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Clockwise from top left: Hosted by NJBIZ Editor Jeffrey Kanige, the May 15, 2024, panel discussion titled FTC’s Noncompete Ban – What Businesses Need to Know featured Julie Levinson Werner, partner and vice chair, employment, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Patrick McGovern, partner and chair of the Labor and Employment Group, Genova Burns; and Jack Losinger, member, Saiber LLC.
May 20, 2024

Experts analyze FTC’s prohibition against noncompete agreements

As part of NJBIZ’s latest virtual discussion, attorneys from Lowenstein Sandler, Genova Burns and Saiber delve into the controversial vote, who it applies to, what companies should do to prepare and how it is being challenged in the courts.

Clockwise from top left: Hosted by NJBIZ Editor Jeffrey Kanige, the May 15, 2024, panel discussion titled FTC’s Noncompete Ban – What Businesses Need to Know featured Julie Levinson Werner, partner and vice chair, employment, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Patrick McGovern, partner and chair of the Labor and Employment Group, Genova Burns; and Jack Losinger, member, Saiber LLC.
May 16, 2024

NJBIZ panel dissects FTC rule banning noncompete agreements

As part of NJBIZ’s latest virtual discussion, attorneys from three of New Jersey’s top law firms delved into the Federal Trade Commission’s controversial vote to prohibit the use of noncompete agreements for almost all U.S. workers.

Pro bono legal work
May 13, 2024

Lowenstein Sandler marks milestone for pro bono program

For the center's 15th anniversary, the Roseland-based law firm is taking stock of the work it has done over the years and also announced a leadership transition.

Scales of justice
May 10, 2024

NJ Supreme Court approves mental health recommendations

Initial guidelines include expanding conversations about well-being in the profession, providing education programs on wellness topics and continuing to solicit direct input from those in the field, among others.

Gavel on money
May 9, 2024

Former McElroy, Deutsch CFO admits $1.5M embezzlement scheme

The 61-year-old pleaded guilty to seven counts before a New Jersey Superior Court judge May 8, including evading state income tax for tax years 2018-2022.

Sills Cummis & Gross' Newark office.
May 2, 2024

Sills Cummis & Gross expands to South Florida

The Newark-based corporate law firm also announced the addition of Robert Selig as co-managing partner of the West Palm Beach office.

Since the beginning of the year, proposed class action lawsuits have taken aim at several popular supermarket products linked to some of New Jersey’s most well-known consumer packaged goods companies.
Apr 29, 2024

NJ food firms face growing litigation over labeling, ingredients (updated)

While most consumers who are less than satisfied with a product or restaurant meal simply throw it out and call it a day, some are resorting to drastic measures.

Apr 22, 2024

Manville resident convicted for role in NJ Traumatic Brain Injury Fund fraud (updated)

The New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Fund provides affected residents with services and support to maximize their quality of life when funding from insurance, personal resources or other programs is unavailable to meet their needs.

Apr 18, 2024

NJ Supreme Court vacates $23.4M jury award against Valley Hospital

Comprehensive Surgery filed suit against the health care provider in 2016 regarding an exclusive agreement with a competing surgical group.

Military
Apr 17, 2024

$10M Gold Star family fraudster pleads guilty to charges

The 41-year-old served as a civilian employee, working as a financial counselor with the Casualty Assistance Office. From May 2018 and November 2022, prosecutors alleged he obtained more than $9.9 million to invest in accounts managed by him in his private capacity.

Apr 15, 2024

NJ cardiologist pleads guilty to $1.9M health care fraud scheme

“Dr. Panezai successfully ran a very busy medical practice for decades in which he went above and beyond for his patients,” the defendant's attorney told NJBIZ. “Nevertheless, Dr. Panezai regrets his billing transgressions.”

Apr 9, 2024

Ocean County man sentenced for dodging $10M in payroll taxes

The 37-year-old led a Lakewood-based company that provided administrative services to operators of nursing homes and other health care facilities, including at least 20 entities co-owned or operated by Neuman.