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LINDABURY ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BENEFITS CONFERENCE
September 15, 2009
Attorney James K. Estabrook presented at the Construction Industry Benefits Conference sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The conference was held from Monday, September 14 - Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. On September 14th, Jim presented “Evaluating, Monitoring and Managing Fund Professionals” at 11:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. and “How the Pension Protection Act Affects the Construction Industry” at 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
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LINDABURY PARTNER AUTHORS CHAPTER IN 2009 TRUST AND ESTATES LEGAL SERIES
September 9, 2009
Trust and Estates attorney, Jonathan S. Chester authored a chapter in Inside the Minds: Estate Planning Client Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the Client’s Goals, Using Trusts Effectively, and Planning in a Changing Economic Climate. The chapter "Addressing Clients’ Estate Planning Needs" provides perspective on key strategies for establishing and updating estate plans in the changing economic environment. To find out more information about the Trusts and Estates Legal Series 2009, published by Aspatore Books, please click here.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 CONTAINED IN HOUSE RULE 3200 - "AMERICA’S AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT OF 2009"
August 31, 2009
Beginning in 2013, a new 2.5% tax will be levied on individuals who do not have a qualified health benefits plan. The tax is calculated on adjusted gross income less the personal exemption amount. (Section 59B) Individuals without acceptable coverage need to file income tax returns disclosing same and pay the tax. (Section 6012(a)(10)).
Beginning in 2013, persons providing acceptable health insurance coverage to individuals must report to the IRS the identifying information of these individuals and others covered under their policies. (Section 6050X)
Beginning in 2013, employers who elect to provide health coverage but who do not, must pay a penalty tax of $100 a day for each day they fail to provide coverage. (Section 4980H)
Beginning in 2013, employers who default into the national health insurance program pay a new excise tax equal to 8% of each non-covered individual’s wages. The tax is reduced on payrolls below $400,000. (Section 3111 (c))
Beginning in 2013, small employers receive a small business health coverage cost tax credit for providing qualified employees with health benefits in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of the health coverage expenses for the year. The credit phases out beginning at $20,000 average employee compensation or, alternatively, at 11 or more employees. (Section 45R)
Effective 2011, taxpayers must pay income taxes on adjusted gross income between $350,000 and $500,000 (1%); between $500,000 and $1M (1.5%); and over $1M (5.4%). The 1% and 1.5% rates may increase or disappear during 2013. (Section 59C).
For more details of these proposed amendments, please see the summary by tax and corporate attorney Robert S. Schwartz.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY NAMED TO THE NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL’S "FORTY UNDER 40"
August 18, 2009
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that Elizabeth E. Manzo has been named one the New Jersey Law Journal’s "Forty Under 40."
The New Jersey Law Journal "Forty Under 40" recognizes attorneys worthy of watching, both for what they have achieved so far in their careers and for the potential they show to be among the leaders of the New Jersey legal community in the not-so-distant-future.
Elizabeth provides legal counsel in a wide variety of practice areas. She is co-counsel to multi-employer trust funds for several unions and at times she serves as trustee. She also counsels businesses on employee benefits plans and individuals on estate planning, administration and elder care planning.
She is an active member of the firm’s Women’s Business Initiative and sits on the Retirement Planning Committee and Outside Activities Committee.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED TO BEST LAWYERS 2010
August 5, 2009
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper announced today that four of the firm's attorneys have been named as Best Lawyers in America for 2010. The firm also received three #1 practice rankings in New Jersey, and one #1 office ranking in Summit, NJ. The attorneys recognized are John Boyle, Edward Frisch, David Hardin and Joseph Imbriaco. The practice areas recognized are Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Law and Trusts and Estates.
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EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY SELECTED FOR SUPER LAWYERS, CORPORATE COUNSEL EDITION
August 5, 2009
John H. Schmidt, Jr. has been named a Super Lawyer in the publication's 2009 Corporate Counsel Edition. John is being recognized for his work in labor and employment law. Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition lists attorneys from across the United States that have been recognized in state and regional editions of Super Lawyers magazine in 2008.
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ATTORNEYS SPEAK TO DONORS AND BOARD MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY HOPE
August 5, 2009
James K. Estabrook and Elizabeth Engert Manzo were featured speakers at a workshop for the donors and board members of Community Hope, Inc. Jim presented on charitable gifting techniques and Elizabeth presented on special needs trust planning. Other topics included liability and asset management. The workshop was scheduled for August 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Community Hope, 199 Pomeroy Road, Parsippany, NJ.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEYS SUCCEED FOR CLIENT IN NJ SUPREME COURT
July 31, 2009
On July 23, 2009, the Supreme Court of New Jersey unanimously overturned one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in New Jersey history, in favor of our client. Health Care attorney Catherine J. Flynn was a member of a team of defense attorneys who successfully persuaded the Court to reverse the jury award of more than $70 million. The Court found that the defendants did not receive a fair trial from an impartial jury. The case, Casey Pellicer v. Zeig, et. als., was returned to the lower court to be retried. Catherine was assisted on the brief by associates Monica Vir and Sergio Simoes. This is Catherine's second victory on behalf of a healthcare client at the Supreme Court in recent months.
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CONSTRUCTION LAW ATTORNEY FIGHTING FOR PUBLIC BIDDING LAW
July 27, 2009
On July 23, 2009, construction attorney Edward J. Frisch was interviewed by NJBIZ regarding the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey's opposition to the removal of the public bidding law from the NJ Economic Stimulus Act of 2009, passed last month. An earlier version of the bill mandated that the construction of projects on state colleges and universities follow public bidding law. But the final version of the bill permits private builders to do the work without following this law. The mechanical contractors fear that not following traditional public bidding practices creates the opportunity for public money to be given to those with the best political connections. Click here to see the article.
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STATE OF NEW JERSEY/2009 GROSS INCOME TAX INCREASE
July 8, 2009
Retroactive to January 1, 2009, the State of New Jersey has materially increased its gross income tax for 2009 et seq. We provide here a link to the Notice from the New Jersey Division of Taxation that sets forth the brackets and rates, and also the specifics with regard to the repeal of the real property tax deduction, in whole or in part, for New Jersey taxpayers having gross incomes of more than $150,000.
The new marginal rates and tax increases (aside from the repeal of the tax deduction) are as follows (rounded):
| Income Tax Bracket | Marginal Rate | Percentage Increase |
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| Over $400,000 but not over $500,000 | 8% | 25.5% |
| Over $500,000 but not over $1M | 10.25% | 14.25% |
| Over $1M | 10.75% | 20% |
So long as estimated tax payments or income tax withholding payments are increased beginning October 1, 2009, the Division of Taxation will not impose tax penalties for overall 2009 underpayments. For more information, please contact Robert S. Schwartz.
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H-1 B VISAS STILL AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYERS AND FOREIGN PROFESSIONALS
July 6, 2009
As of June 26, 2009, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (the "USCIS") is reporting that it has received only 44,800 H-1B cap-subject petitions and 20,000 advance degree cap-exempt petitions for Fiscal Year 2010 Employment. This latest update, which is basically unchanged in numbers from the previously-issued update, means that there are more than 20,000 H-1B cap-subject visas still available.
This is a very significant change from past years. Ordinarily, H-1B visa numbers become unavailable almost immediately upon the opening of the window for filing these petitions, which starts on April 1 of every year. The continued availability of H-1B visa numbers this long after they became initially available is a direct result of current market forces and unemployment concerns. Foreign professionals with H-1B cap-subject petitions filed in the current period can begin work with a new employer as soon as October 1, 2009.
Despite the economic climate, many industries are still hiring and many highly qualified foreign professionals are looking for new employment. The current availability of H-1B visa numbers provides an unusual opportunity for employers seeking to employ foreign professionals. Likewise, new college and master’s graduates as well as individuals completing residency or fellowship programs now have the unusual opportunity to obtain employment in H-1B cap-subject positions. There is no certainty about how long these opportunities will last. For more information, please contact Deborah E. Klahr.
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LINDABURY LAWYERS ASSIST HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
July 2, 2009
On June 8, 2009, Lindabury lawyers participated in the German Ghetto Work Payment Program pro bono clinic in Union, New Jersey. The program helps Holocaust survivors complete applications for reparation payments from the German government. Participating attorneys were Andrew Gibbs, Jay Lavroff, Gary Danis, Ronald Hershkowitz, Sergio Simoes and Jason Levoy.
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NEW JERSEY ROLLS OUT PAID FAMILY LEAVE
July 1, 2009
Labor & employment attorney Kathleen M. Connelly was interviewed by the Asbury Park Press newspaper regarding New Jersey becoming the third state nationwide to offer paid family leave. "Paid Family Leave Begins" appeared in the June 30, 2009 issue of the newspaper. To read the article, please click here.
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LINDABURY ADDS TWO NEW ATTORNEYS
June 30, 2009
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. has added two new attorneys to its Westfield Office. Paul E. Griggs has joined the firm's EdLaw Group and will help the firm provide legal representation to school boards throughout the state. He is the former General Counsel and Business Administrator of the Summit Board of Education. Deborah E. Klahr has joined the firm to head up the firm's immigration and nationality law practice. Deborah's immigration law experience includes several years in her own private immigration practice in New Jersey and as a senior immigration attorney with a boutique immigration law firm in New York.
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EDWARD J. FRISCH TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE IN OPPOSITION TO PORTIONS OF SENATE BILL S2299
June 23, 2009
On June 22, 2009, Edward J. Frisch, along with Alan O'Shea, Executive Director of the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey, testified before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee in opposition to the specific portion of S2299 which dealt with the ability of state and county colleges to enter into contracts with a private entity for a multitude of construction contracts. Mr. O'Shea and Mr. Frisch testified that the portion of the bill which eliminates competitive bidding, and other contracting laws, was detrimental to the public tax paying interests, and would result in "no bid contracts" with all its attendant problems, and would open the door to mischief and abuse.
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LINDABURY WOMEN CO-SPONSOR STRESS AND THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION EVENT
June 1, 2009
On May 7, the Women’s Business Initiative of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper and WithumSmith & Brown hosted an evening of mental stress management with speakers: Jeanie Coomber and Christian Valeriani of Sama Solutions and DonnaLyn Giegerich. Jeanie and Christian discussed managing mental stress in our increasingly busy lives and provided some practical exercises for stress management. DonnaLynn motivated the group with inspirational stories on how she has persevered and become stronger by converting stressful situations into opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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LINDABURY WELCOMES SUMMER ASSOCIATES
May 28, 2009
Lindabury welcomes Paula Clark, Silvia Courtney and Franklin Paez as summer associates to the firm. Paula is studying at Seton Hall University School of Law. Paula's work experience includes clerking at a Chatham personal injury and medical malpractice law firm and in a supervisory role at Deutsche Bank. She earned her MBA from Fordham University. Silvia is also studying at Seton Hall University School of Law and has previously clerked for Stern & Kilcullen (Roseland), where she worked on SEC litigation, and interned with Judge Barbara Curran in Jersey City. Franklin is studying at Rutgers Law School - Newark and has previously clerked with the Lane Ferdinand firm in Springfield and as an extern for Judge Margaret Hayden at the Superior Court in Newark. Paula, Silvia and Franklin will be assisting our attorneys with research and special projects before returning to law school in August.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY AUTHORS ARTICLE ON NAVIGATING EMPLOYMENT STATUTES
May 15, 2009
Labor and employment attorney Kathleen M. Connelly has published an article titled "Navigating Today's Family Leave Statutes" that appeared in the April 6, 2009 issue of NJEsq. The article discusses the struggle employers face administering the rights with employees under these statutes. To read this article, please click here.
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HEALTH CARE ATTORNEY SUCCESSFUL IN SUPREME COURT ARGUMENT
May 7, 2009
Health Care attorney, Catherine J. Flynn, was successful in arguing a case recently before the state Supreme Court on behalf of a client hospital’s EMS workers. Ms. Flynn, lead counsel on the matter, was assisted on the brief by associate Monica Vir, an associate with the firm. This is Ms. Flynn’s second health care case before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the last few months. The decision in the other matter is pending. Ms. Flynn, a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, represents hospitals, medical practices, physicians and other medical professionals in professional liability and other health care litigation.
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ATTORNEY HONORED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY
May 1, 2009
On April 30, 2009, Lindabury attorney, Kathleen M. Connelly, was honored as one of Monmouth County's "Mothers Who Make a Difference." All proceeds from this event benefited the American Cancer Society. Kathleen was chosen by her peers for her contributions to the community, her profession and to her family.
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LINDABURY CLOSES ON LARGEST EVER FHA LOAN
April 28, 2009
A team of Lindabury attorneys recently completed the largest single transaction in the history of the Federal Housing Administration and the largest hospital financing ever in New Jersey. The $756 million mortgage loan will assist client Capital Health System in constructing a state-of-the-art 223 bed acute care hospital in Hopewell Township, New Jersey. The loan, provided by Prudential Huntoon Paige Associates, Ltd, and insured through the FHA’s Section 242 Hospital Insurance Program, will not only provide for construction of the new hospital campus, but allowed Capital Health System to refinance existing tax-exempt bonds on favorable terms during a period of credit uncertainty.
Lindabury partners Robert S. Burney, William R. Watkins, Richard R. Width, D.B. Ross, and associate Monica Vir acted as borrower’s counsel in the transaction, working closely with Capital Health System’s General Counsel Jan H. Gabin, and real estate counsel Thomas M. Brown, Esq.
To read additional information on this deal, please click here.
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CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEYS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY RECEIVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION
April 24, 2009
Edward J. Frisch and Barry J. Donohue have been named Super Lawyers for corporate counsel in the area of construction law, and Jerry Fitzgerald English has been named in the area of environmental law. Attorneys are selected for this nationwide recognition after a rigorous screening process that includes peer recognition and review by a blue ribbon panel in their respective practice areas.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN THE 19TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NURSE MANAGERS UPDATE CONFERENCE
April 17, 2009
Attorney Steven Backfisch presented at the 19th Annual National Nurse Managers Update Conference sponsored by National Professional Education Institute. This conference was held from Friday, April 13 - Monday, April 16, 2009 at the Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve spoke on "Navigating Legal Issues in Nursing Practice" on the 15th at 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For more information, please click here.
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TWELVE LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED NEW JERSEY SUPER LAWYERS
April 6, 2009
Twelve of the firm's attorneys in a diversity of practices have been recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers. Peter Burke, Barry Donohue, Jerry English, Catherine Flynn, Edward Frisch, David Hardin, Joseph Imbriaco, Jay Lavroff, Scott Pyfer, Frederick ("Bud") Rose, Kevin Russell and John Schmidt were listed in the April supplement to New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Attorneys are selected for this recognition after a rigorous screening process that includes peer recognition and review by a blue ribbon panel in their respective practice areas.
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NEW COBRA LAW - HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOU?
April 6, 2009
Lindabury attorney, James K. Estabrook participated in a panel discussion on the new COBRA legislation sponsored by the The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce. Jim spoke on all legal aspects of employer compliance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) as required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This seminar was held on Thursday, April 9,2009 at the Hilton Newark Airport Hotel, Elizabeth, NJ. For more information, please click here.
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STEVEN BACKFISCH SPEAKS ON LEGAL ISSUES IN NURSING
April 3, 2009
Steven Backfisch presented at the "Legal Issues in Nursing 2009" seminar on April 2, 2009 at Centrastate Hospital in Freehold, NJ., sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Network Hospitals. Steve spoke on "Preventing Nursing Malpractice." For additional information on this program, please contact Sally Ann Corbo at sacorbo@epicare.com.
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ATTORNEY SPEAKS ON BASIC INFORMATION FOR NONPROFIT GROUPS
March 23, 2009
Monica Vir presented at the 16th Annual History Issues Convention on March 20, 2009 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. This seminar was sponsored by Advocates for NJ History and NJ Historical Commission, Department of State and was held at the Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, New Jersey. Monica discussed the legal fundamentals of establishing and maintaining a non-profit. To find out more about this event, please click here.
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LINDABURY WOMEN CO-SPONSOR EVENT AT SHORT HILLS MALL
March 20, 2009
On March 19, the Women’s Business Initiative of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper and Wiss & Co. hosted an evening of stylish fashion for the successful woman on the go at the Brooks Brothers in the Short Hills Mall, Short Hills, NJ. The evening included networking, shopping and a fashion show. Each guest was asked to bring a gently worn business attire as we donated the clothing to Dress for Success - Newark. Dress for Success helps low and moderate income women to transition into the workforce by providing professional attire.
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GREG K. VITALI ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ATTORNEYS’ COUNCIL TO THE AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
March 20, 2009
Construction attorney Greg K. Vitali has been elected Chairman of the Attorneys' Council to the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) effective March 1, 2009. ASA is a National Tade Association of 5,500 subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. Since 2000, Greg has served as as Counsel to American Subcontractors Association of New Jersey and regularly lecturers before contractors and suppliers regarding issues relevant to the construction industry.
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ATHINA L. CORNELL SPEAKS AT NJCASE MEETING
March 20, 2009
Education law attorney, Athina L. Cornell presented at a NJCASE meeting and panel discussion for its membership on March 19, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The seminar was held at the Union County Educational Services Commission, Westfield, NJ. The panel examined present mandates and regulations, state initiatives and new procedures for out of district placements and ideas to reinvigorate specialized placements and maintain their vitality as a placement option.
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LINDABURY, MCCORMICK, ESTABROOK & COOPER ADDS BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY
March 4, 2009
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper P.C., announced today that it has added a bankruptcy and reorganization attorney to its practice. The firm has added Scott C. Pyfer, who has 20 years of experience in bankruptcy and commercial loan workout matters, to assist its clients in developing strategies relating to the resolution and restructuring of debts and obligations. He will be based in the firm’s Westfield office.
"Although the firm has been looking for expertise in this area for some time, it had become critical for the firm to have someone with Scott’s experience in the current economic climate," said firm President, John R. Blasi. "Scott’s exceptional abilities, particularly on the lender’s side, strengthen the firm’s ability to protect our clients’ rights as they meet current financial challenges."
Mr. Pyfer has previously been an attorney with the Princeton offices of the law firms of Sills, Cummis & Gross, P.C. and Reed Smith LLP. He also served as general counsel for PrinVest Financial Corp., a commercial lending company that was headquartered in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Mr. Pyfer’s practice will focus on the representation of institutional lenders and business borrowers in all aspects of commercial lending and restructuring, including but not limited to commercial loan workouts, debtor and creditors’ rights litigation, bankruptcy practice and transactional work in loan documentation. He has coordinated many loan restructurings involving borrowers in numerous and diverse industries, including healthcare, real estate development and telecommunications. Mr. Pyfer counsels lenders regarding issues that arise under the Uniform Commercial Code, particularly under Articles 3, 4 and 9. He also represents title companies and their insureds with respect to claims that arise under insured mortgages and other provisions of title insurance policies.
Mr. Pyfer has lectured and published materials on bankruptcy and banking law for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the New Jersey Bankers Association.
He received his law degree and his Masters in Governmental Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s University. He is a member of various professional associations including the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Turnaround Management Association.
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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY NAMED ONE OF NEW JERSEY'S BEST 50 WOMEN IN BUSINESS
March 2, 2009
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that Kathleen M. Connelly has been named one of New Jersey Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ.
"It is an honor to be chosen as one of New Jersey’s 50 best women in business," says Kathleen M. Connelly. "Kathleen has dedicated herself to her profession and community, and truly is an asset to the Lindabury firm," says John R. Blasi, President, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper.
Kathleen provides day-to-day counseling to clients on a wide array of employment matters, including employee discharge and discipline; sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace; employee family/medical leave rights; disability accommodation; whistleblower protection; employee privacy rights; and internal investigations of employee misconduct. In addition, she regularly represent clients before the New Jersey state and federal courts and administrative agencies. She also conducts in-house training and speaks before industry groups on a broad range of employment law topics. She’s a founding member of the firm’s Women’s Business Initiative.
Kathleen is active in the Monmouth County business community. She is a member of the board of trustees for CPC Behavioral Health Care, a board member for the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Monmouth Ocean Development Council. She has been with Lindabury since 1997.
NJBIZ’s "50 Best Women in Business" awards program recognizes New Jerseys most dynamic and distinguished women in business today. The award highlights the women’s contributions to business and the community and salutes their ability to overcome obstacles in non-traditional work environments.
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LINDABURY'S WOMEN'S BUSINESS INITIATIVE VOLUNTEERS
February 19, 2009
On February 10, 2009, five members of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper's, Women's Business Initiative, ("WBI") participated in a group volunteer project with the seniors at Time Out Adult Care Center in Madison, NJ. Since Valentine's Day was coming up, the women from Lindabury thought it would be fun to spend some time with the seniors designing Valentine's Day crafts.
"We are always looking for opportunities to reach out to the public and loved the idea of this program. We are very grateful that Time Out Adult Center invited us to join them for the activity and are looking forward to the next volunteer project," said Lindabury Shareholder and organizer Anne Burris.
The Time Out Adult Care Center provide affordable social day care for seniors and the disabled in a safe, stimulating, supervised environment. Nutritious meals are offered and transportation options are available. Family Service of Morris County operates three Time Out Centers conveniently located in Madison, Morris Plains and Succasunna.
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PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP SPEAKS ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
February 13, 2009
Labor attorneys Donald B. Ross, Jr., Eric B. Levine, Dennis McKeever and Kenneth J. Soriero presented at the 2009 Collective Bargaining Seminar on February 12, 2009 in Atlantic City, NJ sponsored by the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association. They provided practical advice and reviewed negotiation strategies for arbitration. For more information, please click here.
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CONSTRUCTION LAW GROUP ATTORNEYS ASSIST IN THE DRAFTING AND PASSING OF LEGISLATION
February 11, 2009
Edward J. Frisch and Bruce P. Ogden were actively involved with the legislation amending New Jersey's public contracting statutes to implement Energy Savings Improvement Projects. Ed and Bruce worked with our client, the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey, in consulting with the administration and sponsoring legislators in the drafting and passing of the legislation. These efforts helped to insure that the existing New Jersey public bid laws would be preserved, thus insuring that HVAC contractors would be afforded the same opportunities to bid and contract for new work. On January 21, 2009, Governor Corzine invited Edward Frisch and members of the MCANJ to attend the public bill signing. Click here for a photo of the event.
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EDUCATION ATTORNEY SPEAKS AT 2009 SCHOOL LAW CONFERENCE
February 5, 2009
Education law attorney, Athina L. Cornell presented at the 2009 School Law Conference on February 4, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.. This conference was sponsored by New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and was held at the New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ. Athina discussed issues related to litigating due process hearings. For information on this conference, please click here.
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ATTORNEY HONORED AS LAND USE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
January 9, 2009
The Urban Land Institute honored Jerry Fitzgerald English to be Land Use Educator of the Year for her graduate seminar in Environmental Problem Solving at New Jersey Institute of Technology. The multi-disciplined course for engineers and scientists focuses on projected infrastructure projects on the drawing board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. She devised this course with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey based upon her experience as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection and of the Port Authority. Past projects include the proposal of New Jersey to New York City passenger tunnel under the Hudson River and environmental conditions to permit the rebuilding of the World Trade Center. To read Jerry Fitzgerald English's resume, please click here.
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JOHN R. BLASI COMMENTS ON THE SELECTION OF A TRUSTEE
January 9, 2009
In the November issue of New Jersey Business, the magazine of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, wills, trusts & estates and business law attorney John R. Blasi, comments on the importance of selecting a reliable, honest trustee and the importance of having a will, power of attorney and medical directive in the article "A Primer for the Businessperson: In Trusts We Trusts." This article is reprinted with permission for New Jersey Business Magazine, a publication of The New Jersey Business & Industry Association. To read the article, please click here.
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