Blitman & King Named in 2017-2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America | Employment Law
Four B&K attorneys have been selected to the 2017-2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising nearly 4 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country...
Social Media Use May Be Concerted/Protected Activity Under Labor Law | Employment Law
Jules Smith, a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice of Blitman & King, recently authored a paper discussing the latest pronouncements of the National Labor Relations concerning employer applications of rules restricting employee use of Social Media, which are generally measured against the rights contained in Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.
Blitman & King Named in 2011-2012 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America | Employment Law
Four B&K attorneys have been selected to the 2011-2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising nearly 4 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. The annual, advertisement-free publication has been described by The American Lawyer as “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
7 B&K Attorneys Named as 2011 Super Lawyers | New York Law
Congratulations to the following Blitman & King attorneys who have been named as 2011 Super Lawyers for New York: Charles E. Blitman, Employee Benefits/ERISA; Bernard T. King, Employment & Labor; Daniel E. Kornfeld, Employee Benefits/ERISA; James R. LaVaute, Employment & Labor; Donald D. Oliver, Employment & Labor; Jules L. Smith, Employment & Labor; Kenneth L. Wagner, Employment & Labor
Jules L. Smith Elected to Board and Governance Committee of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | Employment Law
Jules L. Smith, a Partner in the Litigation Department of Blitman & King, was elected Secretary of the Board of Directors, and a member of the Governance Committee, of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra was founded by George Eastman in 1922, and since then has been committed to enriching and inspiring the community through the art of music.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 | Employee Benefits
Jules L. Smith and Bryan T. Arnault authored, and will present, a paper on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), including interpreting regulations and case law. GINA is intended to provide individuals with legal protection against discrimination based on genetic information in health insurance and employment.
Blitman & King Attorneys Named as 2010 New York Super Lawyers | Employment Law
Blitman & King is pleased to announce that 4 of the firm's attorneys have been selected as 2010 New York Super Lawyers including: Bernard T. King, James R. LaVaute, Donald D. Oliver and Jules L. Smith. Only the top 5% of lawyers, from nearly 70 practices areas, are named to the Super Lawyers list.