Alexandra Arleo is a rising 2L at Fordham University School of Law. Prior to law school, Alexandra was Citigroup's Strategic Business Management Assistant Vice President. She earned her bachelor's degree in economics with minors in political science and gender and women's studies from Villanova University. What...
Today, the Defense Counsel Journal, a law review of the International Association of Defense Counsel, published a circuit-by-circuit Guide to Overruled "Wayward Caselaw" concerning Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Rule 702 was revised in December 2023 for the first time in twenty-three years to...
The Department of Labor (DOL or Department) promulgated a new rule that is to go into effect on July 1, 2024. The final rule updates and revises the regulations issued under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemption from minimum...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires the federal government, as well as certain private, state, and local employers, to provide "reasonable accommodations" to a qualified employee's or applicant's known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,...
NEWARK, N.J. – Joseph L. Linares was appointed as Co-Chair of the Judicial Selection Committee of the Essex County Bar Association for the 2024-25 term. The appointment was made by recently installed ECBA President, James DiGiulio, effective June 1, 2024. In his new role, Joe, alongside...
NEWARK, N.J. – Chambers and Partners USA 2024 Guide has recognized Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP as a Leading Firm for the third consecutive year. Additionally, Chambers recognizes founding partners Liza Walsh and Stephen Falanga. Liza Walsh has ranked as a Leading Lawyer in the Litigation: General Commercial...
On May 6, Liza M. Walsh was recognized by the Essex County Bar Association with the Federal Practice Award at its 2024 Annual Installation and Awards Reception. The Federal Practice Award is presented to attorneys who have made significant contributions to the practice of law...
NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP welcomes Priscilla E. Savage to the firm! Priscilla will be focusing her practice on management-side employment and labor litigation, as well as commercial litigation. Priscilla served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Douglas M. Fasciale, Associate Justice,...
NEWARK, N.J. – M. Trevor Lyons and David D. Cramer recently secured a victory in the Appellate Division on an issue of potential first impression, where the three-judge panel unanimously affirmed the dismissal of contract-based claims brought by a former tenured professor at a private...
New Jersey Law Journal interviewed the Honorable Douglas E. Arpert (Ret.) on joining the Honorable Mark Falk (Ret.) in leading and continuing to expand the firm’s Mediation, Arbitration and Special Master Appointments practice. Full Article >>>...