Her session discussed best practices, recent litigation, AI, and EPL underwriting exposures. Dianna was joined by Mark Francis – Holland & Knight LLP, Noel Pearman – AXA XL, and Ann Kim – AIG.
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Congratulations to KBR attorneys Dianna D. McCarthy and Monika K. Olowska on obtaining summary judgment in Supreme Court, Nassau County!
In a matter involving claims of defamation and wrongful termination, a former employee alleged they were dismissed from a non-profit agency due to a social media post on race and segregation. Summary judgment was granted after we demonstrated no defamatory statements were made and the termination aligned with the agency’s Social Media Guidance Policy, as… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that KBR attorneys Diana-Marie Laventure and Hannah Race have been named to the 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list!
Congratulations on earning this well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Shira Goldman Moyal and Rebecca Rychik on securing summary judgment in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Nassau County!
Plaintiff alleged that our clients, a Physician Assistant and a Medispa, failed to properly perform and monitor facial laser treatments, lack of informed consent, and fraud allegations. Plaintiff was unable to find an expert to oppose the motion and decided to assert in opposition that the treatment at issue was not medical and instead warranted the… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Katerina Sperl and Rebecca Kilduff on obtaining summary judgment in a premises liability matter in the Supreme Court, Westchester County!
The case involved a slip and fall in the laundry room of a residential building. It was argued that the plaintiff’s own testimony demonstrated that plaintiff made the decision to knowingly walk on a floor that was wet due to a flood, despite being warned of the condition. Our successful argument eliminated any basis for… Read more »
KBR attorneys Jonathan D. Rubin and Rebecca A. Rychik represented Kaufman Borgeest and Ryan at the Fordham Law School’s Law Firm Reception, connecting with students eager to learn more about our firm.
We enjoyed meeting these law students and look forward to their future success in the legal field!
KBR partners Mario Giannettino and Philip Artusa will be speaking on the topic, “Cases to Try vs. Cases to Settle: Strategic Decision-Making in Litigation”, at the Crittenden Medical Liability Conference on Tuesday, April 8th.
The session will feature conversations regarding the factors that influence the decision on settling or trying a case and practical insights for attorneys, legal professionals, and healthcare providers involved in litigation. Philip and Mario will be joined by Tracy Zuckett – MedPro Group and Nadine Nasser Donovan, Esq. – SEAK, Inc. To learn more or… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR attorneys David Bloom and Lisa E. Fleischmann on a victory in the Second Department!
The appellate court reversed a decision denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss a legal malpractice action commenced against KBR’s client. The plaintiffs failed to serve their complaint over a year past the deadline without providing a reasonable excuse for the delay. The Second Department dismissed the case, while also vacating a prior order allowing the… Read more »
Proposed New York legislation could confirm that liquidated damages are not available as a remedy for violation of Labor Law § 191(1)(a)(1) where the employer paid the employee wages on a regular payday.
KBR attorneys Dianna D. McCarthy and Monika K. Olowska authored the KBR Client Advisory, “New York Could Eliminate Liquidated Damages for Pay Frequency Violations.” Read more here: https://conta.cc/3Ff4tfL
At the Crittenden Medical Liability Conference on Tuesday, April 8th, KBR partner Jonathan Rubin will moderate a panel discussion entitled “Social Media and Reputation Management.”
The session will focus on social media’s impact on prospective jurors, strategies for gathering meaningful data, and the value of robust communication between public relations, legal, and risk management departments for reputation management. Jonathan will be joined by Christine Thompson Samuels – Berkley Healthcare, Larry Smith – Med Star Health, and Audrey Murray – Cogent… Read more »