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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 […]

Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the NJDEP 90-day deadline for making decisions on environmentally-related construction permit applications New Jersey developers should be prepared for environmental permits to take longer amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) 90-day deadline […]

NJDEP recently issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency… On April 21, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency. The Alert advises that the Department is […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in permanent changes to several of New Jersey’s Leave Laws The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in permanent changes to the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law (NJESL), New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), and the New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits Law (NJ TDBL). The most significant changes involve the […]

For cleaning and environmental firms seeking to capitalize on new opportunities as a result of COVID-19, it is imperative to fully consider the legal risks Cleaning and environmental firms are in demand, as businesses strive to deter the spread of COVID-19 and keep their customers, employees and premises safe. For businesses seeking to capitalize on […]

On April 23, 2020, Federal Relief was made available to New Jersey School Districts… On April 23, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos announced New Jersey’s allocation of funds as relief approved through the CARES Act P.L. No. 116-136 and the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief Fund (ESSER Fund).  New Jersey was allocated a […]

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 […]