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On February 25, Ursula Leo presented the first in our 2025 Employment Law Webinar series, “2025 Updates.” Continue reading to learn more.

On March 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it would not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting obligations.

Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are once again back in effect. Continue reading.

It is with great excitement that we share that Attorney Travis Nunziato has been inducted into the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40.

Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP proudly announces that Attorney Timothy Dinan has been inducted into the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. Read on.

Ursula Leo took her commitment to excellence even further by serving as a judge for NJBIZ's 2025 Leaders in Law awards program. Follow along.

Join Laddey Clark & Ryan for the first in our 2025 Employment Webinar series – 2025 Updates – on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12…

Laddey Clark & Ryan is pleased to welcome new associate Paul T. Szypiotko. Paul is an experienced litigator who also has substantial in-house experience…

Arbitrator and hearing officer Fred Knapp will be presenting at the 109th Annual New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference as a neutral along…

In an ever-more-complicated world, the challenges of running a non-profit organization continue to grow. On top of the usual, yet ever-escalating issues concerning finances,…

Laddey Clark & Ryan is pleased to welcome Senior Attorney Kim Daniels Walsh as the newest member of our Wills, Trusts & Estates team.…

Laddey Clark & Ryan is proud to announce that Renata Mizak is now a Certified Elder Law Attorney. The National Elder Law Foundation, the…

Effective July 1, Timothy E. Dinan will become Co-Managing Partner of Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP, with Thomas N. Ryan. Ryan has served as…

Laddey Clark & Ryan is proud that Ursula Leo has been selected as a 2024 Leader in Law award honoree by NJBIZ. NJBIZ honored Ursula…

The Economic Outlook Forum was held on June 4 at Perona Farms. It brought together business leaders in Northern New Jersey to focus on…

HR Boot Camp For Owners of Small to Mid-Size Businesses and HR Professionals Join Laddey Clark & Ryan’s Employment and Labor Law Practice Group…

Fred Knapp was recently appointed to the Morris County Bar Association Committee on Professionalism. According to Committee Chair Kurt Krauss, “The Professionalism Committee arose…

Congratulations to Travis Nunziato, a personal injury attorney with Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP, who has been elevated to Partner Travis has been a…

Congratulations to the Laddey Clark & Ryan attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers and…

Recently, Laddey Clark & Ryan successfully briefed and won a motion for summary judgment for a longtime client facing accusations of multiple forms of…

Laddey Clark & Ryan is excited to announce the launch of our new LCR EMPLOYER SUPPORT program to assist employers. Employers often need regular…

What better time than the holiday season to reflect on how to protect the people and causes we most treasure? With family gatherings upon…

Fred Knapp and Ursula Leo were panelists when the Morris County Bar Association’s Employment & Administrative Law Committees presented the webinar “Practicing Labor &…

Tim Dinan will be a member of a panel of experienced civil trial lawyers at a two-day program presented by the Cape May County…

Congratulations to Fred Knapp, who was recognized for Lifetime Achievement by The New Jersey Law Journal at its New Jersey Legal Awards 2023 dinner.

Fred Knapp and Ursula Leo will be a panelists when the Morris County Bar Association’s Employment & Administrative Law Committees present the webinar “Practicing…

The people have spoken. The New Jersey Herald published its 2023 Community’s Choice Awards and recognized Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP as the winner…

Timothy Profeta’s article, “Seller Beware: New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Scheme and Pitfalls,” was published in the August 7, 2023 issue of The New Jersey…

Fredric Knapp has been appointed by the County Commissioners of Cumberland County to serve as a hearing officer for personnel and related matters. He…

The Newton Medical Center is seeking the community’s support for a $3.5 million fundraising campaign to enhance patient services.   “It’s really all about enhancing…

Fred Knapp has been recognized for Lifetime Achievement by The New Jersey Law Journal in its New Jersey Legal Awards 2023. Fred leads the…

Meghan L. Steingall, a personal injury attorney with Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP, has been elevated to Partner, effective July 1, 2023. Ms. Steingall…

Laddey Clark & Ryan LLP and Nisivoccia LLP will be hosting the Sixth Annual Economic Outlook Forum 2023 on June 20, 2023 at Perona…

Laddey Clark & Ryan Senior Counsel Fred Knapp will conduct a workshop for public officials and other attendees at the New Jersey Association of…

A significant issue for many municipalities is the assumption of liability for the maintenance, including plowing and sanding, of private roads. One of our…

The profound changes that have impacted the workplace in the past few years have necessitated equally significant changes to employee handbooks. The lasting effects…

Laddey Clark & Ryan is proud that our Managing Partner, Thomas N. Ryan, was selected for inclusion in The Irish Legal 100, the fifteenth…

The 200 Club of Sussex County held its Annual Dinner to recognize and support the County’s first responders. The event, held on November 17…

An Essex County jury returned a verdict of $4.55 million, following a two-week trial, to Rosie Pietrobon, a 57-year-old developmentally disabled adult with special…

Fred Knapp’s article, “What Is ‘Just Cause’ and How to Prove It,” was published in the September 2022 issue of The New Jersey Police…

Michael McAndrew’s article, “Proactive Steps to Mitigate Liability Risks to Your Practice,” was published recently in The New Jersey Law Journal. Says Michael in…

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled yesterday on whether the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard (OSHA ETS) and the…

Omicron Various municipalities in New Jersey, such as Newark, Paterson, and Hoboken, re-instituted mask mandates for government buildings and require proof of vaccination for…

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently lifted the stay on the COVID-19 OSHA ETS. This OSHA policy is now in effect for all…

Thomas N. Ryan, Esq., Managing Partner of Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP, has been elected Vice Chair of the Newton Medical Center Foundation Board.…

First Amendment, Social Media and Workplace Impact Monday, October 4, 2021 at 12 p.m. Social media’s reach extends into every aspect of life, and…

For the second year in a row, Laddey, Clark & Ryan has earned the distinction of being named one of the 2021 Best Places…

LCR Personal Injury attorneys Timothy E. Dinan and Meghan L. Steingall obtained a $2,500,000 settlement for a client who suffered severe and permanent injuries…

Six attorneys at Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP have been recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers or New Jersey Rising Stars in 2021. Managing…

Former Morris County Prosecutor, Fred Knapp, Esq., has joined Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP as Senior Counsel. Knapp will lead Laddey Clark & Ryan’s…

On July 22, 2020, the New Jersey Judiciary announced that Jury Trials will resume in the state as early as mid-September. The COVID-19 pandemic…

As the number of COVID-19 cases in United States continue to increase, Governor Murphy has advocated for additional safeguards to reduce the spread of…

On July 1, 2020, Governor Murphy signed the Permit Extension Act of 2020, supplementing Title 40 of the Revised Statutes, (the “Act”) into law.…

The State of New Jersey is currently easing restriction amid Governor Murphy’s efforts to push through the second phase of reopening. On June 9,…

On Friday, June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010 into law. The Senate previously approved the Act on June…

On May 28, 2020, Governor Phillip Murphy signed P.L. 2020, c. 35 into law. This law extends the filing deadline for property tax appeals…

The Legislature has been trying to address numerous concerns that businesses have had with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and their forgiveness eligibility. On…

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration’s (“OSHA”) Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19 (the “Plan”) goes into effect.…

Late last week the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) forgiveness application. While the SBA has not issued…

A bill was introduced by Senator Stephen M. Sweeney on May 4, 2020 that would create a presumption that COVID-19 infections contracted by essential…

On April 29, 2020, Governor Murphy announced that self-employed and gig workers and independent contractors will begin receiving notice about their unemployment benefit status…

The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health On April 27, 2020, Governor Murphy announced that the State’s “stay-at-home” executive order would remain…

Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP has earned the distinction of being named one of the 100 2020 Best Places to Work in New Jersey.…

On April 14, 2020, the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) was expanded to provide family leave job-protection “during epidemic-related emergencies.” The new law…

On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy signed Executive Order 106 which directs sheriffs, court officers, and their agents to refrain…

On April 14, 2020, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed A-3903/S-2336 into law, allowing remote notarial acts during a Public Health Emergency and State of…

On April 8, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 122 (the “Order”). The Order provides that beginning on 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10,…

On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law in response to the disturbing…

On April 8, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 122 (the “Order”). The Order provides that beginning on 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10,…

April 8, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 120, postponing primary elections on Tuesday, June 2nd to Tuesday, July 7th in light of the…

On April 1, 2020, the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) promulgated temporary regulations (the “Regulations”) to implement the public health…

On March 25, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill S2304 into law, which expanded the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law (“ESLL”), the New Jersey…

In the case of Vincent Hager vs. M&K Construction, the New Jersey Appellate Court was presented with a case of first impression: whether a…

This past week saw a flurry of activity on the Federal and State level to provide financial support for businesses. New Jersey Programs The…

SPARTA – Six attorneys at Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP have been recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers or New Jersey Rising Stars. Managing…

Laddey Clark & Ryan Attorney Leads Newton High School Team in Statewide Mock Trial Program On February 25, 2020, the Newton High School Mock…

The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Timothy Dinan, Co-Chair of Laddey Clark & Ryan’s Personal Injury practice…

Zoning Board Members May Be Disqualified Based Upon Their Association with the Mayor. When the Mayor Actively Campaigned Against a Variance Application. The New…

An Ocean County jury returned a verdict of $1,455,000 to 22-year-old Nicole Kaufman of Brick, NJ. She was represented by Timothy Dinan and Andrew…

Two Laddey Clark & Ryan attorneys presented at the New Jersey State Bar Association 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention, May 15-17, in Atlantic City. …

Thomas N. Ryan, an attorney and Managing Partner of Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP, based in Sparta, has been named to the 2019 Board…

Thomas N. Ryan, an attorney and Managing Partner of Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP, based in Sparta, will be honored by the SCARC Foundation…

Travis W. Nunziato, an experienced litigator, has joined Laddey Clark & Ryan LLP as an associate in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice Group.  Mr.…

Andrew A. Fraser, Partner with Sussex County law firm, Laddey Clark & Ryan LLP and Leader of the firm’s Personal Injury Practice Group, has…

Nicole C. Tracy, an experienced litigator, has joined Laddey Clark & Ryan LLP as a member of the Firm’s Commercial Litigation and Employment Practice…

Thomas N. Ryan, an attorney and Managing Partner of Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP, based in Sparta, is a recipient of the NJBIZ Icon…

The following article, “Getting Beyond ‘Kids Will Be Kids,’” authored by Laddey, Clark & Ryan partner Thomas H. Prol, was published in the New…

Nine attorneys at Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP have been recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers or New Jersey Rising Stars. Managing Partner Thomas…

A Somerset County jury returned a $764,893.48 verdict on February 23, 2018, to a Ringoes woman with permanent nerve damage in her foot. On…

Laddey, Clark & Ryan attorney Angelo J. Bolcato, Practice Group Leader of the Firm’s Business Law Group, celebrated his 25-year anniversary at the firm…

Attorneys from the Government Services Practice Group at Laddey, Clark & Ryan attended the 102nd Annual League of Municipalities Conference hosted by the New…

Recent successes in the trial courts and in the appellate courts where Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP has secured favorable outcomes for commercial clients…

Andrew Fraser, Esq., Partner and Head of Laddey, Clark & Ryan’s Personal Injury Practice Group, has recently been nominated for Fellowship in the International…

Laddey, Clark & Ryan is proud to announce The New Jersey Law Journal has recognized the firm’s verdict of $4.1M as one of the…

Laddey, Clark & Ryan is pleased to announce that Jonathan N. Frodella, Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney in their Commercial Litigation…

Renata Mizak, Chair of the Trusts & Estates and Elder Law Practice Groups at Laddey, Clark & Ryan discusses estate planning in the August…

Firm Will Work with NJ Court System to Usher in the Next Frontier of Civil Law Practice We are pleased to announce that Laddey,…

As part of their Employment Law Seminar Series, Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP will present Employment Basics for Professional Offices on April 18, 2017…

Super Lawyers Magazine recognized four attorneys from Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP on the Super Lawyers 2017 list and two attorneys on the Rising…

On March 21, 2017, a Monmouth County jury returned a $625,000 verdict to a man who sustained a permanent spinal injury as a result…