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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.

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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

Congratulations to KBR attorney Adi Halevi on securing summary judgment in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, New York County.

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The case involved claims that our client, a specialty hospital and nursing facility, failed to prevent skin breakdown, pressure ulcers, and wrongful death. The court granted summary judgment, the Court found that our client adhered to the standard of care and that the alleged injuries were a consequence of the decedent’s co-morbidities, and not caused… Read more »

Happy New Year from all of us at KBR!

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As we welcome 2026, we look ahead with optimism and gratitude, remaining dedicated to serving our clients with care and commitment. Wishing you a year of happiness, good health, and moments to treasure.

Congratulations to KBR attorney Kristen Halford on securing summary judgment in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Bronx County.

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The case involved claims that our client, an ophthalmologic surgeon, negligently failed to prevent and timely diagnose endophthalmitis following our client’s performance of cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery. The court granted summary judgment in favor of our client, finding that our client had adhered to appropriate protocols, counseled the plaintiff regarding the risk of infection,… Read more »