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Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the NJDEP 90-day deadline for making decisions on environmentally-related construction permit applications New Jersey developers should be prepared for environmental permits to take longer amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) 90-day deadline […]

Prior to re-opening your firm after COVID-19, now is the time for “after-action risk assessments” (“AARAs”)… Most enterprises and institutions were caught flat-footed by the COVID-19 pandemic despite their Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery Plans (“BCPs” and “DRPs”). Now is the time for “after-action risk assessments” (“AARAs”), prior to re-opening, so that your firm’s step […]

NJDEP recently issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency… On April 21, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency. The Alert advises that the Department is […]

For cleaning and environmental firms seeking to capitalize on new opportunities as a result of COVID-19, it is imperative to fully consider the legal risks Cleaning and environmental firms are in demand, as businesses strive to deter the spread of COVID-19 and keep their customers, employees and premises safe. For businesses seeking to capitalize on […]

To help ensure that business can proceed amidst mandatory business closures, both New York and New Jersey have authorized notaries to perform services remotely. Mandatory business closures and social distancing requirements have made it difficult to conduct certain business transactions, including those that require documents to be notarized. To help ensure that business can proceed, […]

Cybercriminals are hoping to capitalize on the uncertainty and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to steal valuable business data… Many Americans are currently working from home, often trying to home school their children and keep up with demanding jobs. Unbeknownst to them, they are also in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, who are hoping to […]

On April 23, 2020, Federal Relief was made available to New Jersey School Districts… On April 23, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos announced New Jersey’s allocation of funds as relief approved through the CARES Act P.L. No. 116-136 and the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief Fund (ESSER Fund).  New Jersey was allocated a […]

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 […]

Unfortunately, many businesses are now discovering that while current business continuity plans address disruptions due to natural disasters, they do not adequately account for the completely new challenges created by COVID-19 In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many New Jersey businesses developed business continuity plans (BCPs). Unfortunately, many businesses are now discovering that while current […]

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 […]