09.05.2025Third Circuit Further Narrows Employer Remedy Under Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse ActWhat can an employer do when its employee accesses data in a way that violates company policy? In the past, one avenue for relief was the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a federal statute that creates the potential for both civil and criminal liability for individuals who “intentionally accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access.” CFAA, 18 U.S.C. § 1030(a)(2). Because it is a federal statute, the CFAA opens the doors to the federal courts to litigate these types of disputes.
09.04.2025Fifth Circuit Panel Finds Unconstitutional Removal Protections Favoring NLRB Members And ALJs On August 19, 2025, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a long-anticipated opinion that the NLRA’s protections for Board Members and Administrative Law Judges from presidential removal are unconstitutional. Consequently, the NLRB is now preliminarily blocked from prosecuting unfair labor practice charges against three petitioning employers. This decision is an earth shaker in labor law circles and creates another obstacle for an agency already hampered by the lack of a Board member quorum to make decisions.
08.27.2025GENIUS Act Regulates Cryptocurrency and Shifts Stablecoin InfrastructurePresident Trump signed The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (“GENIUS Act”) into law on July 18, 2025. The GENIUS Act is the federal government’s first major regulatory structure for cryptocurrency.
08.21.2025Genova Burns Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Genova Burns proudly congratulates our attorneys who have been named to the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (2026). This recognition reflects the high esteem of their peers and their continued commitment to excellence across multiple practice areas.
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.
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