Dec 04, 2023
Jingle all the Way… To Court: An Employer’s Checklist for Holiday PartiesIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! But for HR professionals, it can be the most stressful. While organizations throughout the country are preparing to hold their annual holiday celebrations, employers may unwittingly overlook some critical steps to ensure a safe, festive and hopefully liability-free celebration for their employees.
Dec 01, 2023
The Garden State Law Podcast: The Do’s and Don’ts of Hosting a Holiday PartyNavigating the holiday party season can be a legal minefield for employers and human resources professionals. From excessive alcohol drinking to harassment and insensitivity, it’s important that employers effectively communicate their expectations of proper employee behavior to help curb potential legal liability. Join Saiber employment attorneys DanaLynn Colao, Vincent Cirilli, Jack Losinger, and Caroline Braga as they discuss the critical do’s and don’ts of hosting a company holiday party on this latest edition of the Garden State Law Podcast.
Dec 01, 2023
Jeremy Kleiman Recognized by Who’s Who Legal: Sports & Gaming 2023Jeremy Kleiman has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal in its 2023 Sports & Gaming publication. This is Jeremy’s second consecutive year listed in the guide. The publication recognizes the leading sports and gaming lawyers from jurisdictions around the world and selects nominees through recommendations and feedback from eminent private practitioners in the industry.
Nov 30, 2023
The Corporate Transparency Act: Are You Prepared?Beginning on January 1, 2024, millions of business entities (including corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities created in or registered to do business in the United States) will be required to report certain information about their entity and their beneficial owners to the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). This new obligation was established under the recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), which was designed to deter terrorist financing, money laundering, tax fraud, and other illegal activities. All domestic and foreign business entities should assess whether they are subject to the CTA, as there may be significant consequences for non-compliance.
Nov 28, 2023
Jeremy Kleiman to Speak at Gaming Americas 2023 Q4 Virtual Meet-upOn Tuesday, November 27th, Jeremy Kleiman will participate in a panel discussion at Gaming Americas Q4 2023 Virtual Meet-up entitled “US Legislation Update
Nov 28, 2023
Saiber Authors N.J. Chapter of the 2024 International Comparative Legal Guide to GamblingSaiber's Jeremy Kleiman and Ariana LoGiudice have authored the New Jersey Chapter of the 2024 International Comparative Legal Guide to Gambling (ICLG Gambling).
Nov 21, 2023
Jeremy Kleiman Comments on the Gradual Expansion of Online Poker in PokerFuse ArticleIn a recent article by PokerFuse, Saiber Gaming Law Practice Chair Jeremy Kleiman discusses the gradual expansion of online poker and the hesitancy of legislators and policymakers to legalize online poker in many states.
Nov 16, 2023
The Saiber Construction Law Column: October/November 2023The duty to preserve litigation evidence arises when a party in possession of evidence knows that litigation by a party seeking the evidence is pending or probable, and the party in possession of the evidence can foresee the harm that would be caused to the party seeking the evidence if the evidence were to be discarded.
Nov 13, 2023
Mary Joan Kennedy Named to Irish Legal 100Saiber estate planning attorney Mary Joan Kennedy has been recognized in the 2023 Edition of the Irish Legal 100, an annual publication that honors distinguished legal professionals of Irish descent from across the United States.
Nov 03, 2023
President Biden Signs Landmark Executive Order on use of Artificial IntelligenceOn October 31, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order on the “Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” in order to advance “a coordinated, Federal Government-wide approach to address growing concerns regarding the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence [AI].”
Nov 02, 2023
John August to Moderate Panel Discussion at the 2023 NJSBA Bankruptcy and Restructuring ForumOn Thursday, November 2nd, John August will moderate a panel discussion entitled “Unique Chapter 11 Plan Considerations” at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2023 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Forum.
Nov 02, 2023
Saiber Recognized in 2024 "Best Law Firms" RankingsSaiber is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in numerous categories in the 2024 Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list. Firms included in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Nov 01, 2023
Saiber Represents Merkur in Strategic Agreement with Gaming ArtsSaiber represented Merkur, a major European games developer headquartered in Germany, in connection with its strategic cooperation agreement with Las Vegas-based Gaming Arts, LLC, an end-to-end gaming equipment technology provider of electronic gaming machines, electronic table games, bingo, keno, and emerging technologies. The deal is contingent upon pending regulatory approvals.
Nov 01, 2023
Trending Law Blog: U.S. Supreme Court Agrees Grants Certiorari in the Two NetChoice CasesIn a recent Trending Law Blog post, Robert Nussbaum provides an update on the two NetChoice cases that address states’ efforts to control and/or regulate the online speech of social media platforms.
Oct 25, 2023
Jennifer O'Connor to Speak at ACI's 32nd Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ConferenceOn Wednesday, October 25th, Jennifer O’Connor will participate in a panel discussion entitled “Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration of EPL Claims” at the American Conference Institute’s 32nd Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance conference in Chicago.
Oct 25, 2023
Trending Law Blog: U.S. Supreme Court Stays Preliminary Injunction Entered Against Certain Federal Officials and AgenciesIn a recent post by Trending Law Blog, Rob Nussbaum discusses the Supreme Court's decision to stay a preliminary injunction against certain federal agencies which are alleged to have pressured social media platforms to either block or "downgraded" the plaintiffs’ posts on social media.
Oct 24, 2023
New Jersey Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal Decision Interpreting Wage and Hour AmendmentsThe New Jersey Supreme Court recently granted a defendant-employer’s motion for leave to appeal an Appellate Division decision interpreting the 2019 amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Wage and Hour Law (“WHL”) and the Wage Payment Law (“WPL”).
Oct 23, 2023
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Case Concerning State Regulation of Federal BanksThe Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A., a case that concerns the power of states to regulate federally-chartered banks. The Court has granted review of the case despite the Solicitor General arguing that the Justices should wait to consider the issue.
Oct 17, 2023
Brooke Taylor Honored by The Rachel Coalition with Volunteer AwardSaiber’s Brooke Taylor was recently honored for her pro bono work with the Rachel Coalition, a non-profit organization which provides a variety of services to assist victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and individuals living in high conflict relationships.
Oct 16, 2023
Team Saiber Tackles Trash at South Mountain ReservationSaiber recently embarked on a fulfilling community service day at South Mountain Reservation. As dedicated stewards of our environment, we took on the role of "Trash Tacklers" for an afternoon, working together to clean up and uplift the beautiful South Mountain Reservation.