Firm Insights

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 […]

For small businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program is one of the most attractive elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. For small businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program is one of the most attractive elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In an effort to lessen the economic […]

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), […]

The NJEDA recently announced several new initiatives designed to help New Jersey businesses cope with economic hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic… The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced several new initiatives designed to help New Jersey businesses cope with economic hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiatives include a grant program […]

New Jersey Manufacturer and Ford Motor Company, with the Assistance of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Intellectual Property Group, Secures Vital Licensing Agreement Deal to Produce 400,000 Ventilators Lyndhurst, NJ – March 30, 2020 – Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to have played a role in the production of 400,000 much-needed ventilators by working with in-house and outside counsel […]

The DOL recently issued COVID-19 guidance regarding Fair Labor Standards Act… Transitioning a large segment of your workforce to telework is challenging, particularly under stressful times. For businesses that have been forced to close due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), there are even more employment matters to consider. Not surprisingly, wage and hour requirements are a top […]

While businesses are faced with many challenges in the wake of COVID-19, there are opportunities available to help keep your business afloat… In the turbulent wake of the COVID-19 disaster, and make no mistake it is a natural disaster as real as hurricane, earthquake or tornado, the federal government, together with state and local governments, […]

New Jersey Authorizes Completely Virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meetings As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forces continued restrictions on travel and large gatherings, corporations are starting to make alternative plans for their annual shareholders’ meetings. Thankfully, regulators are also taking steps to facilitate virtual annual meetings. As discussed in earlier articles, state laws require companies to hold […]

In the wake of COVID-19, businesses must be especially diligent to protect their information from an increased onslaught of cybersecurity attacks Counsel and Co-Chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Crisis & Risk Management group, Maryam M. Meseha, filmed a short video providing tips on how businesses can address the heightened need for strong cybersecurity during COVID-19, which […]

COVID-19 Emergency Triggers Consumer Fraud Act’s Price Gouging Provision Concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have resulted in an unprecedented demand for products like toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and face masks. The pandemic has also prompted activation of New Jersey’s strict price gouging statute. On March 9, 2020, Governor Murphy signed an Executive Order declaring […]

IRS Postpones Tax Deadline to July 15, 2020 The list of events postponed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) now includes Tax Day. Given the number of businesses and individuals impacted by the pandemic, the federal income tax delay comes as welcome news. On March 20, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that tax returns due April […]

On March 20, 2020, Governor Murphy signed A-3849/S-2302 into law as P.L.2020 c. 10, codified at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(i)(2). This enactment amends the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”) by relaxing OPRA’s strict deadlines during a declared state of emergency. OPRA normally requires a custodian of a government record to provide access to, respond to or otherwise […]