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Following near-unanimous passage by both the Assembly and Senate, Governor Sherrill has signed the Power NJ Act (S4296/A4881) into law, formally establishing New Jersey’s first statutory pathway for procuring advanced nuclear energy facilities. As we reported when the Legislature passed the bill, the Power NJ Act directs the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC has been named to the NJBIZ 2026 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, earning recognition in the Medium Companies category (50 to 249 employees). Now in its latest edition, the annual program honors New Jersey organizations that go beyond the paycheck to invest in their employees’ growth and quality of life. […]

Few situations create more uncertainty than learning that an employee has filed a whistleblower complaint. Questions arise immediately: Is the allegation legitimate? Should the employee be placed on leave? Do we need to notify our insurance carrier? Are we now prevented from disciplining the employee if there are unrelated ongoing work related issues? There is […]

When a business reaches the point where it can no longer service its debts or otherwise resolve its liabilities, management is often faced with a difficult question: is a bankruptcy filing necessary or is there another way to perform an orderly liquidation or sale of the business assets? While Chapters 7 and 11 of the […]

On June 30, 2026, the New Jersey Assembly and Senate both approved the “Power NJ Act” (A4881), sending the legislation to Governor Sherrill for signature after unanimous, bipartisan approval. The Power NJ Act would direct the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, in partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, to establish a program […]

If Your Public Officials Conduct Public Business on Personal Accounts, Those Communications May Be Subject to Disclosure under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.). A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision has direct consequences for every board of education, municipality, and public agency in the state. In Rosetti v. Ramapo-Indian […]

For many years, the New Jersey Mansion Tax has been a significant consideration in high-value real estate transactions. Recent legislative changes, however, have substantially altered how the tax operates, including who is responsible for paying it and the amount owed in certain transactions. Whether you are purchasing, selling, or investing in New Jersey real estate, […]

As our personal and financial lives increasingly move online, estate planning must evolve to address a new category of property: digital assets. From email accounts and social media profiles to cryptocurrency and cloud-stored business records, these assets often carry both financial and sentimental value. Yet, without proper planning, they can become inaccessible—or even lost—upon incapacity […]

In today’s mergers and acquisitions market, representation and warranty (R&W) insurance has become a common feature of deal negotiations. Once used primarily in larger transactions, R&W insurance is now frequently incorporated into middle-market deals as buyers and sellers look for efficient ways to allocate risk and close deals. When structured properly, R&W insurance can help […]

On June 15, 2026, NJDEP adopted final PFAS remediation standards for PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX, converting interim criteria into enforceable requirements. NJDEP has adopted final remediation standards for PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX, converting interim criteria into enforceable requirements under N.J.A.C. 7:9C, 7:26D, and 7:26E. The rule establishes a groundwater standard for GenX, incorporates […]

Receiving a federal grand jury subpoena is not something most businesses or individuals anticipate. While it can be concerning, a federal grand jury subpoena does not necessarily mean that you are being accused of wrongdoing. It does, however, mean that a federal criminal investigation is underway and that federal prosecutors believe you may possess information […]

Most New Jersey business owners purchase insurance policies, file them away, and assume they are protected if a claim arises. Without a regular insurance coverage review, many companies discover gaps only after a lawsuit, cyberattack, property loss, or other significant event occurs. An annual insurance coverage review can help businesses identify potential risks, ensure their […]