Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Lowenstein Sandler is delighted to announce that Parimal Garg, currently Chief Counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, will be joining the firm as a partner in its White Collar Defense and Business Litigation groups. Parimal’s extensive experience overseeing critical legal matters and his deep understanding of government operations will greatly enhance the firm’s capabilities in navigating complex litigation and regulatory challenges for its clients. https://bit.ly/40iq9jv #whitecollar #criminallaw #lateralhiring #lawyers #newjersey #governmentoperations

Lots of powerful and practical nuggets offered to the VC and startup community at our panel last week! My colleague (Christina Erickson) and I prepared this 4-minute read, spotlighting the event.

In a recent Law360 article, Lowenstein’s Eric Jesse and Alexander Corson discuss how the The Rockefeller University v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. case underscores that insurers' duty of good faith goes beyond merely settling claims; they must act in their insureds' best interest through prompt investigation, clear communication, and the avoidance of delay tactics, or risk bad faith liability that could exceed policy limits. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/48QiHhA #insurancelaw #lawfirms #insurance #insurancecoverage #insuranceclaims

Lowenstein Private Equity Chair Steven E. Siesser shares with Law360 his unique collection of nearly 50 deal toys—creative keepsakes from past transactions—and reflects on the tradition that’s fading in today’s deal-making world. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3NQMD3s Read Steven’s bio: https://lnkd.in/dAazydWv #privateequity #dealtoys #lawyers #lawfirms #corporatelaw

Stay updated on the latest trade and compliance developments in our Trade Matters newsletter, as the U.S. tightens export compliance, national security controls, and sanctions enforcement with new guidance for financial firms, outbound investment restrictions, a Defense Department loan program for critical tech, and changes to space-related export rules. To read the full newsletter and subscribe, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Z6w361 cc: Doreen M. Edelman, Abbey E. Baker, Christian Contardo, Kei Komuro, Megan Bodie #globaltrade #internationaltrade #compliance #tradefinance #nationalsecurity

On today’s episode of “Terra Firma: Conversations on Commercial Real Estate,” hosts Stacey Tyler and Stephen Tanico are joined by Lowenstein’s Sophia Mokotoff and Matthew F. Cammarata to discuss key tax considerations in real estate, including long-term capital gains versus ordinary income, state-specific transfer tax treatments, the advantages of LLCs and pass-through entities, and strategies for real estate investors and developers to adopt a more proactive tax approach. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4fs7uXd #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #commercialrealestate #investors #lawyers

Congratulations to the Thomas Edison Film Festival for its recent approval for the Academy's Qualifying Festival list, which allows recipients of the Stellar Award for Animation and Stellar Award for Experimental winners to qualify for the 98th Academy Awards®—this is the only NJ film festival with this designation! Lowenstein partner and Commercial Contracts Chair Matthew Savare serves as TEFF’s Vice President and has been on the Board for 20 years, and Lowenstein counsel Diane Moss serves on TEFF’s Board as well. Congratulations to the entire TEFF team! #FilmFestival #AcademyAwards #IndependentFilms #Innovation #CommercialContracts

On November 18, join Lowenstein’s Andrew Behlmann, Bruce S. Nathan, and Mike Papandrea for a National Association of Credit Management webinar on how credit professionals can proactively assess and address customer and supplier credit risks, identify early financial distress signals, and implement key protections to mitigate losses in the event of a customer's or supplier's financial distress or bankruptcy. For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/4ee0Hi9 #bankruptcy #riskmitigation #creditrisk #bankruptcylaw #lawyers

In celebration of LGBT History Month, Lowenstein’s LGBTQ+ Alliance employee resource group hosted a lively virtual trivia event bringing together employees and allies to honor the history, achievements, and ongoing fight for equality within the LGBTQ+ community. The event offered a chance for attendees to connect across Lowenstein offices while learning about LGBTQ+ history, music, film, TV, and pop culture. Learn more about Lowenstein’s employee resource groups: https://lnkd.in/da_fBBVt #lgbt #loveislove #lovewins #diversityinlaw #diversityintheworkplace #lawfirms

In the latest episode of “Just Compensation,” Lowenstein’s Jessica Kriegsfeld, Darren Goodman, and Taryn Cannataro discuss stock options and Section 409A of the tax code, talking about the intricate rules surrounding the taxation of non-qualified deferred compensation, including equity awards. They provide valuable insights into how to structure stock options to avoid a penalty tax under Section 409A. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4ewAuvJ #executivecompensation #employmentlaw #compensationandbenefits #ERISA #compliance