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

Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by mchattie

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[…]

What the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package means for you and your business

Posted on March 27, 2020April 21, 2020 by mchattie

BREAKING NEWS: President Trump just signed the biggest economic stimulus package in American history. The House of Representatives passed the $2.2 trillion relief package, the third and final economic stimulus package which includes funds for direct payments to individuals and financial assistance to businesses. The bill itself runs 880 pages and extends an extraordinary lifeline to Americans in virtually Read more about What the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package means for you and your business[…]

Coronavirus, Contracts and Force Majeure

Posted on March 23, 2020March 24, 2020 by mchattie

Now that you’ve got you, your family and your staff safe, you’re probably worrying about the effect that this is going to have on your business and its ability to conduct business. As you know, the pandemic continues to disrupt the global economy and to disrupt production, staffing, supply chains and travel. Businesses need to Read more about Coronavirus, Contracts and Force Majeure[…]

New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Response Package

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by mchattie

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[…]

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Issues Stay-at-Home Order

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 by mchattie

March 21, 2020 – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing most of New Jersey’s 9 million residents to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic. This stay-at-home order will go in to effect 9pm Saturday night and shall remain in effect until revoked or modified by the Governor. Penalties for violations of this Read more about New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Issues Stay-at-Home Order[…]

What You Need to Know About Sick Leave in New Jersey during the Covid-19 Outbreak

Posted on March 18, 2020March 19, 2020 by mchattie

First and foremost – A Reminder to NJ Employees: Sick Leave is Required by Law! The spread of COVID-19 is leaving workers in the U.S. scrambling to figure out what happens to their jobs and their pay if it prevents them from reporting to work. With the unfortunate effects of this pandemic continuing to evolve Read more about What You Need to Know About Sick Leave in New Jersey during the Covid-19 Outbreak[…]

COVID-19: Key Legal Issues

Posted on March 14, 2020March 17, 2020 by mchattie

Dear Friends, Colleagues and Clients, We’re sure you’ve received many “coronavirus (COVID-19) notices,” but in case you haven’t – or even if you have, perhaps we’ll add something new. As the virus continues to spread (which is now declared a pandemic), it is not only impacting personal lives, but is now dramatically impacting the business community Read more about COVID-19: Key Legal Issues[…]