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LINDABURY ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AMONG AVENUE MAGAZINE'S LEGAL ELITE
December 22, 2010
Lindabury attorneys Peter M. Burke, David G. Hardin and Joseph E. Imbriaco have been named to Avenue magazine's Legal Elite, a list of New York City's top trust & estates attorneys. The list was compiled by Avenue and LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell from among those attorneys who have received an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell - the highest Peer Review Rating available.
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LINDABURY OPENS NEW RED BANK OFFICES
December 21, 2010
The law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, headquartered in Westfield, New Jersey, has relocated its Monmouth County office to Red Bank from Rumson, where it had been located for more than 20 years. The firm celebrated this event with a ribbon cutting and open house on November 10th. John R. Blasi, President of the firm, did the honors with Joseph J. Colao, Jr., Fredrick W. ("Bud") Rose and Kathleen M. Connelly, the firm's resident attorneys in the Red Bank office.
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SERGIO D. SIMOES APPOINTED TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE P.A.C.C.N.J.
December 16, 2010
Sergio D. Simoes has been selected to serve a two year term on the Board of Trustees for the Portuguese-American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. The Portuguese-American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey is a non-government, membership based organization which main mission is to support, defend and promote the business and commercial interests of its members. With currently over 200 corporate members throughout the State, the P.A.C.C.N.J. speaks in a unified voice on behalf of its members in economic and political issues in the State of New Jersey which may affect its members and their businesses' well being.
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KEY ISSUES IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
December 8, 2010
Labor & Employment attorneys John H. Schmidt, Jr. and Kathleen M. Connelly were presenters at the New Jersey Subcontractors Association Educational Breakfast sponsored seminar "Key Issues in Employment Law and How to Properly Address Employee Documentation Requirements (I-9)" on Friday, December 3, 2010 from 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 p.m. at the Woodbridge Hilton Metro Park Hotel, Iselin, NJ. John discussed the risks of misclassifying "employees" as "independant contractors" and Kathleen discussed the importance of conducting a human resource audit to ensure complaince with legal requirements.
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EDUCATION COMMISSIONER PROPOSES CAPS ON SUPERINTENDENT SALARIES
November 23, 2010
Attorney Scott Zucker has written a brief EdLaw Alert explaining the Acting Commissioner of Education's proposed regulations to limit the salaries of district superintendents. To read the Alert and to access a link to the schedule of public hearings and the address for written comment, please click here.
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SIGNATORY CONTRACTOR FORUM
November 13, 2010
Attorneys James K. Estabrook and Elizabeth E. Manzo were presenters at a forum sponsored by the Illinois PHCC Industry Advancement Fund for Union Affiliated Contractors. This forum was held on November 12, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, Bloomington, Illinois. Jim and Elizabeth spoke on (i) basic fiduciary responsibilities for Contractor Trustees, (ii) what you should expect if you are to undergo an audit by multi-employer benefit funds, and (iii) the basic do's and don'ts of collective bargaining. If you are a signatory contractor and have concerns or issues that you would like to share and find workable solutions, click here for more information.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY APPOINTED TO TAX ADVISORY COUNCIL
November 8, 2010
Trusts & Estates Attorney, David Hardin has been appointed to serve on the New Jersey Division of Taxation Tax Director's Advisory Council. The Council consists of up to 15 members who are appointed by the Tax Director. These members represent a broad background in tax policy matters, including tax and policy professionals. The purpose of the Council will be to provide a public forum for communication between New Jersey's Tax Director and representatives of the public interested in NJ tax policy, and to provide ideas, input and perspective to the New Jersey Tax Director.
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LINDABURY, McCORMICK, ESTABROOK & COOPER, P.C. DONS DENIM FOR A CAUSE
November 4, 2010
The law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper P.C., participated in the 15th Annual Lee National Denim Day, the largest single-day fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer, and raised over $400. Employees were encouraged to wear denim in exchange for a $5 donation to the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY SPEAKS AT SITE REMEDIATION REFORM ACT SEMINAR
October 22, 2010
Environmental attorney, Fredi L. Pearlmutter presented at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's sponsored seminar on Managing Liability Risks Under The Site Remediation Reform Act on October 21, 2010 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. Fredi spoke on ways to minimize legal exposure under the Act and its rapidly evolving regulations and guidelines. For additional information on this seminar, please click here.
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SETON HALL LAW DEAN VISITS LINDABURY
September 27, 2010
On Tuesday, September 21, 2010, Lindabury hosted a reception in honor of Patrick Hobbs, Dean of Seton Hall Law School. Twenty-four of the firm's 64 lawyers are graduates of Seton Hall Law School. Many of them were on hand to welcome Dean Hobbs as the school continued its Law Rising Capital Campaign. "Seton Hall is a critical part of the New Jersey legal landscape and we wanted to be sure to show our support," said senior construction partner and Seton Hall alumnus Ed Frisch.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY NAMED TO NJBIZ MAGAZINE'S "FORTY UNDER 40"
September 27, 2010
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Engert Manzo has been named one of NJBIZ magazine's 2010 “Forty Under 40.” The publication recognizes men and women across New Jersey’s business community for outstanding achievement and for their commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community in the state of New Jersey.
"We are very pleased to announce this achievement for Elizabeth," says John R. Blasi, President, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper. "Elizabeth has dedicated herself to her profession and community, and truly is an asset to the Lindabury firm."
Elizabeth provides legal counsel in a number of practice areas. She is co-counsel to several multi-employer Taft-Hartley benefit funds and at times serves as professional trustee. She also counsels businesses on employee benefits plans and counsels individuals on estate planning, estate administration and elder care /long term care planning. In 2009, Elizabeth was named one of New Jersey Law Journal's 40 Under 40.
Elizabeth is a founding member of the firm’s Women’s Business Initiative and sits on the Retirement Planning Committee and Outside Activities Committee at the firm.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY SITS ON PANEL TO DISCUSS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT LAWS
September 25, 2010
Labor & Employment attorney Kathleen M. Connelly was a presenter at the New Jersey Business and Industry Association's sponsored seminar "How to Comply with Discrimination and Harassment Laws" on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, NJ. Kathleen discussed how to properly handle and investigate discrimination and harassment complaints. For more information on this seminar, please click here.
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LINDABURY EARNS TOP HONORS IN U.S. NEWS AND BEST LAWYERS' 2010 BEST LAW FIRMS RANKINGS
September 22, 2010
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. has earned top rankings in the inaugural 2010 edition of Best Law Firms, published by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. The firm received a first tier metropolitan ranking in both the Construction Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution categories and is also recognized in the Trusts & Estates Law category.
Edward J. Frisch, Barry J. Donohue, Greg K. Vitali, Bruce P. Ogden and Kenneth J. Soriero practice in the Construction Law Group. They represent clients in contracts, bids and bidding, claims, construction and mechanics liens, surety claims and as general counsel.
The Honorable John M. Boyle, former Presiding Judge, Superior Court, Chancery Division, Union County, and the Honorable Ross R. Anzaldi, former Presiding Judge, Superior Court, Civil Division, Union County, practice in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Group.
John R. Blasi, Jonathan S. Chester, John W. Cooper, James K. Estabrook, David G. Hardin, Joseph E. Imbraico, Elizabeth Engert Manzo, Frederick W. Rose and Robert S. Schwartz practice in the firm's Trusts and Estates group. They prepare wills, living wills, trusts, powers of attorney, family limited partnerships and other documents for clients. They also advise clients on estate administration and probate law and have extensive experience in estate litigation.
The 2010 edition of Best Law Firms list ranks 8,782 law firms in 81 practice areas. The complete 2010 Best Law Firms list is available at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com. The national first-tier rankings are featured in the October print issue of U.S. News & World Report. For Best Law Firms' methodology, click here.
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JUDGE ANZALDI PRESENTS ON RECENT ADR DEVELOPMENTS
August 12, 2010
Former Superior Court Judge Ross R. Anzaldi was a presenter at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's sponsored seminar on Recent Developments in NJ Law on August 11, 2010 from 9 am - 3 pm at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. Judge Anzaldi spoke on Recent Developments in ADR Law. For additional information on this seminar, please click here.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED TO BEST LAWYERS 2011
August 9, 2010
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper announced today that four of the firm's attorneys have been named as Best Lawyers in America for 2011. The attorneys recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 are John M. Boyle, Edward J. Frisch, David G. Hardin and Joseph E. Imbriaco. The practice areas recognized are Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Law and Trusts and Estates.
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LEGAL ISSUES RELATING TO SHORT SALES AND PROPERTIES IN FORECLOSURE
July 19, 2010
Scott C. Pyfer was featured in a panel discussion about legal issues relating to short sales and properties in foreclosure. The presentation, which took place on July 14, 2010 at The West Wood in Garwood, New Jersey, was part of a monthly series of meetings of the New Jersey Real Estate Social Network. To view Scott's resume, please click here.
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JOHN SCHMIDT QUOTED IN ARTICLE THAT DISCUSSED MANDATED BENEFITS
July 2, 2010
John Schmidt was quoted in the July 2010 issue of New Jersey Business Magazine in an article on Mandated Benefits. The article discusses how attorneys advise caution in an employment area mired with complexity. To read the article, please click here.
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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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SUMMER ASSOCIATES JOIN LINDABURY TEAM
June 14, 2010
Lindabury welcomes Tara Brown, Kevin J. Murphy and Brigitte Radigan as summer associates to the firm. Tara is studying at Rutgers Law School in Newark. For several years Tara was an employee of Verizon Wireless and has also worked for Telecordia, Dendrite International and the American Arbitration Association. Kevin is studying at Seton Hall University School of Law. He has legal experience working with solo attorneys Maria D. Noto and Mark J. Grossman. He has also worked as an intern in the office of the Honorable Louis F. Locasio in the Superior Court, Civil Division, in Freehold. Brigitte is also studying at Seton Hall University School of Law and has previously held internships with the Honorable Patty Schwartz of the US District Court, District of NJ, and Justice Barry Albin of the NJ Supreme Court. Tara, Kevin and Brigitte will be assisting our attorneys with research and special projects before returning to law school in August.
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CONNELLY PRESENTS AT ANNUAL STATE ASSISTED LIVING CONFERENCE
May 19, 2010
Kathleen Connelly presented 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 spoke from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon on "Workplace Sensitivity". Kathleen spoke on improving workplace relationships and avoiding discrimination claims. For more information on this seminar, please click here.
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FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY COMPLETES TRAINING IN COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW
May 5, 2010
Frederick D’Arcangelo, a member of the Family Law department, has completed training in the developing field of Collaborative Family Law, and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Collaborative Family Law is a growing field of divorce law in which the parties are each represented by an attorney trained in the practice and techniques of Collaborative Family Law. Other professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, and psychologists, also trained in Collaborative Law techniques, can be retained jointly by the parties in an effort to resolve all issues in a cooperative and non-adversarial manner, in order to meet the goals of each of the parties.
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TWELVE LINDABURY ATTORNEYS NAMED NEW JERSEY SUPER LAWYERS AND THREE NAMED AS RISING STARS
April 16, 2010
Twelve of the firm's attorneys in a variety of practices have been recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers, and three have been recognized as New Jersey Rising Stars. John R. Blasi, Peter Burke, Barry Donohue, Jerry English, Edward Frisch, David Hardin, Joseph Imbriaco, Jay Lavroff, Scott Pyfer, Frederick ("Bud") Rose, Kevin Russell and John Schmidt were listed as Super Lawyers and Eric Levine, Jeffrey Merlino and Sergio Simoes were listed as Rising Stars in the April supplement to New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Attorneys are selected for this recognition after a rigorous screening process that includes peer recognition and review by a blue ribbon panel in their respective practice areas.
For methodology, see http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html.
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BASICS OF BANKRUPTCY AND DEBT RESOLUTION PRACTICES IN 2010
March 16, 2010
Bankruptcy attorney, Scott C. Pyfer presented a seminar on Basics of Bankruptcy and Debt Resolution Practices In 2010 on March 10th 2010 at the Westwood in Garwood NJ from 6PM -10PM. The seminar was offered by the New Jersey Real Estate Social Network. To view Scott's presentation, please click here.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEY AUTHORS ARTICLE ON HOW POLICE UNIONS CAN SUCCESSFULLY CHALLENGE LAY-OFFS
March 12, 2010
In the March 2010 issue of New Jersey Cops Magazine, Eric B. Levine authored an article entitled "Challenging Layoffs in Tough Economy." The article talks about some approaches we have found effective on how unions can successfully challenge lay-offs, furloughs or demotions. To read the article, please click here.
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OVERVIEW OF KEY EMPLOYMENT LAWS
March 12, 2010
Labor & Employment attorney Kathleen M. Connelly will be a presenter 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 will review 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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LINDABURY ATTORNEY PRESENTS SEMINAR TO MEMBERS OF NEW JERSEY SUBCONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
March 11, 2010
Construction Attorney Greg K. Vitali presented a seminar on "Best Practices To Secure Your Financial Investment" on March 10, 2010 at the Woodbridge Hilton Metro Park. The seminar was offered as a Legal Education Breakfast Seminar for members of the New Jersey Subcontractors Association.
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LINDABURY ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATE IN 2010 TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATORS INSTITUTES
February 18, 2010
Attorneys James K. Estabrook and Elizabeth E. Manzo presented at the 2010 Trustees and Administrators Institutes Conference sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. This conference was held from Monday, February 15 - Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida. They spoke on "Legislative/Regulatory Development in the Pension Arena" and held 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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UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND FLSA STANDARDS
February 19, 2010
Labor and Employment Law Attorney John F. Goemaat has written a brief Employment Law Alert on what you need to know about the risks of misclassifying employees in your business as exempt instead of nonexempt under the FLSA or as independent contractors instead of employees. To read the alert, 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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PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP SPEAKS ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
February 5, 2010
Labor attorneys Donald B. Ross, Jr. and Eric B. Levine presented at the 2010 Collective Bargaining Seminar on February 4, 2009 in Atlantic City, NJ sponsored by the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association. They provided practical advice and negotiation strategies for arbitration. For more information, please click here.
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FEDERAL ESTATE TAX REPEALED IN 2010
January 29, 2010
Trust & Estate Attorney Jonathan S. Chester has written a Estate Planning Law Alert entitled "Federal Estate Tax Repealed in 2010 - But is the Death Tax Really Dead?" The alert discusses the recent changes to the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws that could dramatically impact existing estate plans in 2010 and beyond. For a copy of the Alert, please click here.
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LINDABURY CO-SPONSORS SITE REMEDIATION REFORM ACT SEMINAR
January 28, 2010
Lindabury, McCormick, Estarbook & Cooper and TERMS Environmental Services, Inc. co-sponsored an Environmental Breakfast Seminar with speakers Irene Kropp, NJDEP Assistant Commissioner Site Remediation, Ronald Dooney, President/CEO of TERMS, David R. Pierce, Partner with Lindabury and Jerry F. English, Partner with Lindabury and former Commissioner of the NJDEP. The seminar was entitled Licensed Site Remediation Professional Program - Practical Application, Procedures & Liabilities and took place on January 22 at Baltusrol Golf Club. To review Irene Kropp's powerpoint, please click here. To review Ron and David's powerpoint, 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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JOHN H. SCHMIDT, JR. QUOTED IN ARTICLE DISCUSSING BUSINESS AND LABOR UNION ISSUES
January 6, 2010
In the January issue of New Jersey Business, the magazine of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, labor and employment attorney John H. Schmidt, Jr., comments on the importance of creating a positive atmosphere for all employees in the article "Interacting with Unions." This article is reprinted with permission for New Jersey Business Magazine, a publication of The New Jersey Business & Industry Association. To read the article, please click here.
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