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Unfortunately, many businesses are now discovering that while current business continuity plans address disruptions due to natural disasters, they do not adequately account for the completely new challenges created by COVID-19 In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many New Jersey businesses developed business continuity plans (BCPs). Unfortunately, many businesses are now discovering that while current […]

The EEOC answered some FAQ’s for employers seeking guidance on how to handle the risk of COVID-19 in the workplace For New York and New Jersey employers looking for guidance on how to handle the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is answering some common questions. The latest […]

New Jersey Assembly Bill A3904 permits the use of virtual instruction to meet 180-day minimum school year requirement and requires all employees be paid as if school is open New Jersey Assembly Bill A3904, permitting the use of virtual or remote instruction to meet the minimum 180 day school year requirement upon Commissioner approval of […]

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 123 (EO 123), which extended the grace periods during which certain insurance companies will not be able to cancel policies for nonpayment of premiums… On April 9, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 123 (EO 123), which extended the grace periods during which certain insurance companies, including […]

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation that establishes new consumer protections in arbitration… New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation that establishes new consumer protections in arbitration. The new law, Assembly Bill 4972 (AB 4972), aims to reduce conflicts of interest and fee-shifting. As set forth in the statement accompanying AB 4972, New […]

Currently, the SEC does not appear to be inclined to extend deadlines for compliance with new Regulation BI and application of Form CRS… Currently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not appear to be inclined to extend deadlines for compliance with new Regulation BI and application of Form CRS. Members can expect that OCIE inspections after June 30 […]

You don’t always need a binding contract to win a business lawsuit... You don’t always need a binding contract to win a business lawsuit. In some cases, New Jersey courts will impose liability even though some of the essential elements of a contract are missing. These equitable remedies are based on “fairness,” and they are […]

The New Jersey Senate recently gave the green light to legislation that would make medical cannabis available via telehealth… The New Jersey Senate recently gave the green light to legislation that would make medical cannabis available via telehealth. The bill (Senate Bill 619) is now under consideration by the Assembly Health Committee. The legislation represents […]

Federal and state governments are making relief programs available to independent contractors, gig workers, and other freelance workers affected by COVID-19 Freelancers account for 35 percent of U.S. workers and generate $1 trillion in income. They are also being particularly hard hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thankfully, federal and state governments are making relief programs available […]

When the other party breaches your contract, that doesn’t always mean you’re off the hook… When the other party breaches your contract, that doesn’t always mean you’re off the hook. Under New Jersey law, a party claiming damages for a breach of contract has an obligation to use reasonable efforts to lessen or reduce the […]

The U.S. Copyright Office has extended certain deadlines to accommodate copyright owners… The U.S. Copyright Office has extended certain deadlines to accommodate copyright owners that are prevented from completing or submitting applications for copyright registration or other documents for filing with the Copyright Office due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Much like the trademark and patent […]

Thanks to technology, New Jersey planning and zoning boards of adjustment have a range of options to facilitate virtual and telephonic public meetings... While New Jersey zoning and planning boards are currently unable to meet in person, land use applications should proceed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thanks to technology, Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of […]