By: Derek J. Famulari As of January 6, 2014, a long-awaited gender equity notice and accompanying regulations was published by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). The purpose of the gender equity notice is to inform employees of existing rights under the New...
By: Robert Lillegard “It’s a dirty, mud-filled, slug-filled universe of information,” one attorney says about the Affordable Care Act. To help, we’re launching a new 10-part series aimed at delivering practical advice. You can call it Obamacare. You can call it the Affordable Care Act. You can call...
By: Louis D. Tambaro, Esq. Any person actively doing business in the existing economic climate, no matter how conservative or cautious, faces exposure on some level to being sued. This is the reality of an increasingly litigious culture, changes to legislation, and the risks associated with...
IS FRANCHISING HIGHLY REGULATED? Top Franchisee Attorneys Weigh In December 19, 2013 “Prospective franchisees can feel safe investing in a franchise,” many a franchise salesman has stated, “Because franchising is highly regulated, and there are severe penalties for non-compliance.” The International Franchise Association and other opponents of...
By Juan Carlos Rodriguez Law360, New York (January 08, 2014, 1:33 PM ET) -- A New Jersey federal judge on Monday shot down Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC and BMW of North America LLC’s bid to toss a proposed class action accusing the companies of selling...