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  • Jul 12, 2022Peter D. Hutcheon: A Fool in Idaho; SEC Sues Idahoans for Insider Trading Scheme

    Peter D. Hutcheon’s article, “A Fool in Idaho; SEC Sues Idahoans for Insider Trading Scheme”, was recently published by The National Law Review.

    In its June 13, 2022 issue, the National Law Review published Peter’s blog revealing that two men hacked into the Motley Fool to make profits off their stock recommendations.

    A Fool in Idaho; SEC Sues Idahoans for Insider Trading Scheme

    Click here to read the full article!

    About The National Law Review

    The National Law Review (NLR) is a unique website featuring a legal magazine paired with a user-friendly database dedicated to providing legal consumers with authoritative legal analysis written by lawyers from many of the nation’s premier firms. The National Law Review is one of the US’ top online legal resources surpassing most bar associations and other online legal publications in readership.

    About Peter D. Hutcheon

    Peter D. Hutcheon practices primarily in the areas of business governance, commercial transactions, securities, banking, and finance. Peter counsels management of public and private companies and banking institutions on governance matters. He is an expert on indemnification and insurance issues affecting directors and officers, and has represented parties in major public-private partnership financings. He also represents clients seeking investment capital from private placements, venture capital, and private equity deals, as well as firm commitment underwritten offerings of securities. Peter is experienced in securities matters ranging from stock options to dividend reinvestment plans, has extensive familiarity with bank regulatory matters, and has worked on mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry. Peter is experienced in corporate and financing transactions and has represented both buyers and sellers in public and private corporate acquisition transactions in deals involving over $2 billion.

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  • Jun 21, 2022Peter D. Hutcheon: Words Have Meaning: NJ Court Upholds Waiver of Duty of Loyalty in LLC

    Peter D. Hutcheon’s article, “Words Have Meaning: NJ Court Upholds Waiver of Duty of Loyalty in LLC”, was recently published by The National Law Review.

    “Peace did not last long, as a lawsuit by the LLC against Ms. Lamme was followed by an action brought by Ms. Lamme against Mr. Vaccarella and the LLC.” The LLC operating agreement contained an express waiver of the duty of loyalty as to each member,” Peter stated.

    Words Have Meaning: NJ Court Upholds Waiver of Duty of Loyalty in LLC

    Click here to read the full article!

    About The National Law Review

    The National Law Review (NLR) is a unique website featuring a legal magazine paired with a user-friendly database dedicated to providing legal consumers with authoritative legal analysis written by lawyers from many of the nation’s premier firms. The National Law Review is one of the US’ top online legal resources surpassing most bar associations and other online legal publications in readership.

    About Peter D. Hutcheon

    Peter D. Hutcheon practices primarily in the areas of business governance, commercial transactions, securities, banking, and finance. Peter counsels management of public and private companies and banking institutions on governance matters. He is an expert on indemnification and insurance issues affecting directors and officers, and has represented parties in major public-private partnership financings. He also represents clients seeking investment capital from private placements, venture capital, and private equity deals, as well as firm commitment underwritten offerings of securities. Peter is experienced in securities matters ranging from stock options to dividend reinvestment plans, has extensive familiarity with bank regulatory matters, and has worked on mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry. Peter is experienced in corporate and financing transactions and has represented both buyers and sellers in public and private corporate acquisition transactions in deals involving over $2 billion.

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  • Apr 06, 2022Your Restaurant Brand After COVID-19

    Jeanne Hamburg, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will present the webinar, “Your Restaurant Brand After COVID-19,” hosted by New York State Restaurant Association.

    Your Restaurant Brand After COVID-19

    Trademarks have taken on a whole new dimension for restaurants whose business has suffered during COVID-19 or who have ceased operations. Learn how to protect your brand and exploit it commercially, even if your restaurant has shut down, and make up some of the revenue you have lost during the pandemic.
    This webinar will cover:
    • Trademark basics
    • Trademark licensing
    • Setting up a holding company for your brands.

    When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

    11:00 a.m.

    Register for Norris McLaughlin, Attorneys at Law, Legal Events in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

    About New York State Restaurant Association

    As the trade association for New York restaurants, NYSRA works to further the business interests of restaurant owners and to provide valuable support services to members. The Association provides a platform for statewide cooperation and leadership on advocacy issues, along with resources and support to help restaurateurs succeed. Together with our members, we are shaping the future of the restaurant industry.

    About Jeanne Hamburg

    Jeanne Hamburg concentrates her practice in all aspects of copyright and trademark law, both in litigation and in the transactional area.  Resident in the New York City office, she assists clients in a broad range of industries with their IP needs. Each year since 2009, Jeanne has been recognized in New York Super Lawyers® for Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation. Only five percent of New York attorneys are given this honor. Additionally, Jeanne is ranked in the 2019 World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, which lists the top 1,000 trademark attorneys in 70 jurisdictions globally.

    Jeanne litigates copyright, trademark, and cybersquatting cases through trial and, if necessary, appeal. She has acted as national counsel in federal courts across the country to bring and defend infringement claims for clients, both foreign and domestic. Additionally, she has recovered domain names for clients in many Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Proceedings and prosecuted and defended numerous opposition and cancellation proceedings and ex parte appeals in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

    In the transactional area, Jeanne is experienced in trademark and copyright licensing, traditional print, and online publishing, software development, website development, content licenses, and electronic subscriptions. She counsels clients on intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. She is experienced in copyright and trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, and has particular expertise with contentious and transactional issues arising from the Internet.  She is Chair of the firm’s Internet Law Group and is also a member of the Media Law Group, which has been ranked the highest level of recognition, Tier 1, by Media Law International.

    Jeanne has spoken to the Association of American Publishers (AAP) Rights and Permissions Committee members and before the New York chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA. She frequently writes on topics of interest to those in the publishing industry.

    Jeanne is a co-author of the firm’s trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law blog, More Than Your Mark®, that can be found at www.morethanyourmark.com.

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  • Apr 05, 2022Shana Siegel Named to NLJ’s 2022 Family/Elder Law Trailblazers List

    Shana Siegel, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care & Special Needs Law Practice Group, has been recognized by the National Law Journal in their 2022 Family/Elder Law Trailblazers List.

    “I am humbled and grateful to be recognized by the National Law Journal to this list of highly regarded attorneys,” said Siegel.

    About the National Law Journal Trailblazers

    The National Law Journal business arm recognizes professionals who have moved the needle in the legal industry – professionals who are truly Trailblazers. Since 2013, they have published pieces on Trailblazers in a number of different sectors, from Governance, Risk and Compliance to Intellectual Property. 

    About Shana Siegel

    Shana Siegel concentrates her practice in the area of elder law, focusing on representing seniors, individuals with special needs, and their families in connection with life care planning, public benefits, trust and estate planning, and long-term care advocacy.

    As one of the few Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in northern New Jersey to be certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), Shana has extensive experience in probate and estate administration, asset preservation, supplemental and special needs trusts, planning for disability, guardianship and estate litigation, resident rights, health care decision making, Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance appeals.

    Additionally, Shana is a member of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, the New Jersey State Bar Elder & Disability Law Section, and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association.

    Shana is active with the Long Term Living Association, several local chambers of commerce, and Jewish philanthropies. Shana loves to spend time outdoors hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and golfing.

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  • Apr 04, 2022Raymond Lahoud Quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News

    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News, in their article “Refugee organizations in Pa. prepare to take in refugees from Ukraine.”

    In this article, Lahoud discusses the resettling of refugees in the United States and what can be done to speed up the process.

    Click here to read the full article!

    About WFMZ-TV 69 News

    WFMZ-TV’s coverage area is an unusual geographic market: the Lehigh Valley and Berks County. It’s the third largest business district in Pennsylvania. This includes Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, and Carbon counties in Pennsylvania, and Warren County in New Jersey within the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA/NJ MSA. It also includes portions of Monroe, Schuylkill, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and, Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania and Hunterdon, Mercer, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.

    WFMZ-TV programs 93 live half-hours of original local news each week. This equals over 2,416 hours of local news, weather, traffic and sports each year. Their Berks Edition newscast is dedicated to Reading and Berks County. To serve the Hispanic community, WFMZ-TV employs a full Hispanic news department, which produces a Spanish-language newscast each weeknight at 11pm airing on 69.1. WFMZ-TV has a seasoned team of award winning news journalists that viewers in the area depend on for local and regional election coverage, school closings, and live reports when news happens.

    About Raymond G. Lahoud

    Raymond G. Lahoud has established himself as a preeminent immigration lawyer with a global practice focused on corporate and employment immigration issues as well as immigration litigation.

    As Chair of Norris McLaughlin’s Immigration Law Practice Group, Ray represents individuals and families, domestic and multinational businesses and corporations, employers, international employees, investors, students, professors, researchers, skilled professionals, athletes, and entertainers. He skillfully assembles a team to strategically work together, including the firm’s immigration attorneys, employer immigration auditors, and other immigration professionals to help domestic and foreign clients navigate every type of immigration or deportation defense matter. Ray has distinguished himself as an attorney who provides tailored solutions and valuable guidance to his clients, based upon his in-depth knowledge of immigration law. Ray’s extraordinary creativity, distinguished advocacy skills, and true passion for his immigration practice have helped countless individuals, families, and organizations of all types and sizes to resolve the most complex of immigration concerns.

    Throughout his legal career, Ray has been recognized for both his knowledge of immigration law and the level of service he provides to his clients. These honors include the following:

    • New York State Bar Association’s Empire State Counsel Award (2012 – present), recognizing members who performed 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services.
    • Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award (2021)
    • New York Super Lawyer “Rising Stars” in Immigration Law (2013, 2016, 2020-2021)
    • EB5 Investors Magazine “Top 5 Rising Stars in the EB-5 Industry” (2017)
    • Lehigh Valley Business 2021 “Power 30 in Law”
    • Lehigh Valley Business “Forty Under 40” Class of 2017

    Ray is often called on to lecture and write about, discuss, and provide insight into the complex area of immigration law by universities, researchers, and media outlets from all corners of the globe, including an NBC News special on his practice – Living in Limbo: Lawyer Navigates Trump Stance on Immigration.

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  • Apr 01, 2022Anthony D’Elia Speaks at the Business Law Review’s Second Annual Symposium

    Anthony P. D’Elia, an Associate of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A. and a member of the Litigation Practice Group, spoke at the William & Mary Business Law Review’s Second Annual Symposium. D’Elia participated in the “Automation in the Law: YouTube’s DMCA system” panel. 

    On the speaking engagement, D’Elia said, “I very much enjoyed participating in this panel. While this area of the law is not one that I typically practice in, the subject matter is of great interest to me. The discussion with the other professionals on the panel was insightful.”

    About William & Mary

    William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the country, and a cutting-edge research university.

    Building on more than 300 years of innovation and excellence, William & Mary transcends the boundaries between research and teaching, teaching and learning, learning and living. As a “Public Ivy” — one of only eight in the nation — we offer a world-class education at an exceptional value.

    Our students are not only some of the smartest in the world, but passionate about serving others and serious about having fun. Our professors are teachers, scholars and research mentors, the cornerstone of a thriving intellectual community that produces experienced, engaged, successful graduates.

    About Anthony P. D’Elia

    Anthony D’Elia focuses his practice on litigation matters, including commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, other corporate and business disputes, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, construction, employment litigation, products liability, and professional liability.

    Through his commercial litigation practice, Anthony defends against shareholder litigation claims. In bankruptcy and creditors’, Anthony represents creditors and other interested parties in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings, as well as lenders and other creditors in litigation over unpaid loans. Anthony handles the appointment of rent receivers, collection of debts, and enforcement of settlement agreements. Anthony also handles disputes over defective construction and claims for delays, damages, and back charges. 

    Anthony’s work in the field of products liability has involved defense of claims for defective goods. Anthony’s experience with employment litigation involves both defense of employers and representation of plaintiffs in wrongful termination suits. Anthony’s work in the area of professional liability has involved matters relating to engineering and accounting liability.

    Anthony’s pro bono work has involved assisting incarcerated individuals in litigation over claims of assault, seeking unpaid judgments in bankruptcy court through the filing of proofs of claim and adversary complaints, and negotiating plea bargains in family court.

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  • Mar 28, 2022Legal and Financial Planning for Aphasia Caregivers

    Shana Siegel, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, presented “Legal and Financial Planning for Aphasia Caregivers” for the Adler Aphasia Center.

    Legal and Financial Planning for Aphasia Caregivers

    In this session, caregivers learned about the importance of including the person with aphasia in healthcare and long-term planning decisions. Shana Siegel, Esq.  discussed how powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and long-term planning strategies can help to ensure the wishes and needs of the person with aphasia are fulfilled. 

    About Shana Siegel

    Shana concentrates her practice in the area of elder law, focusing on representing seniors, individuals with special needs, and their families in connection with life care planning, public benefits, trust and estate planning, and long-term care advocacy. As one of the few Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in northern New Jersey to be certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), Shana has extensive experience in probate and estate administration, asset preservation, supplemental and special needs trusts, planning for disability, guardianship and estate litigation, resident rights, health care decision-making, Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance appeals.

    Shana has been involved in health and long-term care issues for over 25 years. She is a past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), where she regularly met with legislators and government officials on behalf of the elder law bar and their clients. In 2015, Shana was invited to join NAELA’s prestigious Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). Additionally, Shana is a member of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, the New Jersey State Bar Elder & Disability Law Section, and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. She is active with the Long Term Living Association, several local chambers of commerce, and Jewish philanthropies.

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  • Mar 25, 2022The Allentown Art Museum Gala Dinner & Auction

    Dolores A. Laputka, a Member at Norris McLaughlin, P.A., a former member of its Management Committee, and former Co-Chair of the Business Law Practice Group, will be the honoree of the 2022 Allentown Art Museum Gala Dinner & Auction.

    Dolores Laputka has devoted much of her professional and personal time to not-for-profit organizations in the Lehigh Valley, including longtime and passionate support for the Art Museum. The Allentown Art Museum is grateful for her exceptional leadership as a member of their Board of Trustees, Chair of the Board from 2012 to 2018, and now an active Honorary Trustee.

    The event will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

    Click below to find out more!

    Register here!

    About The Allentown Art Museum

    Bringing the power of art to the community & the vibrancy of the community into art.

    For over 85 years, the Allentown Art Museum has stimulated minds, provided essential art education and programming, and amassed an exceptional collection of meaningful artworks.

    Now, they’re expanding and amplifying their efforts. They’re offering inventive programs, extraordinary experiences and enhanced exhibitions that offer fresh perspectives, energize and empower visitors, and encourage more personal participation.

    As the greater Lehigh Valley’s leading creative institution, they stimulate minds, create inclusive spaces for people to explore and exchange world views, and provide a springboard for dynamic conversations that leads to societal improvement.

    About Dolores A. Laputka

    Dolores A. Laputka focuses her practice primarily on tax-related matters, whether connected to a family’s closely-held business or to estate planning for one of the principals. In a former life, Dolores was a Certified Public Accountant, which enables her to handle complex business and tax-related matters for corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, as well as succession planning and financial and estate planning for families and executives at all levels. She also devotes a significant portion of her practice to tax issues for not-for-profit organizations, including charitable giving techniques maximizing the income tax and death tax benefits.

    She has handled multi-dimensional transactions, applying tax-efficient methodology to the buying and selling of family businesses, inter-relation of succession planning, and estate planning for closely-held businesses, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, management of privacy issues surrounding significant lottery winnings, and more.

    Dolores especially enjoys management and consulting with the nonpublic business owner in all aspects of the legal and business environment “from cradle to grave.”

    Since moving to the Lehigh Valley in 1990, Dolores has been involved in many community organizations in positions such as general counsel and past chair of the Board of Directors of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley; member of the Board of Directors, secretary, and chairman of the Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley; past president of the Allentown Rotary Club; and past board member of the Lehigh County Community College Foundation. In 2019, she was recognized as a Greater Lehigh Valley business leader, receiving Lehigh Valley Business Icon Honors. When not working, she enjoys sailing on the Chesapeake or “playing at” golf.

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  • Mar 24, 2022It’s Time to Have the Conversation of Your Life: Virtual Office Hours Event

    Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, will participate in an upcoming New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute Virtual Office Hours Event, “It’s Time to Have the Conversation of Your Life” on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

    It’s Time to Have the Conversation of Your Life: Virtual Office Hours Event

    You can’t predict when a medical emergency or serious illness will happen and the impact it will have. But you can prepare ahead for these events by sharing your wishes for care.

    Join us for a virtual “office hours” to have YOUR questions answered. This event will feature small, private groups so you can ask and have your questions answered by health care and legal professionals.

    Ask your questions. Get help, information, and guidance.

    The Virtual Office Hours will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

    6:00 p.m.

    Click below to find out more and register!

    Register here!

    About The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute

    The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute’s mission is to improve the safety, quality, and affordability of health care for everyone. Their membership comes from all stakeholders in health care. Together with our 100 plus members, they are working towards a world where all people receive safe, equitable, and affordable health care and live their healthiest lives.

    About Shana Siegel

    Shana Siegel concentrates her practice in the area of elder law, focusing on representing seniors, individuals with special needs, and their families in connection with life care planning, public benefits, trust and estate planning, and long-term care advocacy.

    As one of the few Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in northern New Jersey to be certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), Shana has extensive experience in probate and estate administration, asset preservation, supplemental and special needs trusts, planning for disability, guardianship and estate litigation, resident rights, health care decision making, Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance appeals.

    Additionally, Shana is a member of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, the New Jersey State Bar Elder & Disability Law Section, and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association.

    Shana is active with the Long Term Living Association, several local chambers of commerce, and Jewish philanthropies. Shana loves to spend time outdoors hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and golfing.

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