Windels Marx News

Article - Tony Coscia Speaks to NJBiz on Caren Franzini's Longevity with NJ Economic Development Authority

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 -400

A February 20th article in NJBiz quoted Tony Coscia (Partner, New Brunswick) in "Michele Arbeeny (Partner, New York) has joined the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) as a member of the board, effective January 2012.

BAC defines itself as "the arts council for t...

Article - Bob Schwartz Quoted on Regulatory Impact for Small Banks

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 -400

The February 13th edition of NJBiz quoted Bob Schwartz (Partner, New Brunswick) in an article entitled Michael Moriarty and David Glanz (both Partners, New York) representing one of the largest European banks, have completed the refinancing of an existing $126 milli...

Event - Jasmine Le Veaux Represents Transportation Group at QICA

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 -400

Jasmine Le Veaux (Associate, New York) was a panelist at the Queens Interagency Council on Aging (QICA) community meeting that explored "Accessible Transportation - Access and Senior Mobility." New York Real Estate newsletter featured Windels Marx'...

Case Win - Rod Honecker Wins On Behalf of Lender Related to Bankruptcy Decision

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 -400

Rod Honecker (Special Counsel, New Brunswick) scored a significant victory for our lender client when Judge Joel E. Pisano, U.S.D.J., affirmed the Bankruptcy Court's decision dismissing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing.

In...

Event - Michael Clain and Kaylie Lotzof Spoke on Factoring the Web

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 -400

Michael Clain (Partner, New York) and Kaylie Lotzof (Associate, New York) spoke via webinar at the Internati...

Article - Charles Damato and Katy Finch Co-Author Property Tax Assessment Article

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 -400

Charles Damato (Partner, New York) and Katy Finch (Associate, New York) co-authored an article in the January 17-30, 2012 edition of the
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 -400

In the January 11th edition of the Association for Corporate Growth's Private Capital Review newsletter, as well as for the February edition of their Mergers and Acquisitions Journal, the ACG posed the question to members:
"Do you think 2012 will be busier or slower t...

Regulatory Update - Overview and Highlights of Chapter Amendment to S.5825, A.8496

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 -400
The State and City of New York's Plan to Expand Street Hail Service Citywide, Increase Wheelchair Accessibility and Raise Revenue from Auctioning New Medallions and Permits
Quick Summary. The State and City of New York and the taxicab industry are approaching an important crossroads in the integration and expansion of wheelchair-accessible cabs.
Read more.
Op-ed in the January 5, 2012 edition of The Ne...

Authored - Matthew Daus Pens NY Times Op-Ed Entitled "Hailing the Wrong Taxi"

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 -400

Matthew Daus (Partner, New York) authored a January 5, 2012 op-ed piece in The New York Times entitled "Hailing the Wron...

Article - Tanya Mascarich Recognized by NJLJ for Partners for Women and Justice

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 -400

The January 2, 2012 edition of the New Jersey Law Journal published its annual "Partners for Women and Justice" list of pro bono attorneys from across New Jersey.
The article recognizes participating attorneys for their support and says "thank you" to the attorneys and their firms....

Authored - Charles Liebling Consults on 2d ed. of "The Redevelopment Handbook: A Guide to Rebuilding New Jersey's Communities"

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 -400

Charles Liebling (Partner, New Brunswick) served as a consulting attorney to the authors of The Redevelopment Handbook: A Guide to Rebuilding New Jerse...

Authored - Michael Clain Pens "When Importer Security Filing Rules Conflict With Accepted Trade Finance Practice" for the BNA Banking Report

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 -400

Michael Clain (Partner, New York) authored an article on the topic of "When Importer Security Filing Rules Conflict With Accepted Trade Finance Practice" for the December 20, 2011 BNA Banking Report (Michael Clain (Partner, New York) and James Pastore (Special Counsel, New York) were U.S. counsel on a deal involving multiple lenders for Atrium Innovations Inc....

Deal Announcement - Michael Clain Represents Leading ABL Financial Institution in $14.9 million Credit Facility - Nearly $100 million in ABL Deals for Second Half of 2011

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 -400

Michael Clain (Partner, New York) represented one of the leading asset-based lenders in a $14.9 million secured credit facility that included a working capital line, a term loan and a capex line to a producer of nuts, dried fruit ...

Case Development - John Driscoll and Scott Matthews Counsel Turkish Wireless Phone Company in Patent Infringement Case

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 -400

John Driscoll and Scott Matthews (both Partners, New York) are serving as counsel to Avea Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S., a Turkish wireless phone company, on the appeal...

Article - Bob Schwartz Quoted on OCC's Steps to Ensure NJ Bank Can Address Anti-Money Laundering

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 -400

A November 27th article in The Star-Ledger quoted Bob Schwartz (Partner, New Brunswick) in its review of steps taken by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to ensure certain New Jersey banks can effective...

Article - John Driscoll Quoted on CNNMoney.com in Tootsie Roll's Dispute with Footzyrolls

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 -400

CNNMoney.com quoted John Driscoll (Partner, New York) regarding a dispute between his client, Footzyrolls (a footwear company), and Tootsie Roll Industries (manufacturer of candy of the same name). Entitled "Tootsie Roll to Footzy...

Article - Charles Hamilton Quoted in NY Times on Harlem School of the Arts

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 -400

The "Arts" section of the December 6, 2011 edition of The New York Times included a cover story entitled "At Harlem Arts School, New Chief Hits Her Str...

Regulatory Update - New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act: Compliance With The Annual Notice Requirement

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 -400

Quick Summary. New York State enacted the Wage Theft Prevention Act earlier this year. Among its requirements, the Act requires annual notice and acknowledgment of pay rates and paydays be given to all employees within a set period each year.

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 -400

The November 7, 2011 edition of NJBiz identified New Brunswick partner and Executive Committee member, Tony Coscia, among New Jersey's top 50 decision-makers in the real estate community.
As one of a select few priv...

Authored - Clark Alpert Authors 2d Ed. "Guide to NJ Contract Law" with Matt Capozzoli, David Butler, Jeremy Weiss

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 -400

Clark Alpert (Partner, Madison office) was both editor and author of the second edition of Guide to New Jersey Contract Law, with a Windels Marx...

Article - New Jersey Associates Featured in NJLJ "Class of 2011"

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 -400

The November 10, 2011 edition of the New Jersey Law Journal included its annual list of associates from across New Jersey.
Entitled "Associates Class of 2011: With recession in rear-view mirror, hiring's on an upward path," the article included practice profiles and photos of five ...

Press Release - Windels Marx Announces Formation of, and Leadership Role in, COTA

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 -400
Limousine and Black Car Trade Associations Join Forces with Leading Transportation Industry Law Firm to Pursue a Universal Mission
(New York, NY) Windels Marx announced today the formation of the ground-breaking Coalition of Transportation Associations ("COTA"), which has participation from all of the major New York Metro trade associations for the black car and luxury for-hire ground transportation industry.
The annou...

Article - Matthew Daus Profiled in LCT.com's Regulation Column

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 -400
"Following Rules: Matt Daus Taps Multiple Roles"
Full article.
Matthew Daus, leader of Windel Marx's emerging Rich Crooker served as special counsel to the New Jersey Township of Montgomery ("Montgomery Township") in its successful sale of the Skillman Village property to the Charles Liebling (Partner, New Brunswick) has been invited to speak at the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education's 2012 Redevelopment Institut...

Event - Bruce Bronster to Speak at First Annual Tax Lien Investors Conference

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 -400

Bruce Bronster (Partner, New York) has been invited to speak at the First Annual Tax Lien Investors Conference, to be held November 10-13, 2011, in New Orleans, LA.
Mr. Bronster wil...

Press Release - Windels Marx Announces the Promotion of Samuel M. Mizrahi to Special Counsel

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 -400
Real Estate Industry-Focused Lawyer is Counsel on Deal Structurings and the Defense of Client Interests in Both New Jersey and New York
(New York, NY) Windels Marx today announced the promotion of Samuel M. Mizrahi to Special Counsel, effective October 1, 2011. Resident in the New Brunswick, NJ office, Sam counsels clients in both New Jersey and New York on real e...

Deal Announcement - Mitch Gilbert, David Glanz and Team Complete Phase One of $200+ Million Sale of Trophy Multifamily Building in Tribeca

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 -400

Mitch Gilbert, David Glanz (both Partners, New York) and Chris Dean (Associate, New York) negoti...

Deal Announcement - 3 Columbus Circle Construction Agreement Inked, with Counsel by Bruce Bronster, David Glanz and Team

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 -400

On behalf of Joseph Moinian and the joint venture between Moinian and a prominent REIT, Bruce Bronster, David Glanz (both Partners, New York) and
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 -400

The October 3, 2011 edition of NJBiz identified 50 individuals across New Jersey's banking landscape "who are shaping the course of the pivotal industry," including New Brunswick partner, Michael Moriarty and David Glanz (both Partners, New York), together with Julian Buchbinder,

In Memoriam - Timothy J. O'Neill (1954-2011), Princeton Partner and Friend

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 -400

The Partners and Staff of Windels Marx are saddened by the loss of our fellow Partner and dear friend, Tim O'Neill (1954-2011), and we honor his life and legacy.
View the New Jersey Star Ledger Real Estate Partner Mitch Gilbert (New York) was quoted in the September 28th edition of AM New York on New York's historic High Line and the benefits for...

Press Release - Windels Marx Announces the Promotion of Matthew Daus to Partner

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 -400
Head of Transportation Practice also Garners Re-Election as President of International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR)
(New York, NY) Windels Marx today announced the promotion of Matthew Daus to Partner, effective September 1, 2011. He leads the firm's emerging Transportation Practice...

Event - Rich Crooker to Speak at the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority's Course on Redevelopment Law and Planning Process

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 -400

Rich Crooker (Partner, Madison) has been invited to speak at the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority's (NJRA) two-day course on Redevelopment Law and Planning Process, to t...

Deal Announcement - Frank Quinn, Eric Bruenner, Jeanine Margiano and Julian Buchbinder Serve as Agent's Counsel on $200 million Syndicated Credit Facility for Apparel Company

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 -400

Windels Marx represented a leading lender as agent's counsel in connection with a $200 million senior asset-based lite syndicated credit facility. The deal closed on August 31, 2011.

The syndicate included national and regional lenders, each with substantial lending operations in the...

Deal Announcement - Rich Crooker and John Driscoll Represent YouGiveGoods.com

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 -400

Rich Crooker (Partner, Madison) and John Driscoll (Partner, New York) represent YouGiveGoods.com, an e-commerce business...

Case Win - Bruce Bronster and Team Successfully Defend Prominent Entertainer in Ownership and Sale of Antique Cars

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 -400

Bruce Bronster (Partner, New York) served as lead counsel in the successful defense and settlement of an action involving a prominent entertainer, a rare cause of action (replevin

Event - Denise Iocco to Speak at New York State Society of CPA's Estate Planning Conference

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 -400

Denise Iocco (Special Counsel, New York) has been invited to speak at the New York State Society of CPAs during their The New York Observer, Artfix Daily,

Deal Announcement - Michael Brenna Represents Self-Storage Business in Complex, Multi-State Sale

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 -400

August 1, 2011 - Michael Brenna served as lead counsel to a regional self-storage business in its $175 million complex sale of 21 facilities. The facilities are located across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and the sale included multiple conduit mortgage loa...

Deal Announcement - Gary Walsh, Maryann Kicenuik and Team Close a $100.6 Million Restructuring Financing

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 -400

On August 9, 2011, Gary Walsh, Maryann Kicenuik, John Bitar and City of Trenton v. Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. et al.
David Swerdlow and

Regulatory Update - Important Medallion and Outer-Borough Street Hail Permit Updates Summarized by Matt Daus

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 -400

The legislative activity at the end of the last session in Albany - and in the coming months - may have a significant impact on the system of taxicab and for-hire vehicle service which has existed for decades.
There has been much confusion about the current state of the legislative...

Article - Important Worker Classification Tips for Transportation Businesses Authored by Matt Daus and Jasmine Le Veaux

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 -400

Most for-hire vehicle ("FHV") drivers in New York are classified as independent contractors, a status which is important under federal, state and local tax and labor laws. Worker classification has become a particularly important topic recently as the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has step...

Regulatory Update - Urban Transit Hub Amendments Summarized by Tony Coscia and Charles Liebling

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 -400

You may already be aware that on July 26, 2011, the New Jersey Governor signed S. 2972; P.L. 2011, c.89 (the "Act"), making various amendments to the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit program ("UTHTC"). These amendments should further catalyze development in the New Jersey's nine "transit hubs". What ...

Article - David Brauner Quoted on the Impact of Non-Performing Members in Co-ops and Condos

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 -400

The July 2011 edition of The Cooperator: The Co-op and Condo Monthly features an article entitled "The Impact of Arrears: IOU and You, and You?" which quotes David Brauner on the impact non-performing members can have on t...

Press Release - Sam Destito and Charles Fisher Secure Appellate Victory for Competitive Bidding Practices in New Jersey Educational System Bid Awards

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 -400

Representation of Garden State School Bus Contractors Association and taxpayer Javier Fernandez results in ground-breaking appellate decision and a road map for public school-related bidding across New Jersey's educational system.
Windels Marx today announced a victory for ...

Event - Tony Coscia Moderates Crain's New York Business Panel That Explores "Can the City Afford World Class Infrastructure?"

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 -400

On July 19, 2011, Crain's New York Business hosted its fourth annual event entitled "The Future of New York City 2011: Meeting the Growth Challenge" and invited Tony Coscia to moderate a panel that explored the topic "Can...

Press Release - Transportation Team, Led by Matt Daus, Secures Victory for Brooklyn Seniors and the Disabled

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 -400
Counsel Matthew W. Daus and State Senator Martin J. Golden Join Forces to Restore Bus Service and Expand Access-A-Ride Taxi Voucher Program to Livery Cabs in New York City's Boroughs
On Friday, July 1, 2011, in a press conference held in Brooklyn, NY, Windels Marx counsel, Matthew W. Daus was joined by New York State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn), New York City CouncilMember Vincent Gentile, Assembly Member Nicole Malliotakis, expert witness Professor Jonathan Pe...

Authored - Karl Piirimae Pens "Global to Local - Sustainable Development and Emerging Issues in Real Estate Practice" for the NJ Lawyer

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 -400

Real Estate partner, Karl Piirimae, authored an article on the topic of "Global to Local: Sustainable Development and Emerging Issues in Real Estate Practice,"

Article - Real Estate Team, Led by Mitch Gilbert, Counsels on 88 Leonard Sale

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 -400

The Real Estate team of Mitch Gilbert, David Glanz, Alan Landzberg and

Article - Michael Clain Quoted in NJBiz.com's "Executives Offer Tips at Gateway to International Trade Event"

Tue, 10 May 2011 -400

Michael Clain was quoted during the May 10th "NJBIZ Gateway to International Trade" event at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center, which attracted globally-focused businesses and entrepreneurs interested in trade and export activities via New Jersey and the surrounding areas.

Article - Tony Coscia Mentioned in The Star-Ledger's "Ex-Port Authority Chairman Stays in Public Arena as Obama Appointee to Create U.S. High-Speed Rail Network"

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 -400

Anthony R. Coscia's work on Amtrak's board of directors and his past contribution to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are recognized by Steve Strunsky of The Star-Ledger.
The full article is available at
Thu, 03 Mar 2011 -400

Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, LLP is proud to partner with Citibank, J.H. Cohn, and NJBIZ to present Gateway to International Trade. The event will bring together experts from top U.S. trading partners and emerging markets to discuss business growth opportunities through international exp...

Press Release - Windels Marx Opens New Office in Madison, New Jersey

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 -400

Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP announced today that it has opened a new office in Madison New Jersey. The core of the new office will consist of eight partners three transferring from the firm's other offices in New Jersey and five new partners. Samuel G. Destito and Charles M. fisher will ...

Ranking - Windels Marx joins ranks in New York Law Journal's annual survey "NYLJ 100: Largest Private Law Offices"

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 -400

In the New York Law Journal's December 6, 2010, annual rankings of law firms with New York offices, Windels Marx was listed among the top 100. The survey is based on quantitative, New York-specific data for lawyers and other aspects of a law firm's operations.

Authored - Rod Honecker writes "A Rarely Used Weapon for Employers: the Computer Related Offenses Act" for the NJ Law Journal

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 -400

Litigation Special Counsel, Rod Honecker, authored an article on the topic of "A Rarely Used Weapon for Employers: The Computer Related Offenses Act

Press Release - The Honorable Roy Babitt Joins Windels Marx

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 -400

New York (August 2, 2010) - Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP is pleased to announce the Honorable Roy Babitt joins the Firm today as Special Counsel with the Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Practice Group.
Judge Babitt is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee appointed by the O...

Press Release - Windels Marx Promotes Two to Partner: John Holden and Doug Stevinson

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 -400

New York (June 3, 2010) - Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP announced today John Holden and Doug Stevinson have become partners of the Firm, the New York and New Brunswick offices, respectively.
Windels Marx's newest partners enhance the Firm's capabilities in its Litigati...