Insights

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published an Official Gazette Notice announcing that the effects of the Russian invasion in Ukraine are considered to be an “extraordinary situation” under 37 CFR § 1.183, § 2.146(a)(5), and § 2.148, in which case the Director is authorized to suspend or waive any requirement of the regulations that is not a requirement of statute.  

Current owners and prospective buyers, developers, and builders of New Jersey residential properties are on high alert following a recent Appellate Court decision that could sweep away their exemptions from local rent control and rent leveling ordinances.   

Triangular setoffs are often negotiated in contracts governing complex business dealings as a means of extinguishing debt. However, in bankruptcy proceedings they can create headaches unless certain key steps are taken to protect one’s business.  

Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Family Law Group, Tremain L. Stanley, will speak during an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, August 23, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM. During this confidential session hosted by Vesta, Tremain will discuss common mistakes made during and beyond divorce. For more information or to register, please click here.  

CSG Law's Jason Holt will join the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's DEI Virtual Discussion Series as a panelist on Wednesday, August 17th at 9:00 AM. Panelists will discuss how their positions are structured, the types of initiatives they're leading, and the ways they're supporting their company's commitment to DEI. For more information and registration, please click here.  

Practice Group Leader of CSG Law's Environmental Group, John G. Valeri Jr., will participate in the Commerce and Industry Association of NJ's Energy & Climate Change Summit on Thursday, August 11, from 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM. Panelists will discuss current and proposed regulatory policies, programs, laws and pending bills that both Gov. Murphy & the Legislature will advance in the coming months and years, and much more.  

New Jersey Law Journal recently featured Marie Mathews, Deputy General Counsel at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi ("CSG Law"), in a Q&A discussion on emerging trends in the litigation arena.  

Lindsay Dischley and Catherine Venable were featured in a Law360 Employment Authority article titled, “How Employers Can Promote Gender Inclusivity All Year Long.”  

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (“CSG Law”) announced today that Susan Reach Winters has been selected as a 2022 Family/Elder Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.