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When a family member can no longer make important decisions for themself, the question is often not whether the family will step in, but whether they have the legal authority to do so. A spouse may manage household finances, or an adult child may arrange medical care and pay bills. Still, informal assistance does not […]

New Jersey residential developers with affordable housing obligations should carefully review their existing approvals, development agreements, and proposed deed restrictions in light of the State’s revised UHAC regulations (Uniform Housing Affordability Controls). The regulations, which took effect on November 6, 2025, significantly change the administration and physical requirements for affordable housing units. For developers with […]

A falling out between partners can be disastrous for any business. In many cases, the partnership will not survive. If you are in an unworkable situation with your partners, it may be time to consult a partnership dispute lawyer experienced in handling partnership breakups and dissolutions before the situation deteriorates any further. It is easy […]

For parents of a child with a disability, estate planning raises concerns that go well beyond deciding who will inherit their assets. Parents may spend years making sure their child has the right care, services, and support. Eventually, they must also confront a difficult question: Who will take over when they can no longer do […]

New Jersey now requires every data center in the state to report its water and energy usage to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) every six months, under legislation (S3379/A4096) signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill on August 27, 2026. The law took effect immediately and requires data centers that have operated for at […]

In New Jersey, an irrevocable trust can sometimes be modified even though its name suggests otherwise, and one of the primary tools for doing so is a process called decanting. Whether decanting is available depends on the specific terms of the trust and the discretion given to the trustee. Key takeaways: New Jersey has no […]

Disputes surrounding New Jersey data centers are intensifying as the State positions itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced technology infrastructure. Recent proceedings in Vineland and ongoing litigation in Monroe Township illustrate the growing tension among local land-use control, energy concerns, environmental impacts, and statewide economic development objectives. The outcomes of […]

On August 5, New Jersey entered the 90 days before the November 3, 2026 general election. For incumbent officials who are on the ballot, that date activated a longstanding ELEC regulation, N.J.A.C. 19:25-10.10, under which NJ election communications rules can treat routine governmental updates as reportable political activity. Our Public Law group first covered this […]

Update (August 2026): For the latest developments in this matter, including the Vineland Planning Board’s review of a self-powered AI campus and Monroe Township’s motion to dismiss, see our updated client alert. New Jersey municipalities are moving aggressively to keep data centers out, and developers are beginning to push back in court. Within the span […]

If Your Public Officials Conduct Public Business on Personal Accounts, Those Communications May Be Subject to Disclosure under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.). A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision has direct consequences for every board of education, municipality, and public agency in the state. In Rosetti v. Ramapo-Indian […]

A recent Court of Federal Claims decision may entitle taxpayers to refunds of interest and penalties paid on federal tax obligations that came due during the COVID-19 disaster period. The IRS refund deadline tied to that ruling is July 10, 2026, and eligible taxpayers should consider filing a protective claim before it expires. On March […]

For many New Jersey business owners, a closely held company represents decades of work, financial investment, and personal sacrifice. Trusts in business succession planning are one of the most effective tools for protecting that value, allowing founders to control how and when the business passes to the next generation while reducing the risk of disputes, […]