2020

By Karen Mason | Published January 31, 2020 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The SECURE Act – Effective 1/1/2020

The SECURE ACT changes the age for required minimum distributions (RMDs) for traditional IRAs from 70 ½ to 72. The new rules allow an individual of any age to make contributions to a traditional IRA, as long as the individual has earned income from wages or self-employment. The Act also affects beneficiaries of inherited IRAs. Read More

Montgomery Township Education Foundation

By Karen Mason | Published January 29, 2020 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Montgomery Township Education Foundation

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is pleased to sponsor Montgomery Township Education Foundation. The Foundation’s fundraiser takes place on the evening of March 14 at Cherry Valley Country Club in Skillman, New Jersey. The Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization set up to support strategic programs for the benefit of the Montgomery Township public school children. Read More

New Jersey Supreme Court Case

By Karen Mason | Published January 23, 2020 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on New Jersey Supreme Court Case

Elizabeth Zuckerman will be arguing in the NJ Supreme Court on February 3rd, in the case of Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings, Inc. The case involves the issue of whether an employee who uses medical marijuana can be terminated for failing a drug test. Ms. Zuckerman will be arguing on behalf of Amicus NELA-NJ.

Welcome New Municipal Clients

By Karen Mason | Published January 20, 2020 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Welcome New Municipal Clients

MG&P starts the new year with new municipal clients. Kevin Van Hise has been appointed as the attorney for the West Amwell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and Edwin Schmierer was recently retained by the Borough of Elmwood to serve as Special Counsel.

Princeton Adult Education Class – Know Your Rights as an Employee

By Karen Mason | Published January 20, 2020 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Princeton Adult Education Class – Know Your Rights as an Employee

Elizabeth Zuckerman will be an instructor for the Princeton Adult Education course, Know Your Rights as an Employee. The 3-session course starts on February 11 and will explore topics including sexual harassment, discrimination, medical marijuana in the workplace, whistle-blower claims, NJ’s newly enacted Wage Theft Act, Federal and State family leave acts, and other laws Read More

Welcome Paul M. Bishop

Paul M. Bishop, Esq. joins Mason, Griffin & Pierson PC as an Of Counsel member of the firm. Paul will be part of the firm's litigation practice group. Paul comes to MG&P with over 15 years of litigation experience having worked the past 10 years at Brach Eichler.

Paul is admitted in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York and the District Court of New Jersey.
Welcome Karlee M. Martin

Karlee M. Martin, Esq. joins Mason, Griffin & Pierson PC as an Associate with the firm. Karlee comes to MG&P with experience in the areas of insurance, financial services, real estate, mortgage lending, consumer finance, bankruptcy, and landlord tenant matters. Karlee is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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