Writings by Donald M. Pepe

Donald M. Pepe devotes his practice to all aspects of complex real estate development and real estate transactional work with an emphasis on retail and residential development.

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Red Bank Sign Ordinance Stifling Business Growth?

The Red Bank sign ordinance is currently undergoing an overhaul. The municipality is looking to balance the competing interests of attracting new businesses and protecting the character of the historic borough. Most New Jersey municipalities have sign ordinances that dictate the type, location, and size of signage. The goals of local regulations generally include protecting the […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

March 14, 2016

Jersey City Real Estate Tax Credits Lures Major Developers

Jersey City real estate tax credits are enticing many developers from all over to come to the city and create new commercial properties. Jersey City real estate tax credits are helping New Jersey challenge Manhattan in the commercial real estate market. According to a recent NJ.com report, the New Jersey state legislature recently introduced several bills […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

January 29, 2016

A Look at NJ City’s Latest Tax Abatement Policy

Jersey City Mayor Stephen Fulop recently unveiled several important revisions to the city’s popular tax abatement policy. The latest changes reflect a new, comprehensive housing policy objective that seeks to distribute more evenly the benefits of the unprecedented wave of development now taking place in parts of the city. Shortly after taking office in 2013, […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

October 12, 2015

Tax Abatement Attorney in Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey statutes dictate the availability of tax abatements for development projects throughout the state. However, local municipalities still retain a great deal control over the application and approval process. In light of this substantial local discretion, it is advisable to work with a legal team that understands the unique requirements of each municipalities’ local […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

August 19, 2015

Defining False Advertising

False advertising continues to be a problem in our society despite a myriad of laws against it. The primary reason for the difficulty rests with the inventive methods advertisers use to skirt the law. A number of methods produce the same results as false advertising, but either avoid violating the letter of the law or […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

September 16, 2014

Marathon Bombing Survivor Gives Business a Lesson in Disability Law

T.J. Maxx recently made headlines when a Boston Marathon bombing victim was told that she could not shop with her service dog. The incident highlights the importance of training workers to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to Sydney Corcoran, it was clear that Koda was a service dog, wearing a bright […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

August 1, 2014

Is It Time to Update Your Employee Handbook? Conflicting Provisions Can Spell Doom in Litigation

As highlighted in a recent federal court decision, New Jersey employers should review their employee handbooks carefully to ensure that none of the provisions conflict. One company learned this lesson the hard way when attempting to enforce an arbitration clause against a former employee alleging discrimination. While the handbook required employees to submit employment-related claims […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

January 22, 2014

Arbitration

E-Cigarettes Test Workplace Smoking Policies

New York and New Jersey both prohibit workplace smoking. However, the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes poses new questions about employer anti-smoking policies. E-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, but rather use heat provided by a battery to vaporize a liquid solution containing nicotine. Accordingly, they often do not fall under state laws governing workplace smoking. […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

September 25, 2013

Employee Policies

Summer Heat Safety for New York and New Jersey Employers

With the official start of summer, employers need to be mindful of heat safety. With our first heat wave of the year behind us, the East Coast is likely due for substantially more hot and humid weather in the coming months. For employees who work outside, rising temperatures can pose a serious health risk. According […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

July 2, 2013

Can (or Should) Your Business Try to Match Yahoo’s New Maternity Leave Policy?

After receiving criticism for taking too little time off from work following the birth of her daughter, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer recently announced a very employee-friendly maternity leave policy. New mothers will receive up to 16 weeks of paid leave with benefits. New dads and adoptive parents are entitled to eight weeks paid leave. While […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

May 31, 2013

Does Corporate Citizenship Pay Dividends?

Being a good corporate citizen does matter, according to recent studies involving both consumers and executives. Marketing agency Good.Must.Grow (GMG) found that many consumers consider social responsibility when purchasing products or services. Of the 1,015 survey respondents, 60 percent indicated that buying goods from socially responsible companies is important to them. Treatment of employees ranked […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

April 25, 2013

New Jersey Sports Betting Dealt Major Setback

Legalized sports betting will likely not be in place for next year’s Super Bowl. U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp recently issued a permanent injunction against New Jersey’s sports gambling law. As we have previously discussed on this Business Law Blog, the Department of Justice, along with NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, and NCAA, have challenged the […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

March 12, 2013

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