GRSLBG&B is pleased to announce that Russ M. Patane has been named a New York Metro Super Lawyer for 2023 and Lauren M. Solari has been named a 2023 New York Metro Rising Star. Russ and Lauren join their colleagues, Philip A. Lundell, Jr., Philip A. Garubo, Jr., Jeffrey S. Bell, Audrey L. Shields, Eric… [Read More]
Shareholder, Philip A. Garubo, Jr., Obtains Reaffirmance of Summary Judgment Before The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
GRSLBG&B is pleased to announce another victory on behalf of one of its construction clients in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Shareholder, Phil Garubo, Jr., represented a construction company who was performing work on the Pulaski Skyway. The Plaintiff, who was operating a motor vehicle below the roadway, asserted that a metal rod fell… [Read More]
New Jersey Supreme Court Places Burden on Defendants to Prevent a Third-Party Observer or Recording of Plaintiff’s Defense Medical Examination
By: Chris Zevlikaris, Esq. and Christian E. Schiegel, Esq. In DiFiore v. Pezic, the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that a plaintiff required to undergo a defense medical examination (DME) may record the examination, by audio or video, or be accompanied at the DME by a third-party observer (“TPO”). In addition, the DiFiore Court held… [Read More]
The Grieving Families Act Is Back
By: Russ M. Patane, Esq. and Angela L. Peña, Esq. As we anticipated, the New York State Legislature revised the previously proposed legislation and on June 2, 2022, the Grieving Families Act S6636/A6698 passed in the New York State Senate and is again awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s consideration. On January 30, 2023, Governor Hochul vetoed the previous… [Read More]
Congratulations 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
GRSLBG&B is pleased to announce, Philip A. Lundell, Jr., Philip A. Garubo, Jr., Jeffrey S. Bell, Audrey L. Shields, Eric S. Schlesinger, Rey O. Villanueva, Daniel B. McMeen, and Deborah J. Banfield have been named New Jersey Super Lawyers for 2023! Being named a Super Lawyer is an exceptional accomplishment and reserved for lawyers who… [Read More]
Russ M. Patane named Shareholder In-Charge of GRSLBG&B’S New York Office
GRSLBG&B is proud to announce, Russ M. Patane has been named Shareholder In-Charge of the Firm’s New York Office. With this new role, Russ will oversee the Firm’s expanding New York practice, which handles all facets of insurance defense litigation, including Construction/New York Labor Law, Sustainable Construction, Insurance Coverage, Labor and Employment, Liquor Liability, Auto,… [Read More]
GRSLBG&B’s Audrey L. Shields and Loudie V. Srebnick Obtain Summary Dismissal of Complaint in Negligence Action
GRSLBG&B’s Audrey L. Shields1 and Loudie V. Srebnick2 recently obtained Summary Judgment in the Superior Court of New Jersey on behalf of a global entertainment company in a personal injury matter. The litigation arose out of Plaintiff’s allegations that a sailboat boom was unsecured and struck her in the head resulting in injury. Plaintiff was… [Read More]
New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act…For Now
By: Russ M. Patane, Esq.[1] and Angela L. Peña, Esq.[2] On January 30, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul failed to pass the Grieving Families Act which would have overhauled New York’s 175-year-old wrongful death statute. In the final hours before the midnight deadline, Gov. Hochul announced in an op-ed published by the Daily News… [Read More]
GRSLBG&B Welcomes New Associate Marilyn Porcaro!
The Firm is pleased to announce that Marilyn Porcaro has joined its New Jersey Litigation Department as an Associate. Marilyn concentrates her practice in General Liability. Marilyn graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2018 with a B.S. in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Marketing. She then received her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden in 2021…. [Read More]
Get Us Out of This Gray Area! New Jersey’s Appellate Divisions Determines the Appropriate Standard for Motions to Extend Discovery When the Discovery Period has not Expired, but an Arbitration or Trial Date has been set
By: Rey O. Villanueva, Esq. [1] and Alexis M. Carrelli, Esq. [2] In a civil lawsuit in New Jersey, the parties are provided a certain amount of time to complete discovery, including the exchange of documents, deposing witnesses, and conducting medical examinations. The type of case generally dictates the timeframe in which discovery must be… [Read More]
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