Partner Thomas C. Martin, Esq. reports that as of last week the New Jersey Legislature was considering legislation making it all the more difficult for community associations to enforce delinquent maintenance fees during this period of time. Maintenance fees are critical to the maintenance and upkeep of association common elements. This preserves the equity of […]
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Summary and Introduction The economic carnage wrought by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic will inevitably lead to a rash of bankruptcy filings in the months and years to come, as businesses struggle to recover from the toll taken by this insidious virus. For example, there will no doubt be many shippers, consignees and carriers who experience […]
The New Jersey Department of Education adopted, on an emergent basis, two temporary modifications to the Special Education chapter of the New Jersey Administrative Code until the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted. The first revision permits each district board of education to provide a system of free, appropriate special education and related services to […]
The CARES act is the largest stimulus plan in our nation’s history. The Act includes many tax changes which are favorable to businesses. One of the ways that the Act tries to assist small businesses is to provide additional tax deductions and increased credits to allow employers to stay in business. Some of the key […]
On March 18, 2020, the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA) was adopted. The measure was a quick and comprehensive response from our government to address the plight of thousands of employees that might otherwise be out of work as a result of sickness or to care for others due to the coronavirus. It […]
Business interruption insurance, sometimes referred to as business income insurance, is a type of insurance that protects the loss of income a business may suffer as a result of a disaster. This is different than property insurance, which protects physical damage to the premises where the business is located. Business interruption insurance is usually a […]
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Governor Murphy and Attorney General Grewal announced that people who violate the stay at home order will be subject to criminal prosecution. From disorderly persons offenses to fourth, third, and even second degree crimes, people who do not have a legitimate basis for being outside may be arrested and/or charged. If you or a loved […]
Your property may be ripe for the filing of a tax appeal against the municipal taxing district where the property is located. Of important note, the New Jersey Supreme Court has entered an Order extending the usual filing deadline of April 1, 2020 to the later of May 1, 2020 or to 30 days following […]
The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued an order to release certain types of inmates from correctional facilities effective immediately. The order, which goes into effect immediately, orders the release of inmates serving time as a result of a condition of probation or a municipal court offense. The order instructs the county jails to release […]
