The Path Forward for Legal Cannabis in New Jersey
Advocates for adult-use are hopeful that two recently introduced bills will help reignite momentum for legal cannabis in New Jersey.
Author: Daniel T. McKillop
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SCOTUS Not Done Addressing Class-Actions and Workplace Agreements
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that class-action waivers in workplace agreements are lawful is not the end of the story. Next term, the justices will address a related issue that could also impact millions of employment agreements. The issue in Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela is whether arbitration clauses that are silent about class arbitration can be interpreted to allow it.
Author: Sean D. Dias
Cyber Sting Reveals Corporate Vulnerabilities to BEC Scams
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a global cyber sting operation that netted 74 arrests. The crackdown specifically targeted Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, which pose a growing threat to businesses of all sizes. A BEC is when a hacker gains access to a corporate email account and spoofs the owner's identity to defraud the company or its employees, customers, or partners of money, etc.
Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo
EPA Announces Plan to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the agency's plans to take steps in regulating the levels of PFAS in drinking water, which are also known as PFCs.
Author: Daniel T. McKillop
Potential Solution to Patchwork of State Virtual Currency Laws
Numerous States Have Adopted Their Own Virtual Currency Laws or are Currently Considering Legislative Proposals One of the roadblocks holding back the growth of virtual currency is the lack of uniform regulations. As the Bitcoin and Ether blockchain-based currencies have now gained legitimacy, and other “virtual currencies” are seeking to gain legitimacy, states are creating […]
Author: Dan Brecher
New Jersey Creates New Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Enforcement Unit
New Jersey is stepping up its cyber enforcement. The Office of the Attorney General recently announced the creation of a new unit, the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity (DPC) Section, which is tasked with protecting the online privacy of New Jersey residents.
Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo
eSports IP Protection for Gamer IDs and Team Names
With the eSports industry poised to explode, players and teams need to seriously consider protecting their “brands.” Gamer IDs and team names can both be valuable intellectual property (IP) assets that should be safeguarded via trademark registration.
Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
Does an S-Corp Make Sense for Your NJ Business?
Unlike a traditional corporation, S corporations are pass-through entities, meaning that they elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. The primary benefit of S-corps, which get their name from Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code, is the ability to avoid double taxation on corporate income.
Author: Fred D. Zemel
NJBIZ Names Roshan Shah Among Leaders in Law
Scarinci Hollenbeck Counsel, Roshan D. Shah, Has Been Named Among Leaders in Law by NJBiz Lyndhurst, NJ – June 26, 2018 – Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to congratulate Roshan D. Shah, Counsel in the firm’s Litigation practice, for having been recognized among the “Leaders in Law” by NJ Biz. In its second iteration of the Vanguard Series, […]
Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
Is the SEC Easing Up on Enforcement Actions Against Public Companies?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching fewer actions against public companies, according to a new report. The SEC filed just 15 new enforcement actions against public companies and their subsidiaries in the first half of FY 2018, the lowest semiannual total since the first half of FY 2013.
Author: Dan Brecher
2018 LGBTQ Scholarship Winner Announced
Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce that Derek Demeri is the 2018 recipient of its statewide LGBTQ scholarship.
Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
Could Your New Jersey or New York Business Fall Victim to Cryptojacking?
Businesses Are Increasingly Falling Victim to a New Cyber Scheme Known as Cryptojacking… Businesses around the world are increasingly falling victim to cryptojacking – a new cyber scheme where criminals hijack central processing unit (CPU) power from unsuspecting computer users to mine cryptocurrencies. The rapid evolution of cyber threats highlights the importance of regularly updating […]
Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo
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