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The NJEDA continues to unveil new programs designed to lessen the economic fallout of the coronavirus (COVID-19)… The New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) continues to unveil new programs designed to lessen the economic fallout of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest, known as the NJ Entrepreneurship Guarantee Program, seeks to encourage private sector investors to […]

In the midst of COVID-19, what happens when documents need to be signed in order to become legally binding? The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced most New Jersey businesses to conduct their operations via a “remote” workforce. So what happens when documents need to be signed in order to become legally binding? For businesses that […]

Many industries, including the legal industry, will likely be forever changed by COVID-19. However, these changes will be for the better… Many industries will be forever changed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The legal industry is likely one of them. The good news is that many changes, such as the adoption of digital technology and […]

The EEOC answered some FAQ’s for employers seeking guidance on how to handle the risk of COVID-19 in the workplace For New York and New Jersey employers looking for guidance on how to handle the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is answering some common questions. The latest […]

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 […]

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 […]

Federal and state governments are making relief programs available to independent contractors, gig workers, and other freelance workers affected by COVID-19 Freelancers account for 35 percent of U.S. workers and generate $1 trillion in income. They are also being particularly hard hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thankfully, federal and state governments are making relief programs available […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing commercial landlords and tenants to tackle complex business and legal decisions… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing commercial landlords and tenants to tackle complex business and legal decisions. So even if there is no immediate crisis, both parties should be reviewing their leases right now. As the economic impact of COVID-19 […]

With the COVID-19 outbreak spreading around the world, quarantines, business closures, supply shortages, and travel restrictions are becoming more commonplace… With the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreading around the world, quarantines, business closures, supply shortages, and travel restrictions are becoming more commonplace. They are also starting to affect U.S. businesses, including those in New York and […]

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 […]