Jan 28, 2021
Jeremy Kleiman to Speak at Gaming Americas 2021 Q1 Virtual Meet-upOn Thursday, January 28th, Jeremy Kleiman will participate in a panel discussion at Gaming Americas Q1 Virtual Meet-up entitled “US Legislation Update – Which states to monitor in 2021.”
Jan 20, 2021
DanaLynn Colao to Participate in Webinar on Conducting an Effective Internal InvestigationOn Wednesday, January 20th, DanaLynn Colao will participate in a panel discussion hosted by The Knowledge Group entitled “How to Effectively Conduct an Internal Investigation: Key Considerations During a Pandemic.”
Jan 14, 2021
John August to Moderate a Panel Discussion on Assignments for the Benefit of CreditorsOn Thursday, January 14, John August will moderate a webinar panel discussion entitled “Assignments for the Benefits of Creditors” for the New Jersey Institute of CLE.
Jan 11, 2021
The Impact of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 on COVID-19 LeaveThe Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, includes amendments to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Jan 07, 2021
Summary of Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act Amending the Bankruptcy CodeOn December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriation Act (“CAA”) was signed into law. The CAA amends the Bankruptcy Code in several significant respects. Most of the amendments sunset (expire unless extended) in either one or two years.
Jan 05, 2021
Jeremy Kleiman Comments on North American Gaming Industry Outlook in European Gaming ArticleIn a recent article by European Gaming, Jeremy Kleiman shares his opinion about what he is expecting this year from the North American gaming industry.
Jan 04, 2021
Trending Law Blog: Be Wary When Reposting Pictures on Social MediaIn a recent post by Trending Law Blog, Rob Nussbaum discusses a potential intellectual property issue when reposting copyrighted images on social media.
Dec 29, 2020
District of New Jersey Extends Standing Orders Responding to COVID Crisis into 2021As part of the District of New Jersey’s continuing response to the ongoing public health emergency and in light of the current resurgence of COVID-19 in the state, on December 17, 2020, Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson of the District of New Jersey issued several orders extending pending Standing Orders into 2021.
Dec 23, 2020
EEOC Provides New Guidance on COVID-19 VaccinationsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published new guidance for employers regarding workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Dec 22, 2020
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases Starting January 1, 2021New Jersey’s minimum wage will go up starting January 1, 2021. For most workers, the 2021 minimum wage will be $12 per hour (up from $11 per hour in 2020).
Dec 18, 2020
New Jersey Cannabis Counsel: New Jersey Legislators Pass Adult Use Recreational Cannabis BillIn a recent post by NJ Cannabis Counsel, Alex Banzhaf discusses the significant step taken by NJ lawmakers to pass adult use recreational cannabis.
Dec 18, 2020
New York State Employees Entitled to Use Protected Sick Leave Starting January 1stNew York State’s Mandatory Paid Sick Leave law went into effect on September 30, 2020, enabling employees to begin accruing protected sick time off pursuant to the State law.
Dec 14, 2020
Jeff Soos Hosts Webinar on Pro Bono Matters in the DNJ—How to Become Involved and Why: Nuts and Bolts of Pro Bono Representation—with the John C. Lifland American Inn of CourtOn Monday, December 14, 2020, Jeff Soos hosted a webinar on Pro Bono Matters in the DNJ—How to Become Involved and Why: Nuts and Bolts of Pro Bono Representation—with the John C. Lifland Federal Practice/Intellectual Property American Inn of Court.
Dec 09, 2020
NJ District Judge Declines to Give Collateral Estoppel Effect to PTAB Decision Until Affirmance by Federal CircuitIn this patent infringement action, NJ District Court Judge John Michael Vazquez declined to give collateral estoppel effect to a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (the “PTAB”) that rejected a validity challenge to the patent at issue, until the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB’s decision.
Dec 04, 2020
New Jersey Cannabis Counsel: House of Representatives Passes Bill to Decriminalize CannabisIn a post by New Jersey Cannabis Counsel, Alex Banzhaf discusses the House of Representatives' decision to pass a bill that decriminalizes cannabis at the federal level.
Nov 25, 2020
District of New Jersey Suspends All In-Person Judicial ProceedingsThe District of New Jersey issued Standing Order 20-17, which suspended all in-person judicial proceedings from November 30 through December 31, 2020.
Nov 23, 2020
Jennine DiSomma Honored by the New Jersey Law Journal with 2020 Top Women in Law AwardSaiber LLC is pleased to announce that Jennine DiSomma has been selected to the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2020 Top Women in Law list.
Nov 17, 2020
Can Employers Mandate a COVID-19 Vaccination?The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers to quickly reassess established policies and develop new policies. While a vaccine is still being developed, widespread availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is expected by early next year.
Nov 11, 2020
John August Appointed as Vice Chair of the NJSBA Bankruptcy Law SectionJohn August has been appointed as Vice Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section.
Nov 09, 2020
New Jersey Cannabis Counsel: New Jersey Passes Legalized Cannabis: What Comes Next?In a post by New Jersey Cannabis Counsel, Alex Banzhaf discusses the recent decision by New Jersey citizens to legalize adult use recreational cannabis and the question on everyone’s mind: what happens next?