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WBI Member News
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WOMEN’S EVENT SPONSORED BY LINDABURY, MCCORMICK, ESTABROOK & COOPER, WITHUMSMITH& BROWN AND NEWPORT CAPITAL GROUP
June 30, 2010
On June 10 the Women’s Business Initiative of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper teamed up with the women of WithumSmith & Brown and Newport Capital Group for an evening of networking and travel discussion at LeClub/Avenue at Pier Village in Long Branch. The presentation was given by Ted Friedli owner of Excel Travel. Ted discussed how to be a savvy business traveler, great girl get aways and reasons why you should use a travel agent.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY MODERATES PROGRAM AT NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
June 30, 2010
On June 9, 2010, Environmental attorney, Fredi L. Pearlmutter moderated a joint program for NJ & PA Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) entitled "LSRP Strategy and Update Panel Discussion." The program took place at New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, NJ.
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LINDABURY EMPLOYEES DONATE BOOKS FOR 2010 GREAT SUMMER READ
June 17, 2010
Employees at the law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper P.C., headquartered in Westfield, New Jersey, donated over 450 new books to the graduating first graders from the East End, West End, and Stony Brook schools in the North Plainfield, New Jersey School District on Wednesday, June 16th.
The donation was organized by the firm’s Women's Business Initiative and led by shareholders Anne S. Burris and Athina L. Cornell. "We understand the importance of summer reading and how it can help children maintain their literacy skills," said education law attorney Ms. Cornell.
"We had a great response from the employees," said automotive attorney Ms. Burris. "I think the idea really touched them, because they understand the importance of reading."
The Women’s Business Initiative ("WBI") at Lindabury provides opportunities for professional women to develop and support business and mentoring relationships with other women professionals. As part of its mission, WBI participates in a number of community service initiatives a year. The project involved employees in the firm’s three New Jersey offices, located in Westfield, Summit and Rumson.
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CONNELLY TO PRESENT AT ANNUAL STATE ASSISTED LIVING CONFERENCE
March 30, 2010
Kathleen Connelly will be presenting at the Health Care Association of New Jersey's 12th Annual State Assisted Living Conference on May 18 at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ. Kathleen will be speaking from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon on "Workplace Sensitivity". Kathleen will speak on improving workplace relationships and avoiding discrimination claims. To register for this seminar, please click here.
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OVERVIEW OF KEY EMPLOYMENT LAWS
March 27, 2010
Labor & Employment attorney Kathleen M. Connelly presented at the New Jersey Business and Industry Association's sponsored seminar "HR 101: An Employment Law & HR Primer" on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Eatontown in Eatontown, NJ. Kathleen reviewed key employment laws and your legal obligations.
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY QUOTED IN ARTICLE THAT SALUTES FEMALE ATTORNEYS
March 12, 2010
Kathleen M. Connelly was quoted in the March 2010 issue of New Jersey Business Magazine article, "Women Attorneys." The article is a salute to successful female attorneys while simultaneously exploring whether or not the proverbial "glass ceiling" has been completely shattered. To read the article, please click here.
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TERMINATING EMPLOYEES AFTER AN EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
February 8, 2010
Two recent decisions from the District Court for New Jersey illustrate the difficulties confronting employers considering the termination of an employee during an extended medical leave of absence. To see John H. Schmidt and Kathleen Connelly's Employment Law Alert on the decisions, please click here.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATE IN 2010 TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATORS INSTITUTES
January 25, 2010
Attorneys James K. Estabrook and Elizabeth E. Manzo will be presenting at the 2010 Trustees and Administrators Institutes Conference sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. This conference will be held from Monday, February 15 - Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida. They will be speaking on "Legislative/Regulatory Development in the Pension Arena" and will be holding a repeat of the presentation at the June 14-16 Institutes in San Diego, California. For more information, please click here.
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JERRY F. ENGLISH ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL INN OF COURT
January 14, 2010
Jerry Fitzgerlad English has been elected President of the Justice Stewart G. Pollock Environmental American Inn of Court for the 2009-2010 term. The Inn promotes the study and practice of environmental law in New Jersey and collegiality, civility and professionalism among attorneys and judges of all experience levels.
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LINDABURY DONATES HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE BOYS AT BONNIE BRAE
December 24, 2009
Employees at the law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper P.C., headquartered in Westfield, New Jersey, recently donated 48 athletic bags of gifts to Bonnie Brae, a residential treatment center in Bernards Township. The center, which is a client of the firm, provides educational and therapeutic treatment for adolescent boys with behavioral disabilities.
The bags, which were discounted by The Sports Authority of Springfield, were filled with sweatshirts, sweatpants, tee-shirts, pajamas, hats, gloves, socks, i-Tunes cards, electronic games, DVD’s, books, school supplies and snacks, and will be distributed to residents at the center.
The donation was organized by the firm’s Women’s Business Initiative and led by shareholders Anne S. Burris and Athina L. Cornell. “We were happy to have an opportunity to give back to the community,” said education law attorney Ms. Cornell. “In the past, we have sent care packages to soldiers in Iraq. This year we thought of Bonnie Brae and the young men that are being helped at the center.”
“We had a great response from the employees,” said automotive attorney Ms. Burris. “I think the idea really touched them, and they gave thoughtfully and generously.”
The Women’s Business Initiative (“WBI”) at Lindabury provides opportunities for professional women to develop and support business and mentoring relationships with other women professionals. As part of its mission, WBI participates in a number of community service initiatives a year. The project involved employees in the firm’s three New Jersey offices, located in Westfield, Summit and Rumson.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN GROW YOUR BUSINESS SERIES
October 13, 2009
Kathleen Connelly will present at an event sponsored by the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council in conjunction with the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of NJ on November 4, 2009. The program is part of the "Grow Your Business Seminar Series" and the topic Kathleen will be presenting on is Beyond the Hiring: Managing Employee Job Performance and Misconduct. For additional information, please click here.
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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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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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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 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 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
April 30, 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 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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LINDABURY 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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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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LINDABURY WOMEN CO-SPONSOR EVENT AT BROOKS BROTHERS
November 13, 2008
On November 12, the Women’s Business Initiative of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper and WithumSmith&Brown hosted an evening of stylish fashion for the successful woman on the go at the Brooks Brothers in Shrewsbury, 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 the Spring House in Eatontown. Spring House is a transitional home for homeless Women and their children.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY NAMED TO NJBIZ MAGAZINE'S AND THE NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL’S "FORTY UNDER 40"
August 21, 2008
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that Isabel R. Machado has been named one of NJBIZ magazine’s 2008 "Forty Under 40" and one of the New Jersey Law Journal’s "Forty Under 40."
"We are very pleased to announce this achievement for Isabel," says John R. Blasi, President, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper. "Isabel has dedicated herself to her profession and community, and truly is an asset to the Lindabury firm."
Isabel represents school boards in a range of issues, including employment and contract matters, labor negotiations and special education cases. She also concentrates a significant portion of her practice to Immigration and Nationality Law. She helps corporate clients, individuals and families, with work visas and permanent residency petitions. In addition, Isabel practices matrimonial law, handling all matters relating to divorce, including child custody, child support and alimony. She serves on the firm’s Marketing Committee, and is an active member of the firm’s Women’s Business Initiative.
NJBIZ’s "Forty Under 40" honors men and women who are recognized across New Jersey’s business community for outstanding achievement, and who share a commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community in the state of New Jersey.
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.
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TWO LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED NEW JERSEY RISING STARS
July 22, 2008
Litigation attorney Eric B. Levine and medical malpractice attorney Marisa R. Kussoy have been recognized as New Jersey Rising Stars in the August 2008 publication of New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Stars. 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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WOMEN'S BUSINESS INITIATIVE SPONSORS "DEALING WITH THE GRACE PERIOD RULES AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS"
March 14, 2008
On Thursday, March 13, 2008, Fredi L. Pearlmutter, Gary F. Danis, and Monica Perez participated in a New Jersey Society of Women Environmental Professionals (NJSWEP) seminar that Lindabury and Brinkerhoff Environmental Services co-sponsored. The seminar discussions included ways to meet the challenges of the new Grace Period Rules and explored the disclosure questions that continually arise when contamination is found. The seminar entitled Into the Wild: Dealing with the Grace Period Rules and Disclosure Requirements was held from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place.
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JERRY FITZGERALD ENGLISH PARTICIPATES IN TELECONFERENCE AND LIVE WEBCAST ON ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
February 13, 2008
On Tuesday, February 12th Lindabury attorney, Jerry Fitzgerald English participated in a teleconference and live audio webcast from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The teleconference and live audio webcast titled, Environmental Regulations: Compensable Takings or Permissible Legislation, analyzed several major environmental regulations as part of a general discussion in the context of compensable regulatory takings. For additional information, please click here.
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LINDABURY PROMOTES AUTOMOTIVE ATTORNEY TO PARTNER
January 14, 2008
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that Anne S. Burris has become a shareholder of the firm, effective January 1, 2008.
Ms. Burris defends large and small companies in the automotive industry in product liability and warranty law claims. She also has experience with equitable relief and complex motion practice, as well as labor disputes, restrictive covenants, receiverships, matters of foreclosure and issues of trusts and estates.
"Anne is a great addition to our shareholder group," says firm president John Blasi. "Lindabury has watched Anne grow into an accomplished attorney in the area of automotive law. She is a team player and we look forward to many years of her service to our clients."
Click here to view her bio.
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