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 2007 Firm News Archive
 Friday, December 28, 2007
William F. Harrison Becomes Partner
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is proud to announce that William F. Harrison will become partner as of January 1, 2008. Mr. Harrison joined the firm in 2005 as Counsel after a long stint in government service culminating as Policy Director and Chief Counsel of the New Jersey Office of Smart Growth, Department of Community Affairs. An expert in land use and environmental law, Mr. Harrison is an active member in numerous sections of both the American Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association
Monday, December 17, 2007
Supreme Court Denies Certification in Sammarone v. Bovino Case
Genova, Burns & Vernoia co-founding partner, Angelo Genova, successfully opposed a petition for certification submitted to the Supreme Court in the case of Sammarone v. Bovino. This is a significant decision from the Supreme Court as the matter is now remanded to the trial court for further proceedings in accordance with the Appellate Division decision this past summer in Sammarone v. Bovino, 395 N.J. Super. 132 (App. Div. 2007) in which the Appellate Division ruled that Sammarone is entitled to pursue his claim for compensation from Bovino stemming from the developer's $46 million real estate purchase from the late Leona M. Helmsley. Genova, representing Sammarone, is assisted by Celia Bosco and Michael Grohs.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Lisa Chapland Joins Firm
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Lisa Chapland, a 2007 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, has joined the firm as an associate in the Commercial Real Estate practice group. A member of the New York and New Jersey bars, Ms. Chapland, prior to joining the firm, was a consultant at the prominent political consulting firm Message & Media.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Dena B. Calo will speak before the Burlington County Bar Association
Dena B. Calo will present a seminar entitled "Workplace Investigations" before the Burlington County Bar Association on February 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Ms. Calo practices employment law litigation in the firm's Camden and Philadelphia offices.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Polledri Speaks on Practicing before PERC
Genova, Burns & Vernoia partner Sandro Polledri will speak on The Art of Practicing before PERC on January 16, 2008 at the NJ Law Center in New Brunswick. This seminar is eligible for Pennsylvania and New York continuing legal education credits. The NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education hosts this seminar on the Public Employment Relations Commission.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Shannon A. Morales Passes NJ Bar Exam
Genova, Burns & Vernoia congratulates associate Shannon A. Morales for passing the New Jersey Bar exam. Ms. Morales is a member of the Labor & Employment law practice group.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Rutgers School of Law Honors Genova
Founding partner Angelo J. Genova
will receive Rutgers School of Law--Newark's Distinguished Alumnus award at a dinner on November 1. The award celebrates his professional and community achievements. Genova shares the award with Lawrence E.
Bathgate, II. Alumna Nancy Biberman will receive the Fannie Bear Besser Award for Public Service.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Genova to Speak at NLRB Law Conference
Partner Angelo J. Genova will speak at the 29th annual NLRB Labor Law Conference sponsored by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Partner Brian W. Kronick is on the conference's planning committee. The conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 16, at the Pines Manor in Edison.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Dena B. Calo to Speak at Philadelphia Employment Law Program
Genova, Burns & Vernoia attorney Dena B. Calo will speak on two topics, entitled "Fluent Knowledge of and Comfort with Existing Laws," and "Sensitive Issues," at a National Business Institute seminar in Philadelphia on December 10. The all-day seminar is called "Employment Laws Made Simple."
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Angelo J. Genova to Be Honored by Rutgers Law School
Angelo J. Genova, a graduate of Rutgers School of Law--Newark, will receive a Distinguished Alumnus award from the school in November for his professional and community achievements. article
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes New Associates
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Emily J. Wexler, Rajiv D. Parikh, and Shannon A. Morales have joined the firm.
Ms. Wexler is a 2006 graduate of New England School of Law. She has just completed a clerkship with the Honorable Ariel A. Rodriguez, Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division, Superior Court of New Jersey.
Mr. Parikh, a 2005 graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, has recently finished a clerkship with the Honorable Tonianne J. Bongiovanni, United States Magistrate, District of New Jersey.
Ms. Morales is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame Law School.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Keith A. Krauss Heads Business Law & Commercial Transactions Practice Group
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Keith A. Krauss has joined the firm. Mr. Krauss, an experienced transactional and commercial law attorney, will head the firm's Business Law & Commercial Transactions practice group. Mr. Krauss is based in the firm's Livingston office.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Prevails in Government Procurement Law Bid Challenge
Genova, Burns & Vernoia partner Kathleen Barnett Einhorn and associate Rebecca Moll Freed successfully convinced the New Jersey Department of Treasury to reject a bid protest which challenged the award of a multi-million dollar contract for the provision of Advertising and Public Relations Services for the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to a firm client. In this significant government procurement law matter, the Department of Treasury ruled that GBV's client fully complied with all the requirements in the State's Request for Proposal and was the responsible bidder whose bid will be most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
September 18 Seminar Addresses NJ Pay-to-Play Disclosure
"Is Your Business Ready to Comply with Pay-to-Play Disclosure?" will be the topic of a seminar presented by the Corporate Political Activity Law practice group on September 18. The program is hosted by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Dena B. Calo and Kenneth B. Goodman Join Firm
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Dena B. Calo and Kenneth B. Goodman have become associated with the firm.
Ms. Calo, a 1995 cum laude graduate of Widener University School of Law, practices Labor & Employment Law in the firm's Camden, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, offices.
Mr. Goodman, a former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General, earned a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Seton Hall University in 2002. He practices in Genova, Burns & Vernoia's Litigation practice group, based in Livingston, NJ.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
GBV Obtains Decision Invalidating State Unemployment Compensation Regulation
GBV partners Francis J. Vernoia and Kathleen Barnett Einhorn have obtained a significant decision from the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, declaring a New Jersey Department of Labor Regulation (N.J.A.C. 12:17-9.6) invalid. In an August 1, 2007, decision, the Appellate Division held that the regulation, which authorized unemployment compensation benefits for employees who voluntarily accepted an employer's separation package "so that another employee could continue to work," was inconsistent with the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law, N.J.S.A. 43.21-5(a) and the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision in Brady vs. Board of Review, 152 N.J. 197 (1997). A copy of the decision is available at http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/opinions/a4026-05.pdf
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
GBV Attorneys Are Rising Stars
New Jersey Monthly magazine has honored GBV attorneys Jennifer Mazawey, Douglas E. Solomon and Jennifer Borek as Super Lawyers Rising Stars, a designation for up-and-coming New Jersey attorneys.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Corporate Political Activity Law Practice Group Launches Blog
Today, GBV launched a blog, http://corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/ The blog provides legal reviews and articles related to the firm's practice in this area of law.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
New York Magazine Names Genova, Kronick, McGovern Best Lawyers
GBV partners Brian Kronick and James J. McGovern III have been named Best Lawyers in the area of Labor and Employment in a survey by New York Magazine. Partner Angelo J. Genova has been named a Best Lawyer in Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment Law.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Mazawey Appears on Due Process
GBV attorney Jennifer Mazawey will appear tonight on Due Process, a law and justice program on NJN television to talk about New Jersey education law regarding harassment in schools.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Freed Speaks to NJ Hospital Association
Rebecca Moll Freed will present a seminar to the New Jersey hospital Association entitled "Pay-to-Play Disclosure Conference" on July 31. The program will focus on the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission's new disclosure rules for non-profit entities. Ms. Freed is a member of the firm's Corporate Political Activity Law Practice Group.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
GBV Prevails in Statute of Limitations Ruling
11-2-7477 Thakar v. JFK Medical Center, App. Div. (per curiam) (11 pp.) The plaintiff-physician sued the defendant hospital, claiming breach of his residency contract. The primary issue on appeal is whether tolling principles applied to preserve this state court action that was originally timely filed in, and later dismissed by, the federal court, after the normally-applicable statute of limitations had already expired. Because plaintiff did not act promptly to file his state court action after dismissal of his federal action, the appellate panel affirms the state court's dismissal of the case.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Harrison Speaks on Smart Growth
GBV attorney William F. Harrison speaks on Smart Decisions for Smart Growth: Balancing Preservation and Economic Growth at New Jersey Utilities Association Annual Conference, Thursday, May 24.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Cooke to Speak at Aircraft Transactions Conference
GBV attorney David P. Cooke will speak at the 12th annual Corporate Aircraft Transactions Conference in New York City on July 20 about the relationship between aircraft owners and brokers.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
James M. Burns Named Chairman-Elect of Community Health Charities
GBV Partner James M. Burns was named Chairman-Elect of the Board of Trustees of Community Health Charities at its annual meeting in Austin, TX, on May 11, 2007. Community Health Charities, based in Arlington, VA, is a national federation of more than 50 voluntary health agencies, which raises more than $60 million annually through workplace giving campaigns.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Laufer Speaks on "Beware of Lobbyists Bearing Gifts"
Partner Laurence D. Laufer spoke as a panelist on the 13th Annual Seminar on Ethics in New York Government. the panel, held by the NYC Conflicst of Interest Board at the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School, was entitled "Beware of Lobbyists Bearing Gifts."
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Bampton Joins Health and Hospital Law Practice Group
The firm is proud to announce that Debra K. Bampton has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Livingston office. A health law specialist, Ms. Bampton has held senior executive and legal positions at some of New Jersey's most well-known hospital systems.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Vernoia Addresses New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Partner Francis J. Vernoia will be speaking on May 1 before the New York State Trial Lawyers Association on the topic of "Litigating the Sexual Harassment Case--the Defendant's Perspective."
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Bosco, DeSimone to Speak at Health Law Program
Celia S. Bosco and David A. DeSimone, both members of the Health and Hospital Law Practice Group at Genova, Burns & Vernoia, will discuss the topic of Payor and Vendor Negotiation and Contract Strategy at a New Jersey Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) program. This program is part of HFMA's "Advanced Healthcare Financial Management Series." It will take place on May 30 at the Hilton in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Mazawey to Speak on New School Law Developments
At the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Jennifer Mazawey will speak on May 16 at the following program: "Hostile Educational Environment--the Supreme Court's Decision in L.W. v. Toms River Regional Schools: Is School Bullying Really a Problem That Can Be Addressed by the New Jersey Law against Discrimination?"
Monday, April 23, 2007
Genova to Present PLI Program
Angelo J. Genova, Esq., an employment law expert, will speak on the topic of Litigating Employment Discrimination Claims at a Practising Law Institute program on June 18 and 19 in New York City. For more information, see PLI.EDU.
Friday, April 20, 2007
GBV Co-Counsel in Pharmacy Benefits Management Litigation Trial Victory
Genova, Burns & Vernoia partner Francis J. Vernoia served as co-counsel with Washington D.C. firm Williams & Connelly, in the representation of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., in defense of a claim brought against it by Horizon Blue Cross of New Jersey. In the matter, Horizon sought in excess of $100 million in damages from Medco for claims related to Medco's provision of pharmacy benefit management services. After a four and a half week trial before the Honorable Jonathan N. Harris, J.S.C., Bergen County, Medco was successful in having Horizon's complaint dismissed in its entirety.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
GBV Partners Named "Super Lawyers"
GBV partners Angelo J. Genova, Francis J. Vernoia and James J. McGovern, III, have been named to the 2007 New Jersey edition of Super Lawyers.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Kronick Completes Boston Marathon
All of us at Genova, Burns & Vernoia are proud to congratulate Brian W. Kronick, a partner in the firm, for running in this week's Boston Marathon.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
George L. Schneider Now Of Counsel
GENOVA, BURNS & VERNOIA is pleased to announce that George L. Schneider has joined the firm as Of Counsel. George Schneider has served the public as the NJ Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice (1970-75), Chief Trial Counsel in the Criminal Division (1973-75) and as the Essex County Prosecutor (1981-86). In private practice, he has been a prominent criminal and civil trial attorney. At the Livingston office of Genova, Burns & Vernoia, Mr. Schneider will practice white collar criminal defense, civil litigation and corporate ethics.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Kronick Speaks on Leadership
Brian Kronick, Esq., will speak at the 2007 LEAD New Jersey Program, an event presented by the educational arm of the New Jersey Association of Counties. Kronick will discuss Leadership and Managerial Effectiveness on Friday, March 16.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Nagy Speaks on "Pay to Play" Law
Gregory E. Nagy of GBV will be a panelist at a program entitled Pay to Play: The Current State of the Law. He will speak on lobbying regulation in New Jersey. The program will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Woodbridge Plaza, Iselin, NJ, on Wednesday, May 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For further information, visit www.njicle.com
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Hot Tips Seminar Addresses Restrictive Covenants
The Labor and Employment section of the bar will present its annual Hot Tips Seminar in Labor and Employment Law for ICLE on July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. GVB partner John C. Petrella, Esq., will speak about restrictive covenants at the Legal Center in New Brunswick.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
GBV Names Peter Yarem, Esq., Partner
Genova, Burns & Vernoia attorneys at law is pleased to announce that PETER R. YAREM has been named a partner in the firm. Mr. Yarem has been Of Counsel to the firm since November of 2003. He will continue to practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation and arbitration, and as a regulatory specialist in the medical, recycling and solid waste industries. Mr. Yarem is based in the firm's Livingston office.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
John C. Petrella, Esq., to Address Council on Education in Management
John C. Petrella, Esq., a partner at Genova, Burns & Vernoia, will speak to the Council on Education in Management at the New Jersey FMLA Update 2007 on February 22 and 23 about labor and employment law.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Non-Compete Agreements Subject on March 3
John C. Petrella, Esq, a partner at Genova, Burns & Vernoia, will discuss non-compete agreements for the ICLE on March 3.
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