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Matthew Baker

N.J. Supreme Court Sends Auto Dealer Disputes to Arbitration

On Wednesday, June 5, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of enforcing arbitration agreements in car purchase agreements. The case, Goffe v. Foulke Mgmt. Corp., reverses the New Jersey Court’s recent trend of setting… more

Arbitration, Arbitration Agreements, Breach of Contract, Car Dealerships, Consumer Fraud

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Lawrence Bluestone

New Jersey District Court Proposes New Rules for Bankruptcy Appeals

The appeals process for Bankruptcy Court cases in New Jersey is on track to change in the coming year. On June 24, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey released proposed amendments to its local civil… more

Appeals, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Local Rules

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Edward Bonett, Jr.

NLRB General Counsel Wants More Input From The National Mediation Board To Decide Questions Of Agency Jurisdiction

On July 29, 2025, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board directed NLRB staff across the country to refer questions on whether an employer might be covered by the Railway Labor Act (RLA) to the National… more

Aviation Industry, Dispute Resolution, Federal Labor Laws, Jurisdiction, Labor Relations

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Jennifer Borek

New York State Courts: Update on COVID-19 Impact

The State of New York has issued multiple Executive Orders and Administrative Orders impacting the operations of state courts during the COVID-19 outbreak. Executive Order 202.8 - As part of his continuing efforts to… more

Administrative Priority, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Executive Orders, Governor Cuomo, Relief Measures

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James Burns

NJDOL Report Forecasts Aggressive Enforcement Action On Independent Contractor Misclassification

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development earlier this month released the report of the Governor’s Task Force on Employee Misclassification. The Governor’s Task Force was assembled over one year ago to make… more

Employer Liability Issues, Enforcement, Federal Agency Taskforce, Independent Contractors, Misclassification

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Donald Clarke

New Jersey District Court Proposes New Rules for Bankruptcy Appeals

The appeals process for Bankruptcy Court cases in New Jersey is on track to change in the coming year. On June 24, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey released proposed amendments to its local civil… more

Appeals, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Local Rules

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Thomas Dolan

Property Tax Appeal Deadlines Approaching

Critical tax appeal deadlines are quickly approaching, and commercial property owners need to be prepared to file tax appeals for 2025 or defend against increase cases to get much needed property tax relief… more

Commercial Property Owners, Filing Deadlines, Property Tax, Tax Appeals, Tax Assessment

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Brigette Eagan

What Employers Need To Know About DEI Certifications

On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration signed Executive Order 14173 on “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the Executive Order). The Executive Order seeks to end diversity, equity, and… more

Certification Requirements, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Labor (DOL), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Litigation

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Bruno Genova

Activity in the Legislature Addressing Inactive Licenses and Other Reform

On January 16, 2024, Governor Murphy signed S4265/A5912 into law, reforming New Jersey’s long-standing liquor license practices. The law was enacted to provide open opportunities for new development in communities, in the hope… more

Alcohol Beverage Control, Breweries, Distilleries, Governor Murphy, Liquor Licences

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Lauren Gershuny

New Disclosure Requirements Service Brokers and Consultants of Group Health Plans

Buried in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”), which is most known for its $2.3 trillion spending bill that combines $900 billion in stimulus relief for the COVID-19 pandemic, are important new rules… more

Brokers, Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), Department of Labor (DOL), Disclosure Requirements, Employee Benefits

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Joseph Hannon

How to Comply with ERISA’s Prohibited Transactions Requirements For Group Benefit Plans

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), the principal federal law which regulates the benefit plans marketed to employers in this country, imposes specific requirements on most employer-sponsored “welfare… more

Benefit Plan Sponsors, Church Plans, Churches, Disability Insurance, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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William Harrison

COVID-19: No Evictions During Emergency

In light of the impacts from COVID-19 and the uncertainty related to its effect on business, we have seen the region quickly adjust to a new business reality. Both private industry and government have signaled they will work… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Response, Eviction, Executive Orders, Foreclosure

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William Heller

Genova Burns talks World Cup with Jim Kirkos, Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce

Jim Kirkos, Chief Executive Officer of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce chats with Of Counsel Bill Heller, Esq., of Genova Burns LLC about the upcoming World Cup impact on New Jersey… more

Arenas and Stadiums, Commercial Insurance Policies, Competitive Bidding, Conflict Resolution, Economic Development

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Matthew Kertz

New Jersey’s New Flood Risk Information Law Goes Into Effect: Penalties for Nondisclosures In Sales and Leases (both Commercial and Residential)

Beginning on March 20, 2024, the new NJ law requires sellers of real property and landlords to make disclosures regarding known and potential flood risks in purchase and sale agreements and new leases and renewals… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Contract Terms, Disclosure Requirements, FEMA

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Jessica Kim

FTC’s Final Rule on Non-Competes May Not be the Final Word

In a controversial move, on April 24, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that beginning September 4, 2024, it will enforce its Final Rule banning most non-compete agreements that seek to limit a worker’s ability… more

Best Practices, Chamber of Commerce, Compliance, Constitutional Challenges, Employee Handbooks

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Judith Kramer

10th Birthday Wishes to the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. ACA affected health insurance coverage, costs and preventive care. It also established the Health Insurance… more

Affordable Care Act, Applicable Large Employers (ALE), Appointments Clause, Compliance, Constitutional Challenges

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Keith Krauss

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) - Reporting Requirements Revived

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, mandates that almost all LLC owners submit annual beneficial ownership reports (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)… more

Appeals, Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act

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Alisia Losardo

Twist & Shout: Supervisor’s Termination for Shouting Match With Subordinate Upheld Despite Alleged Whistleblowing Activity

On February 16, 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Division in Ugarte v. Barnabas Health Med. Group, upheld the dismissal of a whistleblowing claim filed by a former supervisor. The Court affirmed the trial court’s decision… more

CEPA, Employment Litigation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Hiring & Firing, Hostile Environment

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Paul Mazer

UPDATE - New Jersey Employers Need To Start Preparing For The New Pay Transparency Law's June 1, 2025 Effective Date

On November 18, 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law, Senate Bill 2310, making it the eleventh state to enact a pay transparency law. On June 1, 2025, when the new law goes into effect, certain New Jersey… more

Compliance, Covered Employer, Employee Transfers, Governor Murphy, Job Ads

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Patrick McGovern

July 2025 Labor and Employment Law Update

Although developments at the federal level are getting most of the headlines, New Jersey employers should continue to monitor legislative developments coming out of Trenton since most federal law changes are not usurping or… more

ABC Test, Comment Period, Employment Policies, Federal Labor Laws, Form I-9

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William Megna

New Disclosure Requirements Service Brokers and Consultants of Group Health Plans

Buried in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”), which is most known for its $2.3 trillion spending bill that combines $900 billion in stimulus relief for the COVID-19 pandemic, are important new rules… more

Brokers, Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), Department of Labor (DOL), Disclosure Requirements, Employee Benefits

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Charu Mehta

What Employers Should Know About The EEOC’s Final Rule On The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final rule interpreting and providing guidance on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Covered Employees, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Yostina Mishriky

New Jersey Domestic Workers Gain Added Protections

On January 12, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act (S-723/A-822), establishing a broad range of rights and employment protections for domestic workers. Domestic workers were… more

Domestic Workers, NJLAD, State Labor Departments, State Labor Laws, Wage and Hour

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Emily Montagna

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) - Reporting Requirements Revived

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, mandates that almost all LLC owners submit annual beneficial ownership reports (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)… more

Appeals, Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act

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Gregory Nagy

ELEC Lobbying Deadlines Approach

On Monday, February 16, 2015, businesses, non-profits and special interest groups that paid more than $2,500 in 2014 to make lobbying communications to New Jersey State government officials, directly or indirectly (i.e… more

Annual Reports, Corporate Gifts, Disclosure Requirements, ELEC, Lobbying

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Gerard Pizzillo

On Notice: Changes for Legal Notices as Print News Nears End

Municipalities and their lawyers will soon find themselves in a bind when state laws that require them to publish legal notices in print newspapers are no longer possible to comply with as several leading print newspapers are… more

Digital Media, Municipalities, Newspapers, Notice Requirements, Pending Litigation

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Jeffrey Rich

Aspire Incentive Regulations Approved by New Jersey Economic Development Authority

On Wednesday November 10th, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) officially approved regulations for the Aspire Program. The goal of the Aspire Program, one part of the larger New Jersey Economic Recovery… more

Community Development, Economic Development, Mixed-Use Zoning, New Regulations, Real Estate Development

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Gina Schneider

NJDOL Issues Proposed Regulations Implementing N.J. Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Act

On July 21, 2023 the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development (Department) issued long-awaited guidance regarding the Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Act. Certain provisions of the Act took effect on August 5, 2023… more

Comment Period, Employee Rights, Fees, New Legislation, Pay Equity Laws

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Sydney Schubert

Key Take-Aways On The Executive Order Removing Barriers to AI Development

On January 23, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order on “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.” The Executive Order seeks to position the Country as a global leader in AI innovation… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Discrimination

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Kenneth Sheehan

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Issues Order Setting Forth New Community Solar Program

On August 16, 2023, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities issued an order setting forth the new Community Solar program that is replacing the prior Pilot Program. This Community Solar Energy Program (“CSEP”) continues upon… more

Community Shared Solar, Electricity, Energy Projects, Public Utilities Commission, Public Utility

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Daniel Stolz

President Biden Signs the “COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act”

On March 27, 2021, President Biden signed the “COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act”. The Legislation will extend personal and small business bankruptcy relief provisions that were part of last year’s CARES Act through March… more

Bankruptcy Code, Biden Administration, CARES Act, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

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John Suwatson

Amendments to New Jersey's Mansion Tax and Controlling Interest Transfer Tax

As of July 10, 2025, the Mansion Tax and Controlling Interest Transfer Tax (“CITT”) now requires sellers of certain classes of real property (and controlling interest involving certain classes of real property) transferred for… more

Amended Legislation, Commercial Property Owners, Farms, Governor Murphy, Property Tax

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Katherine Szabo

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Require Expanded Cybersecurity Reporting

New cybersecurity rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) set to go into effect this spring will expand reporting requirements for publicly listed companies. The changes are designed to increase… more

Corporate Governance, Cyber Incident Reporting, Cybersecurity, Filing Deadlines, Form 10-K

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