New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) is currently awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. If signed, it marks a tremendous moment in the state’s approach to end-of-life care and adds New York to the growing number of states that already allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults to end their lives with the assistance of…
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Politics and Nonprofits Do Not Mix: What Every 501(c)(3) Must Know
In today’s political climate, it is understandable that nonprofit organizations might feel compelled to align themselves with people and causes that reflect their values. After all, many do exist to promote causes that are related to social and moral values. However, charitable nonprofit entities should be careful; engaging in partisan politics is not only risky,…
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The States Rule: FTC Ends Attempt to Broadly Ban Noncompete Agreements.
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) abandoned its attempt to enforce a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. The federal rule at issue was grounded in Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act which empowers the FTC to prevent businesses from using unfair methods of competition. Proponents believed noncompete clauses to be exploitative…
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Spotlight on the Federal No Surprises Act: What the Kennedy v. UnitedHealthcare Ruling Means for Out-of-Network Providers
Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled in favor of emergency physician Dr. William A. Kennedy III in his case against UnitedHealthcare. The case, Kennedy v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., centered around a critical question: Does the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) prevent out-of-network providers from suing insurers over unpaid emergency…
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From Buyers to Sellers: What You Need to Know about Recent Changes to New Jersey’s Mansion Tax
On June 30, 2025, New Jersey’s real estate landscape was significantly altered. With the signing of Assembly Bill No. 5804 (A5804), Governor Murphy approved several important changes to New Jersey’s well-known “Mansion Tax” which will go into effect tomorrow, July 10th. These changes are expected to significantly affect the affordability of upper and middle-class homes…
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Is Your Contract Enforceable? Three Key Reasons to Put it in Writing
In business, not every deal needs to be in writing, but knowing when you do need a written contract can mean the difference between an agreement that holds up in court or falls apart. Therefore, it is advisable that contracts be in writing, for three key reasons. First, and most importantly, the law may require it. The…
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License to Style: What New Jersey Salon Professionals Need to Know about Recent Booth and Chair Rental Legislation.
If you are a salon owner in New Jersey, there is a new law that might change how you do business. Assembly Bill No. 1507 (P.L.2023, c.231) went into effect this past January, establishing new license requirements for chair and booth rentals for cosmetologists, hairstylists, barbers, manicurists, skin care specialists, and other licensed personal care…
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New Jersey Senators Seek to Codify Savage Decision: No More Non-Disparagement Clauses
On May 7, 2024, in the case of Savage v. Township of Neptune, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that a non-disparagement clause relating to claims of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment in an employment agreement is against public policy and cannot be enforced. Less than one year later, Senate Bill No. 1688 (S1688), previously introduced…
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Ohio’s New Pay Stub Protection Act: Important Reminder for Small Business Owners
Four weeks ago, on April 9th, Ohio’s new Pay Stub Protection Act (PSPA) went into effect. In a continued effort to espouse workers’ rights, the PSPA adds an extra level of transparency to employee compensation. Simply put, the new law requires that employers provide their employees with written, electronic, or access to earnings and deductions…
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Employer Alert: New Jersey Supreme Court Holds Commissions are Wages, Not Incentives
On March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that commissions fall under the definition of “wages” for the purpose of New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (NJWPL). The matter of Rosalyn Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. (A-8-24) (089665), presented the Supreme Court with the legal question of whether commissions are “wages” or “supplementary incentives” under…