Firm Insights

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 […]

As employees return to workplaces, employers should have a plan in place to address workers with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk for COVID-19 complications. As employees return to workplaces, employers should have a plan in place to address workers with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk for coronavirus […]

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, […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced us to change the way we conduct everyday activities… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced us to change the way we conduct everyday activities. Court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations are no exception, and parties to such proceedings increasingly rely on video conferencing to go “virtual.” While technology can allow […]

While the COVID-19 pandemic may be slowing the pace at which white-collar crimes are prosecuted, it would be unwise to expect that the pace of white-collar investigations will slow… While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be slowing the pace at which white-collar crimes are prosecuted, it would be unwise to expect that the pace of […]

Many financial institutions and more include succession planning and a written succession plan as an integral component of the entity’s Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery Plan Many financial institutions, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers follow industry best practices and regulatory guidance to include succession planning and a written succession plan as an integral component of […]

The Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA), which seeks to make small business bankruptcies faster and less expensive, took effect in February. The Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA), which seeks to make small business bankruptcies faster and less expensive, took effect in February. While the law preceded the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is providing welcome relief to businesses […]

On May 13, 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order lifting the state’s ban on non-essential construction. However, it will not be business as usual… On May 13, 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order lifting the state’s ban on non-essential construction. However, it will not be business as […]

On May 18th, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy outlined his plans to slowly lift the restrictions put in place in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic On May 18, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy outlined his plans to slowly lift the restrictions put in place in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As New Jersey […]

Boards of directors play a pivotal role in helping businesses navigate the challenges created by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic… Boards of directors play a pivotal role in helping businesses navigate the challenges created by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While many things have changed over the past few months, the fiduciary duties of care […]

The Supreme Court held in County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund et al.that permits are required under the Clean Water Act (CWA) when there’s a “functional equivalent of a direct discharge.” By a vote of 6-3, the Supreme Court held in County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund et al. that permits […]

Jerry Seinfeld’s recent victory in a copyright suit offers valuable advice for copyright owners — don’t wait too long to enforce your rights. Jerry Seinfeld’s recent victory in a copyright suit offers valuable advice for copyright owners — don’t wait too long to enforce your rights. U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan recently dismissed a […]