Riker Danzig LLP

Thanks to Turnaround Management Association New Jersey for the spotlight! Proud that our partner Joseph Schwartz serves as President for this impactful organization in the corporate restructuring, renewal and corporate health space. #RikerDanzigConnections

Thanks to State Law Resources for the "spotlight!" We are proud to be the New Jersey member of SLR, an international network of independent law firms selected for their expertise in administrative, regulatory and government relations. #RikerDanzigConnections

In a recent case from the Southern District of Florida, the Court denied a motion for summary judgment when the record was void of facts, preventing the Court from understanding the matter at hand and reiterating the importance of adherence to local rules and the essentials of litigation when petitioning a court for relief.?See our latest blog post for our commentary on the case. #RikerDanzigTitleInsuranceLitigation Michael O'Donnell Kori Pruett Matthews Florez Shelley Wu https://lnkd.in/gzR8ccwt

Riker Danzig was delighted to host our second annual CLE Day for our in-house counsel clients and friends.?Sessions on important Ethics Considerations for corporate counsel and the Data Privacy and Cyber Insurance landscape were led by seasoned Riker Danzig attorneys Stuart Lederman, Alexa Richman-LaLonde, Michael O'Mullan, Robert Patrick Vacchiano?and?Labinot A. Berlajolli. Our final session was a robust panel presentation on #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion, co-moderated by Riker Danzig Diversity Committee Co-Chairs Jorge Sanchez?and?Hon. Travis Francis, with our impressive panel of Cliff Dawkins, Esq., Assistant Dean and Director of the Minority Student Program of Rutgers Law School;?Christine Fitzgerald, Executive Director and Counsel, Employment Legal, Americas of UBS Group AG;?Rippi Karda, Associate General Counsel?of Verizon and Chair of the AAPI Commission; and?Mari Marques-Thomas (she/her/hers), Vice President of Impact & Belonging at Crum & Forster.?Our panelists engaged in a free-flowing discussion on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s?Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard?decision, DEI messaging and terminology, measuring the impact of DEI programs, leadership commitment to DEI initiatives and demonstrating benefits, customer perception and risks and rewards.?The lively conversation carried on during our closing cocktail reception, bringing together our in-house counsel guests, panelists, and Riker Danzig attorneys. #RikerDanzigConnections #RikerDanzigThoughtLeadership #LegalEthics #DEI #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gZv3Fegx

Michael O'Donnell and?Jorge Sanchez, partners in Riker Danzig’s?Litigation?Group, will be presenting to the New Jersey Land Title Association on December 4, 2024 in East Hanover. The seminar will start at 4:00 PM and will cover the evolution of the closing protection letter through its current approved form and caselaw impacting same. Mike and Jorge will also identify the critical provisions and share their experiences in litigation over those provisions. #RikerDanzigConnections #RikerDanzigLitigation https://lnkd.in/eTTyt3Y7

Nicholas Racioppi, head of Riker Danzig’s Real Estate Practice, has been named to ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Real Estate list for 2024!?The list acknowledges the most influential professionals in the New Jersey real estate sector, from “the state’s biggest developers to its most important service providers, and from key public officials to top-notch brokers,” and notes that their “influence will be felt for years to come.”? ? Nick was commended for his “considerable commercial real estate experience, particularly in the acquisition, leasing, zoning and planning and development and sale of commercial and industrial properties.”??#RikerDanzigHonors #RikerDanzigRealEstateLaw https://lnkd.in/e6fBvMQ4 For awards and honors methodology, visit https://lnkd.in/e_TrQcQB. Attorney advertising. No aspect of this announcement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Riker Danzig is proud to share that our partners Bethany A. Abele and Tracey Kohl Wishert have been selected as “Women Attorneys of the Year” by the New Jersey Law Journal for 2024!?Bethany is a partner in our Commercial Litigation, Financial Services and Title Insurance practices, while Tracey is a partner in the Firm’s Insurance & Reinsurance and Commercial Litigation practices. Both exemplify dedication, hard work and a meaningful impact, with this award highlighting their successful legal practices, strong commitment to their clients, and individual involvement and leadership in the Firm and organizations important to them. Only 15 attorneys were named for 2024, and we are thrilled that Bethany and Tracey are counted among them! #RikerDanzigHonors #RikerDanzigCommercialLitigation #RikerDanzigInsuranceLaw?https://lnkd.in/eTretUui For awards and honors methodology, visit https://lnkd.in/e_TrQcQB. Attorney advertising. No aspect of this announcement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Michael O'Donnell,?Commercial Litigation?partner and a U.S. Marine, was recently featured in?NJBIZ’s special piece, “Veterans Who Lead.” The article showcases how New Jersey businesses are empowering veteran leaders within their organizations and communities. Riker Danzig is proud of the service of Mike, who is a leader not only in our Firm, but also in the community (currently serving as Vice-Chairperson of Zufall Health, along with numerous other commitments through the years). https://lnkd.in/g7aUjAd9

Riker Danzig is hosting a CLE Day for In-House Counsel next Wednesday, November 20th at the Hyatt Regency Morristown.?With 3 complimentary programs in Ethics, Data Privacy and Cyber Insurance, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, totaling 3.6 NJ CLE credits (and NY reciprocal), our attorneys and guest speakers will be presenting on timely topics that are on the minds of corporate counsel.?If you’re an in-house attorney in NJ or NY, please join us on November 20th! #RikerDanzigConnections https://lnkd.in/ecnvaCuB

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the federal estate and gift tax exemption amounts will be $13.99 million per individual for gifts and deaths occurring in 2025, increasing from the previous $13.61 million in 2024. See our latest client alert on the updated exemption amounts and what they mean for your gift and estate tax planning strategies. #RikerDanzigEstatePlanning #RikerDanzigTaxLaw https://lnkd.in/ejKQ-ZJz