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NJDEP has adopted new drinking water standards that set strict limits on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)… The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has adopted new drinking water standards that set strict limits on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). The maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) are 14 parts […]

DOJ recently issued guidance clarifying when the agency will pursue enforcement actions under the Clean Water Act (CWA)… The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued guidance clarifying when the agency will pursue enforcement actions under the Clean Water Act (CWA).  The policy, “Civil Enforcement Discretion in Certain Clean Water Act Matters Involving Prior State Proceedings,” […]

New Jersey continues to roll out new programs aimed to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19… New Jersey continues to roll out new programs aimed to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The latest, known as the Small Business Lease – Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP) will allow eligible businesses to apply for grants of […]

NY and NJ businesses participating in the Opportunity Zone Program have breathing room when it comes to satisfying key deadlines… New York and New Jersey businesses participating in the Opportunity Zone Program have some breathing room when it comes to satisfying key deadlines. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is […]

With courts shuttered for several months, COVID-19 has exacerbated New Jersey’s existing legal logjam... With courts shuttered for several months, COVID-19 has exacerbated New Jersey’s existing legal logjam. The number of backlogged cases this May was 153 higher than May 2019, according to the Administrative Office of the Courts. With court cases proceeding slowly, litigants […]

In many cases, renegotiating your contracts can protect your legal rights while avoiding the burden and expense of litigation… Over the past several months, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on New York and New Jersey businesses. As businesses move forward, it is important to recognize that although “business as usual” may not return for some time, […]

The SEC is warning its registrants that they may be the target of sophisticated ransomware attacks... The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning its registrants that they may be the target of sophisticated ransomware attacks. “The Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has observed an apparent increase in sophistication of ransomware attacks on […]

Twitter recently suffered a high-profile cyberattack that compromised the accounts of some of its most famous users, including Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Kanye West. Twitter recently suffered a high-profile cyberattack that compromised the accounts of some of its most famous users, including Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Kanye West. While […]

So, you got a letter. From FINRA. It’s about an examination. It’s a Rule 8210 letter. Now what? When you get a Rule 8210 letter from FINRA, it’s serious. This letter is telling you FINRA is launching an investigation, which you, as a registered person of FINRA, are – in some way, shape, or form […]

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is overhauling its regulation of virtual currency... The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is overhauling its regulation of virtual currency. Under its newly proposed framework, it would be easier for virtual currency companies to enter the New York market. Existing BitLicense Requirements New York is […]

In response to concerns about safely reopening schools, Gov. Phil Murphy has eliminated the requirement that NJ students receive in-person instruction at least part of the time… In response to concerns about safely reopening schools, Gov. Phil Murphy has eliminated the requirement that New Jersey students receive in-person instruction at least part of the time, […]

While employees are slowly returning to the workplace and many schools are set to reopen in the fall, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lingers... While employees are slowly returning to the workplace and many schools are set to reopen in the fall, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lingers. Over the next several months, workers may need to […]