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Tax Relief Because of COVID-19
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
As part of the President’s emergency declaration, the Secretary of the Treasury was instructed “to provide relief from tax deadlines to Americans who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 emergency.” With that direction, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2020-17, which extends the due date for the payment… Continue reading
Will the Coronavirus Be Deemed a Force Majeure Event and If So, How Will That Effect You?
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Contract law offers contracting parties a defense against performing under a contract where the fulfillment becomes impossible due to unforeseen events outside the parties control. These unforeseen events are often called “force majeure” or “acts of god.” With each passing day, the government, in response to COVID-19, is imposing more… Continue reading
Employee Remote Working: Cybersecurity Concerns
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
As workplaces across the country look to adapt to the pressing need to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 outbreak, many employers are turning to remote work to keep their businesses afloat while reducing the possibility of transmission. Many large tech employers such as Google and Amazon are already prepared… Continue reading
Impact of Coronavirus on Commercial Real Estate Transactions – Remote Notarization and County Recording Office Closures
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
While county recording offices are shutting down or limiting access across New Jersey, parties to real estate and loan transactions are wondering the impact the shut downs will have on the transaction. While this is a fluid situation that is changing daily, or even hourly, the facilitators of closings, including… Continue reading
Parenting Time Considerations During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
The coronavirus pandemic is creating special challenges all of us, but in particular for parents of children who are separated or divorced. In many districts, schools are closing for several weeks, but there are still many employers who have not. In the case of first responders, healthcare workers, or other… Continue reading
House Passes Bill to Address Coronavirus – Now It’s Our Turn to Do Our Part
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
The House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at mitigating the economic impact of the coronavirus by providing financial assistance to businesses and individuals. Assuming the bill is passed by the Senate early next week and signed into law by President Trump, the law would ensure that workers can take paid… Continue reading
New Jersey Federal Court Shuts Door on Strike 3 Litigation
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
A recent New Jersey federal court decision denying Strike 3 the right to expedited discovery highlights a recent departure from the status quo of allowing Strike 3 to subpoena Internet Service Providers (“ISP”) such as Comcast, Verizon, and Optimum, in order to discover the identity of the individual subscriber of… Continue reading
Employers Navigate New Territory With COVID-19 Risks and Accommodations
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Companies are finding themselves in an unprecedented situation, needing to make determinations that keep their employees safe while complying with state and federal laws during the current global health challenge. Navigating responsibilities, employee rights, and requirements for compliance require complex calculations for employers with the recent spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus)…. Continue reading
Community Association Meetings During the Coronavirus Pandemic (Or Any Other Time of Crisis)
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
If you watch or read the news lately, the coronavirus seems to be everywhere. And that’s the problem, right? With the uncertainty of what might be coming, community association boards and managers may want to take actions to help protect their residents and limit the spread of this virus. Rethinking… Continue reading
Modell’s Sporting Goods Poised to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Posted in Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Business & Commercial Law
Modell’s Sporting Goods, the 130-year old athletic gear company with 140 leases, appears to be readying for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York Post reported that the company has ceased both seeking an investor and better terms from its vendors.
