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In a recent case from the New Jersey Appellate Division, the Court remanded an order granting summary judgment, finding that the record contained disputed material facts where a property owner contested a homeowners’ association’s authority to enforce building height restrictions. See our latest blog post for our insights on this case. Michael O'Donnell Matthews Florez Kori Pruett Shelley Wu https://lnkd.in/ezU-Aw96

Join us for the current episode of “Title Nerds,” featuring special guest John Crowley, New Jersey State Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company, who provided guidance for title agents and key challenges for underwriters. In addition, Riker Danzig associate Kori Pruett analyzed a recent case in the Southern District of Florida, Tek Grubu Gayrimenkul Franchising Pazarlama ic ve dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi v. Coretitle LLC, where two land parcels were fraudulently transferred by three unidentified individuals.  #RikerDanzigTitleNerds Michael O'Donnell Bethany A. Abele https://lnkd.in/eBUUVSg9

For business owners and managers fretting to come into compliance with the beneficial ownership reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act before the upcoming deadline: congratulations, your procrastination has paid off! To learn more about this delay, view our client alert. #RikerDanzigCorporate #RikerDanzigRealEstate Jason Navarino Hannah Greendyk Jeanmarie Dunn-Kane Cindy Belvisi https://lnkd.in/eEuPnD7A

As one of the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2024 “Women Attorneys of the Year” honorees, Insurance Partner Tracey Kohl Wishert is featured in a Q&A titled “I Aim to Make a Positive Change in Everyday Interactions, Tracey Wishert Says,” published by the Law Journal on December 19, 2024. Tracey notes one of her proudest achievements has been stepping into a leadership role of the Firm’s Insurance group after her mentor became a judge, continuing the stability and excellence the group had built over the years. She views making a difference as creating positive, lasting impacts in everyday interactions, whether through mentoring colleagues, solving client issues, or being a reliable partner. Her advice to new attorneys is to find a mentor and, as they grow, become one themselves, emphasizing that mentorship is key to both personal and professional development. Additionally, she notes staying curious and adaptable is vital in a constantly changing legal landscape. Award methodology: https://lnkd.in/e_TrQcQB. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. https://lnkd.in/epqjj-Dj #RikerDanzigHonors

Bethany A. Abele, a partner in Riker Danzig’s Commercial Litigation group and a 2024 New Jersey Law Journal “Women Attorneys of the Year” honoree, is featured in a Q&A titled “Make a Difference Through the 'Little Things,' Bethany Abele Says,” published by the Law Journal on December 19, 2024. In the article, Bethany notes that serving as the 2024 president of the Morris County Bar Association has been a career highlight, particularly in reviving the annual attorney memorial ceremony to honor colleagues who had passed away. Additionally, leading Riker’s annual holiday toy drive is a source of pride for Bethany, bringing joy to children in need. She believes making a difference involves both community service, such as serving on charity boards, and small, thoughtful gestures. To new attorneys, Bethany advises getting involved in organizations to build skills, networks, and meaningful connections. Award methodology: https://lnkd.in/e_TrQcQB. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. https://lnkd.in/eD9Bhdea #RikerDanzigHonors

Partner Joseph Schwartz, Chair of Riker Danzig’s Bankruptcy Practice, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on December 11, 2024 in an article titled “CarePoint Creditors, Regulator Seek to Oust Directors from Rival Hospital Operator.” The article discussed a hearing before the Bankruptcy Court at which objections were raised regarding governance issues created by Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH) having three seats on the board of CarePoint Health, which is in bankruptcy. HRH is not only a competitor, being the owner of a hospital in Secaucus, but is a prepetition creditor of the Debtors, the Debtors’ post-petition lender, the proposed acquirer of debtor Bayonne Hospital, the proposed manager of the Debtors and the Bayonne debtors’ landlord.  Joseph Schwartz, as counsel for the New Jersey Department of Health, argued before the Bankruptcy Court that HRH’s wearing of these different hats while sitting on the CarePoint Health board is problematic and presents an “obvious conflict.” He added that HRH representatives could not fulfil their fiduciary duties to CarePoint Health and its creditors as board members. As a result, Joe asserted that HRH should remove its employees from the CarePoint Health board. The article noted the concurring opinion of the CarePoint Health official unsecured creditors’ committee, which said these multiple roles “are absolutely in tension.” According to the article, CarePoint Health plans to address the matter with its board in the coming days. #RikerDanzigBankruptcyLaw https://lnkd.in/dWPyni4q

Our attorneys and staff took a break from legal briefs to test their knowledge of building codes in a Gingerbread House Contest. Some creations stood tall as sugar-coated masterpieces, while others… crumbled under the pressure. Top design honors, as judged by the Riker Danzig partners, went to “Frosted Dreams,” “Giralda Farms,” and “Riker Tree House.” Whether it was picture-perfect or a total frosting fiasco, every house brought plenty of laughs and holiday cheer. Check out the sweet successes and delicious disasters! #GingerbreadJustice #SweetWins #HolidayCrumbles Ashley Duckworth Corey LaBrutto Wendi Opper Uzar Lisa Gaida Priscilla Fowlkes Isabel Rodriguez MELISSA CALDA Ana Quinones Daniela Nieves Kelly Crawford Richelle Delavan Jessica Civetta Christie Bowness Mansi Vyas Magdalena Mroz Scott Ohnegian

Effective December 30, 2024, New York has implemented a new registration requirement for contractors and subcontractors working on “covered projects.” This update impacts both public and certain privately-owned projects as contractors and subcontractors must now register with the State before they can perform work on these projects. If your business operates in construction, demolition, or similar fields in New York, it is essential to understand these new requirements to avoid potential penalties and ensure compliance with the law. See our Client Alert for more details on this new requirement. #RikerDanzigConstructionLaw Stuart Lederman Rudy Randazzo Dan MacLane https://lnkd.in/ewcc5cZC

Title Insurance and Litigation Partner Michael O'Donnell will be speaking at the live National Business Institute (NBI, Inc.) webinar, "Title Law 2.0: What's New and What's Next" on January 10, 2025. Mike will be speaking at the "Recent Case Law Developments in Title Law" panel. #RikerDanzigConnections #RikerDanzigTitleInsuranceLaw https://lnkd.in/euFqfHCV

Riker Danzig welcomes Jonathan Barrera to the Firm's Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense and Investigations Groups.   #WelcomeToRiker #RikerDanzigWhiteCollarCriminalDefenseLaw #RikerDanzigLitigation https://lnkd.in/eargewk3