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08/28/2026

Can bipartisan cooperation help shape more stable, lasting immigration policy?

Join Genova Burns Partner and Immigration Law specialist ., as he moderates “Reviving Bipartisanship in Immigration Policy,” a webinar presented by the Garden State Immigration Policy Institute on Thursday, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

The program is free and open to the general public and will explore opportunities for building consensus and advancing meaningful immigration reform in the United States.

Register here: https://njbia.org/events/reviving-bipartisanship-in-immigration-policy/

08/27/2026

Genova Burns' ., who led the firm’s initiative, recently delivered all the goods donated through the firm’s Read Across Newark Backpack Drive to Speedway School where they will be distributed to students as they begin the new school year. Although the backpacks have been delivered, there is still time to order online and have them arrive by the Sept. 1 deadline – check out the following Amazon Wishlist link to make a difference: https://a.co/0cEq3ssR 🎒

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us support Newark students with the supplies they need to start the year prepared and ready to learn. We are proud of the meaningful impact we can make when our firm community comes together!

08/26/2026

Genova Burns' Partner 's "HR Tip of the Week" explores an employer's obligation to provide a safe workplace. This Tip is not about a physically dangerous workplace in the traditional sense - it's about the dangers of electronic and video monitoring of employees by their peers, acting on their own without employer authorization. What is a company's exposure in our age of tech and AI? The Tip below discusses these issues in the context of a brand-new lawsuit in which an employee alleges that her supervisor installed a video camera in a private area. Reach out to Brigette with any questions or concerns here: [email protected]

08/20/2026

Genova Burns LLC is proud to congratulate ., . and . on their recognition in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for the Newark, New Jersey area.

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geographic regions. We congratulate our colleagues and all who were listed in 2027 on this prestigious honor!

Learn more about our talented attorneys here: https://www.genovaburns.com/news/honors-awards/2026-08-20-genova-burns-attorneys-recognized-in-the-2027-edition-of-the-best-lawyers-in-america-ones-to-watch-listings

08/19/2026

This week's HR Tip of the Week from Genova Burns' HR Law Compliance Practice Chair & firm Partner ., addresses a difficult question for employers: Can an employee avoid discipline by disclosing a medical condition during the disciplinary process?

This week's Tip deals with this issue and the court's finding that, "The disability-discrimination and medical-leave laws are shields against discrimination, not get-out-of-discipline-free cards."

08/17/2026

: Congrats to Genova Burns Partners and commercial real estate specialists . and . on being named to ’s Best Commercial Real Estate Leaders 2026 – Lawyer listing.

Gene has helped bring many of Jersey City’s and the Hudson River “Gold Coast’s” most notable real estate projects to life, while Gerard works with clients throughout New Jersey and New York on transactions, development, redevelopment, land use, leasing and financing. Together, they are a dynamic team, pairing deep knowledge of the market with practical, strategic guidance that helps clients turn ambitious plans into successful projects.

Congratulations to Gene, Gerard, and all of this year’s honorees!

https://www.genovaburns.com/news/honors-awards/2026-08-12-eugene-paolino-and-gerard-pizzillo-named-among-binje-best-commercial-real-estate-leaders-2026

08/14/2026

Genova Burns' Co-Founding Partner . and Human Resources, Counseling & Compliance Practice Chair . to present at New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR) 2026 HR & Office Manager Workshop on August 19th at Forsgate Country Club.

NJCAR members can register here: https://nvttoathux9.typeform.com/to/vQYWh5NF?typeform-source=www.njcar.org

08/13/2026

: What is the future of the National Labor Relations Board's Cemex decision? While two federal appeals courts recently upheld bargaining orders, neither ruled directly on Cemex itself, leaving employers with continued uncertainty over union organizing rules.

In a recent blog, Genova Burns Partners Edward Bonett, Jr., Esq. and . examine these significant decisions, what they mean for employers, and why Cemex's long-term future remains uncertain.

Read the full analysis here: https://www.genovaburns.com/news/labor-law/2026-06-30-cemex-bargaining-orders-survive-two-appeals-but-cemex-fate-remains-insecure

In a decision long-awaited by the labor community, the Ninth Circuit opted to punt rather than go for the big play in Cemex Construction. On April 21, 2026, the court declined to tackle head on the NLRB’s August 2023 seismic change to the laws governing

08/12/2026

Rising healthcare costs, unpredictable minimum-wage increases and reduced federal mediation resources are creating a “perfect storm” for New Jersey employers.

Genova Burns Partner and Labor Law specialist . recently shared his perspective on these challenges and practical guidance for employers negotiating labor contracts in NJBIZ article, “New Jersey Employers Face Evolving Union Negotiations”.

Particularly when negotiating labor contracts, Mazer suggests: “Keep the structure simple, and think in decades rather than years. Wage schedules, seniority rules, and vacation accrual policies are extraordinarily difficult to renegotiate once established, and complexity baked in early generates costly disputes for years to come.”

Access the full article and Paul’s additional commentary here: : https://njbiz.com/new-jersey-union-negotiations-employers-labor-laws/

New Jersey labor experts explain how employers can navigate union negotiations, rising costs, AI, labor laws and contract challenges.

08/11/2026

Can an employer discipline an employee who raises a medical condition during the disciplinary process? A recent court decision offers an important reminder: “The disability-discrimination and medical leave laws are shields against discrimination, not get-out-of-discipline-free cards.”

In this week’s HR Tip of the Week, Genova Burns Partner & HR Law Practice Chair . examines what employers should consider when employee discipline and medical issues intersect and why careful documentation and consistent application of workplace policies remain essential.

Read the full Tip below and reach out to Brigette with any questions at [email protected].