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From unwelcome sexual propositions to sexually suggestive gestures, sexual harassment claims account for a significant percentage of workplace discrimination claims brought under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Following a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, these lawsuits will be a bit easier for employers to defend, specifically if they have anti-harassment […]

While paper checks have been replaced by electronic funds transfers for many commercial transactions, New Jersey businesses still have to contend with rejected payments. Earlier this month, Gov. Chris Christie signed two measures into law that will help New Jersey businesses address bad electronic funds transfers. The first new law, Assembly Bill 1162, amends New […]

New Jersey is one of the most expensive places in the country to do business, according to CNBC. New Jersey dropped to 42nd in its recent report, America’s Top States for Business 2013. The latest ranking extends a declining trend in the annual report. In 2011, New Jersey ranked 30th overall. In 2012, the state […]

Moving your New York or New Jersey business from one state to another creates a host of practical and legal concerns, but it is possible. If the new state is more business-friendly, the move may actually benefit in the long run. The process of relocating your New York or New Jersey business largely depends on […]

Governor Chris Christie recently issued a conditional veto on proposed legislation that would restrict how employers regulate employees’ use of social media. The Governor characterized the law as over broad, and he offered recommended changes that would make the law less burdensome for employers. As we previously discussed on this Business Law Blog, A-2878 would […]

About a year ago, we wrote about a then-recent decision in the Federal District Court for New Jersey in which the owner of a sports bar and restaurant was found guilty of violating the federal Communications Act, which prohibits the unauthorized reception of radio or television transmissions as well as satellite transmissions.  Both sets of […]

Most businesses in Camden, N.J. must continue to shutter their doors at 11 p.m. Plaintiffs, including 7-Eleven, recently lost a lawsuit challenging the city’s curfew, which is established by local ordinance. Under the city’s ordinance, businesses located within residential zones or located in a commercial or mixed zone situated less than 200 feet from a […]

Non-compete agreements, also known as restrictive covenants, are employment contracts designed to limit the ability of an employee to compete with the employer by its stealing customers or trade secrets. Although somewhat controversial and frowned upon as being “restraints on trade,” most states permit such agreements (California is a notable exception). Under current New Jersey […]

For many New Jersey business owners, the limited liability company framework offers a number of advantages. Most notably, it limits personal liability for business debts and court judgments against the business and shields an owner’s personal assets. Under new rules that took effect on March 18, LLCs may now be even more attractive to New […]

Lawmakers Poised to Raise the Bar for New Jersey Shareholders’ Derivative Suits Lawmakers in New Jersey are looking to create legislation that would make it more difficult to bring derivative suits by corporate shareholders could soon become a reality. The measure has been approved by the New Jersey Assembly and is quickly making its way […]