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PAUL ENDLER IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UCBA
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On December 3, 2004, Paul Endler was installed as the 85th president of the Union County Bar Association. Paul is the third successive Lindabury lawyer to hold the post. Jim McGlew and Jay Lavroff are his immediate predecessors. (December 2004)
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KEY PROVISIONS OF NEW FEDERAL TAX LAW
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Bob Schwartz has written a Federal Tax Law Alert highlighting some of the key provisions of the recently enacted American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. To see the Alert, please click here. (December 2004)
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CHANGES TO EXECUTIVE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
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Bob Schwartz has written a Federal Tax Law Alert that discusses the changes to executive deferred compensation plans that are the result of the recently enacted American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. To see the Alert, please click here. (December 2004)
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NEW LAW EXPANDS BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT ON PUBLIC WORK
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Businesses bidding on public projects and seeking to do business with 'contracting agencies' such as boards of education and municipalities must now adhere to new requirements regarding their Business Registration Certificates and those of their subcontractors and suppliers. You can read details of the law in our Construction Law Alert by clicking here. (December 2004)
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JOHN BLASI ELECTED FIRM PRESIDENT
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Lindabury is pleased to announce the election of John Blasi as the firm's president. John succeeds Richard Width who served as the firm's president for 11 years. To see a complete press release on this announcement, please click here. (December 2004)
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UNION COUNTY LAW CLERK JOINS FIRM
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Jennifer Osborne, a former Union County Court clerk, has joined the firm. Jennifer spent the year after graduating from Seton Hall Law School clerking with the Honorable Miram N. Span, J.S.C., Presiding Judge, Chancery Part. She joins the firm with a strong academic background and clerkship experience. (November 2004)
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RON HERSHKOWITZ PUBLISHES ARTICLE ON WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
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Labor and employment attorney Ronald Hershkowitz's article on workplace violence, titled "Zero Tolerance Equals Trouble," appears in the October 2004 issue of Security Management. The article discusses the legal problems than can result from implementing a zero tolerance policy that does not consider mitigating circumstances. (October 2004)
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KEVIN RUSSELL PUBLISHES ARTICLE ON MECHANICS LIEN DISCHARGE BONDS
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Fidelity and surety law attorney Kevin Russell's article titled "Mechanics Lien Discharge Bonds" was published in the September 2004 edition of the Defense Research Institute's For The Defense. The article provides an overview of mechanics lien discharge bonds. (October 2004)
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JAY LAVROFF NAMED BARRISTER OF THE HUGHES AMERICAN INN OF COURT
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Attorney Jay Lavroff was recently named a Barrister of the Richard J. Hughes American Inn of Court. The title recognizes Jay for his "extraordinary professionalism" and "demonstrated trial experience." He will now serve as an instructor at the Inn of Court. The American Inns of Court are professional organizations that provide training and education to improve the skills, professionalism and ethics of members of the bench and bar. (October 2004)
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NOTICE OF CEPA PROTECTIONS NOW REQUIRED ANNUALLY
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Labor and employment attorney John Schmidt has written a brief Employment Law Alert that provides guidance for employers regarding the September 2004 amendment to the Conscientious Employee Protection Act. Please click here to read the Alert. (September 2004)
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NJ SUPREME COURT EXPANDS EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY COVERAGE
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Fidelity and surety law attorney Kevin Russell has written a brief Fidelity Law Alert that discusses a recent New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that significantly expands the scope of fidelity coverage from direct losses suffered by insureds through embezzlement or theft. To read the Alert, please click here. (September 2004)
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KEVIN RUSSELL APPOINTED VICE CHAIR OF DRI COMMITTEE
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Attorney Kevin Russell has been appointed Vice Chair of the Fidelity & Surety Committee of the Defense Research Institute (DRI). The appointment, which is effective October 9, 2004, is for a one-year term. DRI is an international association of lawyers and others concerned with the defense of civil actions. The Fidelity and Surety Committee provides professional information on fidelity and surety law issues to its members through continuing legal education and other member services. (September 2004)
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ANTHONY LARUSSO SELECTED FOR UNION COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE
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Litigation attorney Anthony LaRusso has been selected by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve a four-year term on the District XII (Union County) Ethics Committee. The term begins September 1, 2004. The District Ethics Committee investigates claims of violations of the Rules of Professional Responsibility ("Ethics Rules") against attorneys, and if appropriate, prosecutes the claims through the attorney disciplinary system. Other Lindabury attorneys who have served on the Committee are Richard Width, Jay Lavroff (former Chairman), James McGlew II (former Chairman), John M. Boyle, Paul J. Endler and Catherine Flynn, who is a current member. (August 2004)
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ROGER SAUER PUBLISHES ARTICLE ON SURETY'S BANKRUPTCY RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
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Fidelity and surety law department head Roger Sauer published an article titled "Bankruptcy Court Sides with Surety and Denies Discharge to Owner of Corporate Principal" for the August 2004 Newsletter of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The article discusses an often neglected course of legal redress--resisting the discharge of a principal and indemnitor. Associate Philip Allogramento assisted with the article. For a copy of the newsletter, please click here. (August 2004)
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MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS GETTING MORE SAY IN TRENTON
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Ed Frisch, working on behalf of the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey (MCANJ), is helping to shape legislation that will ensure that mechanical contractors are protected and have the ability to compete on any energy savings projects involving schools or local governments. Mr. Frisch testified on June 3, 2004, in opposition to proposed amendments to New Jersey public contract bidding statutes for local level public entities that in the opinion of the MCANJ would have substantially and seriously impacted the ability of mechanical contractors to bid upon and perform work for energy savings projects at public schools and municipalities. Mr. Frisch and the MCANJ were successful in opposing proposed language of the amending statute and are now working with Assemblyman Craig Stanley, the Chairman of the Assembly Education Committee, to ensure that mechanical contractors are protected and have the ability to compete. (July 2004)
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LINDABURY WELCOMES TRIAL ATTORNEY PAUL ENDLER
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Paul J. Endler, a litigation attorney with 20 years of experience, has joined the firm. Paul has tried scores of cases to conclusion in a wide variety of legal areas, including general liability, products liability and insurance coverage. (May 2004)
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LINDABURY WELCOMES SUMMER ASSOCIATES
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Lindabury welcomes Saif Agha, Susie Cho and Alyson Villano as summer associates to the firm. Mr. Agha is studying at Fordham University School of Law and has participated in the school's international alternative dispute resolution program at Queens University in Belfast, Ireland. Ms. Cho is studying at Seton Hall University School of Law and has previously interned for the Honorable Joseph A. Greenaway in New Jersey District Court. Ms. Villano is also studying at Seton Hall University School of Law and has previously interned with the Honorable Dennis M. Cavanaugh in New Jersey District Court. (May 2004)
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JOHN GOEMAAT AUTHORS ARTICLE FOR SECURITY MAGAZINE
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Labor and employment attorney John F. Goemaat published the article 'A Case of Good Judgment' in the May issue of Security Management, the national monthly magazine of the American Society for Industrial Security. The article tells companies what they need to know before conducting investigations into employee conduct. The article can be found at Security Management Online. (May 2004)
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ROBERT SCHWARTZ - NEW CHAIRMAN OF NJSBA TAX SECTION
ROGER SAUER - NJ EDITOR FOR ABA CONSTRUCTION SURVEY
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Litigation attorney Roger P. Sauer was selected as the New Jersey editor of the American Bar Association's forthcoming national survey of trust fund provisions in the law of building construction. The survey will be published by the ABA's Forum Committee on the Construction Industry later this year. (April 2004)
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MCGREEVEY SIGNS PATIENT SAFETY ACT
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On April 27, 2004, Governor McGreevey signed the Patient Safety Act, which will take effect on October 24, 2004. This landmark legislation, which was supported by the New Jersey Hospital Association, establishes a medical error reporting system. For the key features of the act, please click here. For the complete text of the act, please click here. (April 2004)
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ROBERT SCHWARTZ WRITES NJ CHAMBER EDITORIAL ON NJ TAXES
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Corporate and tax attorney Robert S. Schwartz is the author of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's current newsletter and online editorial titled, "Business Taxes and Budget Keep Growing in New Jersey." To read a copy of the editorial, please click here. (April 2004)
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NEW STARK REGULATIONS - PHASE II FINAL RULES
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On March 26, 2004, the CMS published interim final regulations addressing physician referrals to entities with which they have a financial relationship. To see a copy of the rules, click here. To see the CMS brief summary of the rules from its pre-publication press release, click here. (March 2004)
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ARTICLE ON NURSING HOME AND MEDICAID PLANNING MYTHS
CHANGES IN HOW THE STATE AWARDS PUBLIC WORK WILL HELP SOME SBE'S
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Attorneys Ed Frisch and Elizabeth Engert Manzo point out changes in how New Jersey must now award public contracts. This could mean new opportunities for businesses registered as Small Business Enterprises (SBE's) and includes companies bidding for work from the New Jersey School Construction Corporation (NJSCC). To read a copy of the Construction Law Alert, please click here. (January 2004)
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MONICA VIR JOINS LINDABURY
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Lindabury welcomes associate attorney Monica Vir to the firm. Monica is a graduate of Rutgers School of Law in Newark, where she was the Managing Editor of the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal. (January 2004)
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JAMES DEROSE BECOMES MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR MOUNTAINSIDE
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Attorney James D. DeRose was sworn in as Municipal Judge for the Borough of Mountainside on January 6, 2004. A resident of Mountainside for 22 years, Jim has served in other official capacities for the borough previously, most recently as Assistant Prosecutor. He will continue his law practice during his term. (January 2004)
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JAMES MCGLEW II - PRESIDENT OF THE UCBA
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Attorney James McGlew II was installed as the President of the Union County Bar Association (UCBA) January 2, 2004. Jim succeeds Lindabury attorney Jay Lavroff as the head of the association. The transition marks the first time in the UCBA's 100-year history that succeeding presidents have come from the same law firm. Congratulations Jim and Jay! For more information on the UCBA, click here. (January 2004)
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2003
BOARD OF ATTORNEY CERTIFICATIONS
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The Board of Attorney Certification recently approved the recertification of attorney Anthony J. LaRusso as Civil Trial Attorney. This is Tony's third recertification since his original certification in 1982. The certification is valid for five years. The other Lindabury attorneys that are certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Civil Trial Attorneys are John H. Schmidt, Jr.; James D. DeRose; and Catherine J. Flynn. For more information about certified civil trial attorneys in New Jersey, including a pamphlet entitled 'Why Should You Use A Certified Civil Trial Attorney?', go to www.njbac.org. (December 2003)
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IN MEMORIAM - KENNETH L. ESTABROOK
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Lindabury, McCormick and Estabrook mourns the passing of our founding partner Kenneth L. Estabrook, who died on November 13, 2003. He will be long remembered for his love of his family, his commitment to his community and his devotion to our law practice. For information on memorial donations and a biography of Mr. Estabrook, click here. (November 2003)
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BOB SCHWARTZ COMMENTS ON INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW FOR NJBIA
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In the October issue of New Jersey Business, the magazine of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, tax and corporate law attorney Bob Schwartz comments on the tax aspects of doing business internationally in the article 'Navigating International Law: It's a Small But Complicated World After All.' Bob advises business on all tax issues, including those governed by International Tax Treaties. (October 2003)
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NEW SERVICE MAKES PROBATING A WILL MORE CONVENIENT
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Lindabury now uses Factstore's Surrogate Internet System to make probating a will more convenient. For wills filed in Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties, our attorneys can now spare clients the inconvenience of appearing at the Surrogate Court to probate a will. With one appointment here at the firm, we can now complete applications and transmit them to the court via the Internet. This saves clients the inconvenience of an additional appointment at the court (where appointments must be scheduled between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). There is a fee for this service, and it only applies to self proving wills (wills that have been notarized). It does not apply to wills when the Executor is out of state. Please call for more information. (September 2003)
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OUR NETWORK: EXTENDING OUR REACH
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Lindabury has recently joined the Network of Leading Law Firms ('NLLF'), a geographically diverse group of law firms that work together to provide qualified legal counsel across the broad reach of the network. We believe that with our membership in the NLLF, we can confidently direct our clients to qualified law firms in the jurisdictions represented. For more information about NLLF and the jurisdictions represented, click here. (May 2003)
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