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Gov. Phil Murphy signed landmark cannabis legislation into law on February 23, 2021... Gov. Phil Murphy signed landmark cannabis legislation into law on February 23, 2021. In total, Gov. Murphy signed three bills. Assembly Bill 21, also known as the “New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act,” establishes the rules and regulations […]

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for new tax credits to help small businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19… New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for new tax credits to help small businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19. Gov. Cuomo announced the $130 million tax credit program — the Pandemic Recovery and Restart Program — […]

After years of debate and delay, recreational cannabis is finally legal in New Jersey... After years of debate and delay, recreational cannabis is finally legal in New Jersey. On February 22, 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy signed “The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act” (“the Act”) into law, which legalizes and regulates […]

As businesses struggle to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, online reviews shared on websites and social media have become increasingly important... As businesses struggle to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, online reviews shared on websites and social media have become increasingly important. Unfortunately, online public discourse is often dominated by trolls, harassers, and […]

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has signaled that improving the health and environment of overburdened communities will be one of his top environmental priorities… The federal government is about to follow New Jersey’s lead when it comes to environmental justice. Since taking office, President Joe Biden has signaled that improving the health and environment […]

Defensible deletion can save you both time and money... Although Punxsutawney Phil recently predicted six more weeks of winter, warmer weather is hopefully around the corner. While your business data may not make your list when it comes to spring cleaning, it probably should. Defensible deletion can save you both time and money. Defensible Deletion […]

The shifting nature of the “workplace” requires employers to rethink many of their compliance obligations... New York and New Jersey businesses have seen their remote workforces grow exponentially in the wake of COVID-19. The shifting nature of the “workplace” requires employers to rethink many of their compliance obligations, including how to satisfy their obligation to […]

The Paycheck Protection Program reopened on January 19, 2021, with an additional $284.5 billion in new funding awarded under the COVID-19 relief bill… The Paycheck Protection Program reopened on January 19, 2021, with an additional $284.5 billion in new funding awarded under the COVID-19 relief bill enacted last month. PPP loans will continue to be available to […]

The NJDEP recently announced that it is further extending certain site remediation timeframes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for an additional 185 days... The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced that it is further extending certain site remediation timeframes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for an additional 185 […]

With the recent change of administration, the FDA’s long-awaited enforcement guidance on cannabidiol (CBD) is now on hold... The transition from President Donald Trump to President Joe Biden will result in significant policy changes, and the cannabis industry is already feeling the impact. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) long-awaited enforcement guidance on cannabidiol […]

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation (Senate Bill S5470) that imposes new disclosure obligations on New York commercial lenders... Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation (Senate Bill S5470) that imposes new disclosure obligations on New York commercial lenders. The new disclosures are akin to those provided to home buyers by residential mortgage lenders under the […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Lyndhurst, NJ Office Welcomes Attorney Junjuan Song to Commercial Real Estate and Business Law Practice Groups February 11, 2021 – Lyndhurst, NJ – Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Lyndhurst, NJ office recently welcomed the addition of Junjuan Song to the firm’s Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Transactions & Business Law practice groups, according to Donald Scarinci, […]