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The SEC is warning its registrants that they may be the target of sophisticated ransomware attacks... The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning its registrants that they may be the target of sophisticated ransomware attacks. “The Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has observed an apparent increase in sophistication of ransomware attacks on […]

As COVID-19 cases rapidly rise outside New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy issued a travel advisory on June 24, 2020. As COVID-19 cases rapidly rise outside New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy issued a travel advisory on June 24, 2020. It requires individuals traveling to or returning to New Jersey from states with increasing rates of COVID-19 […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound effect on mergers & acquisitions… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound effect on mergers & acquisitions. Some transactions are on hold until market conditions stabilize, while others are proceeding forward cautiously on both the buy and sell side. Given the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, it […]

When employees return to the workplace after months of social distancing, they will encounter a dramatically different work environment than the one they remember… When employees return to the workplace after months of social distancing, they will encounter a dramatically different work environment than the one they remember.  The “new normal” will be characterized by […]

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act makes several key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program… The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on June 4, 2020, makes several key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. The business-friendly changes will help ensure that more businesses will be able to reap […]

After a difficult few months, New Jersey restaurants are gradually reopening their doors for on-premises dining. After a difficult few months, New Jersey restaurants are gradually reopening their doors for on-premises dining. For restaurant operators and their customers, it is important to understand what is required to reopen safely. This article outlines the guidance provided […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office continues to extend deadlines for certain patent and trademark filings… The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) continues to extend deadlines for certain patent and trademark filings. This is the third round of extensions that the USPTO has granted in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As discussed in […]

The Regulatory Examination Process has evolved in positive directions over the past several years. Thanks to these prior process improvements, the SEC, CFTC/NFA and FINRA are able to conduct regulatory exams virtually… The Regulatory Examination Process has clearly evolved in positive directions over the past several years. Thanks in part to these prior process improvements, […]

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is slowly lifting restrictions that were put in place to help curb the spread of COVID-19… New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is slowly lifting restrictions that were put in place to help curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). However, prohibitions of large public gatherings will likely remain in place for […]

In light of COVID-19, the USPTO is further extending the time to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay certain required fees… The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is further extending the time to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay certain required fees in light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. […]

When New Jersey businesses are given the green light to reopen, it is imperative to make sure your facilities are ready… When New Jersey businesses are given the green light to reopen, it is imperative to make sure your facilities are ready. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued guidance for cleaning […]

The Small Business Association (SBA) is closely scrutinizing the recipients of PPP resources… The Small Business Association (SBA), under pressure to make sure that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds are properly distributed and used, is closely scrutinizing the recipients of PPP resources. Further, large corporations are facing public (and potential legal) backlash for participating […]