Ishita Sharma, Author at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP https://www.kbrlaw.com/author/ishita-sharma/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:50:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.kbrlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-KBR-favicon-32x32.png Ishita Sharma, Author at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP https://www.kbrlaw.com/author/ishita-sharma/ 32 32 KBR Attorneys Patrick Dolan and Lindsey Nourse secure summary judgment in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Sullivan County. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-attorneys-patrick-dolan-and-lindsey-nourse-secure-summary-judgment-in-a-medical-malpractice-matter-in-supreme-court-sullivan-county/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:50:14 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6232 Lindsey Nourse and Patrick Dolan successfully demonstrated that all care by the hospital was appropriate and did not cause or contribute to the alleged injuries. It was also successfully established that the hospital was entitled to the protection of the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA). The Court ruled that plaintiff failed to rebut the... Read more »

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]]> Lindsey Nourse and Patrick Dolan successfully demonstrated that all care by the hospital was appropriate and did not cause or contribute to the alleged injuries. It was also successfully established that the hospital was entitled to the protection of the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA). The Court ruled that plaintiff failed to rebut the hospital’s statutory entitlement to dismissal, and confirmed the continued applicability of EDTPA protections afforded to healthcare providers and institutions for claims regarding care rendered during the COVID pandemic. The entire case was dismissed.

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]]> KBR is a proud Diamond Sponsor of the Employment Practices Liability, Transactional Risk, Cyber, and D&O sessions of the 2026 PLUS Symposium Series. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-is-a-proud-diamond-sponsor-of-the-employment-practices-liability-transactional-risk-cyber-and-do-sessions-of-the-2026-plus-symposium-series/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6085 The 2026 PLUS Symposium Series will be taking place in New York City, NY between March 2-4, 2026. These sessions gives attendees the opportunity to connect with industry experts, innovators and thought leaders on topics of shaping the future of professional liability. To learn more or register now, please visit the PLUS website here: https://plusweb.org/events/conference-symposia/plus-symposia-series/

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]]> The 2026 PLUS Symposium Series will be taking place in New York City, NY between March 2-4, 2026.

These sessions gives attendees the opportunity to connect with industry experts, innovators and thought leaders on topics of shaping the future of professional liability.
 
To learn more or register now, please visit the PLUS website here: https://plusweb.org/events/conference-symposia/plus-symposia-series/

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]]> Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP was a proud sponsor of the ABA Women in Litigation CLE Conference on February 11-13, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kaufman-borgeest-ryan-llp-was-a-proud-sponsor-of-the-aba-women-in-litigation-cle-conference-on-february-11-13-2026-in-jersey-city-nj/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6079 We are especially proud that KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure served as a co-chair, helping organize such a impactful event and that Cassandra Ferguson of RSUI participated in an exciting panel. It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with leaders across the legal community.

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]]> We are especially proud that KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure served as a co-chair, helping organize such a impactful event and that Cassandra Ferguson of RSUI participated in an exciting panel. It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with leaders across the legal community.

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]]> KBR partner Joan Gilbride will be moderating a panel discussion entitled “A View from the Bench-The Judicial Perspective on Employment Litigation” at the PLUS Symposium Series: Employment Practices Liability in New York on March 2, 2026. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-partner-joan-gilbride-will-be-moderating-a-panel-discussion-entitled-a-view-from-the-bench-the-judicial-perspective-on-employment-litigation-at-the-plus-symposium-series-em/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6076 This session will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to hear from current and retired Judges on their views concerning topics affecting employment litigation. Joan will be joined by a distinguished panel including the Honorable Karen M. Williams – United States District Court Judge, District of New Jersey; Honorable Jamie Jacobs-May – JAMS Neutral (formerly Presiding Judge... Read more »

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]]> This session will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to hear from current and retired Judges on their views concerning topics affecting employment litigation.

Joan will be joined by a distinguished panel including the Honorable Karen M. Williams – United States District Court Judge, District of New Jersey; Honorable Jamie Jacobs-May – JAMS Neutral (formerly Presiding Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court; and Honorable Thomas Reuter – JAMS Neutral (formerly United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania).

To learn more or register now, please visit the Professional Liability Underwriting Society website here: https://plusweb.org/events/conference-symposia/plus-employment-practices-symposium/

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]]> New Jersey’s Legislature Expands Family Leave to Smaller Employers https://www.kbrlaw.com/new-jerseys-legislature-expands-family-leave-to-smaller-employers/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:46:11 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6059 The post New Jersey’s Legislature Expands Family Leave to Smaller Employers appeared first on Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP.

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]]> On January 17, 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation A-3451/S-2950, expanding the New Jersey Family Leave Act to include job-protected family leave rights to employees working for smaller employers; reducing the minimum employment duration required for leave eligibility; and establishing new job-protection provisions for employees taking medical leave while receiving state Temporary Disability Insurance (“TDI”) benefits. https://www.kbrlaw.com/on-january-17-2026-governor-phil-murphy-signed-legislation-a-3451-s-2950-expanding-the-new-jersey-family-leave-act-to-include-job-protected-family-leave-rights-to-employees-working-for-smaller-empl/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:01 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6056 The law will become effective July 17, 2026. KBR attorneys Elizabeth Butler and Diana-Marie Laventure co-authored KBR Client Advisory, “New Jersey’s Legislature Expands Family Leave to Smaller Employers”. Read more here: https://conta.cc/4kGAFcw

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KBR attorneys Elizabeth Butler and Diana-Marie Laventure co-authored KBR Client Advisory, “New Jersey’s Legislature Expands Family Leave to Smaller Employers”.

Read more here: https://conta.cc/4kGAFcw

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]]> KBR attorney Rebecca Rychik recently represented Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP at Fordham University School of Law’s Law Firm Reception connecting with students interested in learning more about KBR and the opportunities we offer. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-attorneys-rebecca-rychik-recently-represented-kaufman-borgeest-ryan-llp-at-fordham-university-school-of-laws-law-firm-reception-connecting-with-students-interested-in-learning-more/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6073 We enjoyed meeting these students and look forward to their future success in the legal field.

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]]> Happy President’s Day from all of us at KBR! https://www.kbrlaw.com/happy-presidents-day-from-all-of-us-at-kbr-2/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6070 The post Happy President’s Day from all of us at KBR! appeared first on Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP.

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]]> KBR attorneys Jennifer Puglisi, Jaclyn Silver, and Ella Humphrey, represented Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP at the University at Buffalo School of Law Career Fair, where they connected with aspiring legal professionals eager to make an impact in the legal field. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-attorneys-jennifer-puglisi-jaclyn-silver-and-ella-humphrey-represented-kaufman-borgeest-ryan-llp-at-the-university-at-buffalo-school-of-law-career-fair-where-they-connected-with-aspiring/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6067 We enjoyed meeting and networking with these new professionals and look forward to supporting their future endeavors!

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]]> Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his impact on justice and equality. https://www.kbrlaw.com/today-we-honor-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-and-his-impact-on-justice-and-equality-2/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=5944 Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from all of us at KBR!

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