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...
NEWARK, N.J. - Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP is pleased to announce that the Honorable Douglas E. Arpert (Ret.) has joined the firm as Counsel after a distinguished legal career spanning four decades, including 15 years as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District...
Walsh Partner Joseph L. Linares has been appointed to a one-year term to the United States District Court Lawyers Advisory Committee for the District of New Jersey by Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Lawyers Advisory...
On March 11, 2024, a new version of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Rule regarding when employers can classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) will take effect (the “New Rule”). The New Rule, titled “Employee or Independent Contractor...