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 A new Appellate Division decision, Drytech, Inc. v. State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Docket No. A-5619-14T4 (App. Div. December 29, 2016) has held that there is no grandfathering of No Further Action (NFA) Letters previously issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and that there can be no waiver […]

Commercial Real Estate Attorney Charles Friedrich promoted to Partner and Litigator Roshan Shah to Counsel Lyndhurst, N.J – January 3, 2017 – Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce the promotions of Charles H. Friedrich, III to Partner and of Roshan Shah to Counsel, effective January 1, 2017. Both attorneys are based in the firm’s Lyndhurst, […]

Business owners are optimistic about their companies’ future success, but remain wary of NJ economy For New Jersey business owners, the future looks bright . . . for the most part. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) recently published the results of its Business Outlook Survey. The general consensus is that business owners are […]

Product placement is a regular part of entertainment, so much so that viewers often dismiss brand-name items they see every day.  Of course, the film industry has drawn quite a bit of criticism over its product placement practices, particularly when it comes to cigarettes, alcohol and other harmful substances. In fact, activist Timothy Forsyth, who […]

FINRA recently expelled crowdfunding portal uFundingPortal (UFP) The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently expelled crowdfunding platform uFundingPortal (UFP) LLC. It marks the first FINRA settlement over alleged violations of the crowdfunding rules enacted pursuant to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). Regulations for Crowdfunding Portals Under the JOBS Act, funding portals relying on the […]

At times, agents may be entitled to commissions when those they represent engage in other business opportunities. One such instance has led Darrelle Revis, cornerback for the New York Jets, to take legal actions against his agents.  According to ESPN, Revis recently filed a lawsuit in Westchester County Supreme Court which accused Jonathan Feinsod and Neil […]

Avoid these 5 small business tax mistakes Paying Uncle Sam can be a complicated matter, especially if you’re running a small business. This opens the possibility of making mistakes, and you can bet the Internal Revenue Service will catch some mishaps. Resolving tax issues can be a lengthy, burdensome process that negatively impacts your ability […]

65% of Banks Plan to Implement Blockchain Technology In the Near Future Blockchain has become a buzzword in the financial industry. According to a recent IBM survey, 65 percent of banks plan to implement the technology in the next three years. While blockchain has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses conduct transactions, it is […]

A trademark is a “source identifier.” That is, a trademark generally is a word, phrase, symbol, design or a combination of words, phrases, symbols, or designs that identify and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others, and can be used to indicate the source of goods and services. A […]

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest sports law news, you’ve probably heard Texas A&M Defensive Coordinator John Chavis will face a jury of his peers regarding his alleged breach of contract with Louisiana State University. The Advocate reported Baton Rouge District Judge Tim Kelley recently concluded a jury will decide whether Chavis or LSU […]

The U.S. tax system can be pretty complicated, especially for small businesses. The U.S. tax system can be pretty complicated, especially for small businesses. According to the Tax Foundation, enterprises across the nation spend 2.8 billion hours annually filing business income tax returns. This doesn’t include S Corporations, the employer’s quarterly federal tax return, sales […]

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Design Patent Damages The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its much-anticipated decision in Samsung v. Apple, which revolved around how to calculate damages in design patent infringement cases. In a unanimous decision, the Court held that Samsung could be liable for only those profits associated with the infringing components of the […]