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Murphy Energy Corp., one of the largest oil and natural gas transporters in the nation, recently announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company’s financial struggles are due in large part to the collapse of oil prices. Currently, Murphy Energy is looking for potential buyers for […]

Why Business Owners May Want to Reconsider Using Robotexts Businesses hoping to boost sales this holiday season should exercise caution when sending autodialed text messages. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a warning that so-called “robotexts” are subject to restrictions on making autodialed calls to cell phones imposed by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). […]

Businesses and individuals subject to white-collar investigations don’t just have to worry about the FBI knocking on their office door. The proposed amendment to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 41 took effect December 1, 2016, and gives judges authority to grant the government a warrant to hack a computer located anywhere. Proposed Amendments to […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck Wins Awards for its Educational Constitutional Law Website Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to announce that, in the 10th annual New Media Awards competition, New Media Institute (NMI) has awarded its prestigious Best in Industry award to Scarinci Hollenbeck’s newly revamped Constitutional Law Reporter (www.ConstitutionalLawReporter.com).   According to NMI President John Spagnuolo, “It is an […]

When tax season comes around, there are several factors to keep in mind as a small business owner in New Jersey; specifically with income tax returns. Tracking taxable income and ensuring compliance with requisite tax forms can be an ongoing struggle with the pressures of running a business. On top of everything else, a small business […]

Recently, Black-eyed Pea restaurants announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to National Restaurant News, the company plans to close a portion of its casual dining chain locations. Black-eyed Pea falls into insolvency The restaurant chain’s financial struggles have mounted over the last year. WFAA reported that 12 of the company’s restaurants […]

The following is an excerpt from a notice that was issued by the Division of Taxation in the Department of Treasury of the State of New Jersey. NOTICE TO QUALIFIED BUSINESSES LOCATED IN URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONESEXPIRATION OF URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONES Effective December 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. On December 31, 2016, at 11:59 p.m., five […]

EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan Is a “Must Read” for Employers The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published its latest Strategic Enforcement Plan. Given that the agency has traditionally been very diligent in targeting its resources to the stated objectives, New York and New Jersey employers should review the new plan and make any necessary […]

Sotera Wireless, the medical technology firm known for the development of its wireless patient monitoring software, recently announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to a Mass Device report, the company accumulated mounting debt recently. Sotera Wireless’ recent financial struggles In its court documents, the company cited the $13.1 million debt […]

Contract 101: Drafting & Enforcing the Non-Waiver Clause Certain contract provisions are found in nearly all business agreements. However, that doesn’t mean that they should be overlooked. Many provisions, including non-waiver clauses, can significantly impact the rights of the parties and should be closely reviewed with legal counsel. What Is “Waiver?” In the legal context, […]

Recently, Rita Restaurant Corp, the owner of Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen, one of the largest Mexican food chains in the country, announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to The Wall Street Journal, while the restructuring plan is not set yet, the company could close a substantial portion of its 16 chain locations […]

Lessons From Colorado About Marijuana Legalization 2016 appears to be the year that marijuana goes mainstream in America.  On November 8, Montana, North Dakota, Arkansas and Florida voted to legalize medical marijuana, and Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and California passed measures legalizing recreational marijuana.  In total, 29 states have legalized medical marijuana or decriminalized marijuana possession and […]