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Paycheck Protection Program Extension
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Late Tuesday June 30, 2020, just a few hours before the expiration of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Senate voted to extend the PPP five more weeks. The move was made to allow eligible small businesses that have not applied or been denied a loan under the PPP more time… Continue reading
Update to PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) released updates to the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application. A majority of the updates reflect the changes from the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act). You can find our alerts regarding the Flexibility Act here and the SBA’s Updated Interim Final Rule here.
A “Simple, But Momentous” Decision: LGBTQIA Rights Are Protected By Title VII
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“An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII.” There it is. Simple. Direct. Clear. Groundbreaking. In its landmark decision issued June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia that Title VII of the Civil… Continue reading
New Jersey Attorney General Orders the Release of Police Officers’ Names Who Committed Serious Misconduct
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New Jersey Attorney General, Gurbir Grewal, directed all New Jersey law enforcement agencies to disclose the names of officers who have been fired, demoted or suspended for more than five days. The directive requires the disclosure of fired, demoted or suspended officers names by the end of the year. The… Continue reading
5 Things to Keep in Mind for Your Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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With each passing day, we are one step closer to finding a vaccine that will bring this devastating chapter in our personal, and business lives to a conclusion. Until that day comes, there are multiple steps businesses should take in order to protect the health and safety of employees, and… Continue reading
If You Refuse Overtime, Are You Underemployed?
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An individual’s child support obligation is calculated utilizing several factors, the most important of which is the income that the individual earns. Usually a person’s income is calculated by looking at the salary and any appropriate deductions, including taxes, health insurance premiums, mandatory retirement or union dues. Some people have… Continue reading
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
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On June 3, 2020 Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “Flexibility Act”). Below are some of the highlights from the Flexibility Act:
State of New Jersey Opposes PennEast Pipeline Company’s Request to Involve U.S. Supreme Court
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Yesterday, the State of New Jersey filed its brief in opposition to PennEast Pipeline Company’s request to the United States Supreme Court (PennEast’s request is known as a “Petition for Writ of Certiorari”) to review and reverse the Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision holding that PennEast cannot sue the… Continue reading
Supreme Court Strikes Down Pay-Per-Law Copyright: Copyright Protection Not Available for Annotations to State Law If Commissioned by Officers With Legislative Authority
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The Copyright Act grants protection for “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression,” and aims to protect a creator’s proprietary interests in his expressive works. 17 U. S. C. §102(a). Traditionally, the Copyright Act provided protection for books, maps, prints, engravings, musical and dramatic compositions, photographs,… Continue reading
Sending Children to Camp or Daycare in the Time of COVID
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The weather is finally warmer and distance learning is finally ending for most students in New Jersey. While New Jersey’s COVID-19 metrics are trending in a positive direction, the national pandemic continues and many parents are thinking about whether or not their children should go to summer camp as planned…. Continue reading
