New Jersey Business Law Blog
New Jersey joins 17 other states in state-wide salary history ban
Attention all New Jersey employers - New Jersey recently signed into law Assembly Bill 1094; a bill which will prevent employers from screening job applicants based on their salary. This law will go into effect on January 1, 2020. How does this law effect New Jersey...
read moreMassachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act – what it means for Massachusetts employers
Massachusetts recently passed the Paid Family Medical Leave Act (“PFML”). This comprehensive law allows many employees who work for Massachusetts employers to take up to 26 total weeks of paid leave for medical and family leave. Employees consent to payroll...
read moreMusic industry challenges for artists’ ownership
People in New Jersey who create artistic works understandably want to be able to protect their work. Copyrights are one form of intellectual property that may be used by artists, writers, musicians and others. However, owning the lyrics to a song, for example, does...
read moreWhat are deceptive trade practices?
You likely understand that competition within your company's service space can be strong (even to the point of being considered "harsh" or "cutthroat"). Yet while that may be expected to a certain degree, there is a limit to the extent that a competitor can attempt to...
read moreInsurance company and alleged breach of contract
People in New Jersey know that medical billing and insurance can be very complex. Every health insurance company makes agreements with select health care facilities and providers regarding what services they will provide coverage for and how much money they will pay...
read moreProtecting your trade secrets from unscrupulous employees
It takes extreme levels of dedication to take an idea and turn it into a successful business. Many times, it is your own unique approach to a business concept that results and success. Whether you have your own recipe for barbecue sauce or a client list that helps...
read moreProposed law may ensure health care funding during labor disputes
A labor dispute is not good for anyone, neither workers nor employers. Therefore, it is better to avoid such disputes whenever possible. Nevertheless, a proposed law that New Jersey's State Assembly recently approved would charge all employers five cents per worker...
read moreTop 5 Tips for Conducting Effective Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are an essential component of corporate compliance and ethics programs that organizations cannot afford to overlook. When conducted properly, risk assessments are an effective way for companies to monitor and evaluate potential compliance risk within...
read moreWhat is an implied business contract?
Most of the time, employment in New Jersey is at-will. This means that you or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time for any reason. Generally, you do not create an employment contract for most employees. However, there is something called an implied...
read moreThree steps to develop an intellectual property strategy
Creating a dedicated intellectual property (IP) strategy can help a company protect one of its most valuable assets. Without an IP strategy, a company may misallocate resources to inefficient protection measures. Even worse, they may have lapses in their protection,...
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