08.05.2025Genova Burns Closes $40 Million Dollar Refinance On Behalf Of ClientGenova Burns successfully represented the owners of the Paramus Design Center, a premier shopping and design destination in Paramus, NJ, in the closing of a $40 million refinancing transaction on July 3, 2025. Led by Partner John Suwatson, Esq., the Genova Burns team provided end-to-end legal counsel which involved negotiating deal terms, overseeing documentation, and ensuring a seamless closing.
08.01.2025NLRB General Counsel Wants More Input From The National Mediation Board To Decide Questions Of Agency JurisdictionOn July 29, 2025, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board directed NLRB staff across the country to refer questions on whether an employer might be covered by the Railway Labor Act (RLA) to the National Mediation Board (NMB) rather than assert NLRB jurisdiction without consultation. This represents a change from the way the NLRB has recently operated in debatable circumstances. The two boards and the statutes upon which they operate differ significantly, so which agency has jurisdiction matters.
07.28.2025Lawrence Bluestone Quoted in Law.com Article Discussing Defamation SuitsGenova Burns Partner and Complex Commercial Litigation Law specialist Lawrence Bluestone, Esq. was quoted in a recent Law.com article, "Avis Customer Falsely Accused Of Stealing Rental Fires Back With Defamation Suit".
07.25.2025Amendments to New Jerseys’ Mansion Tax and Controlling Interest Transfer TaxAs of July 10, 2025, the Mansion Tax and Controlling Interest Transfer Tax (“CITT”) now requires sellers of certain classes of real property (and controlling interest involving certain classes of real property) transferred for over $1 million to pay anywhere from 1% to 3.5% of consideration.
07.18.2025July 2025 Labor and Employment Law UpdateAlthough developments at the federal level are getting most of the headlines, New Jersey employers should continue to monitor legislative developments coming out of Trenton since most federal law changes are not usurping or preempting state legislation.
07.16.2025New Jersey District Court Proposes New Rules for Bankruptcy Appeals The appeals process for Bankruptcy Court cases in New Jersey is on track to change in the coming year. On June 24, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey released proposed amendments to its local civil rules to, for the first time, clarify requirements for appeals from the Bankruptcy Court, shifting the guidelines for attorneys and judges alike.
07.11.2025NJ Supreme Court Tightens Proof Requirements of Arbitration AgreementIn its recent decision in Gerald Fazio Jr. v. Altice USA, the New Jersey Supreme Court continued its trend of enforcing strict contract formation requirements in consumer contract cases, serving as a counterbalance to the liberal enforcement of arbitration clauses required under federal law. The plaintiff, Gerald Fazio Jr., is a quadriplegic man who had difficulty breathing, rendering him unable to wear a mask. He sued Altice for disability discrimination after Altice would not allow him into a store for not wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
07.10.2025Genova Burns Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates Jamil AbuRoomi and Ayah MoshetGenova Burns LLC is proud to welcome again Jamil AbuRoomi, and Ayah Moshet to participate in the firm’s 2025 Summer Associate program. These talented law students bring exceptional dedication, insight, and a strong commitment to professional growth as they explore careers in private practice.
07.03.2025Genova Burns Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates Jamil AbuRoomi and Ayah MoshetGenova Burns LLC is proud to welcome again Jamil AbuRoomi, and Ayah Moshet to participate in the firm’s 2025 Summer Associate program. These talented law students bring exceptional dedication, insight, and a strong commitment to professional growth as they explore careers in private practice.
06.23.2025Fourth Circuit Issues Guidance On Employer Speech During Organizing CampaignsA recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals three-judge panel enforced part and declined to enforce another part of an NLRB ruling that an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act by telling employees that the union’s claim that it would have a say on pay increases was untrue and blaming the union for the lack of pay raises. The court’s analysis provides important guidance for employers on permissible speech during a union organizing campaign. In brief, the court strongly reaffirmed the free speech rights of employers to oppose unionization so long as the speech is not objectively coercive of Section 7 rights. Garten Trucking v. NLRB (June 2, 2025).
06.10.2025A Unanimous Signal: Supreme Court Rejects Extra Hurdles For Reverse Discrimination Claims In Ames v. Ohio Department Of Youth ServicesLast week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, 605 U.S. ___ (2025). The case addressed whether plaintiffs from majority groups must meet a higher evidentiary standard to bring a discrimination claim under Title VII. The Court said no. It struck down a rule followed by several circuits that made it harder for majority-group plaintiffs to prove their case. For the first time in years, the Court made clear that Title VII claims are subject to the same standard, regardless of the plaintiff’s group identity.
06.04.2025Genova Burns Announces Attorney Scott Carbone Joins Firm As CounselROI-NJ covers recent announcement that Scott W. Carbone, Esq. has joined Genova Burns LLC as Counsel. With more than two decades of experience navigating complex labor and employment matters, Carbone adds deep bench strength to the firm’s Labor Law and Employment Law & Litigation Practice Groups.
06.04.2025Scott Carbone Joins Genova Burns As CounselGenova Burns LLC is pleased to announce that Scott W. Carbone, Esq. has joined the firm as Counsel. With more than two decades of experience navigating complex labor and employment matters, Mr. Carbone adds deep bench strength to the firm’s Labor Law and Employment Law & Litigation Practice Groups.
05.22.2025Independent Contractor Relationships Under Renewed Scrutiny by NJDOL On May 5, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development opened a 60-day comment period on a proposed regulation that would make it harder for independent contractors to contract their services as non-employees in New Jersey since the proposed regulation, if implemented, would classify more workers as employees of their service recipient. Classification as an employee rather than independent contractor would mean a host of state laws will apply to both the worker and the business for wage-hour laws, unemployment compensation, insurance benefits, tax purposes, workers’ compensation, and exposure to union organizing. This effort comes as the federal government is moving in the opposite direction – to allow more independent contractor arrangements.
05.21.2025Genova Burns Real Estate Team Featured in Real Estate NJGenova Burns is proud to be featured in the latest edition of Real Estate NJ, which highlights how our Real Estate, Land Use & Development team is helping to shape the future of New Jersey’s built environment and the commercial real estate and redevelopment industry.
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