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October 19, 2023

IP Partner Angelo Mazza to Speak at the EUROPOL IP Crime Conference on Combatting Counterfeit Goods

Intellectual Property Partner Angelo Mazza will speak at the EUROPOL IP Crime Conference in Lisbon, Portugal on October 26. His panel is titled “US Based, International Impact: Combatting Counterfeit Goods Posing a Threat to Health & Safety”.

This conference is designed law enforcement and private sector brand protection representatives to gain insight into issues surrounding counterfeit goods that pose significant risks to health, safety, and the environment. A specific focus will be placed on the role of advanced technology in combating Intellectual Property (IP) Crime. This event will provides attendee with the unique opportunity to engage in discussions and knowledge-sharing with experts from law enforcement and the private sector, facilitating the exchange of experiences and best practices.

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September 13, 2023

IP Partner Angelo Mazza is a Featured Guest on The Protectors Podcast

Podcast Anyone? While participating at the CCROC Conference last month, IP Partner Angelo Mazza was a featured guest on the The Protectors Podcast presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) for the episode: A Pirate’s Ransom: The Battle Against Intellectual Property Theft. Angelo joined hosts Mike and Mark to discuss intellectual property crimes and scams, and how to protect a brand’s most valuable IP assets.

Episode Overview:
According to the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property, the theft of trade secrets costs the U.S. between $180 billion and $540 billion annually. And with advanced technology and the Internet, stealing intellectual property has become easier than ever before. Intellectual Property, or IP, can be movies, music, content on the web, software, patents, and more.

Today’s episode of The Protectors Podcast is brought to you from the 2023 CCROC Conference in Chicago, IL. Mike and Mark sit down with Attorney Angelo Mazza. Angelo is an expert in the field of Intellectual Property Theft, with over three decades of experience battling the ever-evolving challenges that artists, inventors, and creators face. As a legal expert, lecturer, and advocate, Angelo has been at the forefront of protecting intellectual property rights, ensuring that the creative minds behind innovations and artistic works receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.

Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a tech entrepreneur, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of intellectual property, our podcast will provide you with the knowledge and insights to navigate this intricate terrain.

March 28, 2023

Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini Recognized in JD Supra’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini was recognized as a top author on the subject of immigration for the third straight year. The JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top authors and firms who were read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals across the JD Supra platform during 2022.

Last year, more than 70,000 authors published their insights and commentary on JD Supra. The awards recognize 303 thought leaders for achieving the highest visibility and engagement among readers for their particular expertise.

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JD Supra delivers need-to-know legal and business content to professionals in all industries in daily email digests, via more than 100 proprietary social feeds, on mobile platforms, to partner websites, and as news across the web. Through the innovative use of technology and curated audiences, JD Supra connects over 58,000 professionals writing on important topics to C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and media members concerned with matters impacting business today.

October 18, 2022

Gibney Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers

Gibney attorneys were recognized in New York Super Lawyers 2022. Super Lawyers recognizes lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Gibney attorneys recognized include:

Intellectual Property
Brian Brokate
Jeffrey Dupler
Beth Frenchman-Gellman

Litigation
W. Lee Kinnally, Jr.

Immigration
Stephen J.O Maltby

The following attorneys were also recognized as 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars:

Kristen J. Heckman, Immigration
Zarina H. Syed, Immigration
Maja Szumarska, Intellectual Property

March 14, 2022

Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini Recognized in JD Supra 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards

Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini was recognized as a top author on the subject of immigration in the 2022 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the leading contributors from among over 65,000 authors who published on the platform throughout the last year. This marks the second consecutive year that Ms. Razzolini was selected for her contributions to immigration thought leadership. Additionally, the firm’s article USCIS Sued Over H-4 and L-2 EAD Policies was recognized as among the most popular in 2021 on the subject of Class Action.

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July 12, 2021

Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini Featured in JD Supra’s Q&A with Top Thought Leaders

Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini was featured in JD Supra’s Q&A with Top Thought Leaders. The article is part of JD Supra’s discussion series on successful thought leadership with JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice award recipients.

In the article, Claire discusses her approach to writing about immigration to help clients during an unpredictable time and to “use the developments as a launching point to help them better understand and plan for this lack of predictability.”
Read the Q&A here.

Claire was recognized in the 2021 JD Supra Reader’s Choice Awards as the top author on the subject of immigration.

About the JD Supra Reader’s Choice Awards

The awards highlight authors and firms who were read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals across the JD Supra platform during 2020. Last year, more than 60,000 authors published their insights and commentary on JD Supra. The awards recognize 265 thought leaders for achieving the highest visibility and engagement among readers for their particular expertise.

July 12, 2021

Ellen Poreda, Stephen J.O. Maltby and Renna Nukta Author Chapter on US Immigration

Immigration attorneys Ellen Poreda, Stephen J.O. Maltby and Renna Nukta authored a chapter on US Immigration for The Corporate Immigration Review.

The chapter provides an overview of US immigration legislation and policy, recent legislative developments, employer sponsorship options, the impact of COVID-19, the impact of the new Administration and an outlook on immigration trends.

Now in its 11th edition, the purpose of The Corporate Immigration Review is to share information across borders, identify global trends and provide practical insights into immigration systems in various jurisdictions.

To view the full chapter on United States immigration, visit The Law Reviews book page.

July 7, 2021

Gibney Immigration Article On JD Supra’s June 2021 Popular Reads List

Gibney’s recent immigration article was listed on JD Supra’s Popular Reads List. The list ranks the most widely read articles on JD Supra in June 2021. The article titled “USCIS Issues Policies to Improve Immigration Services: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know” was authored by Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini.

The article covers the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement of three new policy updates to the USCIS Policy Manual aimed at improving access to immigration benefits.

April 17, 2020

Angelo Mazza Quoted in Vox Media on Covid-19 Counterfeiters

IP Partner Angelo Mazza was quoted in the Vox Media article, “Coronavirus scammers are flooding social media with fake cures and tests.” The article explores the demand for products fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic such at-home testing kits and the new risk caused by online opportunists selling counterfeit products on social media platforms, e-commerce marketplaces and the dark web.

The article highlights Angelo’s recent brief on Covid-19 counterfeits. In the article, Angelo advises on best practices for recognizing counterfeits, noting that “weird spellings and formatting of words are a strong hint that a seller isn’t authorized. The apparent typos might actually be attempts to evade screening algorithms set up by the…platform.”

Robert Tracy and Maja Szumarska Discuss Dress Code Discrimination in New York Law Journal

Robert Tracy and Maja Szumarska co-authored the article “Are dress codes and grooming policies a source of potential liability for employers?” for the New York Law Journal’s Fashion Law issue published on August 26, 2019. Recently, state and local governments have passed new laws and increased enforcement of existing laws to protect employees from discrimination based on race or gender identity or expression in the workplace. In the article, they review the new guidance and discuss best practices for employers to update their dress and grooming policies and practices.

Read the full article.

Maja Szumarska focuses on brand protection and enforcement. She represents many prominent brands in litigation matters involving trademark, trade dress and copyright infringement claims and enforcement actions in federal court. Maja is an experienced litigator and has represented companies in various industries in commercial disputes in federal and state courts. She frequently litigates labor and employment law matters involving discrimination and harassment, retaliation, restrictive covenants and wage and hour claims.

Robert Tracy is Chair of Gibney’s Labor and Employment Group. He practices management-side labor and employment law and business litigation. Bob keeps clients informed of changing employment laws and develops strategic employment policies to avoid litigation, maintain a healthy work culture and minimize risk. He has conducted seminars on employment issues including ADA, FMLA, sexual harassment and union avoidance.