On December 21, 2022, Gov. Hochul signed Bill A10477/S9427A into law, which goes into effect on September 18, 2023, that will make New York the fourth US state to require salary ranges with job postings.
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Lactation Accommodations in the Workplace
On Dec. 9, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bill (A1236/S4844B) into law, which goes into effect June 7, 2023.
New York Enacts Law to Bring Worker-Rights Poster Requirements into Digital Age
On December 16, 2022, Gov. Hochul signed Bill A7595/S6805 into law, which goes into effect immediately.
Goldberg Segalla Attorneys Named 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”
Two attorneys resident in Goldberg Segalla’s Baltimore office have been recognized among the “Rising Stars” in the 2023 Maryland edition of Super Lawyers. Thomson Reuters publishes the annual compendium of outstanding lawyers who meet stringent requirements for professional achievement and who have attained a high degree of peer recognition.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Eve K. Kokolis
Eve dedicates her practice to representing clients in complex workers’ compensation claims. She counsels and defends insurers, employers, and third-party administrators in all stages of litigation from inception to appeal, and draws on several years of experience practicing workers’ compensation defense throughout New Jersey. She also has experience in personal injury law.
New York Workers’ Compensation Board Once Again Tightens the Coverage Standard on Professional Employer Organizations
The battle regarding how much Workers’ Compensation coverage Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) provide to underlying employers rages on at the Workers’ Compensation Board level.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Terrence L. Mitchell
Goldberg Segalla added Terrence L. Mitchell to the firm’s Employment and Labor group in Princeton.
New York Enacts Law Stating Workers Shall Not Be Punished For Lawful Absences
Governor Kathy Hochul was elected to a full term less than two weeks ago, and she continues to advance legislation that affects New York businesses.
John Archibald and Tony Troese Discuss Keys to Mitigating Workers’ Compensation Exposure
John K. Archibald and Tony S. Troese — partners in Goldberg Segalla’s Workers’ Compensation practice — co-authored an article for Claims and Litigation Management Alliance on the keys to mitigating exposure to workers’ compensation claims.
Fraud Doesn’t Pay in New York: November 2022 Update
As a part of our Quarterly Practice Group Update, we are pleased to produce our fifth installment highlighting examples of our continued success in the area of fraud litigation. This publication began as a one-time update; however, due to the consistent success of our dedicated attorneys we are pleased to be able to continue to relay our successes.
Insurer Wins Appeal, Securing Reversal of ALJ Workers’ Comp Ruling
The Kansas Workers Compensation Appeals Board reversed an administrative law judge ruling against an insurance services company, agreeing with Goldberg Segalla partner James R. Hess the employer did not receive sufficient notice of the claimant’s alleged injury.
Hockey League Victorious in Long-Running Workers’ Comp Case Brought by Player
A professional hockey player’s attempt to collect Workers’ Compensation benefits for injuries suffered over the course of his career was ended by California’s highest court — capping a six-year battle during which Goldberg Segalla partner Joshua J. Roberts successfully defended our client every step of the way.
Goldberg Segalla Earns 31 National and Regional Rankings in 2023 “Best Law Firms” Survey
Goldberg Segalla has earned 31 national and regional rankings in the annual U.S. News—Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey for 2023. These include placement in National Tier 1 for Insurance Law as well as 17 Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings spanning New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in practices including commercial litigation, employment and labor, insurance law, personal injury litigation, and product liability litigation.
Not My Employee – How Professional Employment Organizations Can Protect Against Unnecessary Liability
NEW JERSEY’S DUAL EMPLOYMENT CONCEPT ALLOWS THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COURT TO FIND THAT MORE THAN ONE ENTITY IS AN EMPLOYER.
On Choosing Law and the Right Law Firm: Joseph S. Brown, Partner
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