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Walsh Welcomes Alex Storzillo
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NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP would like to welcome Alex Storzillo to the firm! Alex will focus his practice on business and commercial litigation, as well as labor & employment.

Prior to joining Walsh, he was a paramedic with The Valley Hospital in Paramus and St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. Alex was previously a law clerk with Walsh, and Summer Associate in 2024.

Alex earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Rutgers Law School in January 2025, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, Senior Editor with the Rutgers University Law Review and a Teaching Associate. He received his B.A. in Law and Society from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Alex also holds a certificate in Paramedic Science.

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Jersey City Breaks Ground on Bayfront Promenande
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NEWARK, N.J., March 15, 2025 – On Wednesday, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA), and City Council Members broke-ground on the future Bayfront Promenade. Walsh represents Senator Robert Torricelli in his role as the court-appointed Special Master overseeing the long-term environmental cleanup of the property.

“What was done here can be done all across the state of New Jersey,” said Senator Torricelli. “This is a triumph of engineering, of legal leadership, of judicial action, and of your [Mayor Fulop] administration together. Now, let’s make it a model for where people live and make sure it gets duplicated.”

The Bayfront plan envisions approximately 8,000 new housing units and a redesigned street grid, effectively creating a new neighborhood. The proposal also includes 23 acres of open space, a new charter school, fire station, and enhanced transportation options, which is highlighted by a strong commitment from New Jersey Transit to extend the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to Bayfront.

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Walsh Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers®
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NEWARK, N.J., March 26, 2025 – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP is proud to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers® lists.

The following Walsh partners also have been recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers® for 2025:

Christine I. Gannon – Intellectual Property Litigation
Joseph L. Linares – Business Litigation
Peter J. Pizzi – Business Litigation
Liza M. Wash – Business Litigation

Managing Partner Liza M. Wash has also been included in the 2025 Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers® lists.

Additionally, the following Walsh associates have been recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers®. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less:

Jessica K. Formichella – Business Litigation
Priscilla E. Savage – Business Litigation
Francis W. Yook – Civil Litigation: Defense

For more information about Super Lawyers and their selection process, please visit https://superlawyers.com.

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Walsh Associate Deana I. Davis Co-Authors Article in IADC Defense Counsel Journal
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Walsh associate Deana I. Davis and Hackensack Meridian Health associate general counsel Maureen Mahoney co-authored the article, “Managing Corporate Discovery to Prevent a Reptile Attack,” in Volume 92, No. 1 of the Defense Counsel Journal, a law review of the International Association of Defense Counsel. 

The pair explores how the “reptile theory” can be used by plaintiffs to exploit the often iterative process by which electronic evidence is gathered and produced in civil litigation, in an effort to elevate the process of eDiscovery vastly above the actual merits of the underlying claims.

The Defense Counsel Journal has been continuously published by the IADC since 1934. Walsh partner Peter J. Pizzi is the current Editor.

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Partner Joseph L. Linares Co-Authors Chapter in 2025 Edition of New Jersey Federal Civil Procedure
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Walsh partner Joseph L. Linares co-authored a chapter in the 2025 edition of New Jersey Federal Civil Procedure focused on Judgments. The chapter addresses obtaining, filing, registering, enforcing, and vacating judgments, and the procedure for the award of costs after a judgment has been entered. Treatises like this are invaluable resources for both new and experienced attorneys, offering a comprehensive guide to the complexities of federal practice.

Like many Walsh attorneys, Joe has extensive experience litigating in federal courts, including the District of New Jersey. Joe sits on the prestigious Lawyer’s Advisory Committee for the District of New Jersey and is a member of The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. He can be reached at jlinares@walsh.law.

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Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
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NEWARK, N.J., Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® regionally in eight practice areas. Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Walsh received the following rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms®:

Regional Tier 1, New Jersey
    • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
    • Commercial Litigation

 

Regional Tier 2, New Jersey
    • Bet-the-Company Litigation
    • Employment Law – Management
    • Labor Law – Management
    • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Litigation – Patent
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants

 

Regional Tier 3, New York City
    • Commercial Litigation

 

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Walsh Welcomes Connor E. Bradley
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NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP would like to welcome Connor E. Bradley to the firm! Connor will focus his practice on business and commercial litigation.

Prior to joining Walsh, he clerked for the Honorable Heidi Willis Currier, P.J.A.D., Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. He was a Fellow with Verizon and the New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Project.

Connor earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Rutgers Law School in 2023, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, Publication and Staff Editor with the Rutgers University Law Review and a Teaching Associate. He received his B.S., summa cum laude, in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University, where he was on the University Conduct Board, member and Philanthropy and Scholarship Chairs of Delta Chi Fraternity, and a School of Education Representative with the Student Association.

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Walsh Welcomes Nick Ebel
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NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP would like to welcome Nick Ebel to the firm! Nick will focus his practice on bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors rights, financial services and risk management, and business and commercial litigation.

Prior to joining Walsh, Nick clerked for the Honorable Rosemary Gambardella in the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey. He was also a former Summer Associate at Walsh.

Nick graduated from Boston College Law School in 2023, where he was the Federalist Society Treasurer, Staff Writer with the Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest, and later the Reporter-Digest’s Training Management Editor. While at Boston College, Nick was a Legal Intern for the school’s COVID Relief Services. He received his B.A., summa cum laude, in History from Seton Hall University, minoring in Legal Studies in Business and Italian Studies. While at Seton Hall, he was a member of Phi Alpha Theta – History Honor Society and the Interim Music Manager for WSOU, Seton Hall’s Pirate Radio Station.

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Walsh Welcomes Carmen I. Abrazado
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NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP would like to welcome Carmen Abrazado to the firm! Carmen will be focusing her practice on business & commercial litigation.

Prior to joining Walsh, Carmen clerked for the Honorable Mary Gibbons Whipple (Ret.) in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. She was also a former law clerk and Summer Associate at Walsh.

Carmen earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law. At graduation, she was awarded the Women’s Leadership Award and the Marc R. Poirier Trailblazer Award. Carmen was a Distinguished Scholar and served as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion editor of the Seton Hall Law Review. She received her B.A. in Theater from Duke University and worked as a Stage Manager on Broadway and off, before beginning her legal career.

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FTC’s New Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Blocked in Federal Court
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In April 2024, after a lengthy notice and comment period, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final Rule banning nearly all post-employment non-compete agreements. On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a sweeping decision in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission (“Ryan”) barring enforcement of the Rule, which was set to take effect on September 4, 2024.

In its decision, the Ryan Court held that the non-compete ban exceeded the FTC’s statutory authority, reasoning that the FTC lacks authority to promulgate substantive rules regarding “unfair methods of competition.” The court further held that the Rule is arbitrary and capricious, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, because the FTC failed to justify the universal breadth and “one-size-fits-all approach” of its ban. As a result, the court set aside the Rule.

As a result of the ruling, employers nationwide are relieved of their obligation to comply with the Rule come September. For now, employers may continue their prior practices related to non-compete agreements and have some additional breathing room to engage in contingency planning around the Rule’s application.

The Ryan decision is not the final word in the litigation challenging the FTC’s Rule as the FTC may appeal the court’s order. Employers should continue to monitor this case and other legal challenges in federal courts across the country.

 

For any questions about the FTC’s non-compete rule and related ongoing legal challenges, please contact Walsh’s Labor & Employment law practice group.

This article was authored by Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP Associate, Priscilla E. Savage.

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