Business fraud can result in enormous financial losses, as well as reputational harm and legal liability. Businesses lose a staggering five percent of revenue to fraud each year...

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requires certain businesses to register with the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Money services businesses (MSBs) must comply...

New Jersey commercial property owners and developers should be aware that the New Jersey Supreme recently adopted a new "bright-line rule" that requires owners of vacant commercial property to maintain abutting.

A blockchain lawyer helps clients successfully navigate the ever-evolving regulatory body of law and avoid unnecessary legal risks.

New Jersey is entering a decisive phase in its regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and operators across the supply chain now face a compressed timeline to align their businesses...

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) confirmed that it plans to recommend that cannabis be removed from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act...

Understanding how indemnification, insurance, and defense provisions work together is crucial for effective contract risk management. These interconnected clauses determine liability allocation, financial protection, and legal defense responsibilities when disputes arise, making them among the most heavily negotiated terms in commercial agreements.

On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its highly-anticipated rule proposal requiring public companies to make new climate-related disclosures.

A Final Rule requiring banks to report certain cybersecurity incidents within 36 hours was approved by the FDIC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

The financing side of a Broadway production is far less exciting than the stories and songs that come alive on stage.

It is important to understand what your options are and what action may be required. In many cases, potential class members do not have to take...

Relaxing land use restrictions benefits real estate developers, renters, and homebuyers, according to several recent studies.

This Firm Insights post summarizes one provision of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" related to the tax treatment of overtime compensation and related employer wage reporting obligations.

Portability of estate and gift tax enables a surviving spouse to inherit any unused portion of their deceased spouse's federal estate and gift tax exemption, potentially doubling the exemption amount. While this powerful mechanism can help married couples preserve unused tax exemptions and minimize transfer tax liability, it is frequently misunderstood, underutilized, or improperly elected. Understanding the statutory framework, mechanics...

Although they never get top billing, contracts form the backbone of commercial live theater productions. By clearly establishing the rights and responsibilities of the major participants, from playwrights...

If you don't correctly and completely dissolve your partnership, you could face liability long after your business closes its doors. Even when all partners agree to end the partnership...

For corporate executives and others wondering "Is insider trading a felony," the short answer is yes. Insider trading violations are often criminally prosecuted as felonies.

Making a non-contingent offer can dramatically increase your chances of securing a real estate transaction, particularly in competitive markets like New York City.

In the event of a data breach, the failure to comply with cybersecurity laws can lead to costly penalties as a recent OAG Consent Order demonstrates...

What Developers Need to Know About New Jersey's Rent Control Exemption Law to Ensure Entitlement to Exemption for Newly Constructed Multi-family Housing.