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New Jersey Assembly Bill A3904 permits the use of virtual instruction to meet 180-day minimum school year requirement and requires all employees be paid as if school is open New Jersey Assembly Bill A3904, permitting the use of virtual or remote instruction to meet the minimum 180 day school year requirement upon Commissioner approval of […]

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 123 (EO 123), which extended the grace periods during which certain insurance companies will not be able to cancel policies for nonpayment of premiums… On April 9, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 123 (EO 123), which extended the grace periods during which certain insurance companies, including […]

Currently, the SEC does not appear to be inclined to extend deadlines for compliance with new Regulation BI and application of Form CRS… Currently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not appear to be inclined to extend deadlines for compliance with new Regulation BI and application of Form CRS. Members can expect that OCIE inspections after June 30 […]

The U.S. Copyright Office has extended certain deadlines to accommodate copyright owners… The U.S. Copyright Office has extended certain deadlines to accommodate copyright owners that are prevented from completing or submitting applications for copyright registration or other documents for filing with the Copyright Office due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Much like the trademark and patent […]

Thanks to technology, New Jersey planning and zoning boards of adjustment have a range of options to facilitate virtual and telephonic public meetings... While New Jersey zoning and planning boards are currently unable to meet in person, land use applications should proceed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thanks to technology, Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering relief to intellectual property owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic… The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering relief to intellectual property owners affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Most recently, the Director of the USPTO exercised his authority under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is currently providing low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help businesses recover from Coronavirus (COVID-19). In times of crisis, The Small Business Administration (SBA) can be a valuable resource for small businesses. The SBA is currently providing low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help businesses recover from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Small businesses may […]

The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to issue guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which took effect April 1, 2020 The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to issue guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The emergency sick leave law took effect on April 1, 2020. Since the FFCRA was […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant uncertainty for New Jersey businesses, including those that provide environmental remediation services… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing significant uncertainty for New Jersey businesses, including those that provide environmental remediation services. As a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association (LSRPA), […]

To help businesses weather the storm that is COVID-19, NYC is providing two new financial assistance programs for small businesses seeing a reduction in revenue because of the pandemic… Small businesses in New York City are being hit particularly hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To help businesses weather the storm, New York City is […]

The NJEDA recently announced several new initiatives designed to help New Jersey businesses cope with economic hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic… The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced several new initiatives designed to help New Jersey businesses cope with economic hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiatives include a grant program […]

While businesses are faced with many challenges in the wake of COVID-19, there are opportunities available to help keep your business afloat… In the turbulent wake of the COVID-19 disaster, and make no mistake it is a natural disaster as real as hurricane, earthquake or tornado, the federal government, together with state and local governments, […]