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Law Enforcement And Personal Use Cannabis

The Attorney General issued a memorandum to law enforcement agencies authorizing off-duty cannabis use… On April 13, 2022, the Attorney General issued a memorandum to law enforcement agencies authorizing off-duty cannabis use under the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act. Given the sudden and extreme departure from the norm, the memorandum was met […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 18, 2022

New Jersey

Vital Legal Update for New Jersey Landlords and Lenders

The New Jersey Supreme Court has authorized the resumption of commercial landlord-tenant trials as of June 2, 2021... The New Jersey Supreme Court has authorized the resumption of commercial landlord-tenant trials as of June 2, 2021. However, it will likely be some time before the residential eviction moratorium is lifted. COVID-19’s Impact on Evictions and Foreclosures In […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

June 10, 2021

New Jersey

NJDEP Proposes Guidance on How Executive Order 107 Impacts LSRPs

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), […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

March 31, 2020

NY City Financial Assistance Programs for Small Businesses

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 […]

Author: Jeffrey K. Cassin

March 31, 2020

COVID-19

The Family First Coronavirus Response Act - What to Know

The IRS has announced that employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act… In an Information Release ( “the Act”) the IRS has announced that employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 24, 2020

COVID-19

Brief Video Explaining Mandatory NJ Business Closures

Partner Ramon E. Rivera Shares Brief Video Covering the Mandatory NJ Business Closures as a Result of Executive Order 107 On March 21, 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 107, which imposes new restrictions on what New Jersey businesses may continue to operate as the state works to slow the spread […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

March 24, 2020

COVID-19

Does Your Business Need to Close Due to COVID-19 or Not?

One of the serious issues businesses and their owners are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is whether they can remain open… On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy ordered all retail and non-essential businesses to close indefinitely. Businesses that will be permitted to remain open fall within the “essential” category, while […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

March 23, 2020

NJ Aggressive on Natural Resource Damages and Environmental Justice

NJDEP Takes New, Aggressive Approach Regarding Natural Resource Damages and Environmental Justice Natural Resource Damages (NRD) are intended to compensate the public for the injury to, destruction of, or loss of natural resources. Natural resources are broadly defined to include “land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking water supplies, and other such resources.” The State […]

Author: Hunain Sarwar

December 10, 2018

Will Proposed Regulations in REG-106706-18 Adversely Impact Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions?

In REG-106706-18, the IRS has issued proposed regulations that provide that individuals taking advantage of the increased gift and estate tax exclusion amounts in effect from 2018 to 2025, as provided for by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), will not be adversely impacted after 2025 when the exclusion amount is scheduled to drop to pre-2018 levels.

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

November 27, 2018

Can the filing of an amended tax return result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege between taxpayer and accountant?

U.S. v. Adams, 122 AFTR 2d ¶2018-5380, (DC MN 10/27/2018) Under United States v. Kovel, 296 F.2d 918, 921–22, 9 AFTR 2d 366 (2nd Cir. 1961) the attorney-client privilege applies to an individual’s communications with an accountant if the communications are “made in confidence for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the lawyer”. The party […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

November 12, 2018

Client Alert: New Harassment and Discrimination Laws Put Employers at Risk

The EEOC Files Seven Lawsuits Accusing Employers of Ignoring Legal Responsibilities makes it abundantly clear that the New Harassment and Discrimination Laws in NY and NJ are in Full Effect. Employers Must Act Now to Comply with the New Laws. Yesterday, June 14th, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the filing of seven […]

Author: Gary S. Young

June 15, 2018

Summary of The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”)

Taking into effect on July 1, 2018, the NJ legislature passed the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”), which amends the NJ Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”), to strengthen protections against employment discrimination and promote equal pay for women. The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”) amends the LAD by making it […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

April 5, 2018

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