Firm Insights

On March 23, 2020, the National Society of Compliance Professionals (“NSCP”) convened regulators and industry experts to discuss regulatory guidance recently issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) in a webinar for NSCP members. On March 23, 2020, the National Society of Compliance Professionals (“NSCP”) […]

With new social distancing requirements, many employers and employees suddenly find themselves thrust into the world of telecommuting. Are your employees familiar with telecommuting? With new social distancing requirements, many employers and employees suddenly find themselves thrust into the world of telecommuting. While working remotely is a way of life for many, others have little […]

Partner Ramon E. Rivera Shares Brief Video Covering the Mandatory NJ Business Closures as a Result of Executive Order 107 On March 21, 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 107, which imposes new restrictions on what New Jersey businesses may continue to operate as the state works to slow the spread […]

One of the serious issues businesses and their owners are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is whether they can remain open… On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy ordered all retail and non-essential businesses to close indefinitely. Businesses that will be permitted to remain open fall within the “essential” category, while […]

The New Jersey Legislature is working quickly to enact legislation aimed to lessen the impact of Coronavirus on small businesses… The New Jersey Legislature is working quickly to enact legislation aimed to lessen the impact of Coronavirus on small businesses. One bill seeks to increase the availability of business interruption insurance by eliminating a common […]

The NJ State Senate legislative coronavirus information package includes one new senate bill and also important School District Health Benefits Bill Emergency bills to assist public employers and school districts passed the Senate yesterday and are currently awaiting approval by Governor Murphy. Below is a brief summary of some of the bills. A3850 – This bill […]

With COVID-19 being the center of everyone’s attention, is it a good time for entrepreneurs to start or buy a business? Starting a new business always comes with some degree of risk, but what about launching a venture during a pandemic and a potential global recession? While we are living in uncertain times, 2020 remains a good time to […]

The New Jersey Department of Labor Issued Guidance on COVID-19 and Benefits Employees May Access Under Different Scenarios During these uncertain times public employers are asking how to respond to employees’ requests for information as to their job security, benefits and whether they will be paid should school district’s remain on a virtual education model […]

The Federal Government Passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act The Federal Government passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, HR6201 on March 18th, 2020. This legislation will allow for free screenings, two weeks of paid sick leave for State government workers and private companies with fewer than 500 employees to either quarantine or seek […]

Answering Ten of the Most Frequently Asked Questions by New Jersey Employers About COVID-19 Cases of COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus, continue to increase in the United States. Understandably, businesses have questions and concerns about protecting their employees’ safety and maintaining a healthy workplace. The potential for increased absenteeism and business disruptions also […]

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently handed Led Zeppelin a hard-fought copyright victory… The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently handed Led Zeppelin a hard-fought copyright victory. The federal appeals court ruled in Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin that the band classic song, Stairway to Heaven, did not infringe on the 1968 song Taurus by […]

The New Jersey Supreme Court is Poised to Decide Whether Employers Must Accommodate Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ­The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently heard oral arguments in a case being closely watched by employers and the cannabis industry. The issue in Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings is whether New Jersey employers are required […]