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Geri Albin

EPA Announces New Drinking Water Advisories

On June 15th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including PFOA, PFOS, GenX and PFBS. PFAS are widely used, long lasting…more

Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), PFAS, Public Health, Toxic Chemicals

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John August

With Updated Interpretation in Zezas Ruling, The Times They Are A-Changin’

We lawyers and judges may be Dylan’s “writers and critics who prophesize with your pen.” Then, as now, the times for us are a-changin’, as U.S. District Court Judge Kathryn C. Ferguson recognized in her opinion in In re Andrew…more

Bankruptcy Code, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debtors, Section 553

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Alexander Banzhaf

New Jersey Supreme Court Rules that Employees can be Reimbursed for Medical Marijuana Expenses

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a significant decision in the area of cannabis law. In Hager v MK Construction, the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed that medical cannabis prescriptions are lawful under workers…more

Controlled Substances Act, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Medical Marijuana, Medical Reimbursement

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Caroline Braga

New Jersey Legislature Considers Wage Transparency Law

New Jersey could be the latest state to require salary transparency in job postings, following an increasing trend in wage transparency laws throughout the country. To date, both New York and Connecticut have pay transparency…more

Employer Liability Issues, Hiring & Firing, Job Applicants, Pay Transparency, State Labor Laws

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Arnold Calmann

President Biden Signs Landmark Executive Order on use of Artificial Intelligence

On October 31, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order on the “Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” in order to advance “a coordinated, Federal Government-wide approach to address…more

Artificial Intelligence, Biden Administration, Civil Rights Act, Cybersecurity, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Justin Calta

Controversial New Law Restricting Hemp Sales in NJ Spurs Lawsuit by Hemp Businesses

On September 12, 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill 3235 into law, igniting controversy across the state’s hemp industry. The new legislation restricts businesses from selling hemp products unless they…more

Cannabis Products, Farmers, Governor Murphy, Hemp, Hemp Related Businesses

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Vincent Cirillli

DOJ's Final Rule On Website And Digital Accessibility Takes Effect

On June 24, 2024, the United States Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) final rule concerning digital accessibility took effect. The rule implements Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and requires web and mobile…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Compliance, Compliance Dates, Department of Justice (DOJ), Final Rules

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DanaLynn Colao

New Pay Transparency Law Will Require New Jersey Employers to Include Salary Ranges in Job Postings

New Jersey took one step closer to enacting a pay transparency law that would require certain employers to include salary ranges in all listings for job openings…more

Covered Employer, Disclosure Requirements, Hiring & Firing, Job Ads, Job Applicants

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Nino Coviello

Your Personal Belongings: What Happens to Your Tangible Personal Property After You Pass

Assets with significant monetary value like real estate, stocks, and retirement accounts are the key points most people consider when creating an estate plan. But what about your possessions?…more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Personal Property, Tangible Property

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Jennine DiSomma

EEOC Issues New Guidance on the use of Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence on Employment Selection Procedures

The new technical assistance document is focused on preventing discrimination against job applicants and employees with respect to employment decisions made with the assistance of automated systems - By now, most people have…more

Algorithms, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Artificial Intelligence, Employment Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Stephanie Edelstein

The Corporate Transparency Act: Are You Prepared?

Beginning on January 1, 2024, millions of business entities (including corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities created in or registered to do business in the United States) will be required to…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Civil Monetary Penalty, Compliance

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Osi Eigbe

New Jersey Amends Unemployment Compensation Law

In November 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed an amendment to the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law intended to streamline the benefits process. The amendment, which took effect on July 31, 2023, expands the employer’s…more

Amended Legislation, Compliance, Electronic Filing, Governor Murphy, Reporting Requirements

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Katherine Escanlar

Lack of Detail Dooms Patent Infringement Complaint Involving Complex Technology

A recent decision from the District of New Jersey serves as a reminder to practitioners that the level of detail required to adequately plead patent infringement will depend on factors such as the complexity of the technology…more

Dismissals, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation, Patents

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Ami Foger

The Corporate Transparency Act: Are You Prepared?

Beginning on January 1, 2024, millions of business entities (including corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities created in or registered to do business in the United States) will be required to…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Civil Monetary Penalty, Compliance

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Christle Garvey

Navigating Holiday Parties During the COVID-19 Era

The holiday season is upon us, and many organizations are preparing to hold their annual holiday party in the coming weeks. The CDC still advises that it is safest to “gather” virtually. It is the sole responsibility of…more

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Responsibilities, Holiday Parties, Holidays

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Michael Grohs

Controversial New Law Restricting Hemp Sales in NJ Spurs Lawsuit by Hemp Businesses

On September 12, 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill 3235 into law, igniting controversy across the state’s hemp industry. The new legislation restricts businesses from selling hemp products unless they…more

Cannabis Products, Farmers, Governor Murphy, Hemp, Hemp Related Businesses

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Jakob Halpern

District of New Jersey Grants Broad Sanctions, Stops Short of Dismissal, for Willful Withholding of Relevant Photos

On April 20, 2023, Magistrate Judge Ann Marie Donio of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey issued a comprehensive opinion concerning the appropriate level of sanctions for discovery misconduct. …more

Attorney's Fees, Depositions, Discovery, Discovery Disputes, Discovery Violations

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Paola Ciappina Hemsley

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases Starting January 1, 2023

New Jersey’s new mandatory minimum wage requirement will be effective January 1, 2023. For most employers, the 2023 minimum wage for compensating employees will be $14.13 per hour (up from $13 per hour in 2022)…more

Minimum Wage, Popular, State Labor Laws, Wage and Hour

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Sean Kelly

Non-Disparagement Clauses Held Enforceable in New Jersey Employment Settlement Agreements

Although New Jersey clearly prohibited non-disclosure provisions in employment contracts and settlement agreements in 2019 under N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.8 relating to a claim of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment, an open…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Employment Litigation, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Non-Disparagement Provisions

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Mary Joan Kennedy

Your Personal Belongings: What Happens to Your Tangible Personal Property After You Pass

Assets with significant monetary value like real estate, stocks, and retirement accounts are the key points most people consider when creating an estate plan. But what about your possessions?…more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Personal Property, Tangible Property

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Jeremy Kleiman

New Resolution and Recent Election Results Point to Continued Gaming Regulation in Dominican Republic

On Monday, May 20th, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader won his second term as president of the Caribbean island, according to preliminary polling results. Under President Abinader’s administration, the Dominican…more

Dominican Republic, Election Results, Gaming, Online Gaming, Presidential Elections

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John Losinger

U.S. District Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements

On April 23, the FTC issued a final Rule banning non-compete agreements between employers and workers. The FTC Rule was scheduled to take effect on September 4, and plaintiffs in at least three litigations challenged the FTC’s…more

Arbitrary and Capricious, Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules

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Kyle Madley

NJ Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Upheld in 3rd Circuit

In 2023, we reported on the enactment of the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (the “Act”) and subsequent regulations by the New Jersey Department of Labor (“DOL”)…more

Constitutional Challenges, Dormant Commerce Clause, Employee Rights, Employment Litigation, Equal Pay

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Robert Nussbaum

The NetChoice Social Media Cases: Back to the Beginning

In a past Trending Law Blog post on November 1, 2023, we discussed how the Supreme Court of the United States granted petitions for certiorari in Florida’s NetChoice LLC v. Moody case and Texas’ NetChoice LLC v. Paxton…more

Case Consolidation, Constitutional Challenges, First Amendment, Moody v NetChoice LLC, NetChoice LLC v Paxton

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Jennifer O'Connor

NJ Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Upheld in 3rd Circuit

In 2023, we reported on the enactment of the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (the “Act”) and subsequent regulations by the New Jersey Department of Labor (“DOL”)…more

Constitutional Challenges, Dormant Commerce Clause, Employee Rights, Employment Litigation, Equal Pay

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Jaime Rivera Emmanuelli

New Resolution and Recent Election Results Point to Continued Gaming Regulation in Dominican Republic

On Monday, May 20th, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader won his second term as president of the Caribbean island, according to preliminary polling results. Under President Abinader’s administration, the Dominican…more

Dominican Republic, Election Results, Gaming, Online Gaming, Presidential Elections

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Samuel Rodrigues

New Jersey Governor Amends Its Open Public Records Act

On June 5, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the first comprehensive reform to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) since its passing in 2002. This amendment to the long standing legislation was met with much…more

Amended Legislation, Governor Murphy, Open Records, Public Records, Transparency

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Randi Schillinger

New Jersey Establishes Self-Certification Program for Design Professionals, Easing Building Permit Process

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Acting Governor Nicholas P. Scutari (D) signed into law the New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act (A4360/S3402), a Bill that requires the establishment of a design professional…more

Construction Permits, Design Professionals, New Legislation, Self-Certification

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Cara Joy Skelly

New Jersey Bill Aims to Broaden Standard for Harassment Claims & Require Written Workplace Policies and Employee Training

On January 9, 2024, a new bill was introduced to the Assembly Labor Committee in the New Jersey Legislature (Bill A2443) that may have the effect of lowering the standard for a claim of unlawful harassment. The Bill’s stated…more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Anti-Harassment Policies, Employee Training, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies

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Catherine Soliman

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases Starting January 1, 2024

New Jersey’s new mandatory minimum wage requirement will be effective January 1, 2024. For most employers, the 2024 minimum wage for compensating employees will be $15.13 per hour (up from $14.13 per hour in 2023)…more

Employer Liability Issues, Labor Regulations, Minimum Wage, New Jersey, Seasonal Workers

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Jeffrey Soos

Lack of Detail Dooms Patent Infringement Complaint Involving Complex Technology

A recent decision from the District of New Jersey serves as a reminder to practitioners that the level of detail required to adequately plead patent infringement will depend on factors such as the complexity of the technology…more

Dismissals, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation, Patents

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Cynthia Vera

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility is Expanding after New Jersey Issues Employer Guidance Regarding Mandatory Vaccination

Governor Murphy announced last week that all individuals who are 16 and older will be eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccination starting on April 19, 2021. With this announcement, more employers are hoping to return to…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eligibility Determination, Health and Safety, Infectious Diseases, Reasonable Accommodation

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