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September 12, 2024
New Jersey Establishes Self-Certification Program for Design Professionals, Easing Building Permit ProcessOn Thursday, August 22, 2024, Acting Governor Nicholas P. Scutari (D) signed into law the New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act (A4360/S3402), a Bill that requires the establishment of a design professional self-certification program to be developed by the Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”).
August 21, 2024
Empower Your Parents & Secure Their LegacyNo matter how much planning you do, you can never be too prepared to face the future of caring for your aging parents. While it may not be the most comfortable topic, having an open and honest discussion allows you to collaborate with your parents to make sure their voices are heard and intentions clear. A proactive approach minimizes potential confusion and helps secure the legacy they’ve worked so hard to build and maintain.
August 21, 2024
U.S. District Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Rule to Ban Non-Compete AgreementsOn April 23, the FTC issued a final Rule banning non-compete agreements between employers and workers. The FTC Rule was scheduled to take effect on September 4, and plaintiffs in at least three litigations challenged the FTC’s authority to issue the rule.
August 8, 2024
NJ Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Upheld in 3rd CircuitIn 2023, we reported on the enactment of the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (the “Act”) and subsequent regulations by the New Jersey Department of Labor (“DOL”).
August 5, 2024
Trending Law Blog: The NetChoice Social Media Cases: Back to the BeginningIn a recent post by Trending Law Blog, Rob Nussbaum provides an update on the NetChoice social media cases and highlights the Supreme Court’s decision about online free speech.
July 24, 2024
Collision Course: Texas and Pennsylvania Courts Trending Toward Potential Circuit Split on the Viability of the FTC Rule Banning Non-CompetesOn July 23, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued an opinion denying the request for a preliminary injunction to stay the effective date of the Rule, in part, because ATS Tree Services is not likely to succeed on the merits of its challenge to the FTC's authority.
July 10, 2024
DOJ's Final Rule On Website And Digital Accessibility Takes EffectAlthough enforcement will not begin until 2026 at the earliest, state and local governments, including public schools, community colleges, and public universities, should ensure that their digital presence complies with the new regulations
July 9, 2024
The Saiber Construction Law Column: June 2024With 24 states, including New Jersey, having legalized the recreational use of marijuana, it is not surprising that marijuana consumption poses significant challenges for all employers, particularly construction companies and builders concerned with job place safety and the use of heavy machinery and other equipment by employees.
June 17, 2024
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Proposes New Rule on Disparate Impact DiscriminationOn June 3rd, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (the “DCR”) proposed a new rule, N.J.A.C. 13:16, that codifies claims of Disparate Impact Discrimination under the Law Against Discrimination (the “LAD”).
June 11, 2024
New Jersey Governor Amends Its Open Public Records ActOn June 5, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the first comprehensive reform to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) since its passing in 2002.