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In Memoriam: Charles "Chuck" Detrizio07/30/2020
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Sherman Atlas Secures Another NJ Supreme Court Victory For Firm Client07/2020
For the second time this Term, Sherman Atlas has secured a victory for one of its clients in a case before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Julian W. Wells and Jordan D. Weinreich represented firm client Bank Leumi USA on an issue of first impression regarding the scope of the entire controversy doctrine. In a unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that the entire controversy doctrine does not bar a party who files a successful motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim from later asserting claims that arise from the same transactional facts.
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Firm has major win in New Jersey Supreme Court06/2020
Anthony J. Sylvester and Caitlin T. Shadek secure a win in the New Jersey Supreme Court for firm client TD Bank, and pave the road for limiting future claims against banks. The New Jersey Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, reinstated the trial court’s decision dismissing claims against TD Bank, and reversed the Appellate Division’s decision permitting the plaintiffs to amend their complaint to add a claim under New Jersey’s Uniform Fiduciaries Law (”UFL”).
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Banking Alert March 20203/2020
In This Issue:
- New Jersey and New York Both Enact Restrictions on Foreclosures in Response to COVID-19
- New Jersey Appellate Division Enforces “Hell-or-High Water” Provision in Third-Party Financing Agreement
- New Jersey Trial Court Finds Buyer of Foreclosed Property Failed to Comply with Strict Notice Requirements of New Jersey’s Foreclosure Fairness Act
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Banking Alert February 202002/2020
In This Issue:
- New Jersey Chancery Division Holds That Recent Change in New Jersey Law Precludes Lender From Requesting Unlimited Number of Adjournments of Sheriff’s Sale
- New Jersey Appellate Division Rules That Judgment Lien has Priority Over Prior Improperly Recorded Mortgage
- New Jersey Chancery Division Grants Bank’s Motion to Strike Lease as a “Sham”
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Partner Anthony J. Sylvester, who serves as a Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation announces that the Foundation will support a cultural exchange program, “Getting Funky In Havana”01/2020
Gia Maione Prima Foundation partnered with New York City based Horns to Havana to support a five-day cultural exchange program, “Getting Funky in Havana.” The trip featured a concert series of leading New Orleans bands who joined forces with Cuba’s top musical talent. The initiative created immersive cultural experiences with Cuban artists, musicians and other creatives. The project program included a visit to Amadeo Roldan Music Conservatory to donate instruments to Cuban students and community projects. The cultural exchange program is heavily focused on supporting the Cuban people as well as the young New Orleans musicians from the Trombone Shorty Foundation.
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Sherman Atlas is pleased to announce that the firm is ranked in the 2020 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list in 11 practice areas11/2019
According to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, joint publishers of the “Best Law Firms” rankings, firms included in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
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Sherman Atlas Paralegal, Beatrice Kwok, was recently featured in the October/November issue of Brio Magazine.10/2019
Beatrice Kwok works as a full-time Paralegal in our Corporate Department, and for the last 14 years she has also worked as a Certified Child Life Specialist. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, Bea helps teenagers and their families cope with the stresses of severe illness, injury, trauma, disability, and sometimes even death. We are pleased to share with you the article that highlights Bea and all the amazing work that she’s done.
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Sherman Atlas is delighted to support the exhibition: Bob Gruen: Rock Seen at the Morris Museum06/2019
The exhibition kicked off on Thursday, June 20th with a reception and special viewing of the collection. Partner, Anthony Sylvester introduced Jay Lustig, music and entertainment journalist and Bob Gruen for their conversation about rock and roll. Attendees had the opportunity to learn many stories behind the iconic images.
The exhibition will run from Friday, June 21 – Sunday, November 10, 2019.
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Anthony Sylvester, Partner and Trustee of the Gia Maione Prima Foundation announced the sponsorship of the Summer Jazz Concert series at the College of Saint Elizabeth located in Morristown, NJ.06/2019
The concert series will be held on Wednesdays during the month of July 2019 and will include performances by Louis Prima, Jr. and the Witnesses, Nicki Parrott Trio with Rossano Sportiello and Harry Allen, Danny Bacher and His All-Stars and The Bishop and His Abbotts featuring Rio Clemente, Flip Peters, Gene Perla and Bill Goodwin.
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Sherman Atlas is pleased to sponsor the Bob Gruen: Rock Seen exhibition at the Morris Museum05/2019
The exhibition will kick off on Thursday, June 20th with a reception and special viewing. Learn the stories behind the iconic images in this insightful conversation with legendary rock photographer, Bob Gruen, and music critic and rock & roll expert, Jay Lustig.
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Partner Tracy Child presented at the Estate Planning Council of Northern New Jersey Spring Event05/2019
Tracy Child co-presented with peers from Goldman Sachs and Alliance Bernstein at the May 15th seminar at The Madison Hotel. The program discussed the unique characteristics of the Millennial generation and the obstacles advisors face and solutions for how to best serve this growing community.
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Sherman Atlas Placed in the Top 10 Among NJBIZ's Best Places to Work for the Fourth Consecutive Year05/2019
This is the fourth consecutive year Sherman Atlas has made the list, this year we have moved up from #7 to #6 in the small company category, and are one of two ranked law firms ranked in the top ten for this category.
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Sherman Atlas gladly sponsors the opening of the exhibit, The Wildest: Louis Prima Comes Home05/2019
The exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Louis Prima opened on May 1, 2019 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, New Orleans, LA.
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Partner Tracy Child to present at the Estate Planning Council of Northern New Jersey Spring Event04/2019
Tracy Child will co-present with peers from Goldman Sachs and Alliance Bernstein at the May 15th seminar at The Madison Hotel. The program will discuss the unique characteristics of the Millennial generation and the obstacles advisors face and solutions for how to best serve this growing community.
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Sherman Atlas sponsors the ninth annual edition of the Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival04/2019
The free, day long concert will be held on August 17th, 2019 on the historic Morristown Green. For the first time, they won't need to worry about the weather, the festival has a backup venue: The 1,300-seat Mayo Performing Arts Center.
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Sherman Atlas Named an NJBIZ 2019 Best Place to Work in New Jersey04/2019
A description of the selection methodology can be found on the link to the right.
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Sherman Atlas congratulates seventeen firm attorneys that have been selected among the 2019 NJ Super Lawyers and the 2019 Rising Stars List03/2019
We are delighted to add that Partner, Sandra Brown Sherman was included on the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the State list.
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Partner Anthony Sylvester recently was a guest Instructor at Monmouth University11/2018
The program was entitled "Arts, Management and Concert Promotion" and Mr. Sylvester addressed music business students about the strategies and ethics of negotiation.
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Sherman Atlas is pleased to announce that the firm is ranked in the 2019 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list in 11 practice areas11/2018
Firms included in the 2019 edition of "Best Law Firms" are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal experience.
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Partner Tracy Child, recently served on a panel at the J.P. Morgan Emerging Family Leaders Forum11/2018
J.P. Morgan hosted the next generation of their most successful clients and prospects, which consisted of roughly 50 attendees between the ages of 25-35 (with a minimum net worth of $25mm). The agenda covered technology/blockchain, entrepreneurship, real estate, estate planning, and philanthropy. The topics were presented by key, dynamic well known speakers including Ryan Serhant from Million Dollar Listing, the Founders of Boll & Branch, Divya Narendra from Sum Zero (Zuckerberg's Facebook partner tied to the famous Facebook dispute) and our very own, Tracy Child.
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