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When Will Cannabis Be Legalized in New Jersey?

The Election of Phil Murphy Has Businesses & Consumers Asking: “When Will Cannabis Be Legalized in New Jersey?” The election of Phil Murphy has poised New Jersey’s cannabis industry for rapid growth. Not surprisingly, businesses and consumers are eager for an implementation timetable. When asked, Governor-elect Murphy said “As soon as we can get there. We […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 26, 2017

IRS Announces It May Reverse Position on Certain Corporate Transactions

The IRS Recently Announced a Policy Change Regarding Requests For Private Letter Rulings On Certain Corporate Transactions The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a policy change regarding requests for private letter rulings on certain corporate transactions. According to the IRS, it “is reconsidering its views regarding certain issues as to which it has provided […]

Author: James F. McDonough

December 21, 2017

Tips for Succeeding at the Indemnification Dance

Businesses Should Never Overlook The Importance of Clearly Drafted Indemnification Provisions While sometimes mistakenly dismissed as “boilerplate,” businesses should never overlook the importance of clearly drafted indemnification provisions. In interpreting your contracts, you should be aware that an indemnification clause is to be desired if you are being indemnified, and to be avoided, if possible, […]

Author: Dan Brecher

December 20, 2017

New Jersey Litigation

New Jersey Bill Seeks to Restrict Use of Non-Compete Agreements

Proposed Senate Bill 3518 Seeks To Limit New Jersey Non-Compete Agreements Proposed legislation in New Jersey seeks to limit the use of non-compete agreements. Under Senate Bill 3518, all restrictive covenants between employers and employees would have to meet a stringent 10-part test in order to be enforceable. Growing Hostility Towards Non-Competes A non-compete is […]

Author: Gary S. Young

December 19, 2017

New Jersey

Patent Filers May Suffer Sticker Shock Next Year as USPTO Hikes Patent Fees

USPTO Recently Issued Final Rule Raising Certain Patent Fees The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a final rule raising certain patent fees. While many filers may have sticker shock, there is an upside — The additional fee collections should help the agency reduce its backlog, decrease wait times, and make needed technology […]

Author: David A. Einhorn

December 19, 2017

USPTO

State-Leading Special Education Attorney Joins Scarinci Hollenbeck

Pioneer in New Jersey Special Education Law Joins Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Education Law Group Lyndhurst, New Jersey, December 19, 2017 – Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to announce that Nathanya G. Simon, a State-leading Special Education attorney for nearly 40 years, has joined the firm as partner. Ms. Simon will be located in Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Lyndhurst, NJ Law Office […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

December 19, 2017

Understanding the Key Differences Between Arbitration and Mediation

A Recent New Jersey Appeals Court Decision Highlights The Important Differences Between Arbitration and Mediation A New Jersey appeals court recently rejected a litigant’s attempt to overturn a binding arbitration award based on the fact that the homeowners’ association mistakenly believed it was engaged in mediation. The decision highlights the important differences between mediation and […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

December 18, 2017

Could a “Finder” Aid Your Startup Funding?

Legal Issues Can Arise When a Start-up Uses Own Employees or Third-Party Finders To Aid in Startup Funding Legal issues can arise when a start-up company or private investment fund uses its own employees or other third party “finders” to identify and solicit investors to provide capital via a private securities offering. In many cases, […]

Author: Dan Brecher

December 18, 2017

Start-Ups

Can a Worker Be Fired for Being “Too Cute?”

New York Employment Lawsuit Makes Legal Headlines As Plaintiff Claims She Was Fired For Being “Too Cute” A New York employment lawsuit alleging wrongful termination is making legal headlines. The plaintiff, a Manhattan message therapist and yoga instructor, maintains that she was fired because her boss’s spouse found her to be “too cute.” While the […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

December 15, 2017

New York

Lessons from General Mills' Color Trademark Registration Fail

What Can We Learn From General Mills’ Color Trademark Registration Fail? The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently rejected General Mills’ application to register the use of the color yellow on Cheerios’ cereal boxes. The denial highlights the difficulty in obtaining federal trademark protection for the use of a specific color. History of Color Trademark […]

Author: David A. Einhorn

December 14, 2017

New Jersey Merger Checklist for Corporations

A Merger Checklist Can Help Mitigate The Stress & Margin for Error Involved in a Merger or Acquisition in New Jersey Negotiating the terms of a merger or acquisition is often the most time-consuming and complex aspect of the transaction. As a result, businesses often overlook the details, such as verifying that they have satisfied […]

Author: Charles H. Friedrich

December 13, 2017

New Jersey

Federal Circuit Holds TC Heartland Changed the Law

According to Federal Circuit Court, SCOTUS’ Decision in TC Heartland Represents a Change in the Law The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in TC Heartland represented a change in the law, according to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The key patent decision resolves a split among the district courts and should allow for venue transfer […]

Author: William R. Samuels

December 13, 2017

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