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Drones in filmmaking may be changing the way films are being made, but they’re also raising plenty of legal questions. Filmmakers can offer audiences a new perspective when they use drones, but these flying machines are the subject of plenty of legal scrutiny. Though certainly helpful in many ways, drones in filmmaking can  however be considered a […]

CFPB Makes Example of Dwolla Inc. in Monmouth County Monmouth County businesses have another “cybercop” to worry about. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently pursued its first cybersecurity enforcement action, alleging that Dwolla, Inc., an online payment platform, misled consumers about its data security practices. The CFPB’s Allegations Dwolla operates an online payment system […]

John Scagnelli, Chair of Environmental Land Use Group to Weigh in on Pilgrim Pipeline Issues Lyndhurst, NJ – April 6, 2016 – The Township of Mahwah and a group of fourteen New Jersey municipalities plan to call upon Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner John Scagnelli, Chair of the firm’s Environmental and Land Use Group, for legal assistance […]

As the weather begins to turn warmer, many of us get the itch for a little “spring cleaning.” For small businesses, your efforts should not stop at home. It is also good idea to channel this energy into reviewing, organizing, and purging your human resources records. Properly maintaining human resources records has several distinct advantages for […]

Are networks and producers liable when reality TV takes a wrong turn? If there’s one thing audiences have seen repeatedly on reality television shows, it is people getting hurt. Programs such as “Naked and Afraid” and “Deadliest Catch” depict people in dangerous and even life-threatening situations. Other times, bystanders are caught up in the action […]

The NJICLE 2016 Admin Law Forum will be held on April 5, 2016 for 5.7 CLE credits Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Sean D. Dias will be among the distinguished panelists at the NJICLE 2016 Administrative Law Forum: Managing Expectations at the OAL. Mr. Dias and his co-panelists will discuss “The Dos and Don’ts of Civil Service Discipline Cases.” […]

Could self-representation be a setback in NFL free agency? Free agency can be an exciting time for football players, but it can also be tough to navigate, especially as the window inches toward a close. This is why the help of an agent is often necessary. Former Seattle Seahawk, Russell Okung, is hunting down a […]

Republic Airways files Chapter 11 Republic Airways Holdings Inc., one of the largest U.S. regional carriers, announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company, which holds partnerships with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, stated in bankruptcy documents that it had fallen under […]

Local Attorney and Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Anthony Caruso to Manage Red Bank Law Office. Red Bank, NJ – March 30, 2016 – Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC has appointed Anthony R. Caruso to manage its newest office in Red Bank, New Jersey. The new office is scheduled to open early next month to accommodate the continuing expansion […]

A contract breach occurs when one of the parties fails to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. However, not all contract breaches are created equal. A “material” breach is so significant that it reaches the core of the agreement and negatively impacts its entire outcome. In contrast, a “non-material” breach often involves less important details. […]

What about being on NFL practice squad? Free agency kicked off this year and players such as Olivier Vernon found themselves signing massive contracts with new or old teams. However, there are some players who are free agents year round, and their names rarely ever hit the headlines. Allen Iverson may disagree, but in general, practice […]

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is in progress, and close to 60 million workers across the country have joined office pools. As a result, Monmouth County employers may have concerns about the legality of March Madness office pools as well as their effect on office productivity. State law largely governs unlicensed gambling, such as March madness […]