Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of Senate Bill 3235 on September 12, 2024, represents a significant shift in the regulation of intoxicating hemp products in New Jersey. The original intention of the bill was to restrict sales...more
With the holiday season officially upon us, the Dollars and Sense team wants to make sure you maximize your giving and gifting! For so many businesses, and business owners, this time of year also means employer festivities,...more
Vaughan v. Williams, Slip Copy, 2024 WL 1231352 - The plaintiff filed suit against the defendant, alleging negligence in a motor vehicle accident where the defendant’s vehicle struck the plaintiff’s after the defendant...more
As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, it has introduced new challenges, particularly in domestic violence cases. One of the most alarming trends is the rise of cyber harassment, where individuals use...more
Construction projects involve many moving parts, and when things go wrong—such as defects or failures—it’s crucial to understand who may be liable. Whether you’re a contractor, designer, owner, or manufacturer, each party has...more
Gov’t Emps. Ins. Co. v. Mount Prospect Chiropractic Ctr., P.A., 98 F.4th 463 (3d Cir. 2024) - The court found that nothing in the text or legislative history of New Jersey’s Insurance Fraud Prevent Act (IFPA) explicitly or...more
Over the last few years, 71% of countries have enacted data protection laws, reflecting the global emphasis on data privacy across industries. For businesses operating internationally, complying with diverse data privacy...more
Smartmatic USA Corp. v. SGO Corp Ltd., 2023 WL 2626882 (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty. 2023) - Generally, litigation funding loans are not discoverable in personal injury actions. These are “loans” given to injured plaintiffs as an...more
Diamond Transp. Logistics, Inc. v. The Kroger Co., 101 F. 4th 458 (6th Cir. May 13, 2024) - The Sixth Circuit reviewed an indemnification agreement in a shipping contract to determine the definition of “sole negligence.”...more
The 2024 elections brought significant shifts and challenges at both state and national levels, with senior care emerging as a key focus in some regions while remaining underemphasized in others. From California’s ongoing...more
Rights of first offer (ROFOs) and rights of first refusal (ROFRs) are two tools often used to provide rights to potential purchasers with respect to all types of assets and business opportunities. These rights grant their...more
On November 27, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice in the Federal Register officially designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, starting the date...more
On November 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued its long-awaited decision in AutoZone Stores, Inc. v Indus. Comm., reversing the Tenth District’s interpretation of R.C. 4123.56(F) and indirectly restoring the...more
The European Commission has provided its strongest indication yet that its new rules on product safety, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), will apply to stand-alone software – even though this is not expressly...more
Good news! The second chamber (Bundesrat) has now paved the way for the eagerly awaited and much-debated inclusion of a group privilege in sec. 19a of the German Income Tax Act (“EStG”). German start-ups that have done the...more
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the impact of Department of Labor Regulations (DOL)....more
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on November 13, 2024, the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Sustainable Aviation Fuel,” which analyzes the technical...more
Federal healthcare administration undoubtedly will look different in 2025 than it does as we close 2024. In the aftermath of the Republican party victories during this month’s Federal elections – and if the past is...more
On November 8, the Departments of Labor and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued guidance extending certain deadlines related to retirement, health, and welfare plans in response to Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene, and...more
On November 12, the FDIC released its biennial survey of unbanked and underbanked households revealing that the unbanked rate in the U.S. fell to a historic low of 4.2 percent in 2023. This rate decreased from 4.5 percent in...more
On November 15, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-288 (Notice), which invites comments from the public on the regulation of...more
On November 19, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced it is seeking feedback on proposed changes to implement an access model for annual financial statements, interim reports and related management’s...more
In yet another example of the importance of a robust cybersecurity and data protection system, New York Attorney General (OAG) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) collectively fined the insurance...more
Back in February, in ISS v. SEC, the D.C. Federal District Court vacated the SEC’s 2020 rule that advice from proxy advisory firms was a “solicitation” under the proxy rules. Both the SEC and National Association of...more
Earlier this month, the IRS released Form 15620, a new standardized form for taxpayers seeking to make elections under Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) section 83(b). Previously, to make this election, taxpayers needed to...more