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Understanding the Key Differences Between Arbitration and Mediation

A Recent New Jersey Appeals Court Decision Highlights The Important Differences Between Arbitration and Mediation A New Jersey appeals court recently rejected a litigant’s attempt to overturn a binding arbitration award based on the fact that the homeowners’ association mistakenly believed it was engaged in mediation. The decision highlights the important differences between mediation and […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

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Could a “Finder” Aid Your Startup Funding?

Legal Issues Can Arise When a Start-up Uses Own Employees or Third-Party Finders To Aid in Startup Funding Legal issues can arise when a start-up company or private investment fund uses its own employees or other third party “finders” to identify and solicit investors to provide capital via a private securities offering. In many cases, […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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Can a Worker Be Fired for Being “Too Cute?”

New York Employment Lawsuit Makes Legal Headlines As Plaintiff Claims She Was Fired For Being “Too Cute” A New York employment lawsuit alleging wrongful termination is making legal headlines. The plaintiff, a Manhattan message therapist and yoga instructor, maintains that she was fired because her boss’s spouse found her to be “too cute.” While the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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Lessons from General Mills' Color Trademark Registration Fail  

What Can We Learn From General Mills’ Color Trademark Registration Fail? The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently rejected General Mills’ application to register the use of the color yellow on Cheerios’ cereal boxes. The denial highlights the difficulty in obtaining federal trademark protection for the use of a specific color. History of Color Trademark […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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New Jersey Merger Checklist for Corporations

A Merger Checklist Can Help Mitigate The Stress & Margin for Error Involved in a Merger or Acquisition in New Jersey Negotiating the terms of a merger or acquisition is often the most time-consuming and complex aspect of the transaction. As a result, businesses often overlook the details, such as verifying that they have satisfied […]

Author: Charles H. Friedrich

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Federal Circuit Holds TC Heartland Changed the Law

According to Federal Circuit Court, SCOTUS’ Decision in TC Heartland Represents a Change in the Law The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in TC Heartland represented a change in the law, according to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The key patent decision resolves a split among the district courts and should allow for venue transfer […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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Investor Recourse for Initial Coin Offering Fraud

Investor Recourse for Initial Coin Offering Fraud With the price of Bitcoin rising and blockchain technology gaining increasing legitimacy, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOS) are gaining popularity with investors. However, as highlighted by two recent SEC enforcement actions, ICOs are extremely risky investments and in some cases, may be completely fraudulent. In such cases, private investors […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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Proposed SHIELD Act Would Have Broad Reach

In Response To Recent Equifax Breach, SHIELD Act Has Been Proposed in New York The massive Equifax data breach continues to spur regulatory reforms. New York, which already has one of the country’s strongest cybersecurity regulations for financial services institutions, is considering additional data protection measures. Of particular interest to businesses in New Jersey and […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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EPA Administrator Promises to End Regulation through Litigation 

“The Days of Regulation Through Litigation are Over” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to make headlines under the leadership of Administrator Scott Pruitt. He recently announced an agency-wide directive to end “sue and settle” practices that involve the settlement of litigation intended to effect regulatory changes. “The days of regulation through litigation are over,” […]

Author: William A. Baker

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Treasury Report Proposes Measures to Promote Access to Capital

Recent US Department of Treasury Report Calls For Changes To Federal Financial Regulations The U.S. Department of Treasury recently published a report calling for widespread changes to the country’s federal financial regulations. The overhaul is intended to promote growth by loosening market restraints put in place after the financial crisis. In good news for startups […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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New Jersey’s New Fiduciary Law Protects Digital Assets After You Die

New Fiduciary Law Addresses Who Manages One’s Digital Assets After They Die Have you ever wondered what happens to your email account when you die? What about your PayPal account? New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie recently signed legislation into law that addresses who can manage a person’s digital assets when they die or become legally […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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A Million Reasons to Avoid Sending Unsolicited Faxes

A New Jersey Business Could Be On The Hook For $17 Million In Damages For Sending Unsolicited Faxes A business supply company could be on the hook for $17 million in damages after a New Jersey federal judge found that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). According to the lawsuit, Invecor, LLC, which […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

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