HOW TO AVOID THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT . . . You can’t, but you can make “ownership and control” changes now before the effective deadline of January 2, 2025, thus avoiding having to disclose current owners and controllers. This is your last chance to clean up what you might not want others to know or Read more about Understanding the Implications of the Corporate Transparency Act[…]
By Natalie, MLF law clerk If you are the owner of an LLC or Corporation, or you are thinking about starting one, there are several very important documents that you should have in order to operate your business effectively. For those of you who are just starting your business, there are a few documents that Read more about Important Business Documents for Every Company[…]
On January 7, 2021, Governor Murphy signed the landmark New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. This long-awaited package of incentive programs is intended to encourage New Jersey job growth, property development and redevelopment, community partnerships, and numerous other policies. The 250 page piece of legislation marks the most significant action taken by the state’s government to Read more about Governor Murphy Signs Historic New Jersey Economic Recovery Act[…]
So, “MarijuWANNA” start smoking weed? Not just yet NJ. Although the votes are in and New Jersey voters passed the legalization of recreational marijuana, it will still be a while until it is actually legal. When implemented, legalization will be for those 21 years and older and will include a 6.625% state tax on any Read more about New Jersey Votes to Legalize Marijuana, Now What?[…]
The implications of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the workplace have without a doubt been catastrophic. As we enter a phase of reopening and returning to offices, stores, and any other place of business, there are a lot of considerations to be made by both employers and employees. Though there are talks of both state Read more about Being a Proactive Employer Can Help Reduce Covid-19 Liability[…]
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to overwhelm New Jersey with positive cases and its highest single-day increase in COVID-19 deaths, Gov. Phil Murphy issued four new executive orders this week. Murphy said the declaration of a public health emergency for New Jersey will be extended by 30 days and all state and county parks are Read more about Coronavirus Update: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Issues 4 New Executive Orders this Week[…]
The New Jersey Assembly has “fast-tracked” numerous bills with hopes of alleviating the economic impact the coronavirus outbreak could have on businesses across in New Jersey. As of Thursday night, 28 bills that make up New Jersey’s “COVID-19 Emergency Response Package” were approved by the NJ Senate. The “COVID-19 Emergency Response Package” is aimed at Read more about New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Response Package[…]
The U.S. Senate just approved the House coronavirus aid bill and it’s ready for Trump’s signature. Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201)(“FFCRA”), in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This bill supports efforts to provide relief and increase public health measures with eight provisions Read more about Federal Coronavirus Response Act[…]
One of the greatest advantages of a Registered copyright is the ability to have, in fact is a requirement, that statutory damages be awarded. A Registration also makes attorney’s fees much more likely. Under the Copyright Act, 17 USC §§501 et seq., creators of original works of authorship including literary, visual, dramatic, musical, and artistic works Read more about What Are Statutory Damages and Why Do They Matter for Copyright Owners?[…]
By: Sarah Teitelman, Esq. Christopher McHattie, Esq. On March 26, 2019, the European Parliament approved the highly controversial Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (the “Directive”), enacted the first major change to copyright regulation anywhere around the globe in decades. The Directive was proposed in order to harmonize and modernize European copyright laws Read more about EU©v2[…]