Firm Insights

Syncora Holdings, one of the holdout creditors in the Detroit bankruptcy filing, could face sanctions for its conduct in the case. Judge Steven Rhodes must decide this week whether he will sanction the company or allow its objection to the so-called “grand bargain,” which is crucial to the city’s restructuring plan, according to WXYZ. Syncora […]

Many co-ops and condominium associations across New Jersey have a leaflet ban that restricts the distribution of flyers, advertisements, and other paraphernalia. Many co-ops and condominium associations across New Jersey have a leaflet ban that restricts the distribution of flyers, advertisements, and other paraphernalia. While the goal is to reduce unsolicited leafleting, which can often […]

It’s no secret that when celebrities end up in court, their legal defense and the counsel they bring with them, is the best of the best. The current lawsuit involving Jay Z and sound engineer Chauncey Mahan is no different. The case is anything but straightforward, but the heart of it is nothing new. Mahan […]

Unlike other election years, in which social issues have tended to dominate the discourse, the upcoming election is largely focused around tax law – specifically corporate tax law. As a part of his campaign, independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has been posting “memes” that include pictures of himself alongside memorable quotes. This one in particular, which […]

False advertising continues to be a problem in our society despite a myriad of laws against it. The primary reason for the difficulty rests with the inventive methods advertisers use to skirt the law. A number of methods produce the same results as false advertising, but either avoid violating the letter of the law or […]

Making movies is expensive and for amateurs, finding the money behind the movie is an important process that needs to be conducted properly. An interesting case that I read about recently has dentist and investor, Jordan Cooper, alleging conversion, misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, violations of the Arkansas Security Act and […]

The National Labor Review Board (NLRB) continues to cause headaches for New York and New Jersey employers. On the heels of its General Counsel’s controversial position on franchise liability, the Board recently ruled that “liking” a Facebook post could constitute protected activity. The National Labor Relations Act Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act […]

New Jersey businesses are increasingly allowing employees to use their own devices to perform work tasks, such as responding to client emails, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports. The practice even has its own catchy moniker, “BYOD.” While carrying a single device may be convenient for workers, many businesses and their employees fail to appreciate the […]

As companies wait to see what Congress will do in the coming months, the resultant decrease in corporate tax revenues is likely to have a negative effect on the U.S. budget picture. The U.S. budget deficit for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2014 is predicted to be $506 billion, an almost 3 percent increase […]

New Jersey’s Atlantic City, once a thriving haven for gamblers and casinos, appears to be continuing its downward trend. The Trump Taj Mahal, a 2,248-room, 24-year-old hotel-casino situated on Atlantic City’s boardwalk, may file for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law in the next few days, according to the New York Post. The casino […]

As we are learning from the indefinite suspension of Ray Rice from the NFL, domestic violence often follows both perpetrators and victims from home and into the workplace. In response this reality, the American Bar Association (ABA) recently adopted a Model Workplace Policy on Employer Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking. While not […]

Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Co., the self-described  oldest U.S. cutlery maker, has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law, according to Reuters. The Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts-based manufacturer announced the move Aug. 15, citing decisions by prior management and the tightening of credit by secured lender Newtek Business Credit, according to the news source. […]