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
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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 »
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at KBR!
Recently, Jonathan Rubin, a partner at KBR, served as a panelist on a webinar, “Maintaining Professional Boundaries in Clinical Practice”, hosted by the Metropolitan Institute for Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
This presentation discussed the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and challenges presented in clinical practice. Jonathan was joined by Barbara Reichenthal LCSW – Metropolitan Institute for Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Rebecca Rychik and Jonathan Hammerman on securing summary judgment in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Kings County!
Plaintiff alleged that our client, a Managed Care Plan, failed to prevent and timely treat plaintiff decedent’s comorbidities over the course of multiple admissions to various hospitals and providers. Rebecca and Jonathan emphasized that our client does not provide medical care or treatment, and all treatment of the decedent’s injuries were a result of the care… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR attorney Katerina Sperl on securing back-to-back awards of summary judgment in labor law matters in the Supreme Courts of Dutchess County and Suffolk County!
In the Dutchess County case, the plaintiff asserted that our client, the owner and general contractor for the project, was liable under NYS Labor Law Sections 200, 241(6), and 240(1) for injuries allegedly sustained while moving a heavy pipe by hand. Katerina successfully argued that the plaintiff failed to establish liability under these sections and… Read more »
Dianna Daghir McCarthy, a partner at KBR, will be moderating the presentation “AI and Emerging Tech – Liability and Loss on the Horizon” at the 2025 PLUS EPL Symposium on March 3, 2025.
This session will explore AI in the Workplace; the current legal and regulatory frameworks; state laws and pending legislations; and international law and guidance. It will also discuss best practices, recent litigation, and AI and EPL underwriting exposures. Dianna will be joined by Mark H. Francis – Holland & Knight LLP, Noel Pearman – AXA… Read more »
Happy Presidents Day from all of us at KBR!
With the new administration prioritizing immigration enforcement, employers should provide guidance concerning how to respond if ICE comes knocking.
KBR partners Robyn Silvermintz, Joan M. Gilbride, and Dianna D. McCarthy authored the KBR Client Advisory, “Employer Guidance for ICE Investigations, ” providing key insights on compliance and preparedness. Read more here.
KBR attorneys Mario Giannettino and Lindsey Nourse secure the dismissal of three separate matters.
In each case, plaintiffs alleged the defendants, skilled nursing facilities, failed to appropriately respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In dismissing the actions, the courts held that the facilities were entitled to immunity under the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act.