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Every New Jersey company should periodically evaluate its governance framework. Strong corporate governance protects directors and officers, builds investor confidence, reduces litigation exposure, and positions a company for sustainable growth. The first quarter of the year is a great time to evaluate your corporate governance practices and perform any routine maintenance needed to keep that […]

Being served with a lawsuit is one of the most stressful legal events a business or individual can face. Whether the claim involves a contract dispute, an employment matter, an intellectual property issue, or another legal challenge, the actions you take in the first few days can significantly shape the outcome of your case. Acting […]

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has quickly transformed from a niche policy idea into a nationwide regulatory framework that directly affects companies of every size. Rather than viewing waste management as purely a municipal function, state EPR laws shift financial and operational responsibility for the collection, recycling, and disposal of products and packaging materials onto the […]

John M. Scagnelli will serve as a panelist for the Ethics in Engineering presentation at the Solid Waste Association of North America New Jersey Chapter Annual Spring Conference. The conference will be held April 16–17, 2026, at the Golden Nugget Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mr. Scagnelli will speak on April 16, 2026, at […]

On January 12, Governor Murphy signed the “Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act” into law.  The new statute is designed to reduce public exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These chemicals, often called “forever chemicals,” are used widely in consumer products for their water, oil, and grease resistance. They persist in the […]

On January 20, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted amendments to its land use regulatory program to address the risks posed by climate change to New Jersey residents, their property, and the natural environment. Called the Resilient Environments And Landscapes (“REAL”) Rules. Originally proposed in 2024, these regulations faced substantial opposition, prompting […]

Donald M. Pepe, Chair of the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Department, will serve as a speaker at Retail Reimagined: To discuss the future of New Jersey’s iconic malls and other shopping and dining destinations, a conference hosted by Real Estate NJ on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The event will be held at The Highlawn, 1 […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce that Angela A. Turiano, Partner and Chair of the Litigation Department, will be speaking on a panel at the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC) event titled Arbitration by Design: The Rise of Specialized Tribunals on March 12, 2026. This in-person program, hosted at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton […]

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) continue to gain momentum as we move through 2026. After enduring a significant contraction following the 2021 boom and the regulatory scrutiny that followed, SPAC activity rebounded sharply in 2025 and now carries forward into 2026 with real momentum. The SPAC resurgence reflects broader improvements in both market conditions and the […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce that NJ Real Estate Partner, Joe DeMarco, has been named a 2026 Leaders in Law Award Honoree by NJBIZ in the Real Estate: Construction, Environmental, Leasing category. The NJBIZ Leaders in Law program recognizes attorneys and general counsels whose professional accomplishments, leadership, and service to their communities demonstrate a […]

On January 29, 2026, the New York City Council enacted Local Law 58 of 2026, adding a new chapter to the New York City Administrative Code that imposes statutory deadlines on cooperative boards when reviewing purchase applications that require board approval. The law addresses longstanding concerns about protracted and unpredictable co-op approval timelines and will […]

On January 5, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a published decision in In the Matter of the Adoption of N.J.A.C. 7:1C, rejecting consolidated challenges filed by industry and labor petitioners to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Justice Rules. The decision affirms NJDEP’s authority to implement New Jersey’s 2020 Environmental Justice […]