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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 […]

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 […]