March 5, 2019Arla Cahill Receives Great Result for Client in a Case Involving a Corporate Officer Being Held Personally Liable for Past Company's Debts

On March 5, 2019, Mandelbaum Salsburg Member Arla D. Cahill successfully defeated a plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and prevailed on a cross-motion for summary judgment that dismissed a complaint for $125,000 entirely and with prejudice in favor of the firm's client. The complaint sought to hold the client, a corporate officer, personally liable for the alleged debt of a defunct New Jersey corporation based on an unsigned credit agreement containing a joint and several liability provision that plaintiff sought to enforce under Utah law. The court rejected plaintiff's argument that use of a corporate credit card constituted an agreement by the officer to be personally liable for the company's charges. The court also found no evidence that the proffered credit agreement was the original agreement issued for the company's account or any other evidence justifying personal liability. Applying New Jersey law, the court found that, unlike Utah law, unsigned personal guarantees and unilateral, inconspicuous "bill stuffer" amendments to material terms of credit agreements are unenforceable. Because this was the second time this plaintiff filed suit against the corporate officer, the court also found that the suit was barred by New Jersey's entire controversy doctrine....

February 27, 2019Ronald Coleman and Brian Block Prevailed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Mandelbaum Salsburg attorneys Ronald D. Coleman and Brian M. Block prevailed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which affirmed the district court's preliminary injunction in favor of their client, a leading telecommunications engineering firm. We are pleased by the Third Circuit's affirmance of the district court's careful, narrowly tailored preliminary injunction. In crafting that relief, the district court employed a time-honored judicial remedy that maintained the status quo. The district court's decision gave our client a fighting chance to preserve its longstanding relationships, while allowing it to pursue its claims against its former employees....

January 21, 2018Philip Portantino Joins Mandelbaum Salsburg as an Associate

We are pleased to welcome Phil Portantino who has recently joined Mandelbaum Salsburg as an Associate in the Commercial Litigation Department. To learn more about Phil, visit: https://www.lawfirm.ms/philip-a-portantino...

January 4, 2019Gadhok Obtains Unanimous Jury Verdict for Plaintiff

The Firm congratulates our partner, Raj Gadhok, on securing a unanimous jury verdict for the plaintiff on counts of fraud, abuse of process, malicious prosecution and related civil claims following a six-day trial before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris Vicinage. The case involved a long-running dispute between family members, heirs to a multi-million dollar estate, and Mr. Gadhok obtained a compensation damages award, as well as a substantial punitive damages award, for his client. The court also granted Mr. Gadhok permission to submit an application for all legal fees and costs incurred by his client in the case which application is pending before the court at this time....

July 16, 2018Essex County's Top Lawyers List 2018

We are pleased to announce that seven of our attorneys have been voted by their peers to be included in Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine's Essex County's Top Lawyers List for 2018. Congratulations to Barry R. Mandelbaum (Real Estate), Robin F. Lewis (Real Estate), Richard Miller (Elder Law), Vincent J. Nuzzi (Criminal Defense), Michael Saffer (Commercial Litigation), Lynne Strober (Family Law), and Doug Eilender (Land Use and Environment)....

13 Feb2017 Mandelbaum Salsburg Year in Review

We are pleased to share our 2017 Year in Review which highlights some of the Firm's notable successes during the last year. We are thankful to our clients who have allowed us to continue doing what we love. We continue to expand our practice areas and bench to reflect our clients needs....

8 NovMandelbaum Salsburg Receives High Rankings in Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report for 9th Year in a Row

Mandelbaum Salsburg has once again received high rankings in the 2018 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm received “Metropolitan Tier 1” rankings in Real Estate Law and Securitization and Structured Finance Law; "Metropolitan Tier 2" Rankings in Litigation - Banking & Finance; and “Metropolitan Tier 3” rankings in Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Real Estate....

2 OctMichael Saffer Appointed to Board of Trustees of the Kessler Foundation

Michael Saffer, Co-Chair of the Firm's Litigation Department, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Kessler Foundation, one of hte largest non-for-profit research centers in the country....

1 OctMichael Saffer Authors NJBiz Triple play on "3 Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Litigate"

Michael Saffer, Member and Co-Chair of the Firm's Commercial and Corporate Litigation Practice Group was featured in an NJBiz Tripe Play yesterday on "3 Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Litigate." Check out what Michael has to say on this important issue....

15 AugSeven Mandelbaum Salsburg Attorneys Recognized By Their Peers In Best Lawyers in America 2018

We are proud to announce that 7 of our attorneys were selected to The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 edition*. Inclusion on this list of the top practitioners in various areas of practice across the United States is an honor as it is bestowed by fellow attorneys. Best Lawyers* is regarded as one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession....

12 JunRyan Buehler Joins Mandelbaum Salsburg's Litigation Department

We are pleased to welcome Ryan Buehler who has joined our Firm as Counsel where he will concentrate his practice on commercial litigation. Over the course of his career he has represented clients before the New Jersey Superior Court, New Jersey Superior Court – Appellate Division, Federal Court for the District of New Jersey, and municipal boards. Ryan has represented commercial clients in matters involving lease disputes, contract disputes, partnership disputes, construction lien claims, tax liens, employment disputes, land use disputes, property rights, torts and environmental law among other areas. Ryan has also represented various clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings....

22 AugCheryl Burstein Wins Major Victory in Environmental Litigation Brought By The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Cheryl Burstein, a partner in the firm’s commercial litigation department, with assistance from partner Stuart Gold, recently obtained a major victory for one of Mandelbaum Salsburg’s contractor clients in an environmental lawsuit brought by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”). The NJDEP sought...

9 MayMandelbaum Salsburg is Hosting Second Amendment Seminar on May 9, 2016

Mandelbaum Salsburg will offer a seminar on the Second Amendment: From Collective Right to Individual Right on May 9, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at its Roseland office. The seminar is open to the public. The course has been approved for CLE credit...

3 AprMember Cheryl Burstein Successfully Defends Appeal of Judgment

Cheryl Burstein successfully defended an appeal of a judgment granting possession of commercial space where the former tenant argued that the special civil part lacked both personal jurisdiction over the defendant and subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate division rejected the former tenant’s arguments of improper...

1 AprMichael Saffer Quoted in the Bergen Record and Courier-Post Concerning NJ's One-Year-Old Business Courts

Michael Saffer, Co-Chair of the Litigation Department, was quoted in the Bergen Record and Courier-Post concerning NJ’s one-year-old Business Courts. Based on an interview with Record reporter Hugh Morley, Michael was quoted within a story on the state of the NJ Complex Business Litigation program...

5 MarMember Michael Saffer Featured in NJ Biz

Member Michael Saffer, Co-Chair of the Commercial and Corporate Litigation Department, was interviewed as part of the NJ Biz Triple Play series. Michael spoke about issues business owners should take into consideration when it comes to litigation and their business, which you can read about...

21 FebRead Associate Brian Block's Just Published Law Review Article in the Seton Hall Circuit Review Concerning Collecting Attorney's Fees Under the Lanham Act

The co-authored article surveys whether and how federal circuit and district courts are applying Supreme Court’s decision in Octane Fitness, LLC v. ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (2014), which set the standard for attorneys’ fee-shifting in the Patent Act, to attorneys’ fee applications under the...

2 JanTraveling a Long Road with Tumi

Tumi, Inc., the worldwide premiere brand of high-end luxury luggage, leather goods, bags and business accessories, continues to be one of Mandelbaum Salsburg’s most well-known clients. Tumi has engaged the firm as outside counsel for more than 20 years, under the direction of relationship manager...

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