Mid-Year Litigation News & Updates

As we reach the mid-point of the year, I hope this message finds you well.

Reflecting on the first half of 2024, we have seen significant developments and successes that I am eager to share with you in our latest newsletter.

Team Expansion:

Since January, we have welcomed several distinguished members to our team, enhancing our capabilities and expertise:

• Todd Nosher, appointed as the Co-Chair of Intellectual Property and Brand Management
• Lucian Chen, appointed as the Head of Patent Litigation and Prosecution
• Jed Weiss joining as partner in the Litigation Department and will be resident in our New York Office.
• Frank Custode, joining as partner in the Labor and Employment Department
• James Mazewski, joining as a Litigation Associate

Expansion of Practice Areas:

Our firm continues to expand its scope of services. We've enhanced our Intellectual Property Department to include more comprehensive services in trademarks, copyrights, and patents. We're also excited about the expansion of our Landlord Tenant Law practice, which has been actively involved in numerous evictions, further solidifying our commitment to robust legal support. Additionally, our Labor and Employment Department has expanded to better assist businesses in navigating their legal landscapes.

Commitment to Client Service:

Our dedication to delivering excellent client service remains unwavering. Over the past months, our expanded team has effectively assisted businesses in overcoming challenges and seizing growth opportunities. The firm is proud that we have had a number of successes at trial and have prevailed in a number of appeals on both the federal and state levels.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We look forward to what we can achieve together in the second half of the year

Highlights of Our Latest Achievements & Developments

Navigating Arbitration:

Insights from Michael Saffer in New Jersey Business Magazine

In NJ Business Magazine, Michael Saffer discusses the critical balance of arbitration's efficiency against its appeal limitations.

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Label Laws: Damian Conforti on Navigating Food Litigation

Damian Conforti discusses the surge in food labeling litigation for NJ BIZ Magazine, emphasizing the balance between consumer rights and business needs in New Jersey.

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Lawrence C. Weiner's Victory in Real Estate Brokerage Dispute

In a significant real estate brokerage dispute, Lawrence C. Weiner, Esq. leveraged the Statute of Frauds to secure a "no-cause" award from an arbitrator, demonstrating strategic legal defense and effective dispute resolution.

*Stories highlighted in this newsletter are unique to the case. Past results do not guarantee future success.

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Cross-Practice Triumph

Utilizing the nuances of the relatively new Subchapter V of Chapter 11, Mandelbaum Barrett Bankruptcy and Litigation team achieved a pivotal legal victory, securing asset recovery and rights vindication for their client, underscored by judicial recognition of their strategic legal acumen.

*Stories highlighted in this newsletter are unique to the case. Past results do not guarantee future success.

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Two Steps Forward and One Step Back for Me Too Movement

Steven Adler writes on the The recent overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction by New York’s highest court represents a significant setback for the Me Too Movement, raising concerns about the implications for victims required to testify again

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MB Team Secures Reversal of District Court Ruling in GEICO Case

Led by the healthcare litigation team of Andrew Gimigliano, Brian Block, and Mohamed Nabulsi, Mandelbaum Barrett PC achieves a groundbreaking decision in favor of medical provider clients, establishing arbitration as the forum for NJ IFPA claims.

*Stories highlighted in this newsletter are unique to the case. Past results do not guarantee future success.

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The Death Knell for Noncompetes as We Know Them

The FTC's new rule dramatically changes non-compete clauses across the U.S., ending many existing agreements for non-senior workers and barring future ones, with major implications for millions.

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Auto Body Shops File Class Action Against NJ Manufacturers Insurance (NJM)

Joshua Bauchner and Boris Peyzner dissect a pivotal class action against NJM, spotlighting alleged defamatory practices and market manipulation in the auto repair industry.

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