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Gay, lesbian, and transgender (LGBT) workers are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Gay, lesbian, and transgender (LGBT) workers are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, according to a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court specifically held that an employer who fires […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck’s New York Securities Offerings Law Group Successfully Assists Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. in $50 Million IPO New York, NY, June 16, 2020 – Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Securities & Investment Banking law group successfully provided legal support to the underwriters of the offering of securities of Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. which raised $50 million in an initial public […]

When employees return to the workplace after months of social distancing, they will encounter a dramatically different work environment than the one they remember… When employees return to the workplace after months of social distancing, they will encounter a dramatically different work environment than the one they remember.  The “new normal” will be characterized by […]

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act makes several key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program… The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on June 4, 2020, makes several key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. The business-friendly changes will help ensure that more businesses will be able to reap […]

After a difficult few months, New Jersey restaurants are gradually reopening their doors for on-premises dining. After a difficult few months, New Jersey restaurants are gradually reopening their doors for on-premises dining. For restaurant operators and their customers, it is important to understand what is required to reopen safely. This article outlines the guidance provided […]

On May 29, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 149 which, in part, allows the resumption of organized sports under certain conditions… On May 29, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 149 (“EO 149”) which, in part, allows the resumption of organized sports under certain conditions.  Specifically, EO 149 provides that, […]

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced that it is expanding its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Grant Program The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced that it is expanding its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Grant Program, which was created to help support small businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has created a new intellectual property platform for patent-related COVID-19 technologies that are available for licensing. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has created a new intellectual property platform for patent-related COVID-19 technologies that are available for licensing. The initial goal of the Patents 4 Partnerships platform is […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office continues to extend deadlines for certain patent and trademark filings… The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) continues to extend deadlines for certain patent and trademark filings. This is the third round of extensions that the USPTO has granted in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As discussed in […]

As employees return to workplaces, employers should have a plan in place to address workers with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk for COVID-19 complications. As employees return to workplaces, employers should have a plan in place to address workers with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk for coronavirus […]

New Jersey school districts now have three options for holding graduation ceremonies New Jersey school districts now have three options for holding graduation ceremonies amid the COVID-19 pandemic: virtual ceremonies, drive-in/drive-through ceremonies, and modified in-person, outdoor ceremonies. Both drive-in/drive-through and modified in-person, outdoor ceremonies must comply with strict requirements designed to protect the health and […]

During the extended school closures resulting from COVID-19, New Jersey school districts remain legally obligated to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. During the extended school closures resulting from COVID-19, New Jersey school districts remain legally obligated to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with […]