's compliance with the No Child Left Behind statute and the qualifications of teachers. The plaintiff also asserted that the district violated the New Jersey Civil Rights Act because he was not granted a hearing while he was under investigation for allegations of misconduct brought by students. The court dismissed the CEPA claim because the plaintiff continued to receive his wages and benefits and did not suffer an adverse employment action. The court likewise dismissed the N.J. Civil Rights Act claim because the teacher was not deprived of any salary or property, and the law did not require the school district to give him a teaching assignment while the students' complaints were being investigated.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Newark Office Welcomes Michael E. McMahon
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome Michael E. McMahon as an associate in the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Based in the Newark office, Mr. McMahon, a 2004 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, will handle solid waste regulatory and environmental litigation matters. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. McMahon served as Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General in Trenton.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Jisha V. Dymond Featured on New York Law School Website
Associate Jisha V. Dymond is featured on the New York Law School website under “Our People.” Ms. Dymond received her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from New York Law School in 2003 where she was the Executive Editor of the New York Law School Journal of Human Rights. She was inducted into the Order of the Barrister and also served as President of the South Asian Law Students Association from 2001-2002.
Ms. Dymond is a member of the GBV Corporate Political Activity Group and is based in the firm’s New York office.
Please click here to view feature. Click on "Our People" and scroll to the bottom. Ms. Dymond is last on the scroll.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Angelo J. Genova Honored at Columbian Foundation Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com article noted in Crain's Insider and The Daily Politics
Today’s issue of Crain’s Insider noted partner Laurence D. Laufer’s article from the www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com blog on novel legal complications in changing New York City’s term limits law without a referendum. As stated in Crain’s, “Laufer says [the state’s Municipal Home Rule Law] could lead the courts to reject an extension for the council but uphold one for the mayor, comptroller, public advocate and borough presidents.”
Laufer’s article is garnering attention, including by The Daily News’s political blog, the Daily Politics, which notes that the article has “sent a chill down the spine of City Hall insiders.”
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Jim Bucci & Dena Calo to Speak at Trenton Small Business Week 2008
GBV partner, Jim Bucci, and associate, Dena Calo, will speak at the Trenton Small Business Week 2008. Their presentation will be on the topic, “Making Sense of the Family Leave Act” and will explain what companies need to understand in order to comply with the New Jersey Family Leave law, as well as the New Jersey Paid Family Leave Act. The program will be held on Monday, October 20th from 3 - 4:30 pm at the NJ Economic Development Authority in Trenton. Mr. Bucci is a member of the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation and Employment Law & Litigation Practice Groups. Ms. Calo is a member of the Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group. Both attorneys are based in the Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA offices.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
GBV Partners Recognized as "Best Lawyers in America"
Five Genova, Burns & Vernoia partners will be recognized in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Partner, Angelo J. Genova will be recognized in the areas of Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment Law. Mr. Genova joins a distinguished group of attorneys who have recognized by Best Lawyers for twenty years or longer. Partners Francis J. Vernoia, Brian W. Kronick, James J. McGovern, III, and John C. Petrella will be recognized in the area of Labor and Employment Law. Best Lawyers selections are based on a peer-review survey of more than 2.5 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys around the country.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Partner Laurence Laufer Quoted in New York Times
In today’s New York Times, partner Laurence Laufer discusses legal issues in enacting Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed change in New York City’s term limits.
Please click here to view article.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Announces Promotions
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
GBV Announces Promotions
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce the promotions of Jennifer Borek, Jennifer Mazawey and John R. Vreeland to Counsel.
Ms. Borek, a 1997 graduate of Seton Hall University Law School, joined the firm in February 2004 and is a member of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group.
Ms. Mazawey, a 1997 graduate of Seton Hall University Law School, joined the firm in September 2002 and is a member of the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group.
Mr. Vreeland, a 1997 New York Law School graduate, joined the firm in March 2002 and is a member of the Labor Law Practice Group.
All three attorneys are based in the firm's Newark, New Jersey office.
Please click here to view press release.
Monday, September 29, 2008
NEWARK MOVE UPDATE
As a reminder, as of today our main office has relocated to Newark. We will be open for regular business at 9am; however should you run into any problems reaching us, please contact the Red Bank office at (732) 758-6595.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
GBV Move Featured in New Jersey Law Journal
Today’s NJLJ features an article by publisher, Robert S. Steinbaum, on the growing reasons why Genova, Burns & Vernoia’s move to Newark marks the first time a suburban-grown New Jersey firm has moved to the city and for all the right reasons…. to attract new professional talent pool, better serve our clients and provide ease of access for commuting between offices.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Relocated Headquarters to Newark
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Partner Laurence Laufer Quoted in New York Sun
Partner Laurence Laufer was quoted in Friday’s issue of New York Sun regarding client, Gifford Miller, and the final resolution of campaign finance issues from his unsuccessful mayoral race in 2005.
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Livingston Office Welcomes New Associates
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Livingston Office Welcomes New Associates
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome 2008 graduates Li Jing, Fordham University School of Law, Michael Jurista, New York School of Law, Jonathan King, Rutgers School of Law - Newark, and Eric Ruden, Boston University School of Law, as associates in the firm’s Livingston, New Jersey, office.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Genova Receives a "Total Win" in Strahan Divorce Case
After a lengthy court battle, beginning in early 2005, Angelo J. Genova wins appeal of retired Giants defensive end Michael Strahan’s $18,000 – a – month child support obligation imposed in his 2006 divorce. New Jersey Appellate Court ruled the decision to be exorbitant and unfairly apportioned against Strahan.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Rebecca Moll Freed Recognized as New Jersey Law Journal's "40 Under 40"
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Attorneys Solomon, Borek and Mazawey Named New Jersey Rising Stars
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Public Contract Law & Bid Protest Litigation Practice Group Formed
Genova, Burns & Vernoia announced today the formation of its Public Contract Law & Bid Protest Litigation Practice Group. The specialized group of attorneys, co-directed by partners Celia S. Bosco and Peter R. Yarem, will be dedicated to representing business entities which compete for public contracts from local, county and state governments, agencies and authorities and from bi-state agencies.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Douglas E. Solomon Named Partner
Monday, July 07, 2008
Angelo J. Genova to Serve on Catholic Charities Board
Angelo J. Genova, partner and co-founder, has been selected to serve on the board of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark.
The Catholic Charities board of directors consists of local leaders from Newark and the surrounding areas. “Our board members, number one, believe in our mission and are willing to carry this mission through,” stated Dr. Phil Frese, President and CEO of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. The organization in Newark, founded in 1903, assists more than 80,000 individuals and families each year through more than 50 programs, and nationally more than 7.8 million people of all faiths, each year. “Angelo is one of the regions most outstanding attorneys and heads up one of the largest firms in the area, poised to relocate its headquarters to Newark in the fall. He is noted for his generosity and humanitarian work and it seemed like an excellent fit,” said Dr. Frese.
Mr. Genova has provided more than 25 years of trusted and sought-after counsel, all while making time to give back to his community. “It is a privilege and an honor to be invited to serve on this outstanding board,” said Genova. “Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark touches more than 80,000 adults and children annually and I am proud to play a small part in the development of a wide array of services for the Newark community.”
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Angelo Genova Ranks 42nd on NJ "Power List"
Partner Angelo J. Genova ranked 42nd on the PolitickerNJ.com’s 'Power List 2008.' The Power List identifies New Jersey’s 100 most influential personalities. Mr. Genova has been recognized at “the best election lawyer on the Democratic side.”
To view the full Power List in PDF form click here.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Angelo J. Genova to Serve on Catholic Charities Board
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
GBV Associates Jennifer Mazawey and Dina M. Mastellone Win Challenge of Award of a General Construction Contract Under the New Jersey Public School Contracts Law
GBV Associates Jennifer Mazawey and Dina M. Mastellone successfully obtained the dismissal of a claim brought by an unsuccessful bidder challenging a Board of Education's decision to award a general construction contract for a new elementary school. The unsuccessful bidder claimed the consent of surety submitted by the lowest bidder was defective. On June 24, 2008, the Superior Court, Essex County (Giles, F. Michael, J.S.C.) upheld the decision of the Board of Education, denied Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction and dismissed the Complaint in Lieu of Prerogative Writ in its entirety.
Monday, June 23, 2008
GBV Partners Francis J. Vernoia and Kathleen B. Einhorn Prevail on Appeals Challenging Denial of Benefits in Mass Unemployment Case
GBV Partners Francis J. Vernoia and Kathleen B. Einhorn successfully defended appeals brought by twenty-two individuals who had challenged decisions denying their entitlement to New Jersey unemployment compensation benefits. The individuals brought twenty-two separate appeals challenging verdicts which Francis J. Vernoia and Kathleen B. Einhorn had obtained after a lengthy trial. On June 18, 2008, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court issued a series of decisions upholding the verdicts and denying the individuals’ claimed entitlement to benefits.
Monday, June 23, 2008
GBV Partner Francis J. Vernoia Obtains Summary Judgment Dismissing Civil Rights Lawsuit
GBV Litigation Group Director Francis J. Vernoia has obtained summary judgment dismissing a multi-count civil rights complaint against a New Jersey County Prosecutor's Office, the County Prosecutor and four of the County Prosecutor's Staff. The Complaint, which was dismissed in its entirety, alleged that GBV's clients had violated the plaintiff's rights under the U.S. Constitution and had otherwise engaged in the false arrest and malicious prosecution of the plaintiff. GBV Associate Kenneth B. Goodman assisted Mr. Vernoia in obtaining the dismissal of the Complaint.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Katie L. Hemmendinger, Esq.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Katie L. Hemmendinger Joins Firm
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Katie L. Hemmendinger has joined the firm as an associate in the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment and Environmental Law Practice Group. Ms. Hemmendinger, a 2003 graduate of Seton Hall School of Law, will handle commercial real estate transactions in the firm’s Red Bank office. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hemmendinger was an associate at Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein in Morristown, New Jersey.
Friday, June 13, 2008
GBV Co-Sponsors NJBIA Seminar; Partner John Petrella to be Panel Speaker
GBV will be a co-sponsor for the NJBIA’s seminar entitled, “Hot Legal Topic for Employers.” The seminar is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 17th at the Pines Manor in Edison, NJ. Partner John C. Petrella will speak on “Paid Family Leave.” Mr. Petrella practices employment law and litigation and is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Appellate Practice Group Formed
Genova, Burns & Vernoia announced today the formation of its Appellate Practice Group. The specialized group of attorneys, directed by partner Celia S. Bosco, will be dedicated to handling litigation in the appellate courts.
For more information on the Appellate Practice Group, please click here.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Angelo J. Genova to Speak on Harvard Law School Association Panel
GBV partner, Angelo J. Genova, former Counsel to the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, will speak on a panel at the Harvard Law School Association of New Jersey’s (HLSA-NJ) annual Spring Symposium. The panel will be held at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick on Monday, June 16th. Participating on the panel with Mr. Genova will be Mark D. Sheridan of Drinker Biddle & Reath, General Counsel to the New Jersey Republican State Committee and moderating the panel discussion will be Peter Woolley, Professor of Comparative Politics at Farleigh Dickinson University in Madison. The discussion will cover topics such as: the strategic and tactical issues that campaigns confront, election related policy questions and expectations for the Fall of 2008.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Announces Relocation of Red Bank Office
Monday, June 02, 2008
GBV Announces Relocation of Red Bank Office
Genova, Burns & Vernoia’s Red Bank office has relocated to the Red Bank Corporate Plaza at 141 West Front Street. The move is in keeping with the firm’s growth and expansion initiatives. The new office space will more than double in size the current Red Bank location helping to accommodate GBV’s growing commercial real estate practice and access to the full-range of services that the firm offers. In addition, the new location is closer in proximity to the Red Bank train station.
The new Red Bank office will open Monday, June 2nd.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Livingston Office Welcomes Summer Associates
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome summer associates Laurence Mentz, Christopher Moore, and Jackie Rose from the Rutgers University School of Law, class of 2009 and Bonnie Fire and Erika Rustad from the Fordham University School of Law, class of 2009.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
GBV Partner Jim Bucci Named Super Lawyer in Pennsylvania
Jim Bucci, partner in the firm’s Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA offices, has been named by Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Pennsylvania in the Labor and Employment Law area for 2008. Super Lawyers is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. The selection process includes a state-wide survey of attorneys, a peer review evaluation by top attorneys in each practice area, and an independent evaluation by the publisher’s attorney-led research staff. Only five percent of lawyers in Pennsylvania are named by Super Lawyers. The results will also appear in a special section in the June 2008 issue of Philadelphia magazine.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
GBV Partner Jim Bucci Named Super Lawyer In Pennsylvania
Friday, May 23, 2008
Angelo J. Genova to Present at 30th Annual Litigating Employment Discrimination Claims Conference
Partner Angelo J. Genova will be presenting at the 30th Annual Litigating Employment Discrimination Claims conference for the Practising Law Institute. The Practising Law Institute (PLI) is one of the most prestigious providers of continuing legal education and selects only the most experienced practitioners as faculty. Mr. Genova will be lecturing on the use of statistical evidence in establishing and defeating a prima facie case of disparate impact discrimination as well as recent developments and the expanding use of statistics to prove disparate treatment discrimination. The conference will be held at the Practising Law Institute Conference Center in New York on Tuesday, June 17th.
Mr. Genova is a leading member of the New Jersey Bar in the practice areas of Labor & Employment Law, Election Law and Complex Litigation and Appeals and currently serves as Chairman of the Section on Labor and Employment Law of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Brian Kronick to Speak at New Jersey Association of Counties 58th Annual Conference
On Thursday, June 12th, partner Brian W. Kronick will speak on the topic of “Changing World of Health Benefits” at the New Jersey Association of Counties 58th Annual Conference. The conference will be held at Bally’s Park Place and the Boardwalk in Atlantic City Tuesday, June 10th through Friday, June 13th. Mr. Kronick is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law Practice Group.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Angelo J. Genova to be Inducted into Essex County Democratic Committee Hall of Fame
GBV partner and co-founder, Angelo J. Genova, will be inducted into the Essex County Democratic Committee Hall of Fame at a dinner ceremony Monday, May 19th in Belleville, New Jersey. This recognition comes after almost three decades of work and commitment as the legal representative of the New Jersey Democratic Party and numerous party candidates and officials. Mr. Genova served two terms as Chair of the Election Law Committee for the New Jersey State Bar Association in 1998 and 1999. Mr. Genova will share this honor with Senator Nia Gill and the Honorable John Clancy.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
GBV Attorneys Ready for Fresh Air Fund Charity Softball Tournament
On Wednesday, June 18th attorneys from Genova, Burns & Vernoia and a total of 15 teams made up of north jersey law firms will take the field once again for the 22nd Annual “Battle of the Barristers” charity softball tournament. Since 1987, Northern New Jersey law firms have teamed up once a year for a full-day, round-robin softball tournament event from which the entire proceeds are donated to the Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund. Umpires include judges from New Jersey courts. Last year the event raised over $131,600 making it possible for 526 low-income and special needs children to spend a week at camp.
The 2008 tournament will begin at 2pm at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The two teams with the best record at the end of the round-robin will compete in the championship game which will be held that evening at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark. GBV partner and co-founder Angelo J. Genova serves as chair of the 2008 Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Angelo J. Genova Honored with Boys and Girls Clubs of Newark 'Brightest Star Award'
Partner Angelo J. Genova will receive the “William ‘Jazz’ Jones Brightest Star Award” from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newark at a Prudential Center reception on Tuesday, June 17th. Extremely dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for inner city children and their families, Mr. Genova is being bestowed this honor as recognition for his many years of service. He joins a distinguished list of previous “Brightest Star Award” receipts including Queen Latifah, Muhammad Ali and former Governors Thomas H. Kean and Christine Todd Whitman. Presenting this award will be Ted Wells, litigation partner at the New York law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Mr. Genova is a trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Gregory Tomczak
Monday, May 05, 2008
Gregory Tomczak Joins Firm
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Gregory Tomczak, a George Washington University Law School graduate, has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Tomczak worked as Assistant Prosecutor for the Hudson & Monmouth County Prosecutor’s offices. Mr. Tomczak is based in the Livingston, New Jersey office.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Gina M. Schneider, Esq.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Laurence Laufer Quoted in New York Times
GBV partner Laurence D. Laufer was quoted in the April 25th issue of the New York Times in a front-page article, “In Council Campaigns, Relatives on the Payroll.” Mr. Laufer is director of the Corporate Political Activity Practice Group based in New York.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Laurence D. Laufer to Serve as Panelist at New York Bar Association Election Law Seminar
Laurence D. Laufer will serve as a panelist at the New York Bar Association Election Law program entitled, “Representing a Political Candidate (and Winning!): A New York Election Law Primer.” Mr. Laufer will address “Campaign Finance in a Nutshell.” The program will be held in New York City at the Radisson Martinique on Broadway on Wednesday, May 7th. Mr. Laufer is the director of the firm’s Corporate Political Activity Practice Group.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Rebecca Moll Freed to Present at New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Seminar
Counsel Rebecca Moll Freed will speak at the ICLE Seminar entitled “Current Issues in Campaign Finance” on the topic of “Federal Political Action Committees.” Other panel issues will include State and Local Pay-to-Play Rules and Election Year Activities for Non-Profits. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 7th at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place, Iselin, NJ. Ms. Freed is a member of the Corporate Political Activity Law Practice Group.
Friday, April 18, 2008
GBV Client Awarded a $21 Million Anti-Smoking Advertising Contract -- Legal Battle Erupts Over State's Decision
GBV client, Winning Strategies Public Relations, was recently awarded a three-year, $21 million anti-smoking advertising contract by the state. Another bidder, Cedar Knolls advertising firm, Brushfire Inc., is disputing the contract claiming Winning Strategies has ties to a “sister” company which has represented a major tobacco company for two decades. GBV co-founding partner, Angelo Genova, and partner, Kathleen Einhorn, strive to prove that the campaign was won completely through merit and that claims of a conflict are without foundation. The issue is now before a state court of appeals.
Please click here to view article for more details.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Peter Cammarano to be Keynote Speaker at Junior Statesmen of America's Mid Atlantic Spring State 2008 Convention
Associate Peter J. Cammarano III will be a keynote speaker at the Mid-Atlantic Spring State 2008 convention for the Junior Statesmen of America. The convention will host 600 high school students and teachers from New Jersey and surrounding states on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 & 27 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel. The Junior State of America is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, student-run, civics education organization. Mr. Cammarano practices Labor & Employment Law and Election Law.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Gina M. Schneider Joins Firm
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Gina M. Schneider, a Seton Hall School of Law graduate, has joined the firm as an associate in the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schneider served as a law clerk to the Honorable Melvin L. Gelade, Superior Court of New Jersey. Ms. Schneider is based in the firm's Livingston, New Jersey office.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Norman J. Peer to be Keynote Speaker at Fundraiser for Child Center
Of Counsel Norman J. Peer will be the keynote speaker at the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center gala dinner. The dinner, which will be held at the Battleground Country Club in Manalapan, NJ on Saturday, April 12, is hosted by the “Friends of Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center.” The gala dinner will serve as a fundraiser to help the child center during its time under construction. The center will be a place where troubled children can access medical care and mental health, social advocacy and law enforcement services following abuse.
Mr. Peer was a Family Court Judge for nine years sitting in Freehold hearing hundreds of abuse and neglect and termination of parental rights cases. He has been a foster parent to over 35 children. He is a member of the GBV Business Law & Commercial Transactions Practice Group.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Receives Successful Result in Long-Standing Bid Protest
A long and complex bid protest lasting over a year, ended in a successful decision for GBV attorneys Frank Vernoia, Keith Krauss and Rebecca Moll Freed. In October 2006, our client was awarded a contract by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and a protest was filed by the incumbent contract holder. Determining that the RFP was unclear, the NJEDA reissued the RFP in July 2007 and again expressed its intent to award the contract to our client in September 2007. After a second protest, our client ultimately prevailed in March 2008 and is expected to begin performing on the contract in the near future.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Partners Recognized as 2008 New Jersey Super Lawyers; Genova Ranked 'Top Vote Getter'
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is proud to announce that partners Angelo J. Genova, Francis J. Vernoia and James J. McGovern were recognized amongst the 2008 New Jersey Super Lawyers award recipients. Mr. Genova was "Top Vote Getter" as voted by his peers.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Receives Top Law Firm Ranking on National Website
Genova, Burns & Vernoia placed 23rd in New Jersey Politicker.com's 2008 Most Powerful Law Firms. Partner Angelo J. Genova was recognized as, "the top election law expert for New Jersey Democrats."
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Peter Cammarano to Speak at New Jersey City University
Associate Peter J. Cammarano III will be participating on a panel at New Jersey City University on Thursday, April 3rd. The panel discussion will cover issues such as property taxes, economic development and education. Mr. Cammarano practices Labor & Employment Law and Election Law.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Aviation & Aircraft Law Practice Group Formed
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce the formation of its Aviation & Aircraft Law Practice Group. The specialized group, directed by David P. Cooke, will be dedicated to representing corporate and individual owners of business aircraft.
Mr. Cooke practiced over 20 years in the law department of Honeywell International where he was responsible for all transactional and regulatory matters related to Honeywell’s fleet of corporate aircraft.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Angelo J. Genova to Speak at Rutgers on the Spring 2008 Labor & Employment Law Panel
Partner Angelo J. Genova, in his capacity as Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, will serve as a panelist at the Rutgers School of Law – Newark Labor and Employment Law Society Spring 2008 Law Panel. The Panel will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at the Rutgers Law School. Mr. Genova is a Rutgers University alumnus and leading member of the New Jersey Bar in the practice areas of Labor & Employment Law, Election Law and Complex Litigation and Appeals.
Monday, March 24, 2008
William F. Harrison to Speak on The State's Smart Growth Plan
Partner William F. Harrison will speak at the "Land Use in New Jersey" Conference on the topic of "The State's Smart Growth Plan" on Thursday, June 26th in Woodbridge, NJ. His lecture will cover several matters including an update on the goal of the State Plan to concentrate growth in urban areas, transit villages and transferable development rights. Mr. Harrison is a member of the firm's Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Peter R. Yarem to Lecture at Kean University
Partner Peter R. Yarem will speak at Kean University’s Business Law Class on the topic of “Commercial Arbitration & Litigation” on Thursday, May 1st. Mr. Yarem is a Kean University alumnus.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Sandro Polledri to Speak at New Jersey State League of Municipalities Seminars
GBV partner, Sandro Polledri, will speak at two seminars for the New Jersey State League of Municipalities titled, "Human Resources In the Municipal Environment." The seminars will take place on Friday, April 18 at The Enterprise Center at BCC in Mt. Laurel and on Tuesday, May 6 at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel. Mr. Polledri is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and member of the firm's Litigation Practice Group.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Brian W. Kronick LEAD Conference Speaker at New Jersey Association of Counties
GBV partner, Brian W. Kronick, will speak at the 2008 New Jersey Association of Counties and College of New Jersey's LEAD Program on the topic of "Ethical and Effective Leadership to Meet the Challenges of County Government" on Friday, March 28. Mr. Kronick is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law Practice
Monday, February 11, 2008
Laurence D. Laufer was a Featured Speaker at the New York State Bar Association's Municipal Law Section Annual Meeting
Genova, Burns & Vernoia partner, Laurence D. Laufer, recently spoke on a panel at the New York State Bar Association’s Municipal Law Section Annual Meeting on the topic of “Lobbying and Other Communications by Counsel with Municipal Officials.” The topic explored was when is it improper for an attorney representing a private client to communicate with a municipal official. Mr. Laufer heads the firm’s Corporate Political Activity Law Practice Group in the New York City office
Friday, February 01, 2008
On Remand from Supreme Court, Genova, Burns & Vernoia Receives Favorable Ruling in the Longest Running Election Contest of its Kind in New Jersey
Genova, Burns & Vernoia co-founding partner, Angelo Genova, and associate, Peter Cammarano, received a favorable decision from the Morris County Superior Court for an election contest case that lasted over two years. In November 2005, our client, Michael Luther, was elected Mayor of Parsippany by a 39-vote margin of victory. The election results were challenged by the runner-up, Rosemarie Agostini, which started the legal odyssey that took the matter from the Morris County Superior Court, then to the Appellate Division, to a New Jersey Supreme Court published decision that clarified decades-old case law and then remanded for trial at the Morris County Superior Court which conducted a two-week trial.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Rebecca Moll Freed Named Counsel
We are pleased to announce that Rebecca Moll Freed has been named Counsel to the firm effective February 1, 2008. Ms. Freed, based in the firm's New York City office, is a specialist in the field of corporate political activity and procurement law.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Patrick McGovern will speak at the Hospitals and Health Systems and Labor and Employment Practice Groups Joint Mid-Year Luncheon
Patrick McGovern will address the Hospital Law Institute's Hospitals and Health Systems and Labor and Employment Practice Groups on the topic of "Preempting a Corporate Campaign at Your Hospital" as part of the Groups' mid-year luncheon on February 14 in Orlando. The presentation will focus on legal counsel's role and concerns in defending a union organizing campaign at a hospital. Mr. McGovern focuses his practice on labor and employment related issues.
Monday, January 07, 2008
George Schneider Featured in Article Commemorating 40th Anniversary of the Public Defender's Office in Newark
The Sunday, December 23, 2007 issue of The Star Ledger, featured a nostalgic article recognizing Schneider as one of the five founding members of the Public Defender's Office in Newark. Celebrating the anniversary, four of the five founders gathered to reminisce about the roles they played in setting up the Public Defender's Office in Newark after a 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Gideon vs. Wainwright, found that indigent defendants were entitled to a sound defense. And the rest is history
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Nancy J. Cohen as Marketing Director
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Nancy J. Cohen has joined the firm as Marketing Director. Ms. Cohen comes to GBV with over 10 years experience in legal marketing, most recently as Marketing Director for Nixon Peabody, responsible for overseeing the marketing initiatives for their New York City & Albany offices. In addition to legal marketing, Ms. Cohen has held positions in the not-for-profit sector.
2008 Firm News Archive