06.17.2026Private Account, Public Business: NJ Supreme Court Reinforces OPRA’s Reach to Private Email Accounts Used for Government BusinessNew Jersey, like all states, has a statute that allows citizens to gain access to government records. New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act, or OPRA, extends to emails between government officials communicating about government business (unless covered by an exemption). But what if a government official uses their personal email to discuss or conduct government business? Last week, the New Jersey Supreme Court reiterated in Alex Rosetti v. Ramapo-Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education that these government-business related emails are public records subject to OPRA, and, if requested, government agencies are required to provide a log of government-related emails from private email accounts.
06.08.20262026 Changes to FLSA Overtime Exemption Rules: What Employers Should Know About Revised Salary RequirementsKeeping up with overtime rules is like trying to hit a moving target. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) sets the national baseline for minimum wage and overtime, but overtime exemption rules for certain salaried employees changed as a result of recent federal court challenges. Here’s a short review of what the salary requirements were, how the courts reviewed them, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) rule changes that took effect May 15, 2026.
05.19.2026Patrick McGovern and Edward Bonett Pen Op-Ed for BINJE "Managing Artificial Intelligence with Proactive Labor Relations"What happens when artificial intelligence collides with traditional labor relations? And what legal obligations could employers be overlooking before implementing AI in the workplace?
In a timely new op-ed for BINJE, Genova Burns Partners and labor law specialists Patrick McGovern, Esq. and Edward Bonett, Jr., Esq. examine how AI is reshaping the workforce, why unions are paying close attention, and what employers should understand before making AI-driven workplace changes.
05.04.2026Jaclynn McDonnell Pens Article for New Jersey Law Journal "Bar Dates in Mass Tort Bankruptcies: Where Due Process Limits Finality"Genova Burns Counsel Jaclynn N. McDonnell, Esq., recently penned an article for the New Jersey Law Journal entitled "Bar Dates in Mass Tort Bankruptcies: Where Due Process Limits Finality." The article explores the important balance courts must strike in large bankruptcy cases involving mass tort claims, particularly between the need for finality and the constitutional requirement of fair notice to potential claimants.
04.09.2026Joseph Bottitta Named to NJBIZ 2026 Icon Honors ListGenova Burns LLC is proud to announce that Joseph A. Bottitta, Esq., the firm’s General and Ethics Counsel, has been named to the NJBIZ 2026 Icon Honors list, recognizing distinguished New Jersey business leaders for their longstanding careers, leadership, and contributions to their industries and communities.
04.02.2026Don Clarke to Speak on Chapter 11 Subchapter V at IWIRC–NJ & ECBA ProgramGenova Burns Partner Donald W. Clarke, Esq., a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, will participate in an upcoming panel discussion hosted by the New Jersey Network of the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC–NJ) and the Essex County Bar Association.
03.10.2026Sisterhood & Strategy: A Conversation with Jewish Women in BusinessJoin us for a dynamic kickoff event celebrating the launch of the New Jersey Jewish Businesswomen’s Alliance!
We are proud to feature an inspiring panel of accomplished Jewish women entrepreneurs who will share their experiences building successful businesses, breaking into competitive industries, and navigating the unique opportunities and challenges that come with being a Jewish businesswoman. From the good to the difficult to the wonderfully unexpected, our panelists will offer candid insights and lessons learned along the way.
This will be an engaging, welcoming evening designed to bring together professionals, foster meaningful connections, and spark valuable conversations.
03.10.2026Law.com Publishes Article Penned by Jaclynn McDonnell and R. Edward Stone, IIIGenova Burns attorneys Jaclynn N. McDonnell, Esq. and R. Edward Stone III, Esq. pen recent article, "Substance Over Form: Yellowstone Capital LLC and the Growing Recharacterization of Merchant Cash Advances." The MCA industry is not disappearing, but it is operating in an environment of increasingly rigorous judicial and regulatory scrutiny.
03.06.2026Structure Over Labels: Supreme Court Rejects NJ Transit’s Sovereign Immunity ClaimThis week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation, 607 U.S. ___ (2026). The case addressed whether the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) is an “arm of the state” entitled to New Jersey’s sovereign immunity from lawsuits in other states. The Court said no, making it clear that NJ Transit must face negligence claims just like any other separate legal entity.
03.02.2026NJBIZ Covers Genova Burns "Read Across Newark" Book Drive Spearheaded by Jaclynn McDonnellGenova Burns’ Counsel Jaclynn N. McDonnell, Esq. was recently featured by NJBIZ for launching a new grassroots book donation initiative, “Read Across Newark: Turning Pages Into Possibilities,” aimed at expanding literacy access and supporting reward-based reading programs for public school students across the city.
02.20.2026Joseph Hannon to Address Municipal Leaders at New Jersey State League of Municipalities OrientationGenova Burns Partner Joseph M. Hannon, Esq. will serve as a featured presenter at the upcoming New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) Conference on February 21, 2026. His session, “Labor Relations – What You Need to Know,” will provide practical insight into the evolving labor issues facing local governments.
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