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Operating a business in the New Jersey and New York City metropolitan region offers incredible opportunities, but it also requires navigating a dense and highly regulated legal environment. From entity formation to regulatory compliance, seemingly minor legal oversights can expose business owners to significant risk. In our work with businesses throughout the region, our attorneys […]

Fewer Than 30 Days Left to Achieve Compliance Under P.L.2025, c.215 (S4509) New Jersey is entering a decisive phase in its regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and operators across the supply chain now face a compressed timeline to align their businesses with the state’s new statutory framework. P.L.2025, c.215, enacted through Senate Bill S4509, introduces […]

Every New Jersey company should periodically evaluate its governance framework. Strong corporate governance protects directors and officers, builds investor confidence, reduces litigation exposure, and positions a company for sustainable growth. The first quarter of the year is a great time to evaluate your corporate governance practices and perform any routine maintenance needed to keep that […]

On January 12, Governor Murphy signed the “Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act” into law.  The new statute is designed to reduce public exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These chemicals, often called “forever chemicals,” are used widely in consumer products for their water, oil, and grease resistance. They persist in the […]

On January 20, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted amendments to its land use regulatory program to address the risks posed by climate change to New Jersey residents, their property, and the natural environment. Called the Resilient Environments And Landscapes (“REAL”) Rules. Originally proposed in 2024, these regulations faced substantial opposition, prompting […]

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) continue to gain momentum as we move through 2026. After enduring a significant contraction following the 2021 boom and the regulatory scrutiny that followed, SPAC activity rebounded sharply in 2025 and now carries forward into 2026 with real momentum. The SPAC resurgence reflects broader improvements in both market conditions and the […]

On January 29, 2026, the New York City Council enacted Local Law 58 of 2026, adding a new chapter to the New York City Administrative Code that imposes statutory deadlines on cooperative boards when reviewing purchase applications that require board approval. The law addresses longstanding concerns about protracted and unpredictable co-op approval timelines and will […]

Compliance programs are no longer judged by how they look on paper, but by how they function in the real world. Compliance monitoring is the ongoing process of reviewing, testing, and evaluating whether policies, procedures, and controls are being followed—and whether they are actually working. What Is Compliance Monitoring? In today’s heightened regulatory environment, compliance […]

On November 18, 2025, President Trump nominated M. Carter Crow, the Global Head of Labor and Employment at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, to be General Counsel of the EEOC. Carter Crow focuses his practice on wage and hour litigation, contracts, and restrictive covenants. As of this writing, Carter Crow has yet to be voted out […]

What the Commission’s New Majority Means for Workplace Enforcement and Employer Compliance On October 7, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s nomination of Brittany Bull Panuccio to a vacant seat on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or the Commission). Commissioner Panuccio’s confirmation grants EEOC a quorum for the first time since President Trump’s […]

Commercial real estate trends in 2026 are being shaped by shifting economic conditions, technological innovation, and evolving tenant demands. As the market adjusts to changing interest rates, capital flows, and workplace models, investors, owners, tenants, and developers must understand how these trends are influencing opportunities and risk in the year ahead. Overall Outlook for Commercial […]

Part 2 – Tips Excluded from Income Certain employees and independent contractors may be eligible to deduct tips from their income for tax years 2025 through 2028 under provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The deduction is capped at $25,000 per year and begins to phase out at $150,000 of modified adjusted gross […]