Author: Lauren DeMichiel

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication and contributions of workers everywhere. Wishing everyone a joyful and relaxed long weekend!

The team finished the season with a league best record of 5-0-1, and fun was had by all.

Plaintiff alleged that while attempting to leave the emergency room of our client’s hospital prior to discharge, he was assaulted by the co-defendant security company’s officers. The Court held that the security company and their employees were independent contractors and our client was not responsible for their acts. Significantly, the Court also granted summary judgment… Read more »

This selection honors her commitment and dedication to excellence in the legal profession. Congratulations, Jennifer!

This full-day event, chaired by KBR partner Alexander Sikoscow, will cover the latest trends in medical malpractice, providing valuable insights and experiences from leading legal professionals on the shifting landscape of medicine and forward-looking best practices. KBR partners Betsy D. Baydala, Christopher E. DiGiacinto, Edward Dondes, Mario C. Giannettino and Christine E. F. Rockwell will… Read more »

Known for his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to clients, Jon has consistently set a high standard in the legal community. Congratulations, Jon!

8 KBR attorneys were named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America list across 4 practice areas: Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Congratulations to Joan M. Gilbride, Andrew S. Kaufman, Loretta A. Krez, Rocco P. Matra, Stephen W. O’Leary, Jonathan D. Rubin,… Read more »

We congratulate Philip Artusa, Michelle M. Benedetto, David Bloom, Matthew M. Collibee, Ruth Corcoran, Patrick S. Dowdle, Neil A. Fox, Jonathan R. Hammerman, Christina N. Langella, Diana-Marie Laventure, Ari Lessa, Janine Luckie, Lauren M. Lundquist, Nicholas S. Maharajh, Mathew E. Mawby, Kurtis R. McManus, Samantha R. Montrose, Jessica Oliva, Jennifer Puglisi, Alyssa M. Schiffhauer, Daniel… Read more »

Plaintiff alleged our client, a chiropractor, aggravated a patient’s existing vertebral artery dissection leading to a stroke 2 weeks after treatment. It was claimed our client failed to refer the patient to ER immediately, preventing a timely diagnosis. Ed argued that our client had no reason to suspect a dissection, as the patient’s symptoms resolved… Read more »

Dianna’s session provided in-depth guidance on best practices for hiring, the importance of comprehensive employee handbooks, effective methods for maintaining personnel files and New York Department of Labor Investigations. This presentation marked the first of three that Dianna will be giving on employment issues geared to the New York City Hospitality Industry.