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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing commercial landlords and tenants to tackle complex business and legal decisions… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing commercial landlords and tenants to tackle complex business and legal decisions. So even if there is no immediate crisis, both parties should be reviewing their leases right now. As the economic impact of COVID-19 […]

With the COVID-19 outbreak spreading around the world, quarantines, business closures, supply shortages, and travel restrictions are becoming more commonplace… With the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreading around the world, quarantines, business closures, supply shortages, and travel restrictions are becoming more commonplace. They are also starting to affect U.S. businesses, including those in New York and […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering relief to intellectual property owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic… The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering relief to intellectual property owners affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Most recently, the Director of the USPTO exercised his authority under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is currently providing low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help businesses recover from Coronavirus (COVID-19). In times of crisis, The Small Business Administration (SBA) can be a valuable resource for small businesses. The SBA is currently providing low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help businesses recover from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Small businesses may […]

The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to issue guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which took effect April 1, 2020 The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to issue guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The emergency sick leave law took effect on April 1, 2020. Since the FFCRA was […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant uncertainty for New Jersey businesses, including those that provide environmental remediation services… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing significant uncertainty for New Jersey businesses, including those that provide environmental remediation services. As a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association (LSRPA), […]

To help businesses weather the storm that is COVID-19, NYC is providing two new financial assistance programs for small businesses seeing a reduction in revenue because of the pandemic… Small businesses in New York City are being hit particularly hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To help businesses weather the storm, New York City is […]