Monday, December 14, 2009
Michael L. Moore Elected to Board of Trustees of Pride Academy Charter School
Associate Michael L. Moore was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Pride Academy Charter School. Opened in September 2008, the Pride Academy Charter School is a tuition free middle school serving families in Newark, Orange, East Orange, and the surrounding districts. The School’s mission is to provide education to students in grades five through eight with a curriculum of peace, respect, integrity, determination, and empathy.
Mr. Moore is a member of the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group and is based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Appears on Hall Institute Forum
Partner Angelo J. Genova appeared as a guest on the Hall Institute Forum in a 30-minute television interview where he discussed his career, public policy issues facing New Jersey, and his work with the Hall Institute.
Mr. Genova will receive the Annual Achievement Award from the Hall Institute of Public Policy at the Annual Gala Reception on March 18, 2010.
Click here to watch the interview.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The Daily Politics Reports on Advisory Opinion Request to NYC Campaign Finance Board
The Daily Politics (published by the New York Daily News) reported today that Genova, Burns & Vernoia has submitted an advisory opinion request to the New York Campaign Finance Board urging re-examination of rules it established for elections to be held in New York City in 2013.
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Bonnie Fire and Erica Rustad Pass NJ Bar Exam
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that new associates Bonnie Fire and Erica Rustad have passed the New Jersey Bar Exam. Ms. Fire and Ms. Rustad are 2009 graduates of Fordham Law School. Both associates are based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Brian W. Kronick Speaks at National Labor Relations Board Labor Law Conference
Partner Brian W. Kronick served as a panel speaker at the 31st Annual National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Labor Law Conference: The Arthur Eisenberg Labor Symposium. Mr. Kronick spoke on the impact of federal and state court decisions on arbitration practice in New Jersey. The NLRB annual conference addresses current issues and trends in the field of labor law and is held in cooperation with the NJSBA Labor & Employment Law Section, the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, and NJICLE.
Friday, November 13, 2009
James Bucci, Esq. Joins Greater Camden Partnership Board of Directors
Monday, November 09, 2009
William F. Harrison to Receive Commercial Real Estate Development Association President's Award
Partner William F. Harrison will be honored at the Fifth Annual President’s Awards Dinner held by the New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP (the commercial real estate development association). Mr. Harrison will receive the President’s Award for recognition of his time and work as a volunteer on the Regulatory Affairs Committee. The awards dinner will be held this evening at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, New Jersey.
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Monday, November 02, 2009
Angelo J. Genova, Esq. to be inducted into College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Summary Judgment Granted in Partnership Dispute Case
The Superior Court of New Jersey granted summary judgment in a Partnership dispute case where the Plaintiffs were seeking fair value for their interest in a Partnership. GBV partner Peter R. Yarem and associate Gregory E. Tomczak represented the Defendants, a New Jersey Limited Partnership and its General Partner. The Court ruled that the Plaintiffs had no statutory right to withdraw from the Partnership and dismissed their Complaint for fair value. As a result, the Plaintiffs received $22,500 instead of the $4.9 million which they sought to recover.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Laurence D. Laufer to Speak at New York Campaign Finance Seminar
Partner Laurence D. Laufer will speak at the Brooklyn Law School Sparer Public Interest Lunch in a seminar entitled, “Money and Politics: Campaign Finance in the 2009 New York City Mayoral Election” on Wednesday, October 21st. Former General Counsel of the New York City Campaign Finance Board, Mr. Laufer will join Mark Lopez of Lewis, Clifton and Nikolaid to discuss the state of campaign finance laws in New York City in the context of the current mayoral election as well as their role in the local democratic process. Brooklyn Law professor Joel Gora will moderate.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Brian W. Kronick to Present at Collective Negotiations and Interest Arbitration Seminar
Partner Brian W. Kronick will speak at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities seminar on collective negotiations and interest arbitration. In his capacity as league labor relations counsel, Mr. Kronick will cover the basics in collective negotiations with civilian and law enforcement bargaining units and will cover topics including the process of negotiations, preparation and the scope of negotiations. The seminar will be held on Monday, October 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
John W. Bartlett Joins Friends of Passaic County Parks Board of Trustees; Elected Chairman
Counsel John W. Bartlett joined the Board of Trustees of Friends of Passaic County Parks, and was elected by his fellow board members to serve as chairman of the foundation’s executive committee. The non-profit foundation raises funds to benefit the park system of Passaic County, New Jersey.
Mr. Bartlett is a member of the firm’s Appellate Practice, Complex Commercial Litigation and Construction Law & Litigation Practice Groups and is based in the Newark, New Jersey office.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Speaks at New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Partner Angelo J. Genova spoke at a New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) seminar entitled, “Election Law & The Process.” This seminar provided an overview of election law including topics such as the election process, voter registration and petitions, rechecks and election contests, among others. Other speakers included John M. Carbone, Esq. of Carbone and Faasse; Honorable Thomas M. McCormack, JSC; and Donna H. Kelly, Esq., Assistant Attorney General, Department of Law & Public Safety.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
John Petrella to Speak at NJBIA Seminar
Partner John Petrella will speak at the NJBIA seminar entitled, “Hot Legal Topics for Employers” on Friday, October 2nd. The seminar will cover current legal issues facing businesses, including Hiring and Firing Pitfalls, Discrimination and Harassment Prevention and Paid Family Leave Policy, among others. Other speakers will be Pam Moore of McCarter & English, LLP; Peter Pizzi of Connell Foley, LLP; Richard Schey of Jackson Lewis, LLP and Mark Tabakman of Fox Rothchild.
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Summary Judgment Awarded in First Amendment Civil Rights Case
Summary judgment was awarded in a First Amendment civil rights case where the Plaintiff claimed she had been fired by her employer, a New Jersey municipality, based on her participation in a union organizing effort. Partner Sandro Polledri represented the Defendant and proved that the reason for the Plaintiff’s termination was due to the Client’s restructuring and cost-saving efforts. Moreover, the individual who recommended the Plaintiff’s position be eliminated had no knowledge of the plaintiff’s union activities.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Michael L. Moore Accepted into Leadership Newark Class of 2011
Associate Michael L. Moore has been accepted into Leadership Newark, Class of 2011, a 2-year program for qualified professionals committed to the Greater Newark community. Leadership Newark connects emerging leaders who meet to debate and discuss public policy issues and, through their collaborative efforts, develop solutions to better the community.
Mr. Moore is a member of the firm’s Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group and is based in the Newark, New Jersey office.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Summary Judgment Granted in Long-Term Disability Case
Yesterday, the United States District Court granted summary judgment in an ERISA, long-term disability case. Partner James Bucci and Associate Dena B. Calo represented the Defendants, a global professional services firm and a leading diversified health care benefits company, and demonstrated that the Defendants had not abused their discretion in terminating the Plaintiff’s long-term disability benefits.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The Daily Politics Reports Thompson Campaign Complaint Against Mayor Bloomberg
Yesterday, The Daily Politics blog (published by the New York Daily News) reported a complaint, filed by New Yorkers for Bill Thompson, alleging that Mr. Thompson’s opponent, incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg, violated the New York City Campaign Finance Act by failing to disclose over $3.35 million in political contributions. The Daily Politics blog referenced the Genova, Burns & Vernoia Corporate Political Activity Law Blog’s discussion of the complaint.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
First Amendment Retaliation Case Dismissed
District Court Judge Peter Sheridan dismissed a First Amendment retaliation case in the United States District Court. Initially, to resolve a disagreement as to which union represented certain County law enforcement officers, the County filed a petition before the Public Employment Relations Commission. One of the police unions, PBA 54, responded with a lawsuit against the County claiming that the petition was a vehicle to discourage PBA 54 and its members from exercising their Constitutional rights of free speech and freedom of association. Partners Angelo J. Genova and Sandro Polledri filed a motion to dismiss on behalf of the County. Judge Sheridan, sitting in Trenton, agreed that the County did not retaliate against PBA 54 for exercising their Constitutional rights and granted the motion to dismiss.
Monday, August 17, 2009
GBV Recognized for Pro Bono Work with Project Pride
Genova, Burns & Vernoia was recognized in Sunday’s Star-Ledger for its pro bono work with Project Pride, a New Jersey non-profit corporation founded by noted sports columnist and author, Jerry Izenberg. Project Pride was dedicated to the academic and recreational enrichment of the children of Newark. GBV assisted with the dissolution of Project Pride and facilitated the donation of the organization’s remaining funds of approximately $28,000 to the Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Five Genova, Burns & Vernoia Partners Named Best Lawyers in America 2010
Monday, July 20, 2009
Jennifer Borek Named Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
Counsel Jennifer Borek was named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society. The Litigation Counsel of America is composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers who represent effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and trial work, both at the trial and appellate levels, accompanied by a superior ethical reputation.
Ms. Borek practices employment and commercial litigation and is a member of the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation and Public Contract Law & Bid Protest Litigation Practice Groups.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Lisa Chapland Named Board Counsel to the New Jersey Women's Political Caucus
Associate Lisa Chapland will serve as board counsel to the New Jersey Women’s Political Caucus. Founded in 1972, the New Jersey Women's Political Caucus is a multipartisan organization that promotes the participation and involvement of women of all ages in the political process and creates a power base to achieve equality for all women. Ms. Chapland is a member of the New Jersey Women’s Political Caucus and also serves as Secretary of the Democratic Task Force.
Ms. Chapland is a member of the GBV Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group and is based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Laurence D. Laufer Comments on Martinez Resignation
Partner Laurence D. Laufer, former NYC Campaign Finance Board general counsel, was quoted in yesterday’s Daily Politics blog (published by the New York Daily News) regarding legal issues arising from the resignation of former Councilman Miguel Martinez. Click here to view blog
Friday, July 10, 2009
Laurence D. Laufer Quoted on Huffington Post
Partner Laurence D. Laufer was quoted in a recent Huffington Post blog posting on NYC Mayor Bloomberg's campaign spending. Click here to view blog.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Laurence D. Laufer Reviews SEC’s Proposal for New Pay to Play Restrictions; Article Noted on Daily Politics Blog
Partner Laurence D. Laufer reviews the SEC’s reconsideration of a rule to curb political contributions by investment advisors seeking to manage the investment of state pension funds. The article, which also appears on the Genova, Burns & Vernoia Corporate Political Activity Law Blog, is noted in today’s Daily Politics blog (published by the New York Daily News).
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Norman J. Peer Participates in Free Mediation Day in Monmouth County; Star-Ledger Reports Positive Outcome
Retired Superior Court Judge Norman J. Peer, currently Of Counsel at Genova, Burns & Vernoia, participated in a free mediation day during a state court furlough day. Click here to view the full article.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Keith A. Krauss to Conduct Seminars at Janome Institute
Counsel Keith A. Krauss will serve as an instructor at the Janome Institute in Orlando, Florida at a one week conference from Thursday, July 2 through Tuesday, July 7. Mr. Krauss, director of the GBV Business Law & Commercial Transactions Practice Group, will be giving a seminar entitled, “Legal and Financial Issues for Small Businesses” which will be held four times over the course of the conference. The class instruction will include topics such as the description of various forms of business entities, ownership and governance, and lifetime transfer to heirs.
The Janome Institute, which draws over 1,200 people from across the globe, hosts educational conferences for executives from Janome, the world’s leading sewing machine manufacturer, division heads from across the globe as well as dealers and vendors from the US, Canada and Mexico.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Angelo J. Genova, Esq. Elected Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
William F. Harrison to Moderate at NAIOP Seminar
Partner William F. Harrison will moderate at the NAIOP seminar entitled, “Regulatory Update: Site Remediation & Planning” on June 23rd at The Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey. Following a keynote speech by NJDEP Commissioner Mark Mauriello, the program will consist of two panels discussing, “Planning Issues” and “Site Remediation.” Mr. Harrison will moderate the "Planning Issues" panel and will be joined by panelists Jeanne Herb and Larry Baier, DEP; Anthony DiLodovico, CMX; Dianne Brake, PlanSmart NJ; and a county planner, who will discuss water quality management planning, global warming response act and state plan.
Mr. Harrison is a member of the New Jersey Real Estate Advisory Board and a member of GBV’s Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group.
Click here for a registration form and additional information.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
GBV Partners Francis J. Vernoia and Kathleen Barnett Einhorn Prevail on Appeals Challenging Denial of Benefits in Mass Unemployment Case
GBV Partners Francis J. Vernoia and Kathleen Barnett Einhorn successfully defended appeals brought by hundreds of individuals who had challenged decisions denying their entitlement to New Jersey unemployment compensation benefits. The individuals brought hundreds of the appeals challenging verdicts which Mr. Vernoia and Ms. Einhorn had obtained after a lengthy trial. On June 5, 2009, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court issued a series of decisions upholding the verdicts and denying the individuals’ claimed entitlement to benefits.
Mr. Vernoia is director of and Ms. Einhorn a member of the firm's Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Both attorneys are based in the Newark, New Jersey office.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Ends Two-Year Successful Term as Chairman of the Section on Labor and Employment Law of the New Jersey State Bar Association
Partner Angelo J. Genova has completed his tenure as Chairman of the Section on Labor and Employment Law of the New Jersey State Bar Association after two years of service.
Mr. Genova is a leading member of the New Jersey State Bar and has represented management for several decades in traditional labor and employment matters in the private and public sectors. During his time as Chairman of one of the largest sections of the New Jersey Bar Association, Mr. Genova initiated programs to expand membership diversity, introduce electronic communications as the preferred means to communicate with the section's 1,000 plus members and foster relationships with law schools and students interested in the practice of labor and employment law.
Mr. Genova was succeeded as Chair at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s annual meeting in May at which time Steven R. Cohen, Esq. of Selikoff & Cohen was elected Chairman.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Construction Law & Litigation Practice Group Formed
Genova, Burns & Vernoia announced the formation of its Construction Law & Litigation Practice Group. Directed by partner Peter Yarem, this specialized group will provide litigation and counseling services to address all aspects of the construction process in the public and private sectors.
Mr. Yarem has 30 years of experience in construction litigation, representing project owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Laurence D. Laufer on Judge Sotomayor Nomination
Partner Laurence D. Laufer discusses his time as Counsel at the New York City Campaign Finance Board with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Yesterday, Politico reported on Judge Sotomayor's views on campaign finance regulations, quoting Mr. Laufer on her history at the NYC CFB.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
GBV Welcomes Summer Associates to Newark Office
The Newark office of Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome summer associates Maria Bernido and Tamekia Hosang from the Rutgers University School of Law, class of 2010, Rebecca Fink and Francis Giantomasi from the Seton Hall University School or Law, class of 2010 and Andrew Jenkinson from the New York Law School, class of 2010.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sandro Polledri Quoted on Supreme Court Decision
Partner Sandro Polledri was quoted on the Business Management Daily website in an article that reviewed a Supreme Court decision regarding pregnancy discrimination.
Mr. Polledri is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and a member of the firm’s Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Rebecca Moll Freed and Lisa Chapland Serve on Democratic Task Force
Rebecca Moll Freed will serve as a Vice Chair and Lisa Chapland will serve as a Secretary of the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey Democratic Task Force. The Women’s Political Caucus is a multi-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of progressive women in elected and appointed positions in government, protecting reproductive freedom, and promoting equal rights for women.
Ms. Freed is a member of the firm’s Corporate Political Activity Law and Public Contact Law & Bid Protest Litigation Practice Groups and is based in the New York office. Ms. Chapland is a member of the Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law and Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Groups and is based in the Newark, New Jersey office.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Newark Office Welcomes Summer Associates
The Newark office of Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome summer associates Shawn Barnes from the Rutgers University School of Law, class of 2010 and Sara Ehrlich from the Fordham University School of Law, class of 2010.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
James M. Burns Elected Chairman of Community Health Charities
GBV partner James M. Burns was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Community Health Charities at its annual meeting on May 8, 2009. CHC, a national federation of over 50 of America's most recognized health charities, supports the mission of its members through workplace giving. Based in Arlington, VA, CHC has 36 affiliate offices nationwide. CHC's corporate partners include Accenture, Amazon.com, American Express, Exxon Mobil, Toyota and United Airlines, among many others. A list of CHC's membership charities and leading corporate partners can be found at www.healthcharities.org.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Partner James M. Burns Quoted in NJ BIZ Article
GBV's managing partner, James M. Burns, was quoted in an NJ BIZ article regarding the Washington Park area of Newark entitled, "A watchful eye on Newark." A photo of Mr. Burns overlooking Washington Park from a Genova, Burns & Vernoia conference room also appeared in the article.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Peter Cammarano Receives Successful Appellate Court Decision in Election Law Matter
Associate Peter J. Cammarano III received successful trial and appellate court decisions in an election law matter, where a candidate appealed a trial court order denying her petition seeking to have her name placed on the ballot as a candidate for Essex County Register of Deeds, in the June 2, 2009 Democratic primary election. The petition was initially rejected because it was determined that it did not contain the required 100 valid signatures. The appellate court upheld the trial court decision in which Mr. Cammarano litigated the case and demonstrated that the petition fell short by two signatures.
Mr. Cammarano is a member of the Employment Law & Litigation and Labor Law Practice Groups and is based in the Newark, NJ office.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
GBV Welcomes Peter Berk to Newark Office
GBV is pleased to welcome Peter Berk as an associate in the Newark office. Mr. Berk, a 2000 graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law, joins the Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group. Prior to joining GBV, Mr. Berk was an associate in the labor and employment group at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. in Newark.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Peter Berk, Esq.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Rebecca Moll Freed to Speak at Pay-To-Play Seminar
Counsel Rebecca Moll Freed will speak at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar entitled, “Pay-To-Play: The Latest in Campaign Finance Regulations” on Tuesday, May 5th at the Newark Club. The timely discussion will cover topics including, New Jersey statewide pay-to-play restrictions, federal and state political action committees and federal and state contribution limits. The moderator will be Steven H. Sholk, Esq., Gibbons PC. Other speakers include John M. Carbone, Esq., Carbone & Faasse, Marc E. Elias, Esq., Perkins & Coie, LLP and Paul P. Josephson, Esq., Hill Wallack LLP.
Ms. Freed is a member of the firm’s Corporate Political Activity Law Practice Group and is based in the New York office.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Newark Office Welcomes Christina Butler Murphy
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome Christina Butler Murphy, Esq. as an associate in the Newark office. Ms. Murphy, a 1996 graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center, joins the Health & Hospital Law Practice Group. Prior to joining GBV, she was an associate in the healthcare group at Drinker Biddle & Shanley LLP.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Christina Butler Murphy, Esq.
Monday, April 20, 2009
GBV Welcomes Lauren Wolf Gershuny
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome Lauren Wolf Gershuny, Esq. as an associate in the Newark office. Ms. Gershuny, a 2003 graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, joins the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Prior to joining GBV, she was a litigation associate at Kaye Scholer LLP in New York.
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Lauren Wolf Gershuny
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
GBV Welcomes John W. Bartlett
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome John W. Bartlett, Esq. as Counsel in the Newark office. Mr. Bartlett, a 2001 graduate of Harvard Law School, is a member of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ten GBV Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers; Genova Ranks Top 100
Six Partners were named New Jersey Super Lawyers 2009 while one partner and three associates were recognized as Rising Stars.
2009 Super Lawyers(R) honorees are Angelo J. Genova, James J. McGovern, III, Patrick W. McGovern, John C. Petrella and Sandro Polledri in the area of Employment & Labor and Francis J. Vernoia in the area of Civil Litigation Defense.
"Rising Star" honorees are Jennifer Borek, Employment Litigation Defense, Jennifer Mazawey, Environmental Law; Douglas Solomon, Employment & Labor and Gregory E. Tomczak, White Collar Criminal Defense.
Mr. Genova was ranked in the top 100 attorneys.
All attorneys honored are based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.
Selected attorneys are chosen by Law & Politics, the parent company publication, who performs a complex polling, research, and selection process to identify the top five percent in each state.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes John W. Bartlett, Esq.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Serves as Chairman of the Annual Cherry Blossom Gala
Angelo J. Genova will serve as Chairman of this year's Cherry Blossom Gala event being held on Tuesday, April 14th at Nanina's in the Park. Honorees for the event are Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, who will receive the 2009 New Lion of Branch Brook Park Award and Mayor of Newark, the Honorable Cory A. Booker, who will receive the 2009 City Beautiful Award of Caring. The event will begin with guided bus tours of Branch Brook Park followed by dinner and the awards ceremony.
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Thursday, April 09, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Honored at Montclair State University Annual Scholarship Dinner
Partner Angelo J. Genova was recognized as a Carpe Diem Honoree at the Montclair State University Annual Scholarship Dinner. Mr. Genova is a 1975 graduate of MSU and currently serves as a member of the Montclair State University Foundation Board of Trustees. “Angelo is an especially valued friend of Montclair State University," said Nader Tavakoli, Esq. ’80, Chair of the Montclair State University Foundation, “who always finds the time and the occasion to advocate for the University, and to provide assistance with his sage advice and generous support.”
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
John C. Petrella Featured in Regional General Counsel Magazine as Employment Law Roundtable Participant
Partner John C. Petrella, director of the GBV Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group, was featured in the March 2009 Regional General Counsel magazine, published by the New Jersey Law Journal, for his participation in an employment law roundtable entitled, “Employment Law: A Changing Practice.” Other roundtable participants were Patrick G. Brady, director at Gibbons in Newark and Vincent A. Cino, partner at Jackson Lewis in Morristown. Anne Dorfman, freelance reporter, moderated the roundtable discussion.
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Named "Italian of the Year"
Partner Angelo J. Genova was recognized as "Italian of the Year" by the "Italians Who Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Committee" at the 35th Annual St. Patrick's Day/St. Joseph's Day Celebration held at the North Ward Center. The "Italian of the Year" award was presented to Mr. Genova by Essex County Chief of Staff, Phil Alagia. Newark Police Director, Garry McCarthy, was recognized as "Irishman of the Year" and was presented his award by City of Newark Mayor, Cory A. Booker.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Submits Advisory Opinion Request to NYC Campaign Finance Board
On Tuesday, March 31, Genova, Burns & Vernoia submitted an advisory opinion request to the NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) on behalf of New Yorkers for Bill Thompson, a mayoral committee in this year's election. Click here for full story.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Nicholas J. Repici to Speak at 2009 LEAD New Jersey Program
Associate Nicholas J. Repici will speak at the 2009 LEAD New Jersey Program held by the New Jersey Association of Counties on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 at the College of New Jersey Loser Hall. Mr. Repici will present on the topic of, "Ethical and Effective Leadership."
Mr. Repici is a member of the firm's Labor Law Practice Group and is based in the Camden, New Jersey office.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ten Genova, Burns & Vernoia Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers; Genova Ranks Top 100
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
GBV Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group Holds ADA Seminar
Partner James Bucci and Associates Dena B. Calo and Shannon A. Morales, members of the Genova, Burns & Vernoia Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group, will be presenting a seminar entitled, “ADA and the Impact of the 2008 Amendments in New Jersey.” The seminar will cover issues regarding who is considered disabled, placing greater focus on the employer’s actions and not the employee’s disability, what is a reasonable accommodation and requirements for medical and drug testing and recordkeeping. This seminar is designed for human resource managers, attorneys, benefits managers, risk managers, rehabilitation specialists, insurance administrators and personnel managers. The seminar will be held on Thursday, March 19th from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Philadelphia – Cherry Hill.
Mr. Bucci and Ms. Calo are based in the firm’s Camden, NJ office and Ms. Morales is based in the Newark, NJ office.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Participates in Labor and Employment Relations Association Panel
Angelo J. Genova participated in a panel discussion for the New Jersey Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association on the topic of, “Bargaining in the Current Economic Climate.” The panel discussion addressed issues currently confronting labor and management practitioners in New Jersey at the bargaining table due to the unprecedented economic conditions facing state, county and local governments, private employers and their employees. Other panelists included Lorraine H. Tesauro, Chief Mediator, NJ PERC and Peter Vala, Associate Director Research, NJEA. Moderating the program was Carmen Gonzalez-Gannon, Assistant Director, UniServ Central, NJEA.
Mr. Genova currently serves as Chairman of the Section on Labor and Employment Law of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes David K. Broderick, Esq.
Monday, February 23, 2009
GBV Welcomes David K. Broderick to Newark Office
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome new associate David K. Broderick to the Newark, New Jersey office. Mr. Broderick, a 2007 graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law, joins the firm's Labor Law Practice Group. Prior to joining GBV, he was an associate at a Newark law firm where he handled general litigation defense matters.
Click here to view press release.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Angelo J. Genova Named Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Angelo J. Genova, a partner in the Newark, New Jersey office, has been named a member of The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The Fellows of the ABF is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges and law professors whose professional, public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Established in 1955, The Fellows encourages and supports the research program of the ABF. Membership in The Fellows is limited to one third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by The Fellows in their jurisdiction and elected by the ABF board.
Mr. Genova is active in the American Bar Association and currently serves as Chairman of the Section on Labor and Employment Law of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Established in 1952, The American Bar Foundation is an organization committed to advancing justice through rigorous research on the law, legal practices, and the law’s impact on our society.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
GBV Attorneys Win Bid Protest Dispute Before the New Jersey Appellate Division Involving a $21 Million Anti-Smoking State Advertising Contract
Through the efforts of GBV Partner, Kathleen Barnett Einhorn, and Counsel, Rebecca Moll Freed, our client, Winning Strategies Public Relations, was awarded a three-year, $21 million anti-smoking advertising contract by the State of New Jersey. The contract was initially awarded to Winning Strategies Public Relation in July of 2007. Another bidder, Cedar Knolls advertising firm, Brushfire Inc., disputed the contact award claiming Winning Strategies has ties to a “sister” company which has represented a major tobacco company for two decades. After a long legal battle that originated at the administrative level, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a decision on February 5, 2009 upholding the award of the contract to Winning Strategies Public Relations. Ms. Einhorn and Ms. Freed successfully proved that the campaign was won completely through merit and that claims of a conflict were without foundation. Ms. Einhorn and Ms. Freed were successful at both the administrative and appellate levels.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Gregory E. Tomczak Receives Criminal Trial Attorney Certification
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to announce that Gregory E. Tomczak, an associate based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office, has been certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney. Mr. Tomczak, a 2002 graduate of The George Washington University Law School, is a member of the Complex Commercial Litigation and the White Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Internal Investigations & Corporate Ethics Practice Groups.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Newark Office Welcomes Michael L. Moore
Genova, Burns & Vernoia is pleased to welcome new associate Michael L. Moore to the Newark, New Jersey office. Mr. Moore, a 2004 graduate of Rutgers School of Law - Newark, joins the firm's Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Environmental Law Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, he served as Associate General Counsel to a real estate developer based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Click here to view press release.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Genova, Burns & Vernoia Welcomes Michael L. Moore, Esq.
Monday, February 09, 2009
GBV Partners Recognized as "New York Area's Best Lawyers"
Five Genova, Burns & Vernoia partners were recognized in the 2009 New York Area’s Best Lawyers listed in New York Magazine. Partner Angelo J. Genova was recognized in the area of Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment Law. Mr. Genova joins a distinguished group of attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers® for twenty years or longer. Partners Francis J. Vernoia, Brian W. Kronick, James J. McGovern, III, and John C. Petrella were recognized in the area of Labor and Employment Law. Best Lawyers® selections are based on a peer-review survey.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Partner Angelo J. Genova Featured in "Cross Examination" in New Jersey Law Journal
Partner Angelo J. Genova was featured in the January 26th edition of the New Jersey Law Journal in a question and answer session entitled, “A new day In Washington, a new labor law on the horizon?” Mr. Genova, in his capacity as Chairman of the Section on Labor and Employment Law of the New Jersey State Bar Association, discusses anticipated labor law changes with the recent election of President Obama.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Partner Angelo J. Genova and Counsel Jennifer Borek Win Motion Dismissing Whistleblower Claim After Three Week Trial
GBV Partner, Angelo J. Genova, and Counsel, Jennifer Borek, won a post-trial motion dismissing a multi-count CEPA complaint against the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, its President Jeanne Fox, and Chief of Staff Lance Miller. The Complaint, which was dismissed in its entirety, alleged that the Defendants had engaged in retaliatory conduct against Plaintiff Joseph Potena, after he alerted state Treasury Department officials to his concerns regarding an off-state bank account for the BPU's Clean Energy Program.
Over approximately three weeks, Mr. Genova and Ms. Borek tried the case on behalf of Defendant Jeanne Fox. After nine days of testimony, the jury could not reach the required 5-1 consensus on whether the Plaintiff had suffered any retaliation. On January 23, 2009, in ruling on post-trial motions filed by the defense, Superior Court Judge Andrew J. Smithson dismissed the Complaint, finding that the Plaintiff did not suffer any retaliation.
Mr. Genova and Ms. Borek were also assisted by Associates Alexander L. D’Jamoos and Emily J. Wexler. All four attorneys are based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
John C. Petrella Participates in Employment Law Roundtable
GBV Partner John C. Petrella was a participant in the 2009 New Jersey Law Journal’s Employment Law Roundtable, discussing key issues in Labor and Employment Law. Other participants included Patrick Brady of Gibbons and Vincent Cino of Jackson Lewis. Transcripts will be published in the Regional General Counsel Magazine.
Mr. Petrella is the Director of the Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group and based in the firm’s Newark, NJ office.
2009 Firm News Archive