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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 […]

Eight Scarinci Hollenbeck Partners Named to 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers List and Three Counsel to New Jersey Rising Star List Lyndhurst, New Jersey – March 16, 2020 – Eight Scarinci Hollenbeck Partners were named to the 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers List, and three Counsel to the 2020 New Jersey Rising Star list. The […]

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 […]

For commercial landlords, failing to take steps to address the accumulation of snow and ice could lead to liability… Winter may be close to its conclusion, however, it can still be a constant battle to keep snow and ice from sidewalks and walkways. For commercial landlords, the job is particularly important, given that failing to […]

The deadline for businesses conducting soil and fill recyclable material services to register with the NJDEP is quickly approaching… The deadline for businesses conducting soil and fill recyclable material services to register with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is fast approaching. Registration, which must be completed by April 20, 2020, is the […]

Trademark Infringement is on the Rise – Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Mark? According to a new report, trademark infringement is on the rise. CompuMark’s latest research found that there has been a 15 percent increase in trademark infringement over the past two years. Spike in Trademark Infringement CompuMark’s annual report, The Trademark […]