On February 4, 2019, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, signed legislation that will raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to fifteen dollars per hour by 2024. This legislation makes New Jersey the fourth state to hike its minimum wage to $15.00 per hour, and the third largest to do so. For the majority of the workforce, […]
Filing a Lien in New Jersey
A lien is a powerful tool for contractors to ensure they are paid for their materials, time, and services. The procedure and specifics for filing a lien in New Jersey are laid out in N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq., also known as the “Construction Lien Law.” Liens can be filed on commercial and residential properties provided […]
New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and Home Improvements
In the State of New Jersey, contractors are obligated to follow certain rules and regulations to protect consumers. These rules are codified as the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 et seq. and the Home Improvement Practice Regulations, N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.1 et seq. These laws generally exist to ensure that consumers are not subject to […]
New Jersey Enacts Paid Sick Leave Act
On May 2, 2018, Governor Murphy signed a law into effect which will provide paid sick leave for employees in New Jersey. This law will go into effect October 2018. Previously, several municipalities enacted their own paid sick leave regulations, but this new Act will supersede these and make regulations state-wide. New Jersey is the […]
Starting a Business
Congratulations! You’ve decided to start you own business. You’re probably excited to jump right in, but there are many decisions to be made. When you start a business, you need to carefully consider the legal and financial implications. It is important to go through the official business formation process in order to shield yourself from […]
Business Advisory, Formation & Business Restructuring
Business Advisory: We provide advisory services to businesses on an as-needed basis or for a continued period of time. Our attorneys provide an array of services advising businesses on issues such as corporate structure, risk management, insurance, HR, legal compliance, succession, benefits, training, employee management and much more. We also assist with drafting relevant documents […]
Commercial Litigation, Transactional & Insurance
Commercial Litigation: When disputes arise in the business context, it is very important to have an experienced litigator that understands the ins and outs of commercial litigation. We handle all types of business litigation, including breach of contract cases, partnership or joint venture disputes, breach of fiduciary allegations, shareholder issues, business torts, employment litigation, franchise […]
Construction Litigation, Property, Employment
Construction Litigation: Construction projects can be very risky, complicated, and complex, which is why litigation frequently arises in this context. Litigation in this arena is often technical and very fact-specific. Our attorneys are knowledgeable regarding the analyses of topics such as design deficiencies, labor delays, construction inefficiency, and the money damages that are related to […]