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    Tips for Commercial Landlords Impacted by Wave of Retailer Bankruptcies post image

    Tips for Commercial Landlords Impacted by Wave of Retailer Bankruptcies

    The retail sector has experienced a wave of bankruptcy filings over the last year. Brick-and-mortar businesses in financial distress include big-name brands like Big Lots, Party City, The Container Store, and Vitamin Shoppe. When large retailers seek bankruptcy protection, they are not the only businesses impacted. Landlords can be particularly hard hit. While commercial landlords […]

    Author: Brian D. Spector

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    How Understanding Bankruptcy Trends Can Benefit Your Business

    The bankruptcy legal landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating financial distress. Understanding current bankruptcy trends can help businesses make more informed and strategic decisions. Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Trending Upwards Bankruptcy filings continued to trend upwards in 2024. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, personal and business […]

    Author: Brian D. Spector

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    SEC Takes Actions Against Issuers for Failure to File Form D

    In December, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against two privately held companies for failing to file a Form D notice, which is generally utilized for exempt securities offerings. Here, the SEC’s enforcement sends a strong message: compliance with regulatory requirements is not optional and failure to comply can have significant consequences. […]

    Author: Kenneth C. Oh

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    Is the Corporate Transparency Act Alive or Dead?

    In the interest of keeping our clients fully aware of their legal and tax obligations, information about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has graced these pages before. At first, the effective date for compliance for pre-2024 companies was December 31, 2024. Newly formed companies were required to comply within 90 days of formation during 2024, […]

    Author: Scott H. Novak

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    Redefining Labor Relations: NLRB's Pivot from Abruzzo’s Memoranda post image

    Redefining Labor Relations: NLRB's Pivot from Abruzzo’s Memoranda

    On February 14, 2025, the Office of General Counsel (OGC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen issued Memorandum 25-05, “New Process for More Efficient, Effective, Accessible and Transparent Case handling.” The Memorandum rescinds nearly all of the Memoranda issued by his direct predecessor, Jennifer Abruzzo, setting the […]

    Author: Matthew F. Mimnaugh

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    What Are FIRPTA Withholding Requirements?

    If you purchase real property from a foreign person or entity, you may be required to withhold taxes from your payment to the seller under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). The federal tax law is designed to ensure that foreign sellers pay any applicable capital gains tax on profits realized from […]

    Author: Jesse M. Dimitro

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    Does Your Homeowners Insurance Provide Adequate Coverage? post image

    Does Your Homeowners Insurance Provide Adequate Coverage?

    Your home is likely your greatest asset, which is why it is so important to adequately protect it. Homeowners insurance protects you from the financial costs of unforeseen losses, such as theft, fire, and natural disasters, by helping you rebuild and replace possessions that were lost While the definition of “adequate” coverage depends upon a […]

    Author: Jesse M. Dimitro

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    Understanding the Importance of a Non-Contingent Offer

    Making a non-contingent offer can dramatically increase your chances of securing a real estate transaction, particularly in competitive markets like New York City. However, buyers should understand that waiving contingencies, including those related to financing, or appraisals, also comes with significant risks. Determining your best strategy requires careful analysis of the property, the market, and […]

    Author: Jesse M. Dimitro

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    Fred D. Zemel Appointed Chair of Strategic Planning at Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC post image

    Fred D. Zemel Appointed Chair of Strategic Planning at Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC

    Business Transactional Attorney Zemel to Spearhead Strategic Initiatives for Continued Growth and Innovation Little Falls, NJ – February 21, 2025 – Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC is pleased to announce that Partner Fred D. Zemel has been named Chair of the firm’s Strategic Planning Committee. In this role, Mr. Zemel will lead the committee in identifying, […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    Novation Agreement Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses post image

    Novation Agreement Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses

    Big changes sometimes occur during the life cycle of a contract. Cancelling a contract outright can be bad for your reputation and your bottom line. Businesses need to know how to best address a change in circumstances, while also protecting their legal rights. One option is to transfer the “benefits and the burdens” of a […]

    Author: Dan Brecher

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    What Is a Trade Secret? Key Elements and Legal Protections Explained

    What is a trade secret and why you you protect them? Technology has made trade secret theft even easier and more prevalent. In fact, businesses lose billions of dollars every year due to trade secret theft committed by employees, competitors, and even foreign governments. But what is a trade secret? And how do you protect […]

    Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

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    What Is Title Insurance? Safeguarding Against Title Defects post image

    What Is Title Insurance? Safeguarding Against Title Defects

    If you are considering the purchase of a property, you may wonder — what is title insurance, do I need it, and why do I need it? Even seasoned property owners may question if the added expense and extra paperwork is really necessary, especially considering that people and entities insured by title insurance make fewer […]

    Author: Patrick T. Conlon

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