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Wright, Moore and Weinstein Obtain Unanimous Jury Verdict Dismissing Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims
February 27, 2023
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Insurance Journal Quotes Meer on the Risks Surrounding ESG Claims
February 6, 2023
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Bashor, Lai, and Tatarka Secure Summary Judgment and Dismissal in Phone Explosion case
January 24, 2023
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Dell, Graham and Tarasowsky Secure Summary Judgment in Scooter Accident Case
January 20, 2023
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Wilson Elser Announces 28 New Partners
January 11, 2023
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Francoeur, Weiner and Mouzouris Obtain Dismissal of $9 Million Legal Malpractice Action
December 27, 2022
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Burke and Caruso Prevail for Minor Immigrant in Pro Bono Guardianship Proceedings
December 5, 2022
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Wilson Elser’s National Trial Team Members Share Insights on Combatting Shock Verdicts
December 5, 2022
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Semlies Teams with Selmeci and White Plains Associates to Secure Defense Verdict for Putnam County Hospital
November 28, 2022
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers Awards Wilson Elser 7 Tier 1, 2 and 3 National Rankings and 52 Metropolitan Rankings for 2023 "Best Law Firms"
November 8, 2022
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Dell and Howells Obtained Summary Judgment in Labor Law Case for Real Estate Client
November 3, 2022
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Sternberg and Weinberg Obtain Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Action
November 2, 2022
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Wilson Elser Expands East and West Coast Prowess with Three Lateral Hires
October 25, 2022
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Wilson Elser Achieves Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus
October 18, 2022
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Super Lawyers Names 25 from Wilson Elser to 2022 New York Metro Lists
September 22, 2022
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Martin, Brodie and Haimson Win Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Matter
September 15, 2022
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Law360 Covers Sheehan and Swart’s Move to Wilson Elser MedMal & Health Care in New York
September 6, 2022
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Wilson Elser Fortifies Medical Malpractice & Health Care Practice with Two Lateral Partners in White Plains and New York Offices
September 1, 2022
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Wilson Elser Ranks in Top Third of Law360 Glass Ceiling Report
Law360
August 30, 2022
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Law360 Reports on Lex Machina’s Tort Litigation Report, Placing Wilson Elser First in Tort Defense over the Past Five Years
Law360
August 30, 2022
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Potter and Inderjit Secure Reimbursement of $250,000 in Fees and No Contribution to a Seven-Figure Settlement
August 22, 2022
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Burke and Becker Successfully Resolve Two High-Exposure Dram Shop Cases
August 19, 2022
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National Trial Team Reenactment Enlightens Next Generation of Trial Lawyers
August 18, 2022
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Best Lawyers in America 2023 Includes 69 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 24 Offices
August 18, 2022
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81 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in America (2023 Edition)
August 18, 2022
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Wilson Elser Participating in Mansfield 6.0 Certification Process
August 17, 2022
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BTI: Wilson Elser among “Best of the Best” in Cultivating Women’s Highest Job Satisfaction
August 10, 2022
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Margolis and Stopnik Defeat Motion to Reinstate Third-Party Action in Co-Op Dispute
July 28, 2022
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Wilson Elser a BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Lister for 2022
July 28, 2022
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Karp Retains Leading International Expert, Obtains Defense Verdict for Cardiovascular Surgery Team
July 13, 2022
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Wilson Elser Trial Team Scores Noteworthy Damages Verdict
June 11, 2022
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Karp Dismissal in Loss of Sepulcher Matter Affirmed on Appeal by Selmeci
June 21, 2022
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Lum and Seltzer Achieve Highly Favorable Apportionment from Jury
June 21, 2022
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Harrison, Hurwitz and Lee Secure Defense Verdict Against $3.5 Million Demand
June 13, 2022
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Lum, Wilder and Swanson Secure Unanimous Jury Defense Verdict in Liability Suit
May 13, 2022
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Worklife Quotes Roer and Stutz on Employees “Caught Red-Handed”
May 5, 2022
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Insurance Journal’s Insuring Cannabis Podcast Hosts Meer on ESG-Related D&O Liability for Cannabis Industry
May 4, 2022
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BTI Consulting Group Names Wilson Elser a BTI Midsize Client Service Master
April 29, 2022
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Vignali and Vaccaro Achieve Unanimous Defense Verdict Against $9 Million Demand
April 25, 2022
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City & State Quotes Roer on NYC’s Vaccine-Mandate Reversal for Athletes and Performers
March 29, 2022
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Miller and Sinha Obtain Defense Verdict Against $7 Million Demand
March 28, 2022
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Wilson Elser Sees Virtual or Hybrid Trials and Arbitrations as a Fact of Life in the Future
March 24, 2022
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Risk Placement Services Podcast Features Kaufer on Management Liability Claims
March 4, 2022
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Lum, Stein and Scoditti Secure Jury Defense Verdict for NY’s Largest Health Care Provider
January 22, 2022
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Law360 Quotes Mayo on NY Law Conferring Joint-Employer Relationship for Contractors and Subcontractors in Wage-and-Hour Actions
January 18, 2022
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Wilson Elser Names 19 New Partners
January 19, 2022
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The D&O Diary Reprints Meer and Pernicone Portion of Legalign Global White Paper on D&O Exposures to Climate Change Risk
January 6, 2022
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Flannery, Jordan and Larkin Named to The Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers in 2022 by Hudson Valley Magazine
December 7, 2021
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DAC Beachcroft Quotes Meer on Biden’s Comments at UN Climate Change COP26 Conference
November 9, 2021
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Business Insurance Quotes Buchalski on Workers’ Comp Reimbursements and Cannabis Legalization
Business Insurance
November 4, 2021
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New York-Chicago Team Secures Significant Decrease in Award in Damages-Only Jury Trial
October 28, 2021
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Business Insurance Quotes Buchalski at 2021 Virtual Cannabis & Hemp Conference
October 25, 2021
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Selmeci Upholds Trial Win by Grady and Semlies at Second Department
October 22, 2021
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Lum, Cash & Greenfield Tag-Team to Score Queens Supreme Court Jury Verdict for NYC Casino
October 22, 2021
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Lum, Stein, Greenfield and Herman Obtain Appellate Victory for Major Arena Client
October 20, 2201
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Lum, Stein and Budofsky Obtain Jury Verdict in Favor of NY’s Largest Health Care Provider
October 8, 2021
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Francoeur and Cho Take Defense Verdict in Legal Malpractice Matter
October 6, 2021
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10 Attorneys Named to 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
October 5, 2021
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Lum, Cash and Seltzer Successfully Defend NYC’s Only Legally Licensed Casino in Premises Liability Jury Trial
October 5, 2021
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Meer, Thurston, Tranen and Tomberg Argue ADR Provision, Granted Motion to Dismiss
September 22, 2021
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65 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 19, 2021
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Best Lawyers in America 2022 Includes 44 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 18 Offices
August 19, 2021
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Reif and Horst Obtain Pre-answer Dismissal of Product Liability Third-Party Complaint
August 8, 2021
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Sports Litigation Alert Quotes Bialek on NIL Movement and University IP Protection
Sports Litigation Alert
August 9, 2021
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Law360 Ranks Wilson Elser 45th Largest U.S. Law Firm
July 30, 2021
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Litigation Hotbed Quotes Mayo on Manual Work Pay Appellate Decision
July 26, 2021
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Stopnik, Lawless and Margolis Obtain Summary Judgment Based on Failure to Meet Serious Injury Threshold
July 21, 2021
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Wilson Elser to Participate in Mansfield 5.0 Certification Process
July 14, 2021
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12 Wilson Elser Attorneys Volunteer to Take Safe Passage Pro Bono Cases
July 9, 2021
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Vignali & Maynard Secure Quick Defense Verdict in Texas Federal Court Table Saw Case
July 8, 2021
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Friedberg and Selmeci Successfully Reduce Court Verdict in MedMal Case
June 30, 2021
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Bloomberg Law Interviews Semlies on PREP Act & the Debate Over Where COVID-19-Related Wrongful Death Suits Should Be Heard
Bloomberg Law
June 22, 2021
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Boulhosa and Cahill Obtain Summary Judgment in Precedent-Setting Labor Law Case for Gas Station Lessee
June 8, 2021
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Zibas and Barrett Obtain Full Dismissal on Defamation and Civil Rights Law Violation Allegations
May 26, 2021
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Five Wilson Elser Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2021 Guide
May 20, 2021
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Law360 Quotes Mayo on Employer Responsibility to Salaried Employees
Law360
May 5, 2021
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Law360 Quotes Mayo on Health Screenings as More Employees Are Vaccinated against COVID-19
April 27, 2021
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Caiazzo Among Current Board Members Reelected to Serve as At-Large Executive Committee Members of the Board of the National Italian American Foundation
April 27, 2021
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Lawless Successfully Defends a “Targeted Victim” Case on Appeal
April 26, 2021
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Ross and Herman Obtain Summary Judgment Dismissing Trip-and-Fall Claim for Conscious Pain and Suffering, Wrongful Death
April 19, 2021
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Protecting Your Rights and Minimizing Exposure When Operating Online
April 13, 2021
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Reif and Horst Handily Defeat Dual Class Action Claims against Foreign Parts Manufacturer and U.S. Automakers
April 12, 2021`
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Selmeci Successfully Defends Gregory’s and Nimaroff’s MedMal Summary Judgment in New York’s First Department
March 2, 2021
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Rust, Boone, Ayala and Sheiffer Prevail on Motion to Dismiss D&O Coverage Dispute
January 28, 2021
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Wilson Elser Attorneys Join Legalign Global Colleagues to Predict International Insurance Risks for 2021
January 25, 2021
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Graham Obtains Summary Judgment for Telecommunications Giant in Kings County Premises Liability Case
January 5, 2021
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Grandison and Boulé Obtain Summary Judgment in Bronx County Labor Law Case
November 25, 2020
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Cash and Graham Obtain Summary Judgment in Kings County Labor Law Case
November 9, 2020
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Lawyer Monthly Publishes Interview with Zibas on Cyber/IP Risks
November 2, 2020
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Leddy and Levasseur Obtain Dismissal of Extremely Complicated NY Labor Law Case
October 2, 2020
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Zink and Boulé Obtain Dismissal in Timeshare Claim on Lack of Jurisdiction
September 30, 2020
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Zink and Boulé Obtain Summary Judgment for Event Production Company
September 30, 2020
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Sternberg and Gash Obtain Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case – Opposing Affidavit Deemed Insufficient
September 23, 2020
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Business Insurance 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards Names Wilson Elser’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice “Legal Team of the Year”
September 11, 2020
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Fernandez Obtains Summary Judgment in Hospital Negligence Case, Selmeci Brings It Home on Appeal
August 24, 2020
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70 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named to Inaugural Edition of “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 20, 2020
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Best Lawyers in America 2021 Includes 42 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 19 Offices
August 20, 2020
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Greenfield and Stein Score Landmark Summary Judgment in Hockey Puck Injury Case for Premiere Sports Venue
August 19, 2020
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Lawless Obtains Reversal of Order Denying Summary Judgment to City Agency in Premises Negligence Case
August 17, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named First Law Firm on ADA Website Compliance Legal Panel
August 6, 2020
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Hirsch and Conger Obtain Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Claim against Nephrologist
July 2, 2020
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Dell and Napoli Obtain Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case
July 1, 2020
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Boulé and Zink Obtain Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case
June 17, 2020
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Farmer, Geraghty and Cahill Secure Pre-answer Dismissal for Youth Sports Team
June 16, 2020
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Cooperman and Francoeur Obtain Summary Judgement in Insurance Broker Negligence Case
June 11, 2020
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Risk & Insurance Quotes Buchalski on COVID-19 Impact on Workers’ Compensation
June 10, 2020
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Standing Together
June 5, 2020
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Farmer, Geraghty and Cahill Use Notice to Admit to Secure Pre-Deposition Summary Judgment for Brooklyn Landowner
March 25, 2020
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Tompkins and Cahill Obtain Summary Judgment in Assault and Battery Case
March 16, 2020
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Humphries and Stevens Obtain Summary Judgment against Claim Based on Wikipedia!
March 12, 2020
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Hirsch and Conger Obtain Summary Judgment
March 11, 2020
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Gregory and Humphries Successfully Defend Hospital on Alleged Negligence
March 11, 2020
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Hirsch & Conger Obtain Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict in NY County Supreme Court
March 9, 2020
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Meer and Ayala Obtain Favorable Determination from NYS Division of Human Rights
February 24, 2020
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Lum and Woodhouse Secure Unanimous Defense Verdict for Casino Client
February 18, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named as Finalist in Business Insurance’s 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards
February 14, 2020
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Wilson Elser Promotes 25 to Partner
January 16, 2020
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Selmeci and Sternberg Redirect Blood Donation Case from Negligence to Medical Malpractice
December 26, 2019
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Lum and Cash Secure Unanimous Defense Verdict for New York City Casino
December 23, 2019
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Wilson Elser Partners Honored by Crain’s as “Notable Women in Law”
December 16, 2019
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Partners Lum and Stein Prevail in Serious Slip-and-Fall Case
December 6, 2019
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Mayo Obtains Dismissal of Discriminatory Hiring Claim
November 21, 2019
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Levasseur and Leddy Obtain Summary Judgment in Truck/Bus Accident
November 20, 2019
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NY Metro Medical Malpractice Mock Trial Program Reproduces Phenomena Likely to Occur in the Courtroom
November 13, 2019
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Potter and Dhami Obtain Summary Judgment
November 8, 2019
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Karp and Walsh Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case in New York County
November 8, 2019
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Wilder Obtains Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Case
November 7, 2019
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Lum, Zemsky and Seltzer Obtain Unanimous Jury Verdict on Behalf of Multinational Gaming Conglomerate
November 6, 2019
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Levasseur and Kelly Obtain Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Action
November 5, 2019
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U.S. News: Best Lawyers Names Wilson Elser to 2020 "Best Law Firms"
November 1, 2019
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Johnson and Boulé Secure Summary Judgment and Client’s Contractual Indemnification
October 17, 2019
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Meer and Ayala Obtain Favorable Determination from NYS Division of Human Rights
October 3, 2019
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Swanson & Stein Defeat Slippery Argument in Hospital Slip & Fall Case
September 25, 2019
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Ellman and Sheiffer Obtain Summary Adjudication in FINRA Arbitration
August 28, 2019
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Important Announcement for all Employers in New York State
August 15, 2019
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Best Lawyers™ in America 2020 Includes 38 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 16 Offices
August 15, 2019
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Lum and Davis Obtain Jury Verdict in Favor of World’s Second-Largest Retailer after Six-Day Trial
July 19, 2019
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Francoeur and Singh Obtain Directed Verdict after Three-Week Trial in Broker Negligence Case
June 12, 2019
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Lum, Zemsky, Cash and Greenfield Take Back-to-Back Liability Verdicts for Casino Client
June 5, 2019
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Business Insurance Quotes Roer on EEOC’s New Chair
Business Insurance
May 21, 2019
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Lum and Woodhouse Secure Unanimous Defense Verdict in Casino Premises Liability Case
April 29, 2019
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Gregory and Mullins Take Defense Verdict in NY County Medical Malpractice Trial
March 26, 2019
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Levasseur Appointed Chair for Region 1 of CLM (Claims and Litigation Management Alliance)
March 22, 2019
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Stepping It Up: Cannabis Law Lights Up Lexology
March 18, 2019
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Ng Obtains Defense Verdict for Cardiologist in Case Involving Discontinuance of Blood-Thinner
March 15, 2019
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Francoeur Obtains Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Action
March 8, 2019
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Wilson Elser Promotes 19 to Nonequity Partner
January 31, 2019
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Wilson Elser Promotes 10 to Equity Partner
January 29, 2019
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Roer Recognized by Crain’s Among Notable Women in Law in New York City
January 14, 2019
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Sternberg and Levine Obtain Defense Verdict in OB/GYN Medical Malpractice Case
January 2, 2019
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Levasseur Reappointed to RIMS Chapter Board of Directors
December 20, 2018
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Levasseur Reappointed President of NYC Chapter of CLM
December 20, 2018
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Lum, Stein and Rubin Obtain Jury Verdict for New York Health System
December 10, 2018
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Lum and Lieberman Invoke Substantial Comparative Fault Offset In “Blown Stop Sign” Auto Collision Case
December 3, 2018
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Whiteman, Quinn, Selmeci and Frantz: First Department Permits First-Time Consideration of Extrinsic Evidence in Analysis of Duty to Defend, Upholds the Auto Exclusion
November 28, 2018
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2019 “Best Law Firms” List
November 5, 2018
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Selmeci and Frantz: Second Circuit Holds that Co-Insurers Must Reserve Rights
October 9, 2018
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Best Lawyers in America 2019 Includes 35 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 16 Offices
August 15, 2018
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Ng and Mullins Obtain Defense Verdict in Orthopedic Surgery Case
July 30, 2018
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Francoeur and Geary Obtain Denial of Class Certification in $6 Million Junk Fax Case
May 18, 2018
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Lum and Bashor Pull Low Verdict against the Odds in Auto Case
March 28, 2018
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Sheiffer Invited to Join NYCBA President’s Committee on Enhancing Dispute Resolution
March 2, 2018
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Gregory, Humphries and Freeman Obtain Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
February 13, 2018
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Moore and Selmeci Make Law in the Third Department with Pro Bono Win in Immigration Appeal for Teenage Migrant
January 26, 2018
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Levasseur Reappointed to Board of Connecticut/Westchester RIMS Chapter
January 24, 2018
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Selmeci and Francoeur: Successful Appeal in Legal Malpractice Case
January 22, 2018
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Levasseur and Hattar Reappointed to CLM Leadership Roles
January 19, 2018
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Roer Featured in Crain’s Inaugural List of Leading Women Lawyers in New York City
December 19, 2017
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Caiazzo Invested into the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George
December 12, 2017
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A Q&A with Dan McMahon
December 12, 2017
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Wilson Elser Supports African American Men of Westchester’s Visionary Awards Gala
December 6, 2017
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Selmeci Shows Hospital Breached No Duty to Distressed Occupant of Parked Car
December 4, 2017
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Selmeci Obtains New Trial after $1.1 Million Verdict
December 1, 2017
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Hyland Inducted into the Fordham University Military Hall of Fame
November 8, 2017
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O’Brien Invited to Participate in Department of Homeland Security-DOJ IoT Roundtable
November 8, 2017
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Occupational Safety & Health Reporter Quotes Fuerth on “Flawed Decision”
Bloomberg BNA
November 2, 2017
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Selmeci Prevails on Three Cases in Just Two Days
November 2, 2017
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Zibas and Barrett Set New Precedent with Summary Judgment in Trademark and Cybersquatting Case
September 12, 2017
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Graffeo Granted Unanimous Decision on Appeal in MedMal Case
September 11, 2017
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 30 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 15 Offices to its 2018 List
August 15, 2017
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Fred Reif and Debra Tama Rejoin Wilson Elser in New York
August 4, 2017
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NYC Team Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict in High-Stakes Premises Liability Case
August 3, 2017
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Zibas Quoted in German Legal Publication JUVE
May 3, 2017
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Bialek, Barrett and Losier Bring Home Precedential Case before Second Circuit
April 20, 2017
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Levasseur, NYC CLM Chapter Host Cyber Liability Update
April 20, 2017
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Herman Makes Law on Question of Sidewalk Law Exemption
April 20, 2017
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Semlies Honored by The Workmen’s Circle at Annual Golf Outing
April 18, 2017
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University of Chicago Law School IoT White Paper Cites O’Brien
April 4, 2017
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Wilson Elser WAVE Hosted a Discussion on Diversity & Inclusion
April 3, 2017
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Asia Practice Team Hosts iCourt Delegation of More than 50 Chinese Legal Industry Leaders
April 3, 2017
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O’Brien Again a Top Author in JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Awards
March 24, 2017
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Hattar Organizes WWBA Volunteers for Read Across America
March 10, 2017
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Graffeo and Selmeci Prevail on Summary Judgment and Appeal
March 6, 2017
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Gregory and Humphries Prevail in Med Mal Case
March 2, 2017
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MedMal Defense Team Joins Wilson Elser in White Plains
February 22, 2017
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Francoeur Nominated for the NYC Mayoral Service Recognition Award
February 22, 2017
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Levasseur Elected President of CLM’s NYC Chapter; Hattar Assumes Regional Role
January 10, 2017
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Wilson Elser Promotes 10 Attorneys to Partner
January 2, 2017
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Hirsch Judges Yale Mock Trial Association’s 2016 Yale Invitational
December 15, 2016
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Jerold Ruderman Appointed to Third Term as Chair of the Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial Department
December 12, 2016
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Laird Obtains Unanimous Defense Verdict for Hardware Store Client
December 5, 2016
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Law360 Quotes Roer on Trump’s Potential Impact on FSLA Regulations
Novermber 10, 2016
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Laird Obtains Unanimous Defense Verdict for Hardware Store Client
October 28, 2016
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Employment & Labor Practice Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Hiring Best Practices
October 21, 2016
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Lawless Obtains Dismissal of Labor Law 240(1) Claim in First Department
October 19, 2016
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Marcellino and Whiteman Obtain Dismissal of Third-Party Complaint
October 7. 2016
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McClatchyDC Quotes Manisero on Unauthorized Release of Trump’s Tax Return
October 6, 2016
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Bialek Prevails at Trial in False Advertising and Copyright Infringement Case
August 24, 2016
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 22 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 12 Offices to its 2017 List
August 15, 2016
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Friedberg and Maraynes Obtain Defense Verdict in Orthopedic Medical Malpractice Case
July 5, 2016
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Wilson Elser Hosts More than 50 from iCourt’s Chinese Managing Partner Delegation
June 28, 2016
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Law360 Interviews Stuart Miller for “Trial Pros” Feature
May 25, 2016
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Joseph Francoeur Named 2016 Wilson Elser Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
May 25, 2016
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The Legal Intelligencer Queries Michael O’Brien on 3-D Printing and Products Liability Law
May 25, 2016
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Wilson Elser and South Asian Bar Association of New York Sponsor Talk by SABANY Member Judges
May 23, 2016
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Irv Hirsch Appointed to the 2016 New York County Civil Court Independent Screening Panel
March 21, 2016
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Michael O’Brien Recognized as Top Author in JD Supra’s Inaugural Readers’ Choice Awards
March 18, 2016
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Wilson Elser Hosts AmSpa Northeast Regional Regulatory Workshop
March 1, 2016
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Gregory Obtains Defense Verdict in 10-Year-Old Medical Malpractice Case
February 9, 2016
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Business Insurance Quotes Ricki Roer on the EEOC’s Proposal to Revise Genetic Nondiscrimination Rules
November 24, 2015
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Marasciullo, Nicolaou and Stanton Obtain Rare Pre-answer Dismissal of a Qui Tam Action Filed under the False Claims Act
November 13, 2015
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Wilson Elser Celebrates National Diversity Week with Firmwide Diversity & Inclusion Day
October 9, 2015
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Wilson Elser Commits to Exhibitor Sponsorship of the 2015 CLM Claims College
September 1, 2015
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NY Defense Team Wins Appellate Declaration that Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Admission Agreements are Enforceable, in Spite of New York Statute Barring Them
August 21, 2015
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 19 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 11 Offices to its 2016 List
August 17, 2015
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Larry Lum and Aviva Stein Score Unanimous Defense Verdict
July 29, 2015
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Celena Mayo, Ricki and Roer Obtain Decision That Clarifies the Parameters of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
July 29, 2015
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Law360 Quotes Ricki Roer on DOL Misclassification Guidance
July 22, 2015
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Pace University School of Law Appoints Daniel Braude as Adjunct Professor
July 7, 2015
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Irv Hirsch Serves as Guest Faculty for the NY County DA’s Trial Advocacy Program
April 21, 2015
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Zibas and Slavina Obtain Dismissal via Pre-answer Motion
April 17, 2015
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Business Insurance Quotes Ricki Roer on New FMLA Same-sex Marriage Rules
March 1, 2015
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Wilson Elser Promotes Nine Attorneys to Partner
February 17, 2015
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Irv Hirsch Judges the American Mock Trial Association’s Regional Tournament at Yale
February 7-8, 2015
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Grogan Obtain Favorable Asbestos Verdict
December 22, 2014
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New York Metro Team Victory Marks the First Time a Court Has Declared a NY State Revival Statute Unconstitutional
December 16, 2014
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Irv Hirsch Obtains Defense Verdict at Trial with Mary Mathwich
December 11, 2014
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Stopnik Prevails in High-exposure Labor Law Case Involving a Multimillion-dollar Construction Conversion
December 5, 2014
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Law360 Interviews Larry Lum for Its Minority Powerbrokers Q&A Series
December 3, 2014
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Rough Notes Cites Rockwood Programs and Wilson Elser Partnership in Serving EPLI Policyholders
December 2, 2014
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Wilson Elser Partners with Safe Passage to Help Children of the Immigration Crisis
October 8, 2014
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Selmeci and Endick Obtain Reversal of Med Mal Case from the Appellate Division
September 30, 2014
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Burke and Selmeci of the NY Appellate Team Win High-Exposure Appeal in NJ Premises Liability Case
September 29, 2014
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Update on Federal and State Regulations of Hydraulic Fracturing Operations
August 20, 2014
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New York’s Highest Court Hears Argument on Whether Municipalities Can Ban Fracking through Zoning
August 20, 2014
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Texas Jury Returns $3 Million Award to Family Claiming Shale Gas Operations Damaged Their Heath
August 20, 2014
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Holders of Mineral Rights Lose First Round, Appeal to Compel New York to Expedite Review of Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations
August 20, 2014
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Sternberg Obtains Defense Verdict in Med Mal Case
August 15, 2014
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Jura Zibas Quoted in Business Insurance Article on Protection against Patent-Infringement Claims
June 22, 2014
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Make-A-Wish Connecticut Appoints Jura Zibas to Its Board of Directors
June 13, 2014
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Rubenstein Wins on Key Piece of Evidence, an Article that Supported Their Defense
May 9, 2014
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Bialek and Zibas Quoted in Business Insurance Article about Trade Secrets
March 17, 2014
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Business Insurance Quotes Carl Pernicone in Hydrofracking Article
March 2, 2014
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Wilson Elser Promotes Four Attorneys to Partner
February 3, 2014
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Ricki Roer Stresses the Importance of Treating All Employees Equally in Company Programs and Policies
January 28, 2014
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Adam Bialek Comments on Company Liability in the Online Environment in Business Insurance Article
January 19, 2014
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Adam Bialek Quoted in Business Insurance Article on the Underestimated Risks in Social Media Use
January 19, 2014
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Wilson Elser Represents Contractors in Engineering Procure-Construct Contracts
December 20, 2013
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Marshal Endick Sheds Light on Who Is Responsible When an Intoxicated Patient Leaves a Hospital Emergency Room Against Medical Advice
December 18, 2013
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One Year after “Sandy,” Property Insurers Engulfed by Wave of Lawsuits
Unprecedented Influx of “Sandy” Cases
December 11, 2013
Insurance companies with policyholders in the tri-state area find themselves in the crosshairs of several law firms intent on extracting damages in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Local attorneys are working side by side with out-of-state law firms familiar with the legal aftermath of hurricanes, including Katrina. Together, they are systematically filing lawsuits in both state and federal courts in lower New York and New Jersey. As part of their efforts, they have embarked on an advertising campaign to potential claimants, outlining in detail their qualifications and proposed approaches.
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Irv Hirsch Volunteers as Judge at 18th Annual Yale Mock Trial Tournament
December 8, 2013
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Pernicone Voices Energy Producers’ Opposition to Massachusetts’s Proposed Fracking Moratorium
December 5, 2013
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2014 “Best Law Firms” List
November 1, 2013
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Francoeur Secure Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim Arising from Plane Crash
September 27, 2013
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Wilson Elser Partner Adam Rosen Accepts Invitation to Join CLM
September 10, 2013
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New York Litigators Score Summary Judgment in a Complex Medical and Psychiatric Malpractice Action
September 6, 2013
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Drunk Patient Lawsuit Highlights Hospital Risk Management Issues
Business Insurance
August 26, 2013
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Wilson Elser’s Landmark Decision Has Broad Implications for Health Care Providers
August 2, 2013
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Hirsch and Mathwich Hold Mock Trial for Nurses at New York Hospital
July 3, 2013
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Agents of America Publishes Article by Roarke, Ross and Adler
May 1, 2013
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Agents of America Publishes Article by Pernicone, Cohen and Graham
April 17, 2013
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Business Insurance Quotes Carl Pernicone in Hydrofracking Article
February 24, 2013
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Wilson Elser Promotes Nine Attorneys to Partner
February 15, 2013
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Francoeur and Meer Successfully Defeat Rent Overcharge Complaint
February 13, 2013
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Business Insurance Quotes Ricki Roer in FMLA Article
February 12, 2013
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Wilson Elser Promotes Carolyn O’Connor to Regional Managing Partner
January 28, 2013
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Wilson Elser Offers Pro Bono Services to Victims of Superstorm Sandy
December 17, 2012
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Chartis Insurance Names Wilson Elser’s Mathew Ross a Top 10 Lawyer for 2012
November 2, 2012
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Wilson Elser Hosts Job/Interview Training Workshop for Military
October 2012
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Rubenstein Scores Summary Judgment in Product Liability Case
October 11, 2012
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Alan Friedberg Obtains Defense Verdict in Med Mal Case
September 19, 2012
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Event Co-chair Ricki Roer to also Participate in ACI Wage & Hour Conference
August 6, 2012
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Sheiffer, Francoeur, and Meer Win Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim against Cooperative Board
July 30, 2012
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Wilson Elser Continues to Bolster Financial Services/Securities Practices; Janene Marasciullo Joins the Firm’s Midtown Manhattan Office
June 5, 2012
Wilson Elser has hired Partner Janene Marasciullo, a seasoned trial attorney and litigator, in the firm's Midtown Manhattan office. She is one of several new lateral hires retained to grow the financial services/securities business. -
Francoeur Receives Favorable Decision on an Issue of First Impression
June 1, 2012
Joseph L. Francoeur obtained a dismissal of a legal malpractice action venued in the Suffolk County Supreme Court.
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Wilson Elser Wins Legal Malpractice Class-Action
April 17, 2012
Thomas W. Hyland obtained dismissal of a class-action lawsuit filed by investors and shareholders in the defendant company. The plaintiffs alleged multi-million dollars in damages against former attorneys for a corporation charged with numerous violations of federal securities laws relating to a "pump and dump" scheme.
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New York Team Wins Defense Verdict in New York’s Oldest Legal Malpractice Case
April 5, 2012
Thomas W. Hyland and Ernie Tonorezos obtained a defense verdict on March 14, 2012, in what was the oldest legal malpractice case in the New York court system.
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Wilson Elser’s Eugene T. Boulé Accepts Invitation to Join CLM
March 29, 2012
National law firm Wilson Elser has announced that Eugene T. Boulé, a partner in the firm’s New York City office and a Jericho, Long Island, resident, has accepted an invitation to join Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) , an invitation-only organization. -
Wilson Elser Closes $100 Million of M&A Transactions before Year-End
February 6, 2012
Wilson Elser attorneys William Behr and Sean Higgins closed two M&A transactions valued at $100 million just before year-end 2011.
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Robin Gregory Speaks at the Eighth Annual Edith I. Spivack Symposium
January 30, 2012
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Zibas Win Makes Headlines in the New York Law Journal
December 15, 2011
Jura Zibas's recent win makes headlines in the New York Law Journal. -
Sheiffer, Francoeur, and Meer Win Dismissal of Discrimination Claim in Federal Court
November 29, 2011
David S. Sheiffer, Joseph Francoeur and Jonathan Meer successfully move to dismiss a gender discrimination in education claim brought in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. -
Roer, Hirsch and Cusack Score Defense Verdict in Employment Case
November 11, 2011
The trial team of Ricki Roer, Irving Hirsch and William Cusack III won a jury verdict on behalf of their client, a college and affiliated hospital, in an uninsured breach of an employment retention contract. -
Multi-office, Multidisciplinary Team Wins in Appellate Court
November 8, 2011
The team succeeded in getting the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the summary judgment decision granted by the United States District for the Northern District of Ohio in a hotly contested matter surrounding the demutualization of Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2001.
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Bialek Quoted in Business Insurance Article on the Risks of Investing in Foreign Markets
October 3, 2011
Adam Bialek was quoted in the Business Insurance article, “Midsize firms face risk management challenges overseas.” The article discusses risk management challenges faced by mid-market companies as they increase their participation in foreign markets, and specifically the importing and exporting of goods across international borders. -
Evans Obtains Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case
September 12, 2011
Julie Evans (Partner-New York) successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a global telecommunications company in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, MDL 875. -
Hyland Wins Fraud Case in U.S. Bankruptcy Court
August 26, 2011
Thomas W. Hyland obtained dismissal of a fraud-based action in the United States Bankruptcy Court for their client, a law firm and its lawyers.
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Wilson Elser Accepts SINOSURE’s Most Valuable Partner Award
August 24, 2011
William K. Enger accepted the Most Valuable Partner Award 2009/2010 presented by his client, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE).
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Hattar Named to the National Diversity Forum Subcommittee for the Council on Litigation Management
August 24, 2011
The subcommittee assists in organizing the National Diversity Forum that will be held on December 8, 2011 in New York City. The Diversity Forum will feature guest speakers from the insurance industry and corporate executives.
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Jura Zibas Quoted in Business Insurance on IP Issues Related to M&A
August 15, 2011
Jura Zibas was quoted in the August 15, 2011, Business Insurance article, “Don’t overlook intellectual property issues during M&A.” The article discusses intellectual property issues commonly faced by mid-market companies during mergers and acquisitions. -
Steve Marcellino Quoted in Business Insurance Article on Social Media and the NCAA
August 10, 2011
Stephen Marcellino was quoted in the Business Insurance article, "Social media has schools on defense." The article focused on the relatively new practice employed by colleges and universities of monitoring their student athletes' social media posts for unsavory content, as well as the liability issues that could arise from it. -
CNBC's American Greed Features Manisero's Heroic Part in Helping to Uncover the Marc Dreier Ponzi Scheme - One of the Largest in U.S. History
August 5, 2011
Wilson Elser's Thomas R. Manisero made a debut appearance on CNBC's April 13, 2011 episode of American Greed – "Hedge Fund Imposter" – featuring the rise and fall of attorney Marc Dreier.
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Wilson Elser’s Gardner and Holmes Accept Invitations to Join the Council on Litigation Management
August 4, 2011
Gary A. Gardner and David M. Holmes, have accepted invitations to join the Council on Litigation Management (CLM), an invitation-only organization.
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Gregory, Morales and Selmeci Win Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
July 21, 2011
Robin N. Gregory, Vanessa M. Morales and Judy C. Selmeci obtained summary judgment in favor of their client, an assisting surgeon in a hernia repair that was complicated by an intra-operative laceration.
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Stuart Miller Named Member of Trucking Industry Defense Association
July 13, 2011
Stuart A. Miller was invited to join the Trucking Industry Defense Association, an exclusive organization that requires a lengthy, in-depth nomination process for membership consideration. -
Ricki Roer Quoted in Business Insurance Story about Wal-Mart Class Action
June 27, 2011
Ricki Roer, chair of Wilson Elser’s Employment & Labor Practice was quoted in the June 27, 2011, Business Insurance story, “Ruling raises bar for class actions.” -
Wilson Elser Supports the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
June 21, 2011
Wilson Elser was a sponsor of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Summer Cocktail Reception held June 20 in New York City. -
Wilson Elser Grows National Medical Malpractice Group with Six New Laterals
June 21, 2011
Wilson Elser has beefed up its Medical Malpractice and Health Care Practice Group, having recently hired six new laterals – three in New York City, two in Chicago and one in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Ricki Roer Quoted in Business Insurance Article on Employment Case Involving Social Media
June 1, 2011
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Wilson Elser’s Carl Pernicone Accepts Invitation to join the Council on Litigation Management
May 25, 2011
Carl Pernicone has accepted an invitation to join the Council on Litigation Management (CLM), an invitation-only organization. -
Appellate Team Wins Summary Judgment on Personal Injury Case for International Coffee Retailer
May 13, 2011
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Grogan Successfully Quash Critical Subpoenas Related to Asbestos Litigation
May 13, 2011
Elizabeth Grogan (Associate-Albany) successfully moved to quash subpoenas directed to Wilson Elser’s client, a global engineering, construction and project management company.
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Freeman and Moore Score Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
March 31, 2011
Stephanie Freeman and Rebecca Moore obtained a unanimous jury verdict, on behalf of an ophthalmologist, in a medical malpractice case, alleging negligent post-operative treatment following cataract surgery.
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Appellate Practice Team Defends Summary Judgment on Appeal
March 30, 2011
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Hyland Wins Accounting Professional Liability Case
March 23, 2011
Thomas W. Hyland obtained the dismissal of a major auditing and accounting firm in a case brought by a former hedge fund executive in the Commercial Part of New York County Supreme Court.
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Donovan and Quaranta Update Asian Insurers on Product Liability Issues
March 10, 2011
Topics included updated product liability statistics, the new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public database, and food product legislation. -
Selmeci Scores Summary Judgment in Injury Suit
March 7, 2011
Judy C. Selmeci obtained summary judgment in a personal injury lawsuit in which the team defended a furniture company in a suit brought on behalf of a child injured during a furniture delivery.
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David Sheiffer to Speak on Bankruptcy and Directors and Officers Insurance
February 24, 2011
David S. Sheiffer will speak at the William J. O'Neill Great Lakes Regional Bankruptcy Institute on "Bankruptcy and Directors and Officers Insurance" in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 18, 2011. -
Boulhosa Awarded Summary Judgment
February 17, 2011
Michael Boulhosa was awarded summary judgment in a case involving an injury that occurred on a New York City street where subway work was under way. The case was heard in New York Supreme Court, New York County.
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Evans Win Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case
February 2011
Julie Evans obtained summary judgment on behalf of a client that manufactured ceiling tiles, shortly before the start of a four to six week trial in an asbestos case in Syracuse, NY.
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Wilson Elser Presents CME Program on Malpractice Litigation at Mount Sinai Hospital
January 19, 2011
On January 19, 2011, Wilson Elser attorney Michael N. Stevens (Partner-New York) presented a continuing medical education (CME) program at The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, entitled "Malpractice Litigation and the Importance of Documentation."
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Wilson Elser Wins Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Trial
January 4, 2011
Theresa Harris (Partner-New York) successfully defended a hospital wrongful death case in New York County, arguing that the plaintiff decedent developed pressure ulcers that were unavoidable.
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Wilson Elser Metro New York Partners Flannery and Meisels Conducted Symposium on Municipal Risk Management Solutions
December 23, 2010
Wilson Elser conducted a symposium to address risk management solutions for municipalities during difficult economic times.
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Hyland wins dismissal of fraud based action in New York Supreme Court
December 20, 2010
Thomas W. Hyland (Partner–New York) obtained dismissal of a complex fraud and breach of fiduciary duty action against a commercial real estate law firm.
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Hyland Wins Dismissal of a Legal Malpractice Action
November 29, 2010
Thomas W. Hyland obtained dismissal of a legal malpractice action pending in the New York Supreme Court, Rockland County. The plaintiff, a hard-money lender, commenced an action against Wilson Elser’s client, a law firm that specializes in real estate and litigation.
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Schaffer and Sheiffer moderating panels at Directors & Officers Liability & Insurance CLE seminar in NY
June 8, 2010
Scott R. Schaffer (Partner-New York) will be co-chairing the New York City Bar Association’s Directors and Officers Liability & Insurance CLE Seminar on Thursday, June 10, 2010. -
Hirsch in New York defends nurse in high-stakes medical malpractice trial
May 25, 2010
In a particularly difficult and high-stakes trial, a New York County (Manhattan) Supreme Court jury returned a verdict in favor of our client, a nurse, and co-defendant, an anesthesiologist, on April 30, 2010, at the end of a three-week trial. Justice Joan Lobis presided. Irving B. Hirsch (Partner-New York) represented the nurse.
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Selmeci publishes New York Law Journal article
May 8, 2010
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Wilson Elser names new Partners
January 7, 2010
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American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice
December 31, 2009
Brett A. Scher (Partner-New York) will speak at the American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Forum on Lawyers Professional Liability/Legal Malpractice to be held January 27-28, 2010 at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York City. With the economy facing such matters as Ponzi schemes, law firm shake-ups, and bankruptcies, legal malpractice claims are becoming more prevalent and therefore are requiring more comprehensive LPL coverage. The forum will address underwriting, claims handling, risk management, and defense strategies that will enable carriers and law firms to minimize losses and mitigate exposure to liability.
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Perrin's Asbestos Litigation Conference
July 14, 2009
Julie R. Evans (Partner-New York) will be a featured speaker at the Perrin Conference on "Asbestos Litigation: A Comprehensive National Overview and Outlook" in San Francisco September 14-16, 2009, at the Ritz-Carlton. Julie will be speaking at the session on Tuesday, September 15, along with Christopher A. Seeger of Seeger Weiss LLP, New York, NY and Steven J. Kirsch of Murnane Brandt, St. Paul, MN.