Previously, employers faced steep penalties, including 100% liquidated damages, for late payments to manual workers, even if wages were ultimately paid. The new amendment narrows that exposure, addressing concerns over disproportionate liability for technical violations. Notably, this change applies to all cases pending or filed on or after May 9, 2025. KBR partner Dianna Daghir… Read more »
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New York has Limited the Recoverable Damages for Pay Frequency Claims
Last week, our New York City office participated in the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge at Central Park!
This event supporting the Central Park Conservancy, was an evening full of celebrating teamwork, commitment to perseverance, and incredible spirit. Thank you to our KBR participants who came out to support and represent the firm, especially despite the rainy weather!
Congratulations to KBR attorney Chelsea Gallay on obtaining Summary Judgment in a medical malpractice matter.
Plaintiff claimed that their client died due to complications from CMV-Colitis, which was not timely diagnosed and/or treated by our clients, the Internist and Nurse Practitioner. The Court was persuaded by Chelsea’s motion that our clients appropriately referred the patient for a colonoscopy and additional testing. In addition, KBR had three expert affidavits in support… Read more »
In May, KBR partners attended the 2025 PLUS Healthcare & MedPL Symposium in Phoenix, AZ.
Jonathan Rubin served as Co-Chair of the event, helping the presenters and guiding meaningful discussions throughout the program. Kathryn Sullivan and Maggie P. Emma, Esq., MBA, Vice President and Deputy Chief Risk Officer of Northwell Health presented on the topic of handling liability certain claims from the perspectives of Litigation Counsel and Risk Management. It… Read more »
KBR partners Betsy Baydala and Christopher DiGiacinto will be speaking on the topic “Views from the Bench and Litigators on Medical Malpractice Trends” at the 2025 AHRMNY Annual Full-Day Conference & Reception on June 6th, 2025.
The presenters will engage in a discussion concerning the current state of medical malpractice litigation in New York with an emphasis on resolution through mediation, and recent trends in trials from the perspective of both a sitting Supreme Court Justice and medical malpractice litigators. Betsy and Christopher will be joined by Hon. Lewis J. Lubell,… Read more »
Kurtis R. McManus, a partner at KBR, will be moderating the presentation “Colorful Voices: Exploring the Crossroads of Race and Queerness” at DRI’s Diversity for Success Seminar on June 12, 2025.
This session will explore intersectionality, the challenges faced by LQBTQIA+ individuals within racial social groups, and how these insights can strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Kurtis will be joined by Jay Larry – Paramount, Connor Peth – Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC, and Bryanna A. Jenkins, Esq. – Lavender Rights Project. To… Read more »
KBR Partner Brian Margolies will be speaking on the topic “How to Make an Allocation that Sticks” at the Perrin Conferences Environmental Risk and PFAS Litigation Conference on June 17th, 2025 in New York, NY.
This session will explore developing allocation strategies that are defensible on Sites, negotiation strategies and how to prepare for future litigation, and unearthing potentially responsive historical coverage. Brian will be joined by Christopher C. DeCarlo – The Vertex Companies LLC, Kristen D. – PolicyFund, and Vivian Villegas – Zurich North America. To learn more or… Read more »
We are proud to be sponsoring Perrin Conferences’ Environmental Risk & PFAS Litigation Conference.
Please join us on June 17-18, 2025, at the New York City Bar Association. This conference brings together leaders in the industry to discuss emerging trends and evolving challenges shaping the field. There will be many opportunities to network with top legal and industry professionals. View more conference details and register here: https://www.perrinconferences.com/conferences/environmental25/ We look… Read more »
KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure will be moderating on the topic, “Disparities in Government Contract Awards, Challenges Facing Under-Represented Attorneys Building a Law Practice” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting, on May 14th, 2025.
The panelists will engage in a discussion regarding the New Jersey Disparity Study released on January 23 and examine the percentage distribution of government contracts to minority contractors in various industries in comparison to non-minority contractors. They will also discuss remedies, and the direct relationship between the lack of government contracts and the challenges faced… Read more »