Law Firm Merger 'Does Not Give Them Immunity' From Former Employees' Claims Under NJLAD

"Because of the LAD's remedial purpose, Beneduci's claim that the decision not to transition her employment from Graham Curtin to McElroy was based on discriminatory factors may constitute a viable cause of action," stated Chief Judge, Thomas W. Sumners Jr. in his written opinion for the court. "There are genuine disputes of material facts regarding whether defendants' decision was, in fact, discriminatory."

June 09, 2023 at 03:26 PM

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Employment Law

Colleen Murphy

In a published appeal on an issue of first impression, the New Jersey Appellate Division reversed the grant of summary judgment to two law firms and a managing partner in a former employee's claims under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.