Brian Block Featured in Law360 and NJLJ Coverage of New Jersey Supreme Court PIP Arbitration Case
January 23, 2026
Brian M. Block, a partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, was featured in Law360 and the New Jersey Law Journal coverage of a closely watched New Jersey Supreme Court case addressing whether insurance fraud and racketeering claims tied to personal injury protection (PIP) benefits must be resolved through arbitration. The case arises from unproven allegations by […]
Damian Conforti Discusses the Business of Law on Podcast Exploring Entrepreneurial Legal Counsel
January 22, 2026
Damian P. Conforti, a partner and Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Hospitality Law Group, was recently featured on the current episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller. In the episode, Damian discusses how today’s lawyers can deliver greater value by thinking like business owners, not just legal technicians. He reflects on his transition from prosecutor to […]
Mandelbaum Litigation Co-Chair Raj Gadhok Provides Legal Insight on NCAA Point-Shaving Scandal
January 22, 2026
As a sweeping federal investigation has exposed a long-running scheme to fix NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, Raj Gadhok, Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Litigation Practice, joined the discussion to provide critical legal context on one of the most significant college sports scandals in decades. In a recent ONNJ Sports interview, Raj spoke with […]
Law360 Recognizes Mandelbaum Barrett’s Cannabis and Construction Groups as Practice Groups of the Year
January 20, 2026
Mandelbaum Barrett PC is proud to announce that two of its practice groups, the Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Group and the Construction Law Group, have been named Law360 “Practice Groups of the Year” for 2025. The Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Group, led by Chair Joshua S. Bauchner, and the Construction Law Group, led by Chair […]
New York’s Cannabis Consumption Lounges: A New Category of Experience-Driven Hospitality
January 20, 2026
New York’s adult-use cannabis framework is evolving beyond retail, paving the way for regulated cannabis consumption lounges that could redefine experience-driven hospitality. In a recent article for Modern Restaurant Management, Natalie C. Diaz, associate in Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Group, examines how these venues may reshape the State’s social landscape, while highlighting the regulatory and operational […]
Joshua Bauchner Takes on Northeast Leadership Role with Cannabis Chamber
January 13, 2026
Joshua S. Bauchner, partner and Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics practice, has been named Chair of the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce’s Northeast Region, covering New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. It’s a region where the rules are constantly changing, enforcement can vary wildly by jurisdiction, and […]
Michael J. Jones Recognized on “Top Lawyers in Fairfield County – 2025” List
January 9, 2026
Mandelbaum Barrett PC is proud to announce that Litigation Partner Michael J. Jones has been recognized by Greenwich Magazine on its “Top Lawyers in Fairfield County – 2025” list in the November 2025 issue. The distinction, compiled by DataJoe Research through peer voting and independent research, reflects Michael’s extensive litigation experience across personal injury and […]
Steven I. Adler Gives New Jersey Law Journal Predictions for Labor and Employment Law 2026
January 6, 2026
🔮 What’s ahead for employers in 2026? In New Jersey Law Journal, Steven I. Adler, Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, looks into the crystal ball to forecast the employment law trends most likely to shape the year ahead. From AI-driven hiring risks and non-compete scrutiny to wage […]
From Cannabis to Psilocybin: Diaz Breaks Down NJ’s Psychedelic Potential
December 29, 2025
Natalie C. Diaz, associate in Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Group, penned the NJ.com article “Can New Jersey Lead the East Coast in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy?” exploring how New Jersey is positioned to play a leading role on the East Coast as states and federal regulators examine the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin. […]