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!
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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 »
Effective June 1, 2025, New Jersey’s new wage transparency law will require employers doing business in the state—or employing workers there—to disclose the hourly wage or salary for any advertised position.
In addition, when employers advertise for a position that could be considered a promotion, they must make “reasonable efforts” to notify all employees about the opportunity before making a promotion decision. KBR attorneys Elizabeth Butler and Diana-Marie Laventure co-authored KBR Client Advisory, “New Jersey’s Wage Transparency Law Effective June 1, 2025”. Read more here.
KBR partners Kathryn Sullivan, Keith Kaplan, and Mario Giannettino will present at Phoenix Seminar’s upcoming educational program, “Dedicated Approaches to Documentation, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management”, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Alongside Jayne Warwick of PointClickCare, the KBR team will present on “Defensible Documentation: Reducing Risk in Long-Term Care”, a session focused on key litigation trends, proactive risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for incident reporting, fall prevention, and pressure injury documentation. Learn more or register here.
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 is a proud gold sponsor of the AHRMNY 2025 Annual Full-Day Conference & Reception taking place in New York, NY on June 6, 2025.
This conference offers attendees a valuable opportunity to gain insights from dynamic speakers while exploring current trends and challenges in healthcare risk management. To learn more, visit the AHRMNY website here.
On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
From all of us at KBR, thank you for your service!
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 »