Our transactional attorneys handle many types of commercial and real estate transactions, from closings on homes, office buildings, factories, to commercial transactions including the sale of all or part of a business. The overwhelming majority of these transactions require the purchaser to take out a loan to finance the purchase.…
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Fighting New Jersey’s Rule of Three
One of the prime methods of hiring, firing, promotion and discipline of public employees is New Jersey’s civil service. Attorneys from our firm represent employees in appeals from actions by their civil service employers. One of the most significant issues in the civil service hiring process our employment attorneys have…
Fair Labor Standards Act Regulations
Background: New Regulations Adopted In 2014 the United State Department of Labor issued new regulations governing overtime exemptions. The regulations did not change the main overtime exemptions, but it did raise the salary threshold for them to apply. Existing Exemptions The three main exemptions cover executive, professional and administrative…
Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is a federal statute enacted in 1938 with the goal of setting national standards for employees, including minimum wage, overtime requirements, child labor restrictions, and other protections. Our employment attorneys represent management and employers in litigation under FLSA violations and litigation about its state…
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: How to Protect Your House
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a trustee will be appointed to liquidate the assets of a debtor’s estate to satisfy the creditors of the debtor. Therefore, it is important to understand that if you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all of your assets including your house may sold to satisfy…
Solid Waste Registration
Businesses wishing to transport solid waste in New Jersey are required to strictly comply with the registration process governed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Our attorneys help solid waste haulers in complying with these requirements, and obtaining approval to haul solid waste in New Jersey. This is…
Issues Faced by New Jersey Solid Waste Haulers
The transportation and disposal of solid waste in New Jersey is a heavily regulated industry. The statutory and regulatory framework of New Jersey sold waste law is complex. Attorneys from our firm have significant experience counseling and representing solid waste companies in all aspects of their businesses. This regulatory complexity…
New Jersey’s Civil Service Appeals
Our employment law attorneys represent government employees in New Jersey Civil Service appeals. One of the most criticized but least understood areas of New Jersey employment law is the Civil Service System. Employers complain that New Jersey’s Civil Service System makes it too difficult to fire employees who are not…
New Jersey Formation: Choosing the Optimal Structure: LLC or S Corporation?
It is important to consider certain essential factors when choosing which type of business entity for your new business. In order to reach your goals and find the best fit for your company, you should consider protection from liability, taxation mechanisms, ease of formation, and your future requirements for raising…
Changes to New Jersey Estate Tax
The New Jersey Estate Tax is being phased out beginning with residents dying on or after January 1, 2017. Governor Christie signed a new law [1], the new tax laws reduce the estate tax for resident decedent’s dying in 2017 by increasing the exemption amount to $2,000,000.00, and then eliminating…