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New Jersey personal guaranty liability is a critical issue for business owners who regularly sign contracts on behalf of their companies. A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision provides valuable guidance on when a business owner can be held personally responsible for a company’s debt. Under the Court’s decision in Extech Building Materials, Inc. v. […]

Commercial real estate trends in 2026 are being shaped by shifting economic conditions, technological innovation, and evolving tenant demands. As the market adjusts to changing interest rates, capital flows, and workplace models, investors, owners, tenants, and developers must understand how these trends are influencing opportunities and risk in the year ahead. Overall Outlook for Commercial […]

Part 2 – Tips Excluded from Income Certain employees and independent contractors may be eligible to deduct tips from their income for tax years 2025 through 2028 under provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The deduction is capped at $25,000 per year and begins to phase out at $150,000 of modified adjusted gross […]

Part 1 – Overtime Pay and Income Tax Treatment Overview This Firm Insights post summarizes one provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” related to the tax treatment of overtime compensation and related employer wage reporting obligations. Overtime Pay and Employee Tax Treatment The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires that overtime be paid […]

For many New Jersey businesses, growth is a primary objective for the New Year. However, it is important to recognize that growth involves both opportunity and risk. For example, business expansion often results in complex contracts, an increased workforce, new regulatory requirements, and heightened exposure to disputes. Without proactive planning, even routine growth can lead […]

On January 12, Governor Phil Murphy signed S4509 into law, ushering in a sweeping regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products in New Jersey. The statute repeals prior provisions governing intoxicating hemp and aligns state law with newly enacted federal standards under 7 U.S.C. §1639o. This development marks a significant shift for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce that Partner John M. Scagnelli has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association (LSRPA) for an additional two-year term. LSRPA is the statewide professional organization representing New Jersey’s Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs), playing a central role in advancing environmental […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce that Robert E. Levy has been re-certified as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. This re-certification, combined with Levy’s existing designation as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, places him among less than one percent of all certified attorneys in New Jersey to hold […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is pleased to announce that Donald M. Pepe, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate, Land Use and Development Group, has once again been named to ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Real Estate list for 2025. Donald Pepe has been included on the ROI Influencers: Real Estate list each year since 2022, reflecting his continued […]

On December 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (Executive Order). According to the Trump Administration, the goal is to create a uniform federal approach to AI policy and reduce conflicting rules across different states. For businesses operating in the AI industry, the […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to share that John M. Scagnelli, Esq., an environmental law attorney with the firm, will serve as an instructor for an upcoming professional training program hosted by the Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association (LSRPA). The four-hour course, “Due Diligence,” will take place on February 5, 2026, from 12:45 p.m. to 4:45 […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC announces the promotion of three attorneys effective January 1, 2026: Samantha L. Blake and Brittany P. Tarabour to Counsel, and Kevin M. Cuddihy to Senior Associate. The following summarizes each attorney’s practice and experience. Samantha L. Blake Promoted to Counsel Samantha L. Blake has been promoted to Counsel and practices out of […]