News & Events

This summer, do not lose sight of issues concerning your financial security. So take a look at the July issue of LCR's newsletter.

Congratulations to Paul Szypiotko, who has been selected to join the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association. Continue reading.

Congratulations to Travis Nunziato, who was installed last evening as President-Elect of the Sussex County Bar Association for the 2025-2026 term.

Laddey Clark & Ryan is proud that Travis Nunziato is in line to be the next President of the Sussex County Bar Association.

In honor of Juneteenth, LCR finds that estate planning ensures future generations benefit from the sacrifices of those who came before them.

Congratulations to Travis W. Nunziato who has officially been appointed to serve as the Sussex County Representative on the NJSBA JPAC.

Tomorrow, the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce will present the winners of the inaugural Inspiring Women Awards, honoring exceptional women who lead, inspire and…

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of Alzheimer's on individuals and families during estate planning.

The New Jersey’s wage transparency law will take effect on June 1, 2025. This new law has broad coverage. Continue reading to learn more.

Congratulations to Alan Levine, LCR’s Director of Marketing, who was honored by Family Connections' Roger Manshel Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to Travis Nunziato, who has been nominated as President-Elect of the Sussex County Bar Association for the 2025-2026 term.

Meet LCR’s new summer intern, Kaitlyn Counterman. Kaitlyn is a 2022 graduate of the Morris County School of Technology. Continue reading.

This May, marking the summer rush of graduations, vacations, and other activities, please keep up with the latest developments in Elder Law.

On May 6, Ursula Leo and Paul Szypiotko of Laddey Clark & Ryan’s Employment and Labor Law Practice Group presented a HR Refresher.

We are pleased to congratulate former Managing Partner, Thomas N. Ryan, on the assumption of his new role at the firm as Senior Counsel.

On May 2, Senior Counsel Fredric Knapp will be presenting in a New Jersey League of Municipalities webinar. Continue reading to learn more.

There are financial assistance programs to support businesses impacted by the sinkholes and closures on Interstate 80 in Morris County.

The SBA and NJEDA have introduced financial assistance programs to support businesses and nonprofits impacted by sinkholes on Interstate 80.

Join Laddey Clark & Ryan's Employment and Labor Law Practice Group for an information-packed four-hour HR Refresher.

Congratulations to Paralegal James Quiggle on his 10 years with Laddey Clark & Ryan. Continue reading here.

We would like to congratulate Business Paralegal Jessica Bisanzio on her 10th anniversary with Laddey Clark & Ryan.

Sheila Dolan, Laddey Clark & Ryan’s Controller/Office Manager, recently celebrated her 10th anniversary at LCR. She says, “Ten years have flown by, and I’m…

As we welcome April and the fresh start of Spring, it is a perfect time to revisit your Estate Planning goals. Continue reading here.

On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule (IFR) that substantially restricts the scope of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLC attorneys have been selected for the 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers and New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Stars.

Once again, Timothy Dinan has been selected for inclusion as a member of the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.

Senior Counsel Fredric Knapp has been reappointed as a Disciplinary Hearing Officer and as a Contract Referee/Hearing Officer. Read on here.

The EEOC issued guidance on March 19, clarifying what constitutes “unlawful discrimination” related to DEI in the workplace. Read on here.

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.…

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…