07.30.2026Genova Burns' Katherine Szabo, Esq., Kevin Stawicki, Esq., and Nicole Toney Pen Article In Insider NJGenova Burns LLC's Katherine Szabo, Esq., Kevin Stawicki, Esq., and Nicole Toney pen recent article regarding the decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee which reversed a Fifth Circuit ruling that invalidated a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if received within five business days of election day if they were postmarked by election day.
06.30.2026Cemex Bargaining Orders Survive Two Appeals But Cemex Fate Remains InsecureIn a decision long-awaited by the labor community, the Ninth Circuit opted to punt rather than go for the big play in Cemex Construction. On April 21, 2026, the court declined to tackle head on the NLRB’s August 2023 seismic change to the laws governing labor organizing. Instead, the court approved the NLRB’s order requiring the company to bargain with the Teamsters, relying on long-established legal precedent set by the Supreme Court in NLRB v. Gissel Packing Co. (1969), without approving or rejecting the Cemex holding. As a result, the Cemex decision lives on as of this writing.
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.
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.
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.
03.06.2026Structure 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.
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.
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