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DOL UNVEILS NEW FINAL RULE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

DOL UNVEILS NEW FINAL RULE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS 4000 2250 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

On March 11, 2024, a new version of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Rule regarding when employers can classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act…

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Celebrating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Post-Observance Months

Celebrating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Post-Observance Months 2560 1440 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

In the pursuit of a more inclusive legal landscape and reflection on Hispanic Heritage Month, Walsh proudly spotlights two of its distinguished Partners, Hector D. Ruiz and Joseph L. Linares.…

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Walsh Ranked in 2024 “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers®

Walsh Ranked in 2024 “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers® 2560 1440 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

NEWARK, N.J., November 2, 2023 — Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP has been ranked in the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 8 practice areas. Firms included in this…

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Judge Mark Falk Recognized by the Essex County Bar Association

Judge Mark Falk Recognized by the Essex County Bar Association 5000 2613 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

Last week the Honorable Mark Falk, Chief U.S.M.J. (Ret.), was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Essex County Bar Association (ECBA). This award recognizes one Essex County attorney whose…

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Walsh Welcomes Christine Clark

Walsh Welcomes Christine Clark 2560 1338 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP welcomes Christine Clark to the firm! Christine will be focusing her practice on business and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walsh, she…

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Joseph L. Linares Appointed to New Role with Hispanic National Bar Association

Joseph L. Linares Appointed to New Role with Hispanic National Bar Association 1920 1080 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

NEWARK, N.J. – Walsh partner Joseph L. Linares has been appointed as one of five inaugural National Affiliate Delegates of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). Since 2015, Linares has…

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Walsh Welcomes Deana Davis

Walsh Welcomes Deana Davis 5000 2613 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

NEWARK, N.J., – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP welcomes Deana Davis to the firm! Deana will be focusing her practice on business and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walsh, she…

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Six Walsh Partners, One Associate Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Six Walsh Partners, One Associate Recognized by Best Lawyers® 1920 1080 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

NEWARK, N.J., August 17, 2023 – Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP is proud to announce that Best Lawyers® has selected six Walsh Partners for inclusion in the 2024 Edition of…

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Meet Walsh’s 2023 Summer Associates

Meet Walsh’s 2023 Summer Associates 1920 1080 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

Anthony Koufodontes is a rising 3L student at Seton Hall University School of Law, where has served as treasurer of the Criminal Law Society from 2022-23. He obtained his bachelor’s…

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New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal Based Upon Litigation Privilege

New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal Based Upon Litigation Privilege 150 150 Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

  NEWARK, N.J. – Deirdre T. Cooney and Peter J. Pizzi successfully defended a trial court victory in which they obtained pre-discovery dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a lawyer…

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