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October 14, 2024
New Pay Transparency Law Will Require New Jersey Employers to Include Salary Ranges in Job PostingsNew Jersey took one step closer to enacting a pay transparency law that would require certain employers to include salary ranges in all listings for job openings.
October 10, 2024
The Saiber Construction Law Column: September 2024For years, many employment agreements contained non-compete provisions – terms in an employment contract that generally restrict the employee’s right to work after the employee’s employment ends to prevent the employee from competing with his/her employer. In New Jersey, there are no statutes or regulations governing non competes, but cases decided by courts have held that non-competes are enforceable when they are reasonable.
September 30, 2024
New Jersey Cannabis Counsel: Controversial New Law Restricting Hemp Sales in NJ Spurs Lawsuit by Hemp BusinessesIn a recent post by New Jersey Cannabis Counsel, Michael Grohs and Justin Calta discuss the new legislation in New Jersey that prohibits the sale of hemp products containing delta-8 THC and the subsequent lawsuit filed challenging the new law.
September 30, 2024
Planning for the Transfer of the Family Vacation HomeYour family’s vacation home is more than just a property. It is where your family has created memories to cherish for generations.
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.