American Bankruptcy Institute: Winter Leadership Conference
Join CSG’s Scott A. Zuber on Thursday, December 3 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM as he participates in the American Bankruptcy Institute's Winter Leadership Conference. The panel discussion “Anatomy of a Pharmaceutical Bankruptcy Case,” will present a primer on the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the typical capital structures of pharmaceutical/development companies versus in-pipeline companies. ...READ MORE
Saint Peter's Business Network: Decision Making in the Era of COVID-19
Join CSG's Francis J. Giantomasi as he moderates “Decision Making in the Era of COVID-19,” which will feature a powerhouse panel consisting of Karen J. Kessler of Evergreen Partners, Inc., Kevin J. O'Toole of The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and Darrell K. Terry, Sr. of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center on Tuesday, December 1, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. This Saint Peter's University Business Network program will discuss: ...READ MORE
ULI Northern New Jersey: Navigating New Jersey's Affordable Housing Landscape
Join CSG's Thomas J. Trautner Jr. on Friday, November 20, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST as he moderates the Urban Land Institute - Northern New Jersey's "Navigating New Jersey's Affordable Housing Landscape" program, which will cover the range of challenges that often arise for real estate developers, advocates and municipalities post-settlement. ...READ MORE
Brooklyn Law School: Women's Leadership Network Virtual Discussion
Join CSG’s Jenny Chung on Wednesday, November 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM as she participates in a Women’s Leadership Network virtual discussion hosted by Brooklyn Law School. The panel discussion, “How Inspiring Leaders Emerge in Challenging Times,” will answer the following questions: ...READ MORE
Global Investigations Review: Women in Investigations
Join CSG’s Shirley U. Emehelu as she participates in the Global Investigations Review’s Women in Investigations two-day virtual program. Her panel, which begins at 4:45 ET (9.45 GMT) on Friday, November 13, will highlight 2020 anti-money laundering trends and the emerging anti-corruption hotspots across the world. The discussion will address the following questions: ...READ MORE
Foreign Trademark Filing Considerations and Pitfalls to Avoid
We have partnered with Celesq to present a program providing a critical discussion for brand owners in today’s interconnected, digital environment. On Wednesday, November 11 at 12:00 PM ET, CSG’s Peter E. Nussbaum and Neha Bhalani will present, “Foreign Trademark Filing Considerations and Pitfalls to Avoid,” highlighting the importance of foreign trademark filings, filing timelines abroad and registration pitfalls to avoid throughout the process. ...READ MORE
New York City Bar Association: Ethics in Tax Practice - From Getting Clients in the Door Through Litigation - What You Need to Know
Join CSG’s Matthew E. Foreman on Tuesday, November 10, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM as he presents, “Ethics in Tax Practice: From Getting Clients in the Door Through Litigation – What You Need to Know,” for the New York City Bar Association. This live webcast will cover the sources of ethical rules pertinent to tax practitioners. Panelists will also address some of the challenges and ethical issues that tax practitioners face regarding attorney advertising, use of contingency fees, tax return preparation, settlements, litigation and much more. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association: 87th Annual Fall Meeting/Convention
CSG’s Lisa R. Barata, a former Deputy Attorney General with New Jersey’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, will speak during the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association’s 87th Annual Fall Meeting/Convention on Thursday, November 5. Lisa will moderate the "Best Practices" panel which will feature an all-star collective of New Jersey licensees sharing best practices and other tips for hospitality sector owner/operators under the current COVID-19 restrictions. ...READ MORE
GSC-SHRM: Annual Conference and Expo Virtual Experience
Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley will offer valuable insight on hot topics on the horizon for employers as they present, “Reasonable Accommodations Under The ADA And Recent Developments in Cannabis Law,” during the 2020 Garden State Council-SHRM Annual Conference & Expo on October 11 from 3:15 – 4:45 PM. ...READ MORE
HRA of Southern NJ: Implementing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Without Creating Legal Liability
Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley, Members of CSG's Employment Law Group, will present a Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey roundtable on Wednesday, October 7, from 8:00 – 11:00 AM. The program, “Implementing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Without Creating Legal Liability,” will outline the benefits of diversity and inclusion, explain the interplay between D&I initiatives and employment laws, provide practical solutions for successfully implementing this type of program within an organization, and much more. ...READ MORE
Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal: 6th Annual Industrial Real Estate Development Virtual Conference
Join Dennis M. Toft on Friday, October 2, at 11:20 AM as he presents, “Industrial Development, Getting a Project Completed & Financing and Future Trends,” for the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's 6th Annual Industrial Real Estate Development Virtual Conference. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Women Lawyers Association: Intellectual Property Law Primer
Always wanted to know the difference between a patent, trademark and copyright? Curious as to how intellectual property issues can impact clients and want to be able to help them issue spot? Join CSG's Abigail J. Remore and the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association for a one hour primer on intellectual property law on Tuesday, September 22, from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. ...READ MORE
Women in Surety: Bankruptcy in Suretyship - Misconceptions and Case Studies
Amanda Miceli will be presenting alongside surety professionals at an upcoming event, "Bankruptcy in Suretyship: Misconceptions and Case Studies," hosted by Women in Surety on September 17 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. The session will provide insights on principals facing bankruptcy for both contract and commercial businesses. ...READ MORE
NJUA: Keeping It 100 - The PACT's Impact - Stimulus and Sustainability
John G. Valeri Jr., Practice Group Leader of CSG’s Environmental Law Group, will participate in the New Jersey Utilities Association’s 2020 Virtual Conference Thursday, September 10. His 2:00 PM panel discussion, "Keeping It 100: The PACT's Impact – Stimulus and Sustainability," will outline the Administration's intent for the implementation of its PACT initiative and implications for the State's utilities. Notably, the panel will be moderated by NJBPU Commissioner, Dianne Solomon. ...READ MORE
ACC NJ 18th Annual CLE Conference: Ethical considerations in internal investigations in the COVID-19 climate
Danielle M. Corcione, Practice Group Leader of CSG’s Government & Corporate Investigations Group, will participate in the Association of Corporate Counsel New Jersey 18th Annual CLE Conference on Tuesday, September 8 from 2:00 – 3:15 PM. Her panel, “Ethical Considerations in Internal Investigations in the COVID-19 Climate,” will address the complexities of conducting internal investigations via video conference, including what warnings to provide, how to provide them and how to ensure that witnesses have access to the proper technology and private space. The session will also discuss situations that warrant an in-person interview and how to conduct those meetings safely due to current constraints. ...READ MORE
NASBP: The Top Ten Provisions Of The Contract Surety's General Indemnity Agreement (Other Than The Indemnity Provision)
Join CSG’s Adam P. Friedman on Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT, as he presents “The Top Ten Provisions Of The Contract Surety’s General Indemnity Agreement (Other Than The Indemnity Provision).” This National Association of Surety Bond Producers’ (“NASBP”) virtual program will discuss the wide-ranging obligations of indemnitors to a contract surety under a General Indemnity Agreement aside from the obvious indemnity provision. ...READ MORE
ELFA: Ethics for Equipment Finance Lawyers in the COVID-19 Era
CSG’s Robert L. Hornby will participate in an Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (“ELFA”) webinar on Wednesday, August 26, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT. The program entitled, “Ethics for Equipment Finance Lawyers in the COVID-19 Era,” will discuss some of the key ethical issues facing equipment finance attorneys today. Panelists will cover topics ranging from conflicts of interest, attorney-client privilege, communications related to transactions, social media and more. ...READ MORE
NASBP: Cryptocurrencies and Money Transmitter Bonds in an Unpredictable Economic Environment
Join CSG’s Amanda Miceli and Joseph Quintilian of Distributed Capital Partners and MakerDao on Tuesday, August 18, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, as they present “Cryptocurrencies and Money Transmitter Bonds in an Unpredictable Economic Environment.” This National Association of Surety Bond Producers’ (“NASBP”) virtual program will highlight cryptocurrencies and money transmitter bonds both pre and post pandemic. ...READ MORE
PALS: Leaping 3 Common Hurdles
The Honorable Patricia K. Costello and Shirley U. Emehelu will conduct a Practicing Attorneys for Law Students Program, Inc. (“PALS”) virtual CLE workshop on Tuesday, August 11, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. The program entitled, “Leaping 3 Common Hurdles,” will provide career development skills for attorneys including effective communication with colleagues, adversaries and judges; the ethics underlying the partner-associate relationship; and virtual/in-person courtroom etiquette and protocol. Panelists will also address specific questions and concerns following the presentation. ...READ MORE
LIFARS/CSG - Giving Diligence its Due: Timeless Strategies for Surviving Change
CSG's Michelle A. Schaap will join Ondrej Krehel, CEO and Founder of LIFARS, LLC, and Roota Almeida, CISO with Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, on Wednesday, July 29, from 3:00 – 3:45 PM EDT for a virtual discussion around strategy and best practices in the face of the current escalated legal and cyber threat landscape. ...READ MORE
ISEA 2020 Summit Series - Connected Workers: The Legal and Regulatory Landscape
Michelle A. Schaap participated in the International Safety Equipment Association's 2020 Summit Series on Wednesday, July 15. The webinar entitled, "Connected Workers: The Legal and Regulatory Landscape,” covered digital technologies that better connect workers with their occupational environment for productivity, safety and quality gains. ...READ MORE
America's SBDC New Jersey: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Michelle A. Schaap will particpate in an America's SBDC at Rutgers University - Newark webinar on Tuesday, July 14, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT. The program entitled, "Cybersecurity for Small Businesses," will provide small business management teams and executives with cybersecurity awareness best practices that reinforce a consistent and continuously improving security posture for their organizations. ...READ MORE
PALS - Navigating Your Career Goals During the Pandemic: Staying Positive and Productive
Shirley U. Emehelu will serve as a panelist during a Practicing Attorneys for Law Students Program, Inc. ("PALS") virtual meeting on Monday, July 13, at 5:30 pm. The panel discussion entitled, "Navigating Your Career Goals During the Pandemic: Staying Positive and Productive," will provide students with career development tips in order to maximize their summer and downtime over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...READ MORE
Sagacious IP: Why IP Strategy is a Crucial Part of Value Creation for Tech Unicorns
Jeffrey M. Weinick will participate in a Sagacious IP webinar on Wednesday, July 8, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT. The program entitled, "Why IP Strategy is a Crucial Part of Value Creation for Tech Unicorns," will outline steps start-up executives can take towards developing a cohesive intellectual property strategy that facilitates enterprise value and growth. ...READ MORE
United States Magistrate Judge Application Process: Q&A with the Hon. Edward S. Kiel and Hon. Zahid N. Quraishi
Join Jenny Chung Tuesday, June 30, at 6:00 pm as she moderates an intimate conversation hosted by APALA-NJ and NAPABA with sitting Magistrate Judges, the Honorable Edward S. Kiel and the Honorable Zahid N. Quraishi, discussing how to become a Magistrate Judge and sharing their experiences on being the first Asian-American federal judges in New Jersey. ...READ MORE
New Jersey State Bar Association - Smart Moves, Dumb Plays and Funny Cases for Civil Trial Attorneys
Jeffrey S. Chiesa will participate in a New Jersey State Bar Association CLE webcast on Monday, June 29, from 9:00 - 11:00 am. Joining him to present the program entitled, "Smart Moves, Dumb Plays and Funny Cases for Civil Trial Attorneys," will be Assemblyman Jon M. Bramnick. In two short hours, attendees will dive into an exploration of trial strategies, observations and arguments. ...READ MORE
New Jersey State Bar Association: Commercial Real Estate Transactions - From Handshake to Closing
Lisa A. John-Basta will participate in a live webcast on Friday, June 26. The program entitled, "Commercial Real Estate Transactions: From Handshake to Closing," will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lisa will serve on the Land Use panel, which starts at 9:35 am. ...READ MORE
Garden State Bar Association: The New Normal? Post-Pandemic Planning and Return to Work Considerations in the Age of COVID-19
Gregory D. Green will be moderating a Garden State Bar Association - Labor & Employment Section webinar on Thursday, June 25, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. The program entitled, "The New Normal? Post-Pandemic Planning and Return to Work Considerations in the Age of COVID-19,” will discuss recent OSHA guidance, disability accommodations, employment litigation, guidance and relief for retirement plans, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and more. ...READ MORE
2020 Virtual Opportunity Zone Expo
Clem G. Turner will serve as a panelist during the 2020 Virtual Opportunity Zone Expo on Wednesday, June 24. His panel entitled, "Program Advocacy: IRS Legislation Changes For OZ Investments Amid COVID-19 And How The OZ Incentive Can Stimulate The Real Estate Market After The Pandemic," will run from 2:20 - 2:50 pm PST (5:20 - 5:50 pm EST). ...READ MORE
ROI-NJ: COVID-19 - Dramatic Change for Food & Beverage
Gemma M. Giantomasi, Adriana M. Peters and Lisa R. Barata will participate in a ROI-NJ webinar on Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 am. The program entitled, "COVID-19: Dramatic Change for Food & Beverage," will discuss how restaurants and related businesses will be affected by new safety precautions as New Jersey embarks on reopening. ...READ MORE
NAIOP New Jersey: Regulatory, Legislative & Legal Update
Dennis M. Toft will participate in a NAIOP New Jersey webinar on Wednesday, June 10, at 9:00 am. The program entitled, "Regulatory, Legislative & Legal Update," will discuss the latest on reopening efforts, compliance with new green infrastructure stormwater rules and much more. ...READ MORE
CBRE: The Liability of COVID-19 to Landlords & Tenants
Christopher R. Paldino will participate in a CBRE webinar on Tuesday, June 9, at 12:00 pm. The program entitled, "The Liability of COVID-19 to Landlords & Tenants," will discuss issues confronting both landlords and employers and what they can do to limit your exposure. ...READ MORE
Women in Surety: COVID-19 and the Impact on Commercial Surety Bonds
Amanda Miceli will participate in a Women in Surety webinar on Thursday, June 4, at 3:00 pm EST to benefit Mount Sinai Hospital. The program entitled, "COVID-19 and the Impact on Commercial Surety Bonds," will discuss concerns associated with underwriting certain commercial surety bonds, as well as steps that claims professionals may take to combat current and future claims. For more information, please visit Women in Surety's website. ...READ MORE
Essex County Bar Association: How to Maximize Your Client's Outcome in Virtual Mediation and Arbitration
The Honorable Patricia K. Costello will participate in an Essex County Bar Association webinar on Wednesday, June 3, at 12:00 pm. The program entitled, "How to Maximize Your Client's Outcome in Virtual Mediation and Arbitration," will discuss how to effectively advocate for clients during remote ADR and share features within virtual collaboration tools that can be used for personal and client remote mediation and arbitration. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Women Lawyers Association: When the Dust Settles, Where Will Your Data Reside?
Michelle A. Schaap will participate in a New Jersey Women Lawyers Association webinar on Wednesday, May 27, at 5:00 pm. The program entitled, "When the Dust Settles, Where Will Your Data Reside?", will cover practical and ethical cybersecurity and data protection best practices whether working remotely, back in the office or anywhere in between. ...READ MORE
Millie Group: Millie's Guide to Law School (US)
Laura R. Feitelson will participate in a Millie Group webinar on Saturday, May 23, at 9:30 am EDT. The program entitled, "Millie's Guide to Law School (US)," will feature several attorney panelists with diverse backgrounds and practices. Each panelist will share their unique journey toward becoming an attorney and offer an inside look at their areas of practice. ...READ MORE
Marcum LLP: Third Party Vendor Risk During the Pandemic
Michelle A. Schaap will participate in a webinar on Thursday, May 21, at 1:00 pm. The program entitled, "Third Party Vendor Risk During the Pandemic," will explore several proactive steps that can help companies improve vendor governance processes in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis. ...READ MORE
SobelCo: Cyber Security and Fraud Vulnerability During a Pandemic
Michelle A. Schaap will participate in a SobelCo webinar on Thursday, May 21, at 8:30 am. The program entitled, "Cyber Security and Fraud Vulnerability During a Pandemic," will discuss cybersecurity concerns companies are facing across the country in light of the COVID-19 health crisis. ...READ MORE
OneTrust: CCPA & GDPR Online Event
Michelle A. Schaap will participate in a OneTrust webinar on Monday, May 18, at 9:00 am. The program will discuss CCPA consumer rights and vendor risk management, and will also offer a Q&A expert panel session. ...READ MORE
Morris County Chamber of Commerce: Families First Coronavirus Response Act - What Employers Need to Know
Margaret O'Rourke Wood will participate in a Morris County Chamber of Commerce webinar on Friday, March 27, at 12:00 pm. The program entitled, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know," will discuss the essentials of the Act -- including the mandatory paid leave requirements, who is eligible and the interplay between this leave and other state and federal laws. ...READ MORE
NJICLE 2020 Land Use Update
Thomas J. Trautner will participate in the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's (NJICLE) 2020 Land Use Update webcast. The program, beginning at 9:00 am on March 25, 2020, will review the most recent regulatory, legislative, and case law developments that every seasoned land use practitioner should know – covering topics including affordable housing, zoning ordinances, attorney ethics and more. ...READ MORE
Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunity Knocks, Newark Answers
Lisa John-Basta will be speaking at an upcoming Real Estate Market Forecast hosted by the Newark Regional Business Partnership on March 5. This program will discuss the transformations that have positively impacted the city of Newark along with its residents. ...READ MORE
ULI NNJ: Development 360
Thomas Trautner will be moderating the Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey’s Development 360 program on February 27. Joining him in a discussion around the disposition aspect of the real estate development process will be Cushman and Wakefield’s Andrew Merin and PGIM Real Estate’s Lynn deCastro. ...READ MORE
American Bar Association's Fidelity & Surety Law Committee's 2020 Midwinter Conference
CSG’s Fidelity & Surety Law Group will be well-represented at the American Bar Association’s Fidelity & Surety Law Committee's 2020 Midwinter Conference. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Water Laws and Regulations
Patrick Mottola will be a speaker during the New Jersey Water Laws and Regulations seminar on January 23, 2020. Patrick will be featured during the "Development of Water Laws: Quantity, Quality and Usage" panel from 8:30-9:30am. ...READ MORE
The Land Use Institute: Mt. Laurel and Other Hot Topics
Thomas Trautner will be speaking during "The Land Use Institute: Mt. Laurel and Other Hot Topics" program held by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education ("NJICLE") on December 11, 2019. ...READ MORE
Trusts and Taxes From A to Z
Roxanna Hammett will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Trusts and Taxes from A to Z" course being held on December 9, 2019. Roxy will be presenting during the "What Happens When a Trust Becomes Irrevocable” and "Legal Ethics in Trusts Practice" panels. ...READ MORE
Bisnow What's Next for Newark?
Francis J. Giantomasi will serve as a moderator during Bisnow's "What's Next for Newark?" on December 5, 2019. Frank will be moderating the "What's Next for Newark? Commercial Development Outlook" panel. ...READ MORE
9th Annual New Jersey Apartment Summit & Awards Ceremony
Mitchell Berkey will serve as a moderator during CAPRE’s 9th Annual New Jersey Apartment Summit & Awards Ceremony during the “Availability of Debt and Equity Capital in 2019 and the Outlook for 2020” panel on December 4, 2019. The conference, scheduled from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, will be held at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
NJCPA Technology and Cybersecurity Update
Michelle A. Schaap will serve on a seminar panel hosted by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants ("NJCPA"), "Technology and Cybersecurity Update," providing an update on the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices. The panel will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 8:10 am – 12:00 pm at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ. ...READ MORE
Fall CLEfest: Civil Trial Track
Jeffrey S. Chiesa and Danielle M. Corcione will be speakers at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s “Fall CLEfest – Civil Trial Track” on November 25, 2019. There, they will join former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former Attorney General of New Jersey Christopher Porrino and former First Assistant Essex County Prosecutor Patrick Toscano in presenting “Powerful Trial Techniques: Highly Effective Strategies That Get Real Results,” which will take place from 1:15 – 5:00 pm. ...READ MORE
Crowdfunding Update
Clem Turner will be a speaker at the New York State Bar Association's Crowdfunding Update CLE program on November 25, 2019. ...READ MORE
SheLeads Tech Event
Michelle Schaap will be presenting at ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter's SheLeads Tech event on November 21, 2019. Michelle will be featured on the "Women Leading with Impact: I Am Fearless, Innovative and Inspiring" panel. The event will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm at the New Yorker in New York, New York. ...READ MORE
NJCPA Estates and Trusts Seminar
Steven A. Loeb will participate in the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants' Estates and Trusts seminar on November 7, 2019. The program, taking place from 8:10am-12:00pm, will discuss estate planning essentials and best practices for integrating insurance with an estate plan. ...READ MORE
2nd Annual Wage & Hour ExecuSummit
Catherine P. Wells will be a presenter during the 2nd Annual Wage & Hour ExecuSummit being held on November 5-6, 2019. Catherine will present “Paid Family Leave and Sick Pay Laws” on November 5th beginning at 1:00 pm. The 2-day conference will be held at the Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. ...READ MORE
Black and Hispanic Real Estate Investment Forum
Clem G. Turner will serve as a panelist at the Black and Hispanic Real Estate Investment Forum on October 29, 2019. Clem will be featured on the "IRS Opportunity Zones: How Can Black And Hispanic Real Estate Investors Profit?" panel. ...READ MORE
NYC Real Estate Expo
Clem G. Turner and Bozena M. Diaz will be speaking at the NYC Real Estate Expo on October 24, 2019. Clem will be moderating during the "Yes! Knew this was coming for weeks" panel, which will describe recent regulatory changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Bonnie will be a panelist during the "Seizing The Opportunity: Opportunity Zone Funding," which will help potential investors understand how the program works, identify neighborhoods that qualify and locate assets within the designated areas in need of investment. ...READ MORE
U.S. Law Conference
Robert Crespi will be a panelist during the International Council of Shopping Centers's ("ICSC") U.S. Law Conference, which will be held from October 23-25, 2019 in San Diego, CA. Rob will be featured during the "Environmental Terms in Leases – What Does a Landlord or Tenant Really Need?" workshop on October 24, 2019. ...READ MORE
Opportunity Zone Boot Camp & Pitch Competition
Dennis M. Toft and Bozena M. Diaz will participate as panelists in the Opportunity Zone Boot Camp & Pitch Competition at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ. Bonnie will cover tax considerations during the 9:00-9:50am panel, "Redevelopment 102: Real Estate Redevelopment in Opportunity Zones" – and they will serve together on the 1:30-2:20pm "Redevelopment 300: Managing Environmental Risk in Opportunity Zone Redevelopment Projects" panel. ...READ MORE
Developing a Supply Chain for Offshore Wind
Dennis M. Toft will serve as a panelist at a Rutgers Fundamentals of Sustainability course special event titled, "Developing a Supply Chain for Offshore Wind." The event will take place at Rutgers University's Busch Campus in Piscataway, NJ on October 17, 2019 from 7:00-9:00pm. ...READ MORE
FCE Opportunity Zones Course
Jennifer M. Porter and Clem G. Turner will lead a continuing education course for First Class Education discussing the basics of opportunity zones at One Penn Plaza in New York City from 1:30-5:15pm on October 8, 2019. ...READ MORE
28th Annual Garden State Council SHRM Conference
Melissa Salimbene and Lindsay Dischley will be speakers at the 28th Annual Garden State Council SHRM Conference and Expo on October 8, 2019. They will be presenting on "Implementing Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace Without Creating Legal Liability." ...READ MORE
MGP Conference
Dennis Toft will be a panelist during the MGP Conference, which will be held from October 7-9, 2019. Dennis will be featured during the "Improving Community Relations" panel on October 7, 2019. ...READ MORE
NJ Cannabis Insider Live
Lee Vartan will be a panelist at NJ Advance Media's NJ Cannabis Insider Live event on October 2, 2019. He will serve on the "Hemp & CBD: Business Opportunities in These Developing Industries" panel, discussing the regulatory and other challenges facing the hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) industries. ...READ MORE
GSBA Intellectual Property Law Forum
Michelle Schaap and Abigail Remore will be presenting at Garden State Bar Association's Intellectual Property Law Forum on September 26, 2019. The event will discuss intellectual property basics for attorneys, companies and entrepreneurs. The event will be held at CSG's office in West Orange, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
30th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
Armen Shahinian, Adam Friedman and Darren Grzyb will serve as moderators during the Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on September 18-20, 2019. In addition, Daniel White and Amanda Miceli will be speakers at the conference. ...READ MORE
ELFA Operations & Technology Conference
Robert Hornby will be a panelist during the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's ("ELFA") Operations & Technology Conference and Exhibition, which will be held on September 16-18, 2019 in Chicago, IL. Rob will be featured in the "PMSI Hacks to Make Your Back Office Effective" panel on September 17, 2019. ...READ MORE
Social Media for your Business: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Melissa Salimbene and Lindsay Dischley will be presenting on "Social Media for your Business: The Good, Bad & Ugly" on September 12, 2019 from 8:30-10:30am. The presentation will be held at ADP's office located at 99 Jefferson Road in Parsippany, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
NJSBA YLD Wills for Heroes
John Paul Dziuba will be a speaker during the New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division's Wills for Heroes event on September 11, 2019. ...READ MORE
Joint Operating Agreements - Key Provisions, Common Areas of Dispute, and Minimizing Performance Risks
Glenn Stein will be a presenter for Strafford's live webinar on "Joint Operating Agreements: Key Provisions, Common Areas of Dispute, and Minimizing Performance Risks" on September 4, 2019. The webinar will discuss clauses that should be carefully negotiated in joint operating agreements and provide practical strategies to avoid common drafting pitfalls, minimize contract disputes, and protect client interests. ...READ MORE
2019 New Jersey Private Equity Real Estate Conference
On July 30, 2019, CSG and Institutional Real Estate, Inc. will host leading institutional investors, private equity fund managers and New Jersey developers/operators for an invitation-only exploration of the investor-to-operator relationship and investment goals in the New Jersey real estate market and beyond. ...READ MORE
ULI NNJ - Development 360: Construction & Engineering
Thomas Trautner will be a moderator at Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey's Development 360 - Construction & Engineering event on July 23, 2019. ...READ MORE
NAIOP NJ Regulatory, Legislative & Legal Update
Dennis Toft will serve as a panelist at the NAIOP New Jersey's Regulatory, Legislative & Legal Update on July 9, 2019. ...READ MORE
Changes to AIA Contract Documents - What Construction Lawyers Need to Know
Michelle Schaap and Scott Lichtenstein will be co-presenting Strafford's "Changes to AIA Contract Documents: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know" webinar on June 18, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (EDT). ...READ MORE
Black and Hispanic Real Estate Investment Forum
Clem G. Turner will serve as a panelist at the Black and Hispanic Real Estate Investment Forum on June 18, 2019. ...READ MORE
Structuring Solar Leases
Stephen Kisker will be a presenter for Strafford's live webinar on "Structuring Solar Leases: Negotiating Liability, Obligation, End of Term and Other Key Provisions" on June 18, 2019. ...READ MORE
Estate Planning from A to Z
Roxanna Hammett will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Estate Planning from A to Z" 2-day practical course being held on June 12-13, 2019. Roxy will be presenting during the "Who is the Fiduciary?" and "Revocable Living Trusts" panels on June 13, 2019 in Hasbrouck Heights. ...READ MORE
Trademarks, Copyrights & More: Intellectual Property Basics for Business Owners
Abigail Remore will be presenting at Ellevate's Trademarks, Copyrights & More: Intellectual Property Basics for Business Owners event on June 13, 2019. The event will be held at CSG's West Orange office. ...READ MORE
Bisnow New Jersey Gold Coast Summit
Mitchell Berkey will moderate the "Multifamily Residential Roundup" panel during Bisnow’s New Jersey Gold Coast Summit on June 12, 2019. ...READ MORE
2019 Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop
Rob Crespi will be speaking during the Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast’s 2019 Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop on June 4, 2019. Rob Crespi will co-moderate the panel titled, “Getting Your Fill of Fill – A Discussion of the Issues Brownfield Developers Should be Aware of When Testing, Disposing and Reusing Building Materials, Including Concrete, Brick and Block,” from 12:10 – 1:00 pm. The full-day event will be held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ. ...READ MORE
Opportunity Zone Issues & Solutions
Clem Turner will serve as panelist during a CRE Net LLC's event titled “Opportunity Zone Issues & Solutions” on May 30, 2019. ...READ MORE
Cybersecurity Panel - What Should Keep You Up at Night?
Michelle Schaap will be presenting at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ's "Cybersecurity Panel: What Should Keep You Up at Night?" on May 22, 2019. The event will be held at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Summit, NJ. ...READ MORE
Engaging in Opportunity Zones: Ecosystems for Economic Development
Clem G. Turner and Bozena M. Diaz will participate in the "Opportunity Zones 101" session at Medgar Evers College and Customer Bank's half-day seminar, Engaging in Opportunity Zones - Ecosystems for Economic Development. The event will be held in Club 101 in New York City, New York from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. ...READ MORE
NJSBA 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention
The Honorable Patricia Costello will serve as a moderator of the "You Can't Always Get What You Want" program on May 16, 2019 during New Jersey State Bar Association's 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention. The program will discuss managing client's and others expectations from the beginning through the conclusion of a case. ...READ MORE
Targeting Opportunity Zones
Clem Turner and Bozena Diaz will serve as panelists during a ROI-NJ panel titled “Targeting Opportunity Zones” on May 15, 2019. The event is scheduled to be held at Green Brook Country Club in North Caldwell from 8:00 – 11:00 am. ...READ MORE
2019 Opportunity Zone Expo Las Vegas
Clem G. Turner will serve as a panelist at the 2019 Opportunity Zone Expo being held on May 9-10, 2019 in Las Vegas. Clem will be featured on the "Built for Success: Best Practices for Fund Structures" panel on May 9 at 1:50 pm. ...READ MORE
Cannabis in the Workplace
Melissa Salimbene and Lindsay Dischley will be presenting at UTCA's seminar titled "Cannabis in the Workplace" on May 8, 2019. ...READ MORE
Chemistry Council of New Jersey 35th Annual Spring Conference
John Valeri will serve as a speaker during the Chemistry Council of New Jersey’s 35th Annual Spring Conference being held May 6-7, 2019. John will be featured on the “NJDEP vs USEPA on Clean Air Act Reforms” panel scheduled on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 9:00 – 10:00 am. ...READ MORE
Employers Breakfast Briefing
Please join us for a complimentary breakfast seminar to discuss I-9 compliance. The seminar will provide an overview of new rules, do's and don'ts and best practices. Samuel Newbold will present during the Employers Breakfast Briefing. ...READ MORE
12th Annual EB-5 Advocacy Conference
Clem Turner will serve as a panelist during IIUSA's 12th Annual EB-5 Advocacy Conference being held on May 5-7, 2019 in Washington, DC. Clem will be featured on the "EB-5 Securities Laws and Enforcement: Analyzing the Trends" panel on May 6, 2019, at 4:00 pm. ...READ MORE
Environmental Law for Attorneys and LSRPs Program
Patrick T. Mottola and John A. McKinney Jr. will serve as a panelists on the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) panels, respectively, at the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education’s Environmental Law for Attorneys and LSRPs Program. The full-day program, scheduled on May 1, 2019 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, will be held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
Marijuana from Medical to Recreational & ADA Issues/Accommodations
Melissa Salimbene and Lindsay Dischley will be presenting at the Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey's Breakfast Roundtable: Marijuana from Medical to Recreational & ADA issues/Accommodations on May 1, 2019. ...READ MORE
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Legal Forum
Frank Peretore will be speaking during the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Legal Forum being held April 28-20, 2019. On April 28, Frank will be a panelist during the “UCC Advanced Roundtable” from 3:30 – 4:30 pm and the “Legal Update” session on April 29 from 8:45 – 10:45 am. The forum will be held from April 28-30 at the Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego, California. ...READ MORE
Developing a Valuable Business - Legal Considerations
Rhonda Carniol will be a speaker for ACG NJ's event titled "Developing a Valuable Business: Legal Considerations" on April 25, 2019. ...READ MORE
Solar Leases: Legal, Business and Practical Considerations
Stephen A. Kisker will present a Lorman Education Service’s webinar titled, “Solar Leases: Legal, Business and Practical Considerations” on April 24, 2019 beginning at 1:00 pm. The webinar will review various project structures and practical considerations for all entities involved in solar projects. ...READ MORE
Changes to AIA Contract Documents - What Construction Lawyers Need to Know
Michelle Schaap and Scott Lichtenstein will be co-presenting Strafford's "Changes to AIA Contract Documents: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know" webinar on April 16, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (EDT). ...READ MORE
2019 New Jersey TransAction Conference
Dorit F. Kressel participated on a panel at the 2019 NJ TransAction Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on April 16, 2019, where she spoke about the legal requirements to obtain financing through the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for municipal and county transportation infrastructure projects. ...READ MORE
Cybersecurity and Career Paths for Women in the Profession
Michelle Schaap will be presenting to the ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter’s Spring Membership Meeting regarding cybersecurity and career paths for women in the profession. The event will be held at PWC in New York, NY from 3:00 – 8:30 pm. ...READ MORE
Protecting IP Rights in the Food and Beverage Industry
Abigail Remore will be a presenter for Strafford's live webinar on "Protecting IP Rights in the Food and Beverage Industry" on April 9, 2019. The webinar will examine intellectual property issues in the food and beverage industry and discuss infringement and enforcement, as well as licensing and leveraging protection to enhance the brand. ...READ MORE
Regional Conference of MBAs
Clem Turner and Bonnie Diaz will present on separate panels during the Regional Conference of MBAs being held on April 7-11, 2019 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The back-to-back panels, with Bonnie discussing Qualified Opportunity Zones and Clem discussing EB-5, will be held on April 8, 2019, at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm, respectively. ...READ MORE
Food Writing Forum: Opportunities and Challenges in a Digital Age
Neha Bhalani will serve on the "Whose Recipe Is it? Intellectual Property & Provenance" panel at The New School's Food Writing Forum: Opportunities and Challenges in a Digital Age on April 5, 2019. The panel discussion, scheduled for 3:30 – 5:05 pm, will explore which aspects of recipes can (and cannot) be protected under copyright and patent laws, the ethics of recipe writing, and strategies for dealing with those who use intellectual property without proper acknowledgment. ...READ MORE
Data Security Breach Response
Michelle Schaap will co-present a Lorman Education Service’s webinar titled, “Data Security Breach Response,” on March 28, 2019 beginning at 1:00 pm EST. The webinar will review how companies can execute their security breach plan and minimize the risk. ...READ MORE
All You Need to Know From a Legal Perspective for Startup Founders
Clem Turner will present on a panel discussing founder's agreements, operating agreements and paying employees with equity during the Princeton Entrepreneurs' Network Legal's seminar titled "All You Need to Know From a Legal Perspective for Startup Founders." The seminar will be held on March 20, 2019 in New York, New York. ...READ MORE
2019 National Equipment Finance Summit
Frank Peretore will serve as speaker during the 2019 National Equipment Finance Summit taking place March 13-15, 2019 in Newport Beach, California. Frank will be speaking during the session, “How Creditors Should Deal with Bankruptcy” on March 15 from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm. ...READ MORE
Cyber Security and Opportunity Zone Investing
Michelle Schaap, Jennifer Porter and Bonnie Diaz will be speaking during a CB Title seminar regarding cyber security and opportunity zone investing on March 12, 2019. Michelle will discuss the “touch points” for real estate developers, owners and operators when it comes to their intangible data during her presentation titled, “Cyber Security & Intangible Property Perils That May Impact Your Real Property” from 8:30 – 9:30 am. Jennifer and Bonnie will address the core concepts of investments and real estate development in Qualified Opportunity Zones in their session titled, “Opportunity Zone Investing & Real Estate Development: Land Use, Zoning & Tax Considerations” from 9:30 – 10:30 am. The event, scheduled from 8:00 – 10:30 am, will be held at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. ...READ MORE
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Michelle Schaap will present, “Cybersecurity for Small Businesses” during a Small Business Cyber Security Program developed by Rutgers-Newark Small Business Development Center. During the presentation, Michelle will provide insight on how to protect your company’s critical assets and will provide best practices and helpful tips to educate end-users. The presentation will be held on March 9, 2019 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Land Use Update
Thomas Trautner will be speaking during a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar titled, “2019 Land Use Update” on February 27, 2019. The full day program, scheduled from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, will review the most recent regulatory, legislative and case law developments relevant to land use practitioners. The seminar is scheduled to be held at the Wilshire Grand in West Orange, NJ. ...READ MORE
Business Information Workshop Why Cybersecurity Matters
Michelle Schaap will serve as a speaker during the Newark Regional Business Partnership’s event titled, “Business Information Workshop Why Cybersecurity Matters,” on February 27, 2019. The breakfast workshop will be held at PSEG from 8:00 – 10:00 am. ...READ MORE
EB-5 Roundtable
Clem Turner will present at the EB-5 Roundtable. The telephone seminar will be held on February 26, 2019. ...READ MORE
Cybersecurity Best Practices
Michelle A. Schaap will be speaking about best practices to maintain a safe cyber environment during the Professional Women in Construction – NJ Chapter’s Annual Breakfast Education Meeting on February 21, 2019. The meeting will take place from 8:30 – 10:30 am at Vericon Construction Corporate Headquarters in Mountainside, NJ. ...READ MORE
Intersectionality, Bias and the Practice of Law
Michelle A. Schaap will serve as a moderator during a New Jersey Women Lawyers Association and Minority Student Program of Rutgers Law School program titled “Intersectionality, Bias and the Practice of Law” on February 14, 2019. The event, scheduled to be held from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm will be held at Rutgers School of Law in Newark, NJ. ...READ MORE
State of the Opportunity Zones Industry
Clem Turner will be a presenter for NES Financial's webinar, "State of the Opportunity Zones Industry: Q1 2019," on February 13, 2019. The webinar will examine regulatory updates, fund management, market status and more. ...READ MORE
Bisnow New Jersey 2019 State of the Market
Mitchell Berkey will moderate the "Emerging Trends in Office, Tech & Innovation" panel during Bisnow’s New Jersey 2019 State of the Market. The event will be held on February 13, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime
Laurence Smith will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a workshop on how to plan a business exit on February 13, 2019. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Morgan Stanley's office in New York, NY. ...READ MORE
Urban Land Institute Development 360 - Entitlements
Thomas Trautner will be a moderator of the Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey's "Development 360 Session III – Entitlements/Land Use" on February 13, 2019. The event, scheduled from 8:00 – 11:00 am, will be held at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi in West Orange, NJ. ...READ MORE
Annual Redevelopment Law Institute
Thomas Trautner will serve as a speaker during the "2019 Annual Redevelopment Law Institute" held by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education ("NJICLE") on February 8, 2019. The program explores the most pressing challenges and latest developments impacting redevelopment law in New Jersey. Tom will co-present, “Ethics Issue – What Kind of Interest Triggers a Need for Municipal Official to Recuse Him/Herself from Redevelopment Related Enactments” from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. The program will be held at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, NJ from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. ...READ MORE
Understanding New Tech for Corporate and Business Lawyers
Michelle A. Schaap will serve as a presenter during New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s program titled, “Understanding New Tech for Corporate and Business Lawyers: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, and other New Tech Tools for Managing Legal and Business Risks” on January 31, 2019. The event, scheduled from 1:30 – 4:30 pm, will be held at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
Association for Fiduciary Education's Annual Conference
Ronald L. Tobia will be speaking during the Association for Fiduciary Education’s Annual Conference being held on January 31 - February 1, 2019. During the conference, Ron will present, “Basic Fiduciary Duties,” on January 31, 2019 from 8:30 – 9:30 am. The conference will be held from January 30 – February 1, 2019 at The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach, Florida. Ron currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Fiduciary Education. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Planning Conference
Lisa John-Basta will serve as a panelist during the American Planning Association’s New Jersey Planning Conference. Lisa will speak during the panel, “Fixing New Jersey Redevelopment Practices,” on January 25, 2019 from 9:00 – 10:30 am. ...READ MORE
Advanced Topics in Land Use V: Powers, Challenges, Notices and Recent Developments
Lisa John-Basta will explore measures being taken by municipalities in New Jersey to control the dispensing, cultivation and processing of cannabis within their borders as part of the "Advanced Topics in Land Use V: Powers, Challenges, Notices and Recent Developments" webinar program being hosted by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on January 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm. ...READ MORE
Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting
Jennifer Porter will serve as a panelist during the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Meeting being held on January 13-17, 2019. Jennifer will present “Negotiating ‘Master’ Utility Agreements for Alternative Delivery Projects” on January 15, 2018 from 8:00 – 9:45 am. The conference will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. ...READ MORE
Introduction to Land Use for Transactional Attorneys
On January 9, 2019, Thomas Trautner will be the presenter at the Morris Essex Inn of Transactional Counsel monthly meeting. He will present, “Introduction to Land Use for Transactional Attorneys.” ...READ MORE
Estate Administration Boot Camp
Roxanna Hammett will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Estate Administration Boot Camp" 2-day practical course being held on December 13-14, 2018. Roxy will be presenting during the "Marshalling the Assets” and "Trusts that Affect Estate Adminstration" panels on December 13, 2018 in Elizabeth, NJ. ...READ MORE
The Land Use Institute
Thomas Trautner will be speaking during "The Land Use Institute" program held by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education ("NJICLE") on December 12, 2018. The program will examine how land use regulations impact New Jersey including reoccurring problems faced by land use practitioners and tips on resolving them. ...READ MORE
Opportunity Zones - Everything You Need to Know to Be in the Know (or at Least Sound like It)
Bozena M. Diaz will serve as a panelist during the Urban Land Institute of Northern New Jersey’s seminar titled, “Opportunity Zones – Everything You Need to Know to Be in the Know (or at Least Sound like It)” on December 7, 2018. The seminar, scheduled from 8:30 – 11:00 am, will be held at the Eisenhower Corporate Campus. The seminar will review the laws, recently promulgated regulations and the challenges behind executing deals. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act Webinar: What Employers Need to Know
Margaret O'Rourke Wood and Kathleen Faehner will present the webinar, “New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act: What Employers Need to Know,” on November 28, 2018. During the webinar, they will discuss employer’s obligations and options under the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act, which took effect on October 29, 2018, as well as creating or revising a sick leave policy to comply with the law. ...READ MORE
Social Media and HR: Friends or Foes
Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley will be presenting “Social Media and HR: Friends or Foes” on November 20, 2018 at the Sussex Warren Human Resources Management Association. During the presentation, they will review recent developments in employment law involving social media usage and the tension between employee freedoms and the rights and obligations of the employer. The event, scheduled from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, will be held at the Holiday Inn in Budd Lake, NJ. ...READ MORE
IRS Criminal Investigation Priorities Webinar
Matthew Beck will co-present a webinar titled, "Identifying and Avoiding Common Issues That Lead to IRS Criminal Investigations: From 'Off The Books' Employees to Family-Owned Businesses… The Top 7 New Areas The IRS Criminal Investigation Team Are Focusing on in 2019" for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education on November 15, 2018. The webinar will provide insight on how to address employment tax issues and concerns. ...READ MORE
Using Trusts in Estate Planning and Asset Protection
Roxanna Hammett will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Using Trusts in Estate Planning and Asset Protection" 2-day practical course being held on November 13-14, 2018. Roxy will be presenting during the "Administering Trusts” and "Making Changes to Trusts" panels on November 14, 2018 in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. ...READ MORE
Rooftop Telecom and Cell Tower Leasing
Stephen Kisker will be a presenter for Strafford's live webinar on "Rooftop Telecom and Cell Tower Leasing" on November 6, 2018. The webinar will examine lease provisions landlords and tenants frequently negotiate regarding the routine use of rooftop space and will analyze practical considerations associated with a rooftop telecom lease. ...READ MORE
EB-5 & Citizenship by Investment
Clem G. Turner will be speaking during the Realtors® Conference & Expo being held on November 2-5, 2018. Clem will serve as a panelist during the session titled, “EB-5 & Citizenship by Investment” on Monday, November 5, 2018 from 11:30 am – 12:10 pm. The conference is being held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. ...READ MORE
NJWLA Tales From the Bench Series
The Honorable Patricia Costello will be speaking at the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association's Tales From the Bench Series event on October 25, 2018. The event will be held at CSG's West Orange office. ...READ MORE
Employers Breakfast Briefing
Please join us for a complimentary breakfast seminar to discuss recently enacted legislation that affects New Jersey employers including the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act and the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act. Margaret O'Rourke Wood and Kathleen Faehner will present during the Employers Breakfast Briefing. ...READ MORE
Families in Business Conference
Rhonda Carniol will be a speaking at Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business's 2018 Families in Business Conference on October 24, 2018. Rhonda will speak during the session titled “Third Time is a Charm” along with Steve Raymond, the recently retired president and principal shareholder of Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime
Laurence Smith will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a workshop on how to plan a business exit on October 10, 2018. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Morgan Stanley's office in New York, NY. ...READ MORE
National Equipment Finance Association's 2018 Funding Symposium
Robert Hornby will be speaking during the National Equipment Finance Association’s 2018 Funding Symposium being held on October 3-5, 2018. Rob will be a co-presenter during the, “Attorney Update on Collections & Legal” panel on October 5, 2018 from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm. The conference will be held at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. ...READ MORE
Webinar - Trademarks, Copyrights & More for the Business Owner and Non-IP Practitioner
Abigail J. Remore will present “Trademarks, Copyrights & More for the Business Owner and Non-IP Practitioner” during a webinar on October 4, 2018. During the webinar, Abby will provide an overview of intellectual property law geared toward business owners and non-IP practitioner, including discussions of trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, with helpful "dos and don'ts" and issue spotting tips. ...READ MORE
The New World of Site Remediation
You are invited to attend CSG and Atlantic Environmental Solutions's complimentary breakfast and panel discussion, "The New World of Site Remediation," exploring hot topics on the minds of New Jersey’s leading site remediation, environmental risk and environmental law practitioners. ...READ MORE
RealShare New Jersey
Mitchell Berkey will moderate a panel during GlobeSt.com’s RealShare New Jersey 2018 event titled "State of the Industry: The 2018 Market Recap & 2019 Market Predictions.” The event will be held on September 27, 2018 at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ. ...READ MORE
14th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit
Catherine P. Wells will be a presenter during the 14th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit being held on September 25-26, 2018. Catherine will present “Current Status of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity -- Legislative Changes, Recent Employment Decisions, and How to Balance Anti-discrimination Provisions with Freedom of Speech/Religion” on September 25th beginning at 3:00 pm. The 2-day conference will be held at the Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. ...READ MORE
Webinar - Protected Leaves of Absence Under Federal and New Jersey Law
Catherine Wells, Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Group, will present “Protected Leaves of Absence Under Federal and New Jersey Law” during a webinar on September 13, 2018. ...READ MORE
Webinar - Protected Leaves of Absence Under Federal and New York Law
Catherine Wells, Chair of the firm's Employment Group and Ilana Levin will present “Protected Leaves of Absence Under Federal and New York Law” during a webinar on August 7, 2018. ...READ MORE
Family Law Summer Institute
The Honorable Patricia K. Costello will serve as a panelist during a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education program titled, “2018 Family Law Summer Institute,” on July 24, 2018. She will be featured in the Judicial/Expert Roundtable: Relocation panel beginning at 2:00 pm at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
4th Annual Newark CRE Summit
Francis J. Giantomasi will serve as a speaker during CapRate's "Fourth Annual Newark CRE Summit" on July 19, 2018. Frank will be the speaker for the opening remarks. ...READ MORE
Transportation Research Board's 57th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law
Jennifer Porter will serve as a panelist during the Transportation Research Board’s 57th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law being held on July 15-18, 2018. Jennifer will present “Negotiating Master Utility Agreements for Alternative Delivery Projects” on July 16, 2018 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ...READ MORE
NJICLE Why People or Jurors Don't Connect With You - Interpersonal Skills Inside and Outside of the Courtroom
Jeffrey Chiesa will serve as a panelist during a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education program titled, “Why People or Jurors Don't Connect With You - Interpersonal Skills Inside and Outside of the Courtroom,” on July 11, 2018. The program will take place at 5:00 pm at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
Mazars USA Food & Beverage Executive Boot Camp
CSG is a proud sponsor of Mazars USA's Food & Beverage Executive Boot Camp, which will be held on June 27, 2018 from 8:30 am - 1:00 PM at the Manhattan Penthouse. The program will feature world-class speakers — including prominent food and beverage industry executives, as well as banking, private equity, law and insurance practitioners. ...READ MORE
Brightfields 2018 Newark
Diana Buongiorno will serve as a panelist during the Brightfields 2018 - Newark event on June 19, 2018. Diana will present on the “Successful Solar Risk Mitigation Strategies” panel scheduled from 11:20 am – 12:00 pm. The conference, being held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, will offer high-quality programming with the goal of connecting landowners and solar developers. ...READ MORE
Urban Land Institute Development 360 - Financing Development Opportunities
Thomas Trautner will be a moderator of the Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey's "Development 360 Session 2 - Financing Development Opportunities: Understanding the Perspective of the Developer and the Potential Equity Investor" on June 18, 2018. ...READ MORE
8th Annual Employment Symposium
Catherine Wells, Chair of CSG's Employment Group and Ilana Levin will present during the 8th Annual Employment Symposium on June 14, 2018. They will share insights on topics including the interplay between the Federal Family & Medical Leave Act, the New Jersey and New York leave laws as well as the other statutes that are implicated when an employee requires leave. ...READ MORE
Solar Leases: Legal, Business and Practical Considerations
Stephen A. Kisker will present a Lorman Education Service’s webinar titled, “Solar Leases: Legal, Business and Practical Considerations” on June 14, 2018 beginning at 1:00 pm. The webinar will review various project structures and practical considerations for all entities involved in solar projects. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Pay Equity Law | Obligations and Implications
Catherine Wells, Chair of the firm’s Employment Law Group, will be a panelist during an Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. seminar titled, “New Jersey Pay Equity Law: Obligations and Implications” on June 7, 2018. The seminar, scheduled from 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield Township, will review how the New Jersey pay equity law will impact employment and compensation practices for New Jersey based employers. The program is approved for 2 CE credits for both PHR/SPHR and SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP. ...READ MORE
Texts, Lies and Videotape? Ethical Considerations for Legal Investigations in 2018
The Honorable Patricia K. Costello will serve as a moderator during a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education program titled, “Texts, Lies and Videotape? Ethical Considerations for Legal Investigations in 2018,” on June 5, 2018. The seminar, scheduled from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, will provide practical advice for the legal practitioner including how to stay within the bounds of legal and ethical rules when consulting/hiring a third party to assist in the investigation. ...READ MORE
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Credit & Collections Management Conference
Frank Peretore will be speaking during the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Credit & Collections Management Conference on June 4-6, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Frank will be a panelist during the General Session titled “Legal Update” on Monday, June 4th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Frank will also be speaking during the session, “How Would You Do the Deal? How Would You Do the Workout?” on Tuesday, June 5th from 12:45 – 2:30 pm. ...READ MORE
Conducting Workplace Investigations and Using Modern Tools
Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley will be leading a Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey’s workshop titled, “Conducting Workplace Investigations and Using Modern Tools” on May 23, 2018. The workshop, scheduled from 7:30 – 11:00 am, will be held at Cumberland County College in Vineland, NJ. The workshop will discuss the nuts and bolts of conducting internal workplace investigations and how modern technology and social media must be considered. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Apartment Association Conference & Expo
Dennis Toft will be a panelist during the New Jersey Apartment Association’s Conference & Expo being held on May 22-24, 2018. Dennis will present on the "Indoor Environmental Hazards" panel on May 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The conference will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
NJSBA 2018 Annual Meeting and Convention
The Honorable Patricia K. Costello will serve as a panelist at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Convention during the session titled “Women’s Leadership in the Law: Putting Words into Action.” The seminar, scheduled on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 1:45 – 3:25 pm, will discuss strategies to developing a niche practice, getting recognized for what you do and changing the culture of your workplace. The convention will be held at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey from May 16-18, 2018. ...READ MORE
Daytop New Jersey Opioid Epidemic Summit
Jeffrey Chiesa and Lee Vartan, Vice-Chair of Daytop New Jersey’s Board of Trustees, served as panelists during the Daytop New Jersey’s Opioid Epidemic Summit on May 15, 2018. The summit also featured New Jersey Attorney General, Gurbir Grewal, along with former Attorneys General John Hoffman and Christopher Porrino, and Daytop New Jersey’s Chief Executive Officer, James Curtin. To learn more about Daytop New Jersey and its mission to provide effective and accessible behavioral health services, please visit the Daytop New Jersey website. ...READ MORE
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Legal Forum
Frank Peretore and Robert Hornby will be speaking during the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Legal Forum being held May 6-8, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Frank will be a panelist during the Breakout and Roundtable session titled “UCC Advanced” on Monday, May 7th from 2:45 – 3:45 pm. Both Robert and Frank will participate during the "Open/Hot Topic Discussion" being held on Tuesday, May 8th from 9:45 – 10:45 am. ...READ MORE
First Annual NJPAC Celebrity Roast of Frank Giantomasi
Francis J. Giantomasi will be the focal point of the First Annual NJPAC Celebrity Roast on May 2, 2018. The event, scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm, will be held in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater. Proceeds from the event will support NJPAC arts and education programs in Greater Newark. ...READ MORE
Chemistry Council of New Jersey 34th Annual Spring Conference
Dennis Toft will be a panelist during Chemistry Council of New Jersey's 34th Annual Spring Conference being held on April 30-May 1, 2018. Dennis will present on the "General Session: Environmental Forecast - A Review of the First 100 Days of Murphy's Administration's Priorities and Initiatives" panel on April 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The conference will be held at the Westin in Princeton, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
The Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit
Thomas Trautner will be speaking during The Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit during a session titled, “The Builders Remedy to the Affordable Housing Problem. Is it Enough?” on April 26, 2018. The program, scheduled from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, will review the current state of affairs and will present strategies for increasing affordable housing despite the proposed federal budget. The summit is scheduled to be held at Pace Law School in White Plains, New York. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime
Laurence Smith will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a workshop on how to plan a business exit on April 25, 2018. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Morgan Stanley's office in New York, NY. ...READ MORE
Urban Land Institute Seminar | Real Struggles, Real Solutions
Thomas Trautner will serve as a moderator during the Urban Land Institute of Northern New Jersey’s seminar titled, “Real Struggles, Real Solutions: Transit-Oriented Redevelopment Amidst New Jersey's Housing Litigation Mess” on April 16, 2018. The seminar, scheduled from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, will be held at the Eisenhower Corporate Campus in Livingston, NJ. The seminar will review the challenges of incorporating affordable housing as part of transit-oriented development as well as the current and future state of affordable housing in New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Changes to AIA Contract Documents - What Construction Lawyers Need to Know
Michelle Schaap and Scott Lichtenstein will be co-presenting Strafford's "Changes to AIA Contract Documents: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know" webinar on April 12, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (EDT). ...READ MORE
Webinar | Cybersecurity Considerations in M&A Transactions
Michelle Schaap will co-present a webinar titled "Cybersecurity Considerations in M&A Transactions" along with Marc Schein, CIC, CLCS, of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, on April 11, 2018. ...READ MORE
4th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit
Catherine P. Wells will be a presenter during the 4th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit being held on April 10-11, 2018. Catherine will present “Pre-employment Pitfalls – Credit Checks, Employment Testing, Business Immigration/Visas, Background Checks, Social Media and More” on April 11th beginning at 9:50 am. The 2-day conference will be held at the Bohemian Hotel Celebration in Orlando, Florida. ...READ MORE
The Legal Issues Involved in Attracting Redevelopment to the Essex Suburbs
Lisa A. John-Basta will be a panelist during the Essex County Bar Association Redevelopment and Land Use Committee’s program titled, “The Legal Issues Involved in Attracting Redevelopment to the Essex Suburbs” on April 10, 2018. The seminar, scheduled from 8:30 am – 10:00 am, will be held at CSG in West Orange, NJ. This inaugural program will address many of the threshold issues a lawyer must consider when advising clients on any side of the issue. Topics addressed will include: preparing a plan; negotiating and implementing a redevelopment agreement; financial considerations; how municipalities should view redevelopment and more. ...READ MORE
Land Use Update
Lisa John-Basta will be speaking during a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar titled, “2018 Land Use Update” on March 28, 2018. The full day program, scheduled from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, will review the most recent regulatory, legislative and case law developments relevant to land use practitioners. The seminar is scheduled to be held at the Wilshire Grand in West Orange, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Knowing Your Worth - Gender Equality and Empowerment
Michelle Schaap will serve as a panelist at Seton Hall University School of Law's "Knowing Your Worth: Gender Equality and Empowerment" roundtable event on March 26, 2018 at 4:00pm. ...READ MORE
2018 Women's Empowerment Leadership & Law Conference
Michelle A. Schaap will serve on the “Women Rising” panel during the 2018 Women’s Empowerment Leadership & Law Conference held by the Hispanic Bar Association on March 24, 2018. The conference, scheduled from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, will be held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Newark's Stock is Rising
Francis J. Giantomasi will serve as a panelist during Newark Regional Business Partnership's "Real Estate Market Forecast: Newark's Stock is Rising" event on March 19, 2018. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Best Western Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ. ...READ MORE
2018 National Equipment Finance Summit
Robert Hornby will serve as a speaker during the 2018 National Equipment Finance Summit being held on March 14-16, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rob will be presenting during the panel titled, “The Importance of Asset Valuation” on March 16, 2018 from 10:45 – 11:45 am. ...READ MORE
6th Annual New Jersey Gold Coast Investment Summit
Mitchell Berkey will be a moderator at the 6th Annual New Jersey Gold Coast Investment Summit on March 13, 2018 at the Maritime Parc in Jersey City, NJ. Mitch will moderate the "New Jersey Gold Coast 2018: Buy, Sell, Hold, Build, Refinance or Produce a Real Estate Conference? Analysis of Proactive Strategies in Today's Environment" panel. ...READ MORE
Land Use Update
Thomas Trautner will be speaking during a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar titled, “2018 Land Use Update” on February 28, 2018. The full day program, scheduled from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, will review the most recent regulatory, legislative and case law developments relevant to land use practitioners. The seminar is scheduled to be held at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Environmental Law for Attorneys and LSRPs Program
John A. McKinney Jr. will be speaking during the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education’s Environmental Law for Attorneys and LSRPs Program on February 21, 2018. The full-day program, scheduled from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, will be held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
Development 360 - Introduction to the Development Process
Thomas Trautner will be a moderator of the Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey's "Development 360: Introduction to the Development Process" on February 13, 2018. ...READ MORE
Social Media Risk Management for Businesses
Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley will be presenting “Social Media Risk Management for Businesses” on February 9, 2018 at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. The seminar, scheduled from 8:00 – 10:00 am, will discuss how employers can avoid the legal ramifications of a social media crisis. ...READ MORE
Fidelity & Surety Law 2018 Mid-Winter Conference
Adam Friedman will serve as panel moderator at the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section's Fidelity and Surety Law 2018 Mid-Winter Conference. His panel, "Claims - Challenges and Changes for the Industry," will be held on January 26, 2018. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Planning Conference
Thomas J. Trautner and Lisa A. John-Basta will serve as panelists during the American Planning Association’s New Jersey Planning Conference. Tom will speak during the panel “Big ‘R’, little ‘r’: 2017 Highlights of Redevelopment and redevelopment” on January 25, 2018 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Lisa will speak during the panel “Who Runs the World? Girls! Power, Money & Law” on January 26, 2018 from 10:45 am – 12:15 pm. ...READ MORE
Webinar | How Employers Can Prevent and Protect Themselves from Harassment and Discrimination Claims
Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley of the firm's Labor & Employment Group will present "How Employers Can Prevent and Protect Themselves From Harassment and Discrimination Claims" during a webinar on January 18, 2018. ...READ MORE
Sobel & Co. Nonprofit Annual Symposium
Michelle A. Schaap will serve on the Information Security Panel during the Sobel & Co. Nonprofit Annual Symposium titled “Fraud Protection, Detection and Response in Today’s Nonprofit Community: An In-depth Discussion on Financial Fraud and Cyber Security” on January 17, 2018. The symposium, scheduled from 8:00 – 11:30 am, will be held at the APA Hotel Woodbridge in Iselin, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
What's on the Environmental Horizon?
Dennis M. Toft will serve as a panelist during an event titled “What’s on the Environmental Horizon?” being held by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (“CIANJ”) and Montclair State University. The event, scheduled from 8:00 – 10:00 am, will be held at the Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ. ...READ MORE
The Land Use Institute
Thomas Trautner will be a speaker at New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's "The Land Use Institute" program on December 13, 2017. The program will examine how the state’s property tax structure impacts land use policy and planning, take a look at other states' property tax structure and explore ways to initiate tax reform to benefit everyone in New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Structuring Solar Leases
Stephen Kisker will be a presenter for Strafford's live webinar on "Structuring Solar Leases: Liability, Obligation, Expiration and Other Key Provisions" on December 12, 2017. ...READ MORE
Employers Breakfast Briefing | How Employers Can Prevent and Protect Themselves From Harassment and Discrimination Claims
Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley of the firm's Labor & Employment Group will present "How Employers Can Prevent and Protect Themselves From Harassment and Discrimination Claims" during an Employers Breakfast Briefing on December 7, 2017. ...READ MORE
Everything You Need to Know | 2017 AIA Contract Documents
Michelle A. Schaap will be a presenter during the 2nd Annual Construction, Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit being held December 5-6, 2017. Michelle will present “Everything You Need to Know: 2017 AIA Contract Documents” on December 6th beginning at 11:00 am. The 2-day conference will be held at the Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, CT. ...READ MORE
7th Annual New Jersey Apartment Summit
Mitchell Berkey will serve as a moderator during CAPRE’s 7th Annual New Jersey Apartment Summit during the panel “Exploring the Play of Equity in Today’s New Jersey Multifamily Arena: Beyond 2017, What Might We Expect?” on November 30, 2017. The conference, scheduled from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, will be held at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center in Florham Park, NJ. ...READ MORE
Changes to AIA Contract Documents - What Construction Lawyers Need to Know
Michelle Schaap and Scott Lichtenstein will be co-presenting Strafford's "2017 Changes to AIA Contract Documents: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know" webinar on November 21, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (EDT). ...READ MORE
NJAJ Criminal Law - Meadowlands Seminar 2017
Matthew E. Beck, A. Ross Pearlson and Lee Vartan will serve as speakers during the New Jersey Association for Justice’s Criminal Law - Meadowlands Seminar 2017 being held on November 15-17, 2017. They will be presenting on the "Federal Practice" panel on November 16th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. The three-day seminar will be held at the Hilton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Women Presidents' Organization Colorado Chapters Luncheon
Michelle Schaap will be a featured speaker at the Women Presidents' Organization's Denver I & II, Colorado chapters event on November 2, 2017, discussing cyber mindfulness and best practices for companies. ...READ MORE
Families in Business Conference
Rhonda Carniol will be a panelist at Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business's "2017 Families in Business Conference" on October 27, 2017. Rhonda will be a panelist during the "Digital Enterprise - Understanding Risk and Harnessing Opportunities" session. ...READ MORE
GSC-SHRM - Social Media Concerns In Conducting Employee Investigations
Melissa Salimbene and Lindsay Dischley will be co-presenting "Social Media Concerns In Conducting Employee Investigations" at the Garden State Council-SHRM 26th Conference & Expo on October 17, 2017. ...READ MORE
National Equipment Finance Association's 2017 Funding Symposium
Robert Hornby will serve as a speaker during the National Equipment Finance Association’s 2017 Funding Symposium being held on October 4-6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rob will be presenting during the “Legally Speaking, What’s New in the Marketplace,” panel on October 6, 2017. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime
Laurence Smith will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a workshop on how to plan a business exit on October 4, 2017. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Morgan Stanley's office in New York, NY. ...READ MORE
Changes to AIA Contract Documents - What Construction Lawyers Need to Know
Michelle Schaap and Scott Lichtenstein will be co-presenting Strafford's "2017 Changes to AIA Contract Documents: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know" webinar on September 28, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (EDT). ...READ MORE
Probate Boot Camp
Roxanna Hammett, member of CSG's Trusts and Estates and Tax Groups, will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Probate Boot Camp" 2-day practical course being held on September 25-26, 2017. Roxy will be presenting during the "First Steps” and "Educating the Personal Representative" panels on September 25, 2017 in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. ...READ MORE
IAMCP NJ Meeting - Cyber Crime Defense
Michelle Schaap will be presenting at the New Jersey Chapter of the IAMCP's meeting titled "The Secret Sauce of Success: The Best Practices of the Best of Breed Companies" on September 20, 2017. The event will focus on cyber crime defense and how companies can protect themselves. ...READ MORE
RealShare New Jersey
Mitchell Berkey will moderate a panel during GlobeSt.com’s RealShare New Jersey 2017 event titled "Unlocking the Value in Multifamily Properties: How are Developers and Investors Finding Opportunities in this Sector?” The event, which is historically attended by 400 of New Jersey’s top owners, developers, investors, brokers and financiers, will be held on September 19, 2017 at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ. ...READ MORE
PPGGNY Gifting of Personal Property - The Nuts and Bolts of Appraising Art & Collectibles for Charitable Contribution
Michelle Bergeron Spell will be presenting during the Philanthropic Planning Group of Greater New York's ("PPGGNY") morning panel seminar titled "Gifting of Personal Property: The Nuts and Bolts of Appraising Art & Collectibles for Charitable Contribution (A Bootcamp for Attorneys and Institutions)" on September 13, 2017. ...READ MORE
28th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
Armen Shahinian co-chaired and served as moderator during the Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on September 13-15, 2017. In addition, Adam P. Friedman, Jonathan Bondy, Darren Grzyb, Brian Kantar, Amanda Miceli, Scott W. Lichtenstein and Beth J. Rotenberg were speakers at the conference. ...READ MORE
Lawline Webinar Ethics and the Criminal Law Attorney
Lee Vartan was a presenter for Lawline.com's "Ethics and the Criminal Law Attorney" webinar on September 7, 2017. ...READ MORE
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?
The Honorable Patricia K. Costello will serve as a panelist at New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's program titled "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?" on August 22, 2017. The program will cover ways of communicating with clients, judges, juries and adversaries in order to get your point across, become a better counselor and more effective lawyer. ...READ MORE
3rd Annual Newark CRE Summit
Francis J. Giantomasi will serve as a moderator during CapRate's "Third Annual Newark CRE Summit" on July 27, 2017. Frank will be moderating the "Case Study: Ironside Newark Redevelopment" panel. ...READ MORE
Trusts - The Ultimate Guide
Roxanna Hammett will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Trusts: The Ultimate Guide" 2-day practical course being held on June 26-27, 2017. Roxy will be presenting during the "Charitable Trusts" panel on June 27, 2017 in Princeton. ...READ MORE
2017 Environmental Law Forum
John McKinney and Nicole Sullivan will be presenting at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's 2017 Environmental Law Forum. The program will be held at the Icona Golden Inn in Avalon, NJ from June 23 to June 25, 2017. ...READ MORE
Surety Claims Institute Annual Meeting
Jonathan Bondy will be co-presenting a session titled “Advanced Negotiations & Discussion Techniques” during the Surety Claims Institute’s Annual Meeting on June 21, 2017. The meeting, scheduled from June 21-23, 2017, will be held at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania. ...READ MORE
Social Media in the Workplace - Legal Trends and Ethical Considerations
Melissa Salimbene and Lindsay Dischley will be co-presenting at the Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey's "Social Media in the Workplace: Legal Trends and Ethical Considerations" event on June 15, 2017. ...READ MORE
The Surety's Application to Compel the Deposit of Collateral Under the General Indemnity Agreement
Scott Lichtenstein will served as a panelist during the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section's webinar on "The Surety’s Application to Compel the Deposit of Collateral Under the General Indemnity Agreement." ...READ MORE
Anatomy of a Breach Response
Michelle A. Schaap will be a co-presenter during the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Law Conference: Safeguarding Against Cyberweapons of Mass Disruption on June 12, 2017. During the conference, Michelle will review the "Anatomy of a Breach Response" during a tabletop exercise. ...READ MORE
SIOR New Jersey Mid-Year Market Review
Mitchell Berkey will serve as a moderator at the New Jersey Chapter of Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Mid-Year Market Review event on June 8, 2017. The event will be held at the Essex County Country Club in West Orange, NJ. ...READ MORE
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Credit & Collections Management Conference
Frank Peretore will be speaking during the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Credit & Collections Management Conference scheduled from June 4-6, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Frank will be a panelist during the “Legal Update” session, “How Would You Do the Deal? How Would You Do the Workout?” panel and the “Managed Solutions: Disrupt or Be Disrupted” panel. Frank will also be moderating the roundtable “Legal – Advanced UCC”. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Apartment Association's 28th Annual Conference & Expo
Dennis M. Toft will be presenting during the New Jersey Apartment Association’s 28th Annual Conference & Expo on the panel, “Pitfalls and Opportunities: How Multifamily Owners and Developers Can Stay Ahead of Environmental Issues.” The conference, scheduled on May 23-25, 2017, will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime
Laurence Smith will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a workshop on how to plan a business exit on May 24, 2017. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Morgan Stanley's office in New York, NY. ...READ MORE
NJSBA 2017 Annual Meeting and Convention
Ronald Israel will serve as a speaker during the New Jersey State Bar Association's 2017 Annual Meeting and Convention during the session titled "What's Next for Atlantic City." The seminar is scheduled for May 17, 2017 from 4:15 – 5:55 pm. The panel discussion will cover the current state of Atlantic City, the recent failed North Jersey casino referendum and the state takeover of Atlantic City. ...READ MORE
Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Spring Meeting
Adam Friedman, Darren Grzyb and Amanda Miceli will be speakers at the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance (TIPS) Practice Section Fidelity & Surety Law Committee's (FSLC) Spring Meeting. Adam will provide welcoming remarks and introductions on May 11 and May 12. Darren will be presenting on "The Surprising Importance of a Performance Bond's Defined Terms to the Litigation and Resolution of Performance Bond Claims" on May 11. He also will be presenting on "The AIA A-311, Miller Act, Little Miller Act, and Non-Standard Performance Bond Forms Revisited" on May 12. Amanda Miceli will be presenting on "The Parties' Obligations Under the Performance Bond Relative to a Principal's Default" on May 11. ...READ MORE
2017 Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Legal Forum
Frank Peretore will be speaking during the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 2017 Legal Forum on the panel “Where to File a Lawsuit and Then How to Deal with Claims and Defenses.” Frank will also be a co-moderator during an open topic discussion about practitioners covering real world issues. The conference, scheduled on May 7-9, 2017, will be held at the Don CeSar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida. ...READ MORE
Running a Successful Solo or Small Firm
Michelle A. Schaap will be a presenter during a New Jersey Women Lawyers Association’s panel titled “Running a Successful Solo or Small Firm” on May 3, 2017. During the roundtable discussion, Michelle will discuss cybersecurity concerns for small firms. The seminar, hosted by CSG from 8:00 – 11:00 am, has been approved for 2.4 CLE credits. ...READ MORE
Redevelopment Tools: PILOTs
Francis J. Giantomasi will be moderating the Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s (NAIOP) seminar titled “Redevelopment Tools: PILOTs." The seminar, designed to educate professionals about the NJ Redevelopment Law and Municipal Land Use Law governing the use of PILOTs, will be held at the Sheraton Edison Hotel on April 27, 2017. The program is currently pending approval for CE, CLE and LU credits. ...READ MORE
National Association of Surety Bond Producers 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo
Armen Shahinian will be speaking during the National Association of Surety Bond Producer's (NASBP) 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo. The conference, scheduled from April 22 - 26, 2017 will be held at the Waldorf Astoria Resort in Boca Raton, Florida. Armen will co-present on the "Paperless Surety is Here - Don't Let it Pass You By" program on April 24, 2017. ...READ MORE
Cybersecurity Summit
Michelle A. Schaap will be a presenter during the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) Cybersecurity Summit on April 21, 2017. The summit, which discusses pressing issues such as recent cybersecurity legislation and preparing against cyberattacks, will be held at the APA Woodbridge Hotel in Iselin, NJ from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. ...READ MORE
Middle Market Play Book: Help Your Clients Grow and Thrive in 2017
Michelle Schaap will be a presenter at Oberon Securities's Middle-Market Play Book: Help Your Clients to Grow & Thrive in 2017 event on April 17, 2017. Michelle will discuss strategies to secure critical infrastructure and intellectual property to protect against cybercrimes and risk. ...READ MORE
Fidelity and Surety Committee CLE Meeting
Scott Lichtenstein will be a presenter at the New Jersey State Bar Association's Fidelity and Surety Committee CLE meeting. The meeting will be held on March 29, 2017. ...READ MORE
5th Annual New Jersey Gold Coast & Spring Multifamily Summit
Mitchell Berkey will be a moderator at the 5th Annual New Jersey Gold Coast & Spring Multifamily Summit on March 29, 2017 at the Maritime Parc in Jersey City, NJ. Mitch will moderate the "New Jersey Gold Coast 360: Analysis of Investment Opportunities and Outlook for 2017 in the Face of Political Uncertainty and an Evolving Debt Market" panel. ...READ MORE
Tax Court Update and Current Assessment Related Senate Bills
John Lloyd will be a speaker at Bergen County Bar Association's 2017 St. Patrick's Day Seminar and Dinner on "Tax Court Update and Current Assessment Related Senate Bills" on March 24, 2017 at 12pm. ...READ MORE
Connected Medical Devices loT – Impact to Patient Safety
Michelle Schaap will be a presenter during a WithumSmith+Brown lunch panel titled “Connected Medical Devices loT – Impact to Patient Safety” on March 22, 2017. Michelle will present to healthcare clients regarding typical systems/networks and data protection, especially in regards to evolving healthcare delivery and the vulnerability with connected medical devices. ...READ MORE
Cybersecurity Concerns for Businesses
Michelle Schaap will be a presenter at the Executives Association of New Jersey's morning meeting on March 16, 2017. Michelle will discuss cybersecurity concerns for businesses. ...READ MORE
2017 National Equipment Leasing Summit
Robert Hornby, member of the firm’s Equipment Leasing & Asset Based Lending Group, will be presenting during the 2017 National Equipment Finance Summit. The summit, an educational and networking event for professionals in the commercial equipment finance industry, is scheduled to be held from March 16-17, 2017 in Long Beach, California. On March 16th, Robert Hornby will serve as a panelist during the session titled “Cyber Security 2017." ...READ MORE
Real Estate Market Forecast
Francis J. Giantomasi will serve as a moderator during Newark Regional Business Partnership's "Real Estate Market Forecast" on March 7, 2017. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Prudential Financial's office in Newark, NJ. ...READ MORE
Use of Legal Strategies to Make Your Business More Successful
Rhonda Carniol will be presenting “Use of Legal Strategies to Make Your Business More Successful” to the New Jersey Wharton Women’s Group on February 27, 2017, at CSG’s West Orange, NJ office. During the presentation, Rhonda will discuss various aspects of branding, protecting your intellectual property and agreements with vendors and customers. ...READ MORE
2017 Land Use Update
Lisa A. John-Basta, Counsel in the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Land Use Group, will be speaking during a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar titled, “2017 Land Use Update” on February 15, 2017. The full day program will review the most recent regulatory, legislative and case law developments relevant to land use practitioners. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime
Laurence Smith will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a workshop on how to plan a business exit on February 15, 2017. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Morgan Stanley's office in New York, NY. ...READ MORE
2017 ABA FSLC Mid-Winter Meeting
Brian Kantar and Scott W. Lichtenstein will be presenters at the American Bar Association - Fidelity and Surety Law Committee’s 2017 Mid-Winter Meeting. The conference, which will feature fidelity, construction and surety CLE programs, will be held from January 18-20, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Kantar will be presenting “Wage and Payment Issues on Federal Projects” during the construction program on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Mr. Lichtenstein will be presenting “Reinforcing the Groundwork: The Potential Consequences of Not Issuing a Coverage Determination” during the fidelity program on Thursday, January 19, 2017. ...READ MORE
Employers Breakfast Briefing: The Five Critical Issues in Cybersecurity and Privacy
On December 6, 2016, CSG presented “The Five Critical Issues in Cybersecurity and Privacy” as part of its ongoing Employers Breakfast Briefing series. Michelle A. Schaap, member of the firm’s Privacy & Data Security Group, discussed steps every company should include in their cyber security preparedness planning and how to survive the inevitable attack. For questions regarding this seminar, please contact events@csglaw.com. ...READ MORE
Learn How to Prepare for Cyber Attacks
Michelle Schaap, member of the firm's Privacy & Data Security and Corporate & Securities Groups, will present "Learn How to Prepare for Cyber Attacks" during the KRS CPAs, LLC Insights Breakfast Series on December 1, 2016. During the presentation, Michelle will discuss the key elements for an effective cyber security program. ...READ MORE
2016 FSLC Fall Meeting
Armen Shahinian, Adam Friedman and Andrew Kent will be speakers at the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance (TIPS) Practice Section Fidelity & Surety Law Committee's (FSLC) Fall Meeting. Adam will be presenting on the "Construction and Interpretation (Contra Profentem and Reasonable Expectations)" program. Armen and Andrew will be presenting on "Who is a Covered 'Employee'" program. ...READ MORE
ICSC U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference
Robert Crespi will be a speaker at the ICSC U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference on October 28, 2016 in Hollywood, Florida. Rob will be presenting on "Become an Environmental Leasing Guru: Protect Your Client and Add Value to the Deal!" ...READ MORE
Francis J. Giantomasi to be honored with the Arthritis Foundation's "Health Champion of the Year" Award
CSG is proud to announce that Francis J. Giantomasi will be honored with the “Health Champion of the Year” award during the Arthritis Foundation’s 2016 Evening of Honors Awards Dinner for his dedication to improving the lives of those suffering with arthritis. Frank also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Beth Israel Hospital. ...READ MORE
Professionalism Day in the U.S. District Court
Jeffrey Chiesa will be a panelist during the Professionalism Day in the U.S. District Court program in Trenton on October 19, 2016. The program will feature panels of judges and attorneys who will address aspects of professionalism and ethics for trial attorneys and offer opportunities for questions and dialogues. ...READ MORE
NEFA 2016 Funding Symposium
Frank Peretore, member of the firm's Equipment Leasing & Asset Based Lending Group, will be speaking during the National Equipment Finance Association's (NEFA) 2016 Funding Symposium taking place October 6 - 8, 2016. Frank will be speaking on the "Legal Update and Pitfalls to Avoid" panel on October 8, 2016. ...READ MORE
25th Annual GSC SHRM Conference
Melissa Salimbene and Lindsay Dischley will be speakers at the 25th Annual GSC SHRM Conference and Expo on September 26, 2016. They will be presenting on "Things To 'Like' And 'Unlike' About Social Media In The Workplace: Legal Trends And Ethical Consider." ...READ MORE
27th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
Armen Shahinian co-chaired the Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on September 21-23, 2016. In addition, Armen Shahinian, Adam Friedman, Robert Nies, Scott Zuber, Andrew Kent, Darren Grzyb and Scott Lichtenstein were speakers at the conference. ...READ MORE
3rd Annual NJ Apartment/Multifamily Summit
Mitchell Berkey will moderate a panel discussion on "2016 New Jersey Apartment Market Overview" during Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's 3rd Annual New Jersey Apartment/Multifamily Summit on September 15, 2016. ...READ MORE
Cyber Security and Sustainability Panel
Michelle A. Schaap will be speaking during the Supplier Diversity Development Council's ("SDDC") Annual Procurement & Matchmaking Conference taking place on September 13, 2016. Michelle will be speaking on the Cyber Security and Sustainability Panel. ...READ MORE
Estate Planning from A to Z
Roxanna Hammett, member of CSG's Trust and Estates group, will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Estate Planning from A to Z" 2-day practical course being held on July 21-22, 2016. Roxy will be presenting during the "Who is the Fiduciary?" and "Revocable Living Trusts" panels on July 22, 2016 in Saddle Brook. ...READ MORE
Six Legal Issues That Can Affect the Value of Your Business
Rhonda Carniol will be a speaker for Cornell University's Entrepreneurship WebSeries event titled "Six Legal Issues That Can Affect the Value of Your Business." ...READ MORE
NJ Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit
Mitchell Berkey, co-chair of CSG's Real Estate, Development and Land Use group, will serve as a moderator during Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's 3rd Annual New Jersey Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit on June 30, 2016. Mitch will be moderating the "Mixed-Use Projects- Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow" panel. ...READ MORE
2nd Annual Newark CRE Summit
Francis J. Giantomasi will serve as a moderator during CapRate's "Second Annual Newark CRE Summit"on June 21, 2016. Frank will be moderating the "Newark Adaptive Reuse & the Modern Tech-Savvy Tenant Base: Exploring the Past, Present & Future of Brick City's Office Sector" panel. ...READ MORE
Significant Developments In Bankruptcy Law
Scott Zuber will serve as a panelist for New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's "Significant Developments In Bankruptcy Law" program on June 16, 2016. The program will provide analysis on key bankruptcy decisions from 2011 through the present and how these recent decisions will impact bankruptcy proceedings. ...READ MORE
Cyber Attacks / Cyber Security, An Ounce of Prevention Minimizes the Impact of the Inevitable Attack
Michelle Schaap will serve as a speaker at the New Jersey Chapter of International Facility Management Association's ("IFMA") "Cyber Attacks / Cyber Security, An Ounce of Prevention Minimizes the Impact of the Inevitable Attack" event on June 8, 2016. ...READ MORE
NJSBA 2016 Annual Meeting & Convention
The Honorable Patricia Costello will serve as a moderator of the "Ethics in Mediation" program on May 19, 2016 during New Jersey State Bar Association's 2016 Annual Meeting and Convention. The program will discuss ethics in the mediation and arbitration of civil, matrimonial and chancery cases. ...READ MORE
How to Maximize Your Client Outcome in Mediation
The Honorable Patricia Costello will be a panelist during The Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of Court program, “How to Maximize Your Client Outcome in Mediation,” on May 12, 2016. The program is for members only. ...READ MORE
Annual Environmental CLE Update
The Annual Environmental CLE Update occurred on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 8:30 am - 11:00 am at the offices of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC. This complimentary CLE seminar focused on the latest issues in environmental law, and included such topics as: ...READ MORE
Healthcare Data Under Attack
Please join us for a program on the latest trends in healthcare information cybersecurity and how best to respond. ...READ MORE
Negotiating Rooftop Leases
Stephen Kisker, chair of CSG's Renewable Energy and Sustainability group, will be a speaker for Clear Law Institute's "Negotiating Rooftop Leases: Deal Structures, Practical Considerations and Key Provisions" webinar on May 4, 2016. The webinar will discuss various types of rooftop applications including new uses, key lease provisions and pitfalls to avoid. ...READ MORE
Human Trafficking: Effective Legislative Responses
Jeffrey Chiesa will be a speaker at the Rutgers Council on Public & International Affairs's lecture on "Human Trafficking: Effective Legislative Responses" on May 2, 2016 at 11am. Jeff will also be a speaker at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School AOA National Honor Medical Society Distinguished Professor's lectures on "Human Trafficking: A Human Tragedy" on May 2, 2016 at 2pm and "Opiate Abuse: A Modern Epidemic" at 3pm. ...READ MORE
2nd Annual NJ Office Summit
Mitchell Berkey, co-chair of CSG's Real Estate, Development and Land Use group, will serve as a moderator for Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's 2016 2nd Annual New Jersey Office Summit on April 29, 2016. Mitch will moderate the "Critical Capital Markets & Investment Strategies" panel. ...READ MORE
American Bankruptcy Institute's 2016 Annual Spring Meeting
Scott Zuber, member of the firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights group, will serve as a speaker during American Bankruptcy Institute's 2016 Annual Spring Meeting. Scott will be a panelist during the "Consumer Bankruptcy/Health Care: Who Pays the Price for Health Care Insolvencies: the Consumer, the Vendors or the Public at Large?" session on April 16, 2016. ...READ MORE
BIG Idea Competition Finale
Rhonda Carniol participated as a judge of Cornell University's BIG Idea Competition Finale on April 15, 2016. ...READ MORE
2016 Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference
Michael Naughton and Nicole Sullivan will serve as speakers at the 2016 Environmental and Emerging Claim Manager Association ("EECMA") Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. Michael and Nicole, along with Sandra Gaurin of WCD Group, will be speakers for the "Unique Environmental Claims, What is Next?" panel on April 7, 2016. The panel presentation is a continuation and update of Michael and Sandra's 2015 presentation, which focuses on unusual environmental claims of the recent past as well as those that may be seen in the near future. ...READ MORE
Saint Peter's University Business Law Association Celebrating Women's History Month
On March 21, 2016, member of the firm, Roxanna Hammett will be a panelist at Saint Peter's University Business Law Association's Celebrating Women's History Month event. The panel will discuss issues that women are still facing today in their law practice, and how they overcome those issues and obstacles. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. ...READ MORE
4th Annual New Jersey Gold Coast & Spring Multifamily Summit
Mitchell Berkey, co-chair of CSG's Real Estate, Development and Land Use group, will be a moderator at the 4th Annual New Jersey Gold Coast & Spring Multifamily Summit on March 17, 2016 at the Maritime Parc in Jersey City, NJ. Mitch will moderate the "New Jersey Gold Coast Multifamily 360 & 2016 Outlook: Will Tailwinds Remain in Place for the Apartment Industry, Notably Low Cost of Debt, Strong Millennial Rental Demand and a Tech-Driven Economic Recovery?" panel. ...READ MORE
Health Conference
Rhonda Carniol will be a moderator during Cornell's Health Conference: Advancing Health Care with Technology on March 4, 2016. The conference is hosted by the Entrepreneurship at Cornell program in partnership with Blackstone LaunchPad. Rhonda will moderate during the "Industry Panel: Trends in Healthcare." ...READ MORE
REED Real Estate Market Forecast
Member of the firm's Real Estate, Development and Land Use group, Francis J. Giantomasi will serve as a moderator during Newark Regional Business Partnership's "REED Real Estate Market Forecast" on March 2, 2016. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Newark Club in Newark, NJ. ...READ MORE
ACG Cup Competition
Laurence Smith participated as a judge of the ACG Cup Competition, a case study competition among graduate business students, on March 1, 2016 at Pace University. Student teams were evaluated on their presentations, in their role as investment bankers, to the company's board of directors (the judges). The presentations showcased the students' knowledge of business valuation principles and corporate restructuring techniques. ...READ MORE
What Every LSRP Needs to Know About the New NJ SRPLB Rules Adopted on 1/4/16- Dennis Toft
Dennis Toft, co-chair of the CSG's Environmental group, will serve as a panelist at the Montclair State University's Continuing Environmental Education for Professionals program "What Every LSRP Needs to Know About the New NJ SRPLB Rules Adopted on 1/4/16" on February 19, 2016. Dennis will serve as a panelist during the "Case Study & interactive Questions & Answers Panel Discussion." ...READ MORE
NJ Industrial Real Estate & Development Summit - Dennis Toft
Dennis Toft, co-chair of CSG's Environmental group, will serve as a panelist at Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's 2nd Annual NJ Industrial Real Estate and Development Summit on February 11, 2016. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Edison, NJ. ...READ MORE
Leading with Integrity: Lawyers as Leaders - Michelle Schaap
Member of the firm, Michelle Schaap, will be a speaker at Seton Hall Circuit Review's 2016 Symposium, "Leading with Integrity: Lawyers as Leaders," on February 9, 2016. ...READ MORE
Gasparine Teaches Public Finance to Rutgers Masters Students
On February 2, 2016, Tricia Gasparine was a guest lecturer at Rutgers University School of Public Administration. The class, titled “Economic Issues in Public Administration,” is a core requirement for students seeking a master’s degree in Public Administration and teaches, among other things, the various ways governments raise and borrow funds. The presentation provided an overview of public finance, including federal tax and securities law issues, as well as economic considerations facing governmental issuers. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime - Laurence Smith
Laurence Smith, co-chair of the firm's Corporate & Securities Group, will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a workshop on how to plan a business exit on January 27, 2016. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel in Rutherford, NJ. ...READ MORE
Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions - Michael Naughton and Nicole Sullivan
Michael Naughton and Nicole Sullivan will be speakers during the "Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions" seminar on January 27, 2016. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Planning Conference
Francis J. Giantomasi, member of the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Land Use Group, will be speaking on a panel titled “The Politics of Redevelopment” during the New Jersey Planning Conference. The conference, hosted by the American Planning Association New Jersey Chapter and Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will be held from January 26 – January 27, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
ULI-NNJ NJ State of Industrial Development
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC will be a sponsor at Urban Land Institute-Northen New Jersey Chapter's NJ State of Industrial Development event on January 7, 2016. ...READ MORE
Negotiating Rooftop Leases: Deal Structures, Key Provisions, Subordination and Other Financing Considerations - Stephen Kisker
On January 6, 2016, chair of the firm's the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Group Stephen Kisker will serve as a speaker during Strafford's live webinar on "Negotiating Rooftop Leases: Deal Structures, Key Provisions, Subordination and Other Financing Considerations." This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to negotiate and draft rooftop leases that help minimize the likelihood of future legal disputes. ...READ MORE
Structuring Solar Leases: Negotiating Liability, Obligation, Expiration and Other Key Provisions - Stephen Kisker
On December 16, 2015, chair of the firm's Renewable Energy and Sustainability Group Stephen Kisker will serve as a speaker during Strafford's "Structuring Solar Leases: Negotiating Liability, Obligation, Expiration and Other Key Provisions" webinar. ...READ MORE
Handling the Media in the High Profile Case - Judge Patricia Costello
The Honorable Patricia Costello will be a panelist at the Essex County Bar Association's Super CLE Program on December 10, 2015. The panel, "Handling the Media in the High Profile Case," begins at 12:15 pm. ...READ MORE
ACG NY CFO Roundtable Dinner Series - Laurence Smith and Henry Amoroso
Members of the firm, Larry Smith and Henry Amoroso will be speakers at ACG New York's "CFO Roundtable Dinner Series" on November 19, 2015. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Harvard Club of NYC. ...READ MORE
AFBNJ's Newark Brown Bag Lunch Series - Matthew Beck
Member of the Firm Matthew Beck will be co-moderating the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey's Newark Brown Bag Lunch series panel presentation on "The Do's and Don'ts in Federal Criminal Trial Practice: From Voir Dire to Verdict" on November 19, 2015. The panel presentation will feature the Hon. Jose L. Linares, U.S.D.J.; the Hon. Susan D. Wigenton, U.S.D.J.; the Hon. Michael A. Hammer, U.S.M.J.; Rachael A. Honig, Counsel to the U.S. Attorney, U.S.A.O. D.N.J. and Kevin Marino, Esq., Marino, Tortorella & Boyle, PC. ...READ MORE
NJAJ Criminal and Municipal Law - A. Ross Pearlson and Matthew Beck
Members of the Firm A. Ross Pearlson and Matthew Beck will speaking at the New Jersey Association for Justice's Meadowlands Seminar on Criminal and Municipal Law on November 19, 2015. Ross will be speaking during "Effective Plea Bargaining Techniques" session. Matt will be speaking during the "Federal Sentencing" session. ...READ MORE
Newark 360: An Inside Look at Development & Investment in NJ's Largest City - Francis J. Giantomasi
Francis J. Giantomasi, member of the firm's Real Estate, Development and Land Use Group, will serve as a panelist during CoreNet NJ's Young Leaders Group's "Newark 360: An Inside Look at Development & Investment in NJ's Largest City" on November 12, 2015. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Panasonic's office in Newark, NJ. ...READ MORE
MNYCA's Fall Forum - John McKinney
Member of the Firm John McKinney will serve as a speaker during the Metropolitan New York Coatings Association's Fall Forum on OSHA's GHS and SDS regulations on November 5, 2015 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. ...READ MORE
The Transaction of a Lifetime - Laurence Smith
Laurence Smith, co-chair of the firm's Corporate & Securities Group, will serve as a speaker during Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's "The Transaction of a Lifetime," a breakfast discussion on how to plan a business exit on October 28, 2015. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel in Rutherford, NJ. ...READ MORE
5th Annual New Jersey Apartment Summit - Mitchell Berkey
Mitchell Berkey, Co-Chair of the firm's Real Estate, Development and Land Use Group, will moderate a panel discussion on "New Jersey Multifamily 360: Is Record Growth Sustainable in the Region's For-Rent Apartment Market?" during the Fifth Annual New Jersey Apartment Summit on October 27, 2015. ...READ MORE
CSG and KPMG Present: New Jersey Real Estate Private Equity Summit - Connecting Investors and Operators
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC and KPMG LLP invite you to join leading institutional investors and New Jersey developers/operators as they discuss the dynamics of the investor-to-operator relationship and investment goals in the New Jersey real estate market and beyond. ...READ MORE
Employment Law Update/Whistleblower Law/Healthcare-Eldercare - Catherine Wells
Chair of the firm's Employment group, Catherine Wells will serve as a speaker at NJCPA Union County Chapter's Employment Law Update/Whistleblower Law/Healthcare-Eldercare CPE event at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth, NJ. Catherine will provide an overview of key employment law topics and issues relevant to New Jersey employers of all sizes. ...READ MORE
NJ Business Summit: A Time for Action - Dennis Toft
Dennis Toft, co-chair of the firm's Environmental Group, will be a panelist during New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's "The New Jersey Business Summit: A Time for Action" held September 17-18, 2015 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ. Dennis will be speaking on the "Regulation/Mandates Panel" on September 17th. ...READ MORE
Trusts: Types, Features and Taxation - Roxanna Hammett
Roxanna Hammett, a member of the firm's Trust and Estates Group, will serve as a speaker during Financial Planning Association's Regional Breakfast Meeting on September 16, 2015 in Hamilton, NJ . Roxy will be presenting on "Trusts: Types, Features and Taxation." The presentation will provide an overview on specific trusts to address objectives in the fields of estate planning, elder care and special needs. The taxation of contributions, earnings and distributions to the trusts will also be discussed. ...READ MORE
26th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
Armen Shahinian co-chaired the Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on September 16-18, 2015. In addition, Armen Shahinian, Adam P. Friedman, Beth Rotenberg, Darren Grzyb and Scott Lichtenstein were speakers at the conference. ...READ MORE
2nd Annual NJ Apartment/Multifamily Conference - Mitchell Berkey
Mitchell Berkey, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate, Development and Land Use Group, will moderate a panel discussion on "New Jersey Apartment Market Overview" during Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's 2nd Annual New Jersey Apartment/Multifamily Conference on September 10, 2015. ...READ MORE
Drafting Convertible Preferred Stock Provisions, Equity Warrants and Options, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Grants - Adam Cantor & Laurence Smith
Laurence Smith, co-chair of the firm's Corporate and Securities Group, will serve as a speaker during Strafford Publications, Inc.'s "Drafting Convertible Preferred Stock Provisions, Equity Warrants and Options, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Grants," a live 90-minute CLE/CPE webinar on August 26, 2015. The webinar will discuss the risks and benefits of convertible preferred stock and equity options and warrants, as well as restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants, for investors, key employees and companies. ...READ MORE
Trusts From A to Z - Roxanna Hammett
Roxanna Hammett, a member of the firm's Trust and Estates Group, will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Trusts From A to Z" seminar on August 24, 2015. Roxy will be presenting on "Simple Testamentary Trusts and Revocable Living Trusts" and "Charitable Trusts." ...READ MORE
Recent Developments in NJ Law - Nicole DiMaria
Nicole DiMaria, member of the firm, will serve as a speaker on health care regulation during New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s “Recent Developments in NJ Law” seminar on July 30, 2015. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
2015 Environmental Law Section Forum Weekend - John Valeri
John Valeri will be a panelist during New Jersey State Bar Association Environmental Law Section and New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's "2015 Environmental Law Section Forum Weekend" held June 26 - 28, 2015. John will be speaking on the "Pipelines and Power Lines - An Introduction to Regulatory and Property Rights Issues" panel on June 26th. ...READ MORE
NJDEP CVP/SRAG Group Meeting - Dennis Toft
Dennis Toft, co-chair of the firm's Environmental Group, will be a panelist at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) joint meeting of the Cooperative Venture Project (CVP) and Site Remediation Advisory Group (SRAG) on June 10, 2015. Dennis will be speaking on the panel "What do you do when there are differences between the LSRP's professional judgment and the client's opinion about what needs to be done?" ...READ MORE
Dedication of the Randi and Marc E. Berson Learning Center - Francis J. Giantomasi
Francis J. Giantomasi, member of the Real Estate, Development and Land Use Group, will be speaking at the Dedication of the Randi and Marc E. Berson Learning Center at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo on June 3, 2015. ...READ MORE
The Executive Suite - Inaugural Forum for the Visionary Business Leader - Henry Amoroso
Henry Amoroso, member of the firm, recently moderated Seton Hall University's "Executive Suite: Inaugural Forum for the Visionary Business Leader" discussion. Speaker Curt Steinhorst addressed generational differences in the workplace and how to build common ground internally within organizations and externally with clients and prospects. He provided strategies on how to turn a multi-generational workforce into a competitive advantage. ...READ MORE
Fidelity & Surety Committee Spring Meeting - Armen Shahinian & Brian Kantar
On May 7, 2015, Armen Shahinian, chair of CSG's Fidelity & Surety Group, and Brian Kantar spoke at the American Bar Association's Fidelity & Surety Committee Spring Meeting in La Jolla, CA. Armen and Brian participated on the "Performance Bond Claim Handling" panel. ...READ MORE
The Science of Protecting our Environment - Dennis Toft
To register and for more information on the conference, please visit the conference page here. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Office Summit - Mitchell Berkey
To register and for more information, please visit the event page here. ...READ MORE
2015 Emerging & Environmental Claims Managers Association Annual Conference - Michael Naughton
To register and for more information on the conference, please visit the conference page here. ...READ MORE
Real Estate Market Forecast - Francis J. Giantomasi
Francis J. Giantomasi, member of the firm, will serve as a moderator during Newark Regional Business Partnership’s “Real Estate Market Forecast” on March 4, 2015. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Newark Club in Newark, NJ. ...READ MORE
Seton Hall Law Legislative Journal Symposium - Jeffrey Chiesa
Jeffrey Chiesa, member of the firm, will be a keynote speaker on human trafficking at the Seton Hall Law Legislative Journal Symposium on February 26, 2015. The Symposium will reflect on the extent to which the U.S. legislation is accomplishing the goals of the 13th Amendment. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. ...READ MORE
2015 Industrial and Economic Development Summit - Dennis Toft
Dennis Toft, member of the firm, will serve as a panelist during Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's "2015 Industrial and Economic Development Summit" on February 12, 2015. Dennis will be contributing to their "Industrial 2.0: the New Approach to Industrial Development" panel. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Saddle Brook Marriott in Saddle Brook, NJ. ...READ MORE
Fifth Annual NJ Human Trafficking Prevention Event - Jeffrey Chiesa
Jeffrey Chiesa, member of the firm, will be speaking at the Attorney General's Office, the Division of Criminal Justice and the New Jersey Human Trafficking Task Force's "Fifth Annual NJ Human Trafficking Prevention Event & 10th Anniversary Commemoration of NJ Human Trafficking Task Force” on January 23, 2015. ...READ MORE
Rooftop Leases: Legal and Business Considerations - Stephen Kisker
On January 7, 2015, chair of the firm's the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Group, Stephen Kisker will serve as a speaker during Strafford's "Rooftop Lease: Legal and Business Considerations" webinar. This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to negotiate and draft rooftop leases that help minimize the likelihood of future legal disputes. ...READ MORE
Estate Administration from Start to Finish - Roxanna Hammett
Roxanna Hammett, a member of the firm's Trust and Estates Group, will serve as a speaker during the National Business Institute's "Estate Administration from Start to Finish" seminar on December 15, 2014. Roxy will be presenting on "Commencement of Proceedings and Information Gathering" and "Initial Steps to the Estate Administration Process." The course will provide a comprehensive overview of estate administration, including proper asset valuation and distribution, taxation and account closing procedures. ...READ MORE
If I Knew Then...What I Know Now... CLE Seminar - Jeffrey Chiesa
On November 18, 2014, member of the firm, Jeffrey Chiesa will serve as a speaker during Somerset County Bar Association's "If I Knew Then...What I Know Now..." seminar and former law clerks reunion. This CLE seminar will focus on the professional obligations of the attorney to the client, court, public and other attorneys. It earns up to 1.0 general ethics/professionalism CLE credit. ...READ MORE
NJAJ Educational Foundation, Inc.'s Meadowlands Seminar 2014 - Matthew Beck
On November 13, 2014, Member of the Firm Matthew Beck will serve as a panelist during the New Jersey Association for Justice Educational Foundation, Inc.'s Meadowlands Seminar 2014. Matt will be participating in a panel discussion on "Relevant Conduct in Federal Sentencing" featuring Lisa M. Colone (Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Jersey), Robert L. Frazer (Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Jersey) and Michael J. Sullivan, Esq. The event will begin at 8:00 am at the Hilton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ. ...READ MORE
Human Trafficking: Let's Make This the End of the Road - Jeffrey Chiesa
On October 22, 2014, Member of the Firm Jeffrey Chiesa will serve as a keynote speaker during Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital's "Human Trafficking: Let's Make This the End of the Road" community event. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is partnering with Prevent Child Abuse NJ for this evening seminar to raise awareness on the topic and engage the audience in a conversation to examine individual roles to find solutions to this problem. The event will begin at 5:30 pm at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
Private Equity: Keys to a Successful Turnaround - Rhonda Carniol
On October 20, 2014, Member of the Firm Rhonda Carniol will serve as a panelist for “Private Equity: Keys to a Successful Turnaround,” part of Cornell University’s Thought Leader Series. The panel discussion will be moderated by Cornell Professor David BenDaniel, and feature Michael Goodman (Managing Partner, Wafra Partners) and Dewey Shay (CEO, Unison Site Management). The event will begin at 6:00 pm at Citrin Cooperman in New York, NY. ...READ MORE
Navigating Environmental Land Use Issues When Remediating Sites - Robert Crespi
On September 29, 2014, Member of the Firm Robert H. Crespi will serve as a panelist during the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey/Environmental Business Council Fall Conference, "Navigating Environmental Land Use Issues When Remediating Sites." The panel, which will discuss real life examples and case studies of how others have addressed environmental land use issues when cleaning up sites, will begin at 11:00 am at Pines Manor in Edison, NJ. ...READ MORE
NJCCA 12th Annual All-Day CLE Conference - Nicole DiMaria
On September 19, 2014, Member of the Firm Nicole DiMaria will be co-presenting "Health Information Privacy and Security: Are You a HIPAA Business Associate and If So Now What?" with CareOne Management Chief Compliance Officer, Linda Martin, at the New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association's 12th Annual All-Day CLE Conference. This conference, which begins at 7:30 am, will be held at The Hanover Marriott in Whippany, NJ. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Apartment / MultiFamily Summit - Mitchell Berkey
On September 18, 2014, Member of the Firm Mitchell Berkey will serve as a moderator during the New Jersey Apartment / MultiFamily Summit. Mitch will be moderating the panel discussion on “What is the Future of Apartment Investments,” featuring Jose Cruz (Senior Managing Director, HFF), Adam Altman (Managing Member, KABR Group), Alan Hammer (Member, Brach Eichler), and Patrick Gniadek (Vice President, AvalonBay Communities). The event will begin at 8:00 am at the Brookdale Country Club in Florham Park, NJ. ...READ MORE
25th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
Armen Shahinian co-chaired the Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on September 17-19, 2014. In addition, Adam P. Friedman, Jonathan Bondy, Eric Levine, Andrew Kent and Scott Lichtenstein were speakers at the conference. ...READ MORE
RealShare New Jersey - Mitchell Berkey
On September 11, 2014, Member of the Firm Mitchell Berkey will serve as a moderator for RealShare New Jersey. Mitch will be moderating the panel discussion on “Transactions: Getting the Deals Done” featuring John Adderly (Executive Senior President – Managing Director, NAI Mertz), Alex Cohen (CEO, Liberty SBF), Jose Cruz (Senior Managing Director, HFF), Nat Gambuzza (Vice President of Investments, Marcus & Millichap), and David Simon (Executive Managing Director, Massey Knakal Realty Services). The event will begin at 7:45 am at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
Northeast Corporate Counsel Forum
Ronald L. Israel presents on "ETHICS: Duties and Obligations When Representing a Corporation Under RPC 1.13" at the Northeast Corporate Counsel Forum on June 25, 2014 at the Revel Hotel, Atlantic City. The program, presented by HB Litigation Conferences and Veritext Legal Solutions, is complimentary to in-house counsel and will cover topics such as: ...READ MORE
Emerging & Environmental Claims Managers Association - 2014 Annual Conference
Michael J. Naughton and Todd W. Terhune will present at the Emerging and Environmental Claims Managers Association (EECMA) 2014 Annual Conference, which will be held April 30 - May 2, 2014 at Captiva Island, FL. ...READ MORE
CIANJ Environmental Business Council Spring Conference -- Using Best Professional Judgment as a Site Remediation Tool
Dennis M. Toft is a panelist at the CIANJ Environmental Business Council's Spring Conference, "Using Best Professional Judgment as a Site Remediation Tool." ...READ MORE
Residential Landlord-Tenant Law
Fredric P. Lavinthal presents on two topics at the Sterling Educations Services Inc. program "Residential Landlord-Tenant Law," held March 19, 2014. Fred leads the sessions on "Commencement of the Tenancy" and "Tenant and Landlord Obligations During Tenancy." The all-day program also covers the following topics: Termination of Tenancy and Tenant Remedies and Defenses, The Eviction Process, Landlords and Tenants in Bankruptcy, and Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law. ...READ MORE
Rooftop Leases: Legal and Business Considerations
Stephen A. Kisker is leading a CLE webinar, "Rooftop Leases: Legal and Business Considerations," on January 9, 2014. Steve and his fellow panelists will prepare real estate counsel to negotiate and draft rooftop leases that help minimize the likelihood of future legal disputes. ...READ MORE
National Business Institute's Advanced Trial Tactics: Best Practices for Educating and Persuading in the Courtroom
Christopher R. Paldino is presenting at the National Business Institute's Advanced Trial Tactics: Best Practices for Educating and Persuading in the Courtroom on December 19, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
NJBIA's 2013 Public Policy Forum
Jeffrey S. Chiesa is the keynote speaker at NJBIA's 2013 Public Policy Forum on December 10, 2013 in Iselin, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
NAIOP's 50 Shades of Green: Learn How to Save on Business Costs, Connect with the Experts and Earn CEUs
Robert H. Crespi is moderating a session at NAIOP's October 30 seminar "50 Shades of Green: Learn How to Save on Business Costs, Connect with the Experts and Earn CEUs." For more information, click here to visit NAIOP's website. ...READ MORE
Garden State Council - SHRM 22nd Annual Conference
Catherine P. Wells is presenting "The Use and Misuse of Background Investigations" at the Garden State Council - Society for Human Resource Management (GSC-SHRM) 22nd Annual Conference on October 27, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For more information or to register, visit www.gscshrm.org/. ...READ MORE
PlanSmart NJ's Policy Briefing: The LSRP Program, A Year Later
Dennis M. Toft is speaking at PlanSmart NJ's Policy Briefing: The LSRP Program, A Year Later on a panel titled "Impact on Development" on September 12, 2013 in Ewing, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
Armen Shahinian co-chaired the Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on September 18-20, 2013. ...READ MORE
Lorman Education Service's "Solar Leases: Legal, Business and Practical Considerations" audio conference
Stephen A. Kisker presented at Lorman Education Service's audio conference program on "Solar Leases: Legal, Business and Practical Considerations" on May 16, 2013. ...READ MORE
NJICLE's 2013 Leonard M. Goldberg Federal Tax Law Symposium
On May 3, 2013, Farah N. Ansari is presenting "Recent developments in Unrelated Business Taxable Income" at the NJICLE's 2013 Leonard M. Goldberg Federal Tax Law Symposium. ...READ MORE
The Contract Bond Surety's Subrogation Rights
Armen Shahinian and James D. Ferrucci are speaking at The Contract Bond Surety's Subrogation Rights, a conference presented by the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section and the Fidelity and Surety Law Committee of the American Bar Association, on May 2, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. ...READ MORE
Financial Planning Association of New Jersey's "Enduring Challenges, Fresh Opportunities"
Sean M. Aylward and Roxanna E. Hammett are presenting at Financial Planning Association of New Jersey's conference "Enduring Challenges, Fresh Opportunities" on April 24 at the Hilton Woodbridge in Iselin, NJ. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Association for Justice Educational Foundation's Criminal Law BW 2013 seminar
A. Ross Pearlson is speaking at the New Jersey Association for Justice Educational Foundation's Criminal Law BW 2013 seminar on April 19, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Cornell University Entrepreneurship@Cornell's Celebration 2013
Rhonda Carniol was a panelist at Cornell University Entrepreneurship@Cornell's Celebration 2013 on April 18 in Ithaca, NY. Rhonda's panel was titled "Embracing Change: Corporate Entrepreneurship." ...READ MORE
Overview of Federal Environmental Law
Daniel T. McKillop, Todd W. Terhune and John A. McKinney Jr. presented a webinar entitled "Overview of Federal Environmental Law" to a national business consulting firm, on April 18, 2013. Eighty employees nationwide participated in the webinar. ...READ MORE
RealShare New Jersey Breakfast: Investment Sales Forecast panel
Mitchell S. Berkey is moderating the Investment Sales Forecast panel at the RealShare New Jersey Breakfast on April 10, 2013. ...READ MORE
IMN's 4th NY Bank CRE Workout Forum: "Selling Assets In A Bankruptcy Or Foreclosure & Key Related Legal Issues"
Robert E. Nies is the session chair for a panel titled "Selling Assets In A Bankruptcy Or Foreclosure & Key Related Legal Issues" at IMN's 4th NY Bank CRE Workout Forum on March 14, 2013 in New York, New York. ...READ MORE
Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education's Environmental Law And Regulations program
On March 13, 2013, John A. McKinney Jr., was a speaker at the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education's Environmental Law And Regulations program. He addressed both Federal and New Jersey clean water law and regulation and its impact on permitting and enforcement cases. ...READ MORE
Marcus & Millichap Multifamily Forum New Jersey: Anatomy of a Deal -- Case Studies on the Biggest Deals of 2012
Mitchell S. Berkey is moderating a panel "Anatomy of a Deal: Case Studies on the Biggest Deals of 2012" at the Marcus & Millichap Multifamily Forum New Jersey on February 28, 2013 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Gold Coast Investment Summit
Mitchell S. Berkey is a panelist for the New Jersey Gold Coast Investment Summit's Events/Hospitality panel on February 26, 2013 in Jersey City, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Association of Pool & Spa Professionals' Arbitration Seminar
Mauro G. Tucci Jr. is co-presenting at the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals' Arbitration Seminar on February 19, 2013 in Garfield, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
11th Annual 2013 Hospitality Law Conference
Mitchell S. Berkey is presenting at the 11th Annual 2013 Hospitality Law Conference's “Mock Negotiation of a Management Agreement” in Houston, Texas on February 11, 2013. ...READ MORE
Rooftop Leases: Legal and Business Considerations for Building Owners
Stephen A. Kisker is a co-panelist on the live 90-minute CLE webinar titled "Rooftop Leases: Legal and Business Considerations for Building Owners -- Negotiating and Structuring Lease Agreements for Telecom Equipment," which will be presented on January 31, 2013. ...READ MORE
NJIPLA: Electronics, Telecom and Software Patent Practice Update
Jeffrey M. Weinick is a panelist at the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association (NJIPLA) program "Electronics, Telecom and Software Patent Practice Update," which is being held on January 24, 2013. Jeff will participate in the Case Law Update Panel and will discuss "Patent Eligible Subject Matter (Post-Bilski Update)." ...READ MORE
Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce's "Real Property Tax Appeals"
John F. Casey and Kiran Somashekara are presenting at the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce's networking event on "Real Property Tax Appeals." The event will be held on January 23, 2013 in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
CIANJ's Human Resources Roundtable: Better Safe Than Sorry -- Making Employment Decisions Under Title VII
Catherine P. Wells is a speaker at CIANJ's Human Resources Roundtable: Better Safe Than Sorry -- Making Employment Decisions Under Title VII on January 22, 2013 in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Essex County Bar's "E-Discovery and the Future of Predictive Coding"
James Van Splinter will serve as a panel member and Mauro G. Tucci Jr. will participate as the moderator for the Essex County Bar CLE seminar "E-Discovery and the Future of Predictive Coding" on December 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. ...READ MORE
Middlesex County Bar Association's Preparing for the Random Trust Account Audit
Ronald L. Israel is a panelist at Middlesex County Bar Association's seminar "Preparing for the Random Trust Account Audit" on December 12, 2012. ...READ MORE
Essex County Bar's Civil Trial Preparation CLE Seminar
Mauro G. Tucci Jr. is moderating the Essex County Bar's Civil Trial Preparation CLE seminar on December 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the Essex County Historic Courthouse. ...READ MORE
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Catherine P. Wells and Melissa A. Salimbene are presenting at the Sussex Warren SHRM chapter's seminar titled, "Legal and Ethical Considerations in Conducting Effective Internal Investigations" on November 15, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Mount Olive, NJ. ...READ MORE
RE3 Conference: Remediation Framework - Federal
Dennis M. Toft moderated the RE3 Conference presentation "Remediation Framework - Federal" on November 13, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
New Jersey State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section - Tax-Exempt Organizations Subcommittee Presentation
Farah N. Ansari presented on recent developments concerning tax-exempt organizations on October 25, 2012 to the New Jersey State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section - Tax-Exempt Organizations Subcommittee. ...READ MORE
2012 GSC SHRM Annual Conference presentation -- Privacy in the Workplace: Monitoring Employees
Catherine P. Wells will present at the 2012 Garden State Council - Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Annual Conference & Expo on October 22, 2012. Catherine will speak on "Privacy in the Workplace: Monitoring Employees." ...READ MORE
CIANJ's 4th Innovative Environmental Technology Conference
Dennis M. Toft is speaking at CIANJ's 4th Innovative Environmental Technology Conference on October 15, 2012 in Edison, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
NAIOP's Re-Energize Your Buildings! -- The Business Case for Energy Efficiency: The Latest Technology for Office & Industrial Buildings Incentives, Implementation & Compliance
Robert H. Crespi and Stephen A. Kisker are panelists at NAIOP's October 10 event titled Re-Energize Your Buildings! -- The Business Case for Energy Efficiency: The Latest Technology for Office & Industrial Buildings Incentives, Implementation & Compliance. ...READ MORE
Solar Leases: Legal Considerations for Property Owners: Analyzing Lease Sites and Deal Structures and Addressing Key Document Provisions
Stephen A. Kisker is presenting at the CLE webinar titled, "Solar Leases: Legal Considerations for Property Owners: Analyzing Lease Sites and Deal Structures and Addressing Key Document Provisions" on September 12, 2012. ...READ MORE
Bisnow's 2nd Annual New Jersey Multifamily Summit
Mitchell S. Berkey is moderating a panel on September 11, 2012 at Bisnow's 2nd Annual New Jersey Multifamily Summit at The Newark Club in Newark, New Jersey. ...READ MORE
Recent Developments in New Jersey Law: 2012
Margaret O'Rourke Wood was a speaker at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) program "Recent Developments in New Jersey Law: 2012" held July 26, 2012. Peggy presented on "Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law." ...READ MORE
New EEOC Guidance on Background Checks
Catherine P. Wells is speaking at Law Seminars International's program titled, "New EEOC Guidance on Background Checks" on June 13, 2012. ...READ MORE
Implications for Electronic Health Record Implementation
Nicole DiMaria presented at the Chem Rx Long Term Care Pharmacy Educational Seminar on June 6 regarding "Implications for Electronic Health Record Implementation." ...READ MORE
IMN 2012 U.S. Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum
Mitchell S. Berkey is a panelist at IMN's 2012 U.S. Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum, to be held May 30-31 in New York. Mitch's panel will discuss issues related to "Asset Management and Turnaround Strategies." ...READ MORE
Handling Employment Cases Involving Licensed Professionals
John O. Lukanski was a panelist on May 3, 2012 for the ICLE seminar titled, "Handling Employment Cases Involving Licensed Professionals." John provided general background material regarding licensed professionals in the securities industry and also spoke about how employment claims arise and are resolved in the context of the securities industry. ...READ MORE
2012 Winter Workshop for Bond Attorneys
Bernard S. Davis led a discussion at the 2012 Winter Workshop for Bond Attorneys on March 21, 2012, on the topic of the newly adopted solid waste regulations. ...READ MORE
Women in Non-Traditional Professions: Women of Brick and Mortar
Michelle A. Schaap is a panelist at The Women's Institute at Bergen Community College's presentation titled, "Women in Non-Traditional Professions: Women of Brick and Mortar" on March 20, 2012. ...READ MORE
Recent Developments in Health Care Fraud and Abuse Enforcement
A. Ross Pearlson is speaking on a panel titled "Recent Developments in Health Care Fraud and Abuse Enforcement" presented by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the New Jersey State Bar Association's Health Law Section on March 7, 2012. ...READ MORE
NJBIA's Licensed Site Remediation Seminar
Dennis M. Toft is a panelist at NJBIA's Licensed Site Remediation Seminar on March 7, 2012 in Monroe Twp., New Jersey. The program is covering the latest information on the Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) and the Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Program which will go into effect in May 2012. ...READ MORE
American Conference Institute's Construction Litigation Conference
Jonathan Bondy was a panelist at the American Conference Institute's Construction Litigation Conference on February 29, 2012 in Orlando, FL. His panel's presentation was titled, "Negotiating & Drafting Effective Construction Contracts: Minimizing Risk, Helping to Increase Client Profitability and Reducing Litigation." ...READ MORE
Del Pizzo Participates in ICLE's GLBT Update
Nancy A. Del Pizzo participated in the ICLE’s GLBT Update on February 25, 2012. The Update hosted more than 120 attendees and covered ethical components. ...READ MORE
2012 Hospitality Law Conference: Mock Negotiation of a Hotel Management Agreement
Mitchell S. Berkey is moderating a mock negotiation at the 2012 Hospitality Law Conference titled, "Mock Negotiation of a Hotel Management Agreement" on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Houston, Texas. ...READ MORE
Essex County Bar Association CLE Panel: "NJ Civil Trial Preparation"
Mauro G. Tucci Jr. is the moderator for a CLE panel for the Essex County Bar Association on December 13, 2011. The seminar, titled "NJ Civil Trial Preparation," will cover the following topics: discovery practice and procedure, pretrial hearings and conferences, and trial presentation. ...READ MORE
What Does It Take to Be a Successful Entrepreneur? Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Entrepreneurship: A Lunch Seminar for Cornell Women
Rhonda Carniol is the featured presenter at a lunch seminar titled "What Does It Take To Be A Successful Entrepreneur? Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Entrepreneurship", hosted by the Cornell Entrepreneur Network, at The Cornell Club on December 6, 2011. ...READ MORE
Working With Your Licensed Site Remediation Professional: Changing Roles and Responsibilities Under the NJDEP's NEW Site Remediation Program
Robert H. Crespi spoke at Rutger's Continuing Professional Education program titled "Working With Your Licensed Site Remediation Professional: Changing Roles and Responsibilities Under the NJDEP's NEW Site Remediation Program" on December 5, 2011 in New Brunswick, NJ. ...READ MORE
16th Annual Yale Mock Trial Invitational
Nancy A. Del Pizzo was invited to participate as a judge at the 16th Annual Yale Mock Trial Invitational at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. This year's competition featured a field of forty teams from nationwide colleges and universities. Nancy judged the third round on December 4, 2011. ...READ MORE
Estate Planning and Administration
Roxanna E. Hammett presented on "Estate Planning and Administration" on November 9, 2011, at Saint Peter's College Business Law Association. ...READ MORE
2011 International Council of Shopping Centers: U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference
Stephen A. Kisker and Robert H. Crespi are leading a roundtable discussion titled "Structuring Solar Energy Projects for Landlords and Tenants" at the 2011 International Council of Shopping Centers: U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference on October 28, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. ...READ MORE
Trademark and Related Issues in the GLBT Community
Nancy A. Del Pizzo presented "Trademark and Related Issues in the GLBT Community" at the New Jersey Law Center on October 25, 2011. ...READ MORE
Build With Purpose: Tax Exempt Bonds 101
Bernard S. Davis was the guest speaker on a webinar titled, Tax Exempt Bonds 101, hosted by Build With Purpose, a not-for-profit organization that assists other non-profits in building and financing projects. ...READ MORE
Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant Law
Fredric P. Lavinthal presented at Sterling Education's 7th Annual Seminar titled "Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant Law" on October 12, 2011. ...READ MORE
Opening the Closet Door -- Coming Out in the Workplace
Nancy A. Del Pizzo co-organized, moderated and spoke on a panel at the New Jersey Law Center on September 27, 2011, entitled, "Opening the Closet Door -- Coming Out in the Workplace." Panelists reviewed legal issues in employment law from the employee's and employer's perspective and shared personal stories. ...READ MORE
10th Annual RealShare New Jersey
Mitchell S. Berkey is the moderator for the panel titled "The Office Market: How to Maximize Your Value as a Landlord or Tenant," at the 10th Annual RealShare New Jersey conference held September 13, 2011. ...READ MORE
Joint Operating and Management Agreements: The Nuts and Bolts
Nicole DiMaria spoke at the American Health Lawyers Association Business Law and Governance Practice Group Annual Luncheon on June 28, 2011. The presentation was titled "Joint Operating and Management Agreements: The Nuts and Bolts." ...READ MORE
The 5th Annual New Jersey Real Estate Conference
Mitchell S. Berkey will present at The 5th Annual New Jersey Real Estate Conference, held June 9, 2011, at the Harborside Financial Center Atrium in Jersey City, NJ. Mitch will moderate the panel titled "The Urban Core: What drivers are behind the resurgence of the state's major cities?" ...READ MORE
Human Ecology Networking Luncheon -- Women Entrepreneurs
Rhonda Carniol is a panelist at the Human Ecology Networking Luncheon, where she will discuss the topic of Women Entrepreneurs, on June 2, 2011 at the Cornell Club in New York. ...READ MORE
DRI Fidelity & Surety Committee Annual Meeting
Adam P. Friedman co-chairs the DRI (Defense Research Institute) Fidelity & Surety Committee's Annual Meeting, with Stacy Hipsak Goetz of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, on May 13, in Chicago. ...READ MORE
Sobel & Co Human Resource Roundtable: Navigating the Nuances Regarding Administering Employee Leaves
Catherine P. Wells presented on the topic of "Navigating the Nuances Regarding Administering Employee Leaves in Accordance with Federal and State Law" at the May 10, 2011 meeting of Sobel & Co's Quarterly Human Resource Roundtable. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Basic Estate Administration 101
Shannon L. Keim is a panelist at a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) seminar titled "New Jersey Basic Estate Administration 101," held March 19, 2011 in Fairfield, NJ. ...READ MORE
North Jersey - Rockland Chapter SHRM: "Privacy in the Workplace"
Catherine P. Wells presented to the North Jersey - Rockland Chapter SHRM, an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management, on "Privacy in the Workplace: Monitoring Employee Communications." ...READ MORE
Sophisticated Commercial Real Estate Practice - Environmental Issues
Robert H. Crespi will be a speaker at a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) seminar titled "Sophisticated Commercial Real Estate Practice -- Purchase, Sale, Leasing, Environmental, Land Use Issues & More," to be held on March 10, 2011. Rob's presentation will cover environmental issues. ...READ MORE
Landlord-Tenant Law
Fredric P. Lavinthal is a speaker at a seminar on "Landlord -Tenant Law" on Feb 22, 2011. The program is presented by Sterling Education Services and covers the essential legal and practical aspects of landlord-tenant law. ...READ MORE
Estate Planning
Roxanna E. Hammett presents on estate planning to St. Peter's College Business Law Association in Jersey City. The Business Law Association is comprised of students, primarily those majoring in business or accountancy or minoring in business law, who are interested in becoming lawyers. The presentation was part of the Business Law Association Speaker Series. ...READ MORE
The Impact of Third Party Actions on Credit Analysis
Robert E. Nies will present "The Impact of Third Party Actions on Credit Analysis" as part of an internal MetLife training program for more than 150 real property asset managers. ...READ MORE
NJ Basic Trust and Business Accounting
Mauro G. Tucci Jr. will moderate a CLE panel for the Essex County Bar Association on February 1, 2011. The seminar, titled "Basic Attorney Business and Trust Accounting," will cover the following topics: Accounting Basics; Attorney Reporting Requirements & Financial Recordkeeping; Maintaining Business Accounts; Fiduciary Responsibilities for Attorney Trust Accounts; and Responding to Attorney Trust Account Audits. ...READ MORE
ABA TIPS Fidelity and Surety Law Committee's Midwinter Program
Jonathan Bondy was a speaker at the ABA TIPS Fidelity and Surety Law Committee's Midwinter Program held at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in NYC on January 21, 2011. Jon spoke at the surety program, entitled "The Critical Construction Issues Facing the Performing Surety" and his paper, "The Contract Document Provisions Relating to the Contract Price and Payment," was included in the program materials. ...READ MORE
ABA JCEB Roth Conversions - A Year End Look
Farah N. Ansari will be a panelist at the ABA Joint Committee on Employee Benefits teleconference entitled "JCEB Roth Conversions - A Yearend Look" being held on December 14, 2010. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce "Everything Jersey" Conference
Catherine P. Wells presented "Steering Clear of Legal Land Mines" at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's Annual "Everything Jersey" Business Conference and Expo on October 26, 2010. Catherine's presentation covered employment law topics of concern to Garden State employers, including classifying workers, employment manuals, disability leave and privacy in the workplace. ...READ MORE
ASLME Fourth Annual Student Health and Life Sciences Law Employment Conference
Nicole DiMaria is a speaker at the American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics (ASLME) Fourth Annual Student Health and Life Sciences Law Employment Conference, hosted by Seton Hall University School of Law and held on October 22, 2010. Nicole's presentation is on the private practice of health care law. ...READ MORE
NAIOP Energy Series Seminar: Solar/Renewable Energy Systems
Robert H. Crespi and Stephen A. Kisker present at the NAIOP Energy Series Seminar titled "Solar/Renewable Energy Systems," held October 13, 2010 at the Sheraton Edison Hotel, 125 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ. The seminar addresses incentives, financing, regulatory compliance, partnerships with utility companies, and the myriad legal, taxation and insurance issues that surround the brave new world of clean energy. Rob Crespi provided the overview of the seminar, and Steve Kisker participated on a panel titled "How and where to begin. ...READ MORE
Shahinian Presents at "Best Bonds on the Beach IV"
Armen Shahinian is a speaker at the "Best Bonds on the Beach IV" seminar, sponsored by United States Surety Company and held September 29, 2010 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island, Maryland. Armen's presentations are titled "Pay-When-Paid Clauses and the Surety" and "Ethical Issues in Tenders/Joint Defense Agreements." ...READ MORE
The 4th Annual New Jersey Real Estate Conference
Mitchell S. Berkey is a moderator for Schein Media's 4th Annual New Jersey Real Estate Conference to be held September 28, 2010 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. Mitch will lead the conference's "State of the Market" panel. For more information or to register, please click here. ...READ MORE
Renewable Energy Opportunities for Owners and Developers of Real Estate: What Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know
Stephen A. Kisker and Patricia D. Cleary will be guest speakers at a seminar hosted by CareOne and Town Title Agency titled "Renewable Energy Opportunities for Owners and Developers of Real Estate: What Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know." The event will be held on July 15, 2010, at Sanzari's New Bridge Inn, New Milford, NJ. ...READ MORE
Making Sense of the Caregiving Puzzle: Information to Empower Non-Professional Caregivers & Future Care Recipients
Nicole K. Martin presented "Making Sense of the Caregiving Puzzle: Information to Empower Non-Professional Caregivers & Future Care Recipients" for The Lecture Series at The Pointe, an active adult community in Livingston, NJ on April 18, 2010. ...READ MORE
Clean Water Act, NJPDES Program and Clean Water Enforcement Act
John A. McKinney Jr. taught a section titled "Clean Water Act, NJPDES Program and Clean Water Enforcement Act" for the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education, in connection with the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association's Environmental Law & Regulation seminar. ...READ MORE
National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition at Pace Law School
John A. McKinney Jr., on February 20, 2010, was one of nine invited environmental lawyers judging the Semi-Final Round of the 22nd Annual National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition at Pace Law School in White Plains, N.Y., to which 84 law schools sent student teams to argue the legal issues that could arise from a shipment of electronic equipment for recycling and reclamation in a foreign jurisdiction. ...READ MORE
Pieces of the Caregiving Puzzle: Roles and Responsibilities of a Caregiver for the Elderly
Nicole K. Martin presented "Pieces of the Caregiving Puzzle: Roles and Responsibilities of a Caregiver for the Elderly" to the West Orange Rotary Club on February 5, 2010. ...READ MORE
New Jersey's Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) Summit: Implementing the Interim LSRP Program
Dennis M. Toft was a panelist at the Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seminar "New Jersey's Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) Summit: Implementing the Interim LSRP Program," held December 4, 2009 in Trenton, NJ. Dennis participated in a panel on "Legal Perspectives on New Jersey's New LSRP Program." ...READ MORE
Everything you Wanted to Know About Distributions from Your Retirement Accounts but were Afraid to Ask
On May 21, 2008, Stephen L. Ferszt was a panelist at the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention. The panel was entitled "Everything you Wanted to Know About Distributions from Your Retirement Accounts but were Afraid to Ask." ...READ MORE
The Pension Protection Act of 2006
On Monday, November 20, 2006, Stephen L. Ferszt spoke at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar entitled: "The Pension Protection Act of 2006". This legislation is designed to shore up defined benefit plan funding, so that employers will meet their pension obligations. It also is intended to liberalize contribution and roll over rules for 401k plan and IRAs. ...READ MORE
Pension Update
On November 11, 2006, Stephen L. Ferszt was a featured speaker at the Annual Tax Seminar presented by the Essex Chapter of the New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Ferszt's topic was the "Pension Update". Other topics included Estate, State and Federal Tax Updates. ...READ MORE
New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards
On April 29, 2006, John A. McKinney, Jr., a member of the New Jersey Historic Sites Commission, along with Amy Cradic, Assistant Commissioner and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer in the NJDEP, Dorothy P. Guzzo, Administrator of the Historic Preservation Office and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Marilou Ehrler, Chair of the Historic Sites Council, presented 11 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards to individuals, groups and agencies statewide in the Statehouse's Assembly Chamber. ...READ MORE
