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About a month ago I told you that I had taped a television panel discussion on Cancer in the Workplace, focusing on disability issues. Hosted by the award-winning Steve Adubato, our segment of Caucus NJ has now aired and is running on a couple of stations.  For most of you the easiest access will be on the New Jersey Network.

If you don't feel like waiting for it on TV, you can watch online here.

By the way, Steve is a very polished host and had a great way of swinging the conversation around the room to the different panelists, integrating our various areas of expertise.

I was a bit under the weather on taping day so I don't sound like myself, but I had a terrific discussion with some great people.  I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Frank Steinberg of Steinberg Law Offices was installed on December 9 as chairman of the Somerset County Business Partnership.   His term will be for one year.  The Business Partnership has more than 600 member companies that range from the Fortune 500, to national and regional banks,small family businesses and professional practices.  The Business Partnership is the only certified Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey, and is well-known among local, county, state and federal lawmakers for its effective advocacy of public policy initiatives.  It is also an acknowledged authority in advocating for collaborative action among governmental units. 

Link here to the Courier-News story on yesterday's annual meeting.

While you're at it, take a look at the Partnership's web site.  It's a terrific organization and one that I'm proud to be associated with.

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Frank Steinberg is an adjunct professor in the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey.  Seton Hall offers a Sports Management program.  Frank  teaches Sports Law in that program.

His long-suffering wife Chris, who is employed by the NHL's New Jersey Devils franchise, previously taught a similar course at Seton Hall's law school in Newark.

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Frank Steinberg of Steinberg Law Offices, Somerville, New Jersey, has been reappointed to a one year term as General Counsel to the Somerset County Business Partnership.  The Partnership brings together the business and government communities in Somerset County to sustain and improve the business climate, and to provide resources to member businesses.  It's an outstanding organization and a statewide leader in promoting shared services and green buildings.  You need to learn about this organization if you do (or are considering doing) business in Somerset County.

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Difficult economic times and a high cost of living are causing an increase in bankruptcy filings in New Jersey.   Filings by debtors in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey totaled 22,547 for the one year period ended May, 2008.  This compares with 16,674 for the preceding year, an increase of 33%. 

Steinberg Law Offices, of Somerville, New Jersey represents debtors and creditors in New Jersey bankruptcy matters.   We help businesses and creditors to protect their rights, and also aid consumer debtors in obtaining the protection of Chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Our attorneys are highly experienced.  Mary Ann Serino has represented scores of consumer debtors.  Frank Steinberg has extensive experience in bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings, and has represented a panel trustee in complex litigation in bankruptcy court.

To find out how we can help you or your business when bankruptcy enters the discussion, contact Frank Steinberg or Mary Ann Serino at (908)685-0600.

 

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Frank Steinberg was recently appointed General Counsel to the Somerset County Business Partnership for a one year term.  The SCBP is an affiliation of leaders of business, government, education and non-profits in Somerset County.   Posted In Firm News | Comments (0) | Permalink |

Here at NJ Employment Law we've been at this blogging thing for more than a year and a half, but on December 31 we'll complete our first full calendar year of blogging.  Through the blog we've met a lot of people and made a lot of friends.  As Christmas and the New Year approach, we wish all of them, and all of you, a happy, healthy and safe holiday with your loved ones.  And we extend our best wishes for a prosperous 2008. Posted In Firm News | Comments (0) | Permalink |

Christine H. Steinberg, who heads up Steinberg Law Offices' Entertainment and Sports Law practice, recently participated in a panel presentation to the midyear meeting of the New Jersey State Bar Association.  Chris, who is in her second year as Chair of the NJSBA's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section, spoke on "Whose Life (Story) Is It, Anyway."  The program focused on  life story rights for use in film, television and print.  Her co-panelist was Steven C. Schecter, an entertainment lawyer who practices in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.  Posted In Firm News | Comments (0) | Permalink |

Frank Steinberg has been elected to a two year term on the Board of Directors of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition. MAAC advocates for the responsible growth of aviation as a means to enhance economic development and improve the quality of life in New Jersey.

More information about MAAC, including membership information, can be found at NJAviation.com.

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Frank Steinberg recently participated in a "Stump the Experts" forum for the Somerset County Business Partnership.  The free-form discussion saw a panel of experts fielding questions from the audience.  Frank's presentation focused on employment law and business law issues.

The accountant on the panel was Doug Sonier of Withum, Smith & Brown.  Laurie Murphy of People Are Key, Inc. spoke about HR issues.

All of the panelists, I am happy to report, escaped more or less unscathed.

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Legal bloggers recently caught the attention of the Newark Star-Ledger, and we're proud to say that NJ Employment Law Blog was one of the blogs featured in the article.  We hope that you'll take a minute or two to read about what we're doing.  More than that, though, we hope that you're coming to appreciate the free resources that legal blogs put at your fingertips.  There are legal blogs on many legal topics, and the number of subjects covered is growing rapidly.  (Don't believe me?  Check out the blog roll on the right side of the screen.)  If nothing else, blogs will alert you to developments that affect you and your business.  And with that information, you'll be in a position to ask the right questions of your advisors, and avoid problems and expense.

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Christine H. Steinberg, Esq. is the 2006 - 2007 Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association's  Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section.  Formerly Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, Chris's practice emphasizes sports law.  She represents several college athletic conferences and coaches.  She also represents business and individual clients in the entertainment industry.  Chris is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Law at the Seton Hall University School of Law. Posted In Firm News | Comments (0) | Permalink |