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.
02.19.2026Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 Requires Greater Transparency by Pharmacy Benefit Managers On February 3, 2026, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA). This law imposes significant, long-expected requirements on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and other actors in healthcare insurance, foremost being reports on fees the PBMs charge insurance plans and employers.
02.12.2026Genova Burns Bankruptcy Practice Unlocks Value Through Strategic RestructuringTrinity Cadillac, a Cadillac automobile dealership located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, is being marketed through a court-approved §363 sale process, offering investors a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built luxury dealership platform in the Northern New Jersey / New York City metropolitan market.
02.09.2026Second Court Issues 10(j) Injunction Applying the Stricter Starbucks Standard SCOTUS’s recent adoption of a stricter standard for issuing unfair labor practice injunctions did not prevent Region Four of the NLRB from securing an injunction against a residential treatment facility’s subcontracting the work performed by its unionized nurses. U.S. District Court Judge Harvey Bartle III of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted the Board an injunction, and ordered New Vitae to immediately reverse its subcontracting, restore the nurses to their jobs, and bargain with the union. Kimberly Andrews v. New Vitae, No. 25-4515 (E.D. Pa Jan. 27, 2026).
02.05.2026Critical 2026 New Jersey Property Tax Appeal Deadlines Are ApproachingCritical tax appeal deadlines are quickly approaching, and commercial property owners need to be prepared to file tax appeals for 2026 or defend against increase cases to get much needed property tax relief. The Property Tax Appeal Group at Genova Burns LLC has already begun obtaining taxpayers property tax relief for 2026 and is currently providing free consultations to property owners considering an appeal this year. Failure to meet the important tax appeal deadlines may completely bar your right to file a property tax appeal this year. Below is an overview of the strict filing deadlines and process.
02.04.2026Matthew Kertz to Moderate Office & Innovation Panel at 3rd Annual Newark Summit for Real EstateGenova Burns Partner and Commercial Real Estate & Redevelopment specialist, Matthew Kertz, Esq. will serve as Moderator of the Office & Innovation panel at the 3rd Annual Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking, taking place on February 9, 2026, at 550 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey.
02.02.2026Jersey City Issues Executive Order on PILOT Audits: What Developers and Owners Need to KnowIn an action that may signal a challenging environment for tax abatements in Jersey City, newly elected Jersey City Mayor James Solomon recently signed an Executive Order on January 21, 2026 launching a comprehensive audit of all long-term tax exemptions currently active in Jersey City. The City has over 100 such abatements currently in effect. The audit will review every active abatement to determine compliance status, and identify any abatements that warrant enforcement action.
01.29.2026Federal Pleading Standard Prevails: Berk v. Choy Clarifies Rule 8 Supremacy over State Affidavit RequirementsIn more than half of U.S. states, a plaintiff filing a medical malpractice action must submit an “affidavit of merit” or similar document at an early stage of the case. This document is typically an affidavit by a medical professional that the defendant’s actions fell below an acceptable professional standard of care or by the attorney confirming they consulted with such a professional(i). And in some states, including in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, this requirement applies beyond the medical profession to malpractice claims against any “licensed professional,” such as a lawyer(ii).
01.28.2026Fast-Tracking Economic Opportunity: Inside Governor Sherrill’s Plan to Simplify New Jersey’s Permitting and Regulatory SystemsIn one of her first actions after being sworn in, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a number of Executive Orders to implement a number of strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and simplifying the State’s regulatory and permitting systems to allow for a more transparent, efficient and forward facing government. Executive Order 4 established the position of Chief Operating Officer who will establish working groups across a number of State departments and disciplines to establish streamlined processes and regulations to enhance the priorities and economic goals of the Administration.
01.22.2026Genova Burns To Host 2026 New Jersey Employment Law Update Genova Burns LLC is pleased to invite you to its 2026 New Jersey Employment Law Update, presented in partnership with SHRM Gateway, (Society for Human Resource Management) featuring employment law attorneys Brigette N. Eagan, Esq. and Patrick W. McGovern, Esq. You are invited to attend an in-person update on New Jersey employment laws on January 22nd at Genova Burns LLC's headquarters in Newark.
01.20.2026New Jersey Small Employers – Get Ready To Provide Your Employees With 12 Weeks Of Job Protected Leave!On January 17, 2026 Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The NJFLA allows eligible employees to take 12 weeks of job protected leave per year to bond with a newborn baby or to care for a family member with a serious health condition. The amendments lower eligibility requirements making most employees eligible for leave.
01.13.2026Jaclynn McDonnell Elevated To CounselGenova Burns LLC is pleased to announce that Jaclynn McDonnell, Esq. has been elevated to Counsel, recognizing her exceptional legal work, leadership within the firm, and sustained commitment to community service.
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