New Jersey Votes to Legalize Marijuana, Now What?

New Jersey Votes to Legalize Marijuana, Now What?

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?[…]

Coronavirus Update: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Issues 4 New Executive Orders this Week

Coronavirus Update: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Issues 4 New Executive Orders this Week

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[…]

Business Interruption Insurance – What Does it Cover?

Business Interruption Insurance – What Does it Cover?

So you thought you were covered for “business interruption” only to discover “business interruption,” in a manner of speaking, means physical damage (what?) Yes, in order to be covered for “business interruption” that interruption has to be caused by physical damage, typically fire, wind, theft or vandalism.  Not surprisingly, and in an effort to both keep Read more about Business Interruption Insurance – What Does it Cover?[…]

New USPTO Rule Will Require Foreign Trademark Owners To Be Represented by U.S. Attorney

New USPTO Rule Will Require Foreign Trademark Owners To Be Represented by U.S. Attorney

This week the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new Rules under Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 2, 7, and 1. This new Rule[1] is effective August 3, 2019 and requires all foreign trademark owners, including foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings Read more about New USPTO Rule Will Require Foreign Trademark Owners To Be Represented by U.S. Attorney[…]

Supreme Court: Copyright Must Be Registered Before Filing Copyright Infringement Action

Supreme Court: Copyright Must Be Registered Before Filing Copyright Infringement Action

By: Sarah A. Teitelman, Esq., Jules D. Zalon, Esq. and Christopher J. McHattie, Esq. On March 4, 2019, the United States Supreme Court resolved a long-standing circuit COURT split and held that a copyright owner must first obtain a copyright Certificate of Registration from the United States Copyright Office before instituting a copyright infringement action, Read more about Supreme Court: Copyright Must Be Registered Before Filing Copyright Infringement Action[…]

2019 Employment Law Update

2019 Employment Law Update

Update brought to you through a joint effort from Michael Gattoni, Chris McHattie and Colin Page (https://www.cmpemploymentlaw.com) With the new year progressing, it’s important to take a look at the new laws that have been passed over the last year that will affect employers in 2019 and beyond. As always, employers should review their policies Read more about 2019 Employment Law Update[…]

A Green Wave of Trademark Applications? Expect a Surge of Cannabis Related Trademark Applications in 2019 after the Legalization of Industrial Hemp and CBD

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A Green Wave of Trademark Applications? Expect a Surge of Cannabis Related Trademark Applications in 2019 after the Legalization of Industrial Hemp and CBD

By: Sarah Teitelman, Esq. and Christopher McHattie, Esq. As we predicted in 2016 in our Great “Green” Rush article, and in Sarah Teitelman’s student note The Stakes Have Never Been Higher: Why States Should Adopt A Model State Intent-To-Use Trademark Registration System To Facilitate The National Expansion Of The Marijuana Industry[1], the interest and activity Read more about A Green Wave of Trademark Applications? Expect a Surge of Cannabis Related Trademark Applications in 2019 after the Legalization of Industrial Hemp and CBD[…]

NJ Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect

NJ Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect

New Jersey has enacted a new legislation that will affect all entrepreneurs. Earlier this year, we reported on 3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law and noted that all New Jersey employers should therefore be aware of the key aspects of the Bills and their potential implications should the Bills ultimately be enforced. Another Read more about NJ Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect[…]

New IP Law to Protect Employee Ownership & Usage Rights to Inventions Developed on Their Own Time

New IP Law to Protect Employee Ownership & Usage Rights to Inventions Developed on Their Own Time

We recently posted a blog explaining three laws that had potential to shake up New Jersey Employment Law.  One of them, the new law regarding the matter of protecting employee ownership & usage rights (A-492) which is sponsored by Assembly Speaker-elect Craig Coughlin & Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D. was signed into law recently. It will be effective Read more about New IP Law to Protect Employee Ownership & Usage Rights to Inventions Developed on Their Own Time[…]

3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law

3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law

Three bills recently heard by the New Jersey Senate Labor Committee pose to shake up New Jersey employment law. These three bills, A492, A4278, and S2747, address matters involving employees’ intellectual property rights, reporting services for employer service violations, and employer disclosure of wage information. The Bills will either establish new law or significantly change Read more about 3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law[…]