By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On December 1, 2022, Senator Nicholas J. Sacco (D), introduced legislation that, if signed into law, would establish a cap on awards of compensatory damages and would limit attorney contingency fees in medical malpractice lawsuits. Still in the infancy of the legislative process, the New Jersey Medical Malpractice Fees and…
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What You Need to Know About “Doing Business” and Multi-State Registration
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Campanella Law Office is dedicated to supporting our small business clients in many ways. While there is always a new law or new piece of legislation to highlight, occasionally it is helpful to take a moment to refocus on business basics such as determining when a business should register to…
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Proposed FTC Rule Seeks to Promote Economic Liberty: Why Your Noncompete Clause May No Longer be Enforceable
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “proposed rule”) that would broadly ban the use of noncompete clauses in employment agreements. The typical noncompete agreement prevents individuals from working for a competing employer, or starting a competing business, after their employment ends. They also often…
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Lifestyle Medicine: NYC and ACLM Resolve to Combat Epidemic of Chronic Disease
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD “Chronic diseases are not part of your DNA; they are part of your dinner.” – New York City Mayor, Eric Adams Last month, the New York City Mayor held a press conference with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) where he announced a $44,000,000 initiative to offer foundational lifestyle…
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Restricting Restrictive Covenants: New Legislation Poised to Narrow the Scope of Permissible Restrictions in New Jersey Employment Contracts
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Earlier this year, on May 2, 2022, several New Jersey assemblymen proposed new legislation restricting the scope of non-compete agreements, restrictive covenants, and no-poach agreements in employment contracts. Recognizing that these restrictions often prohibit competition, impede the development of business, and drive skilled workers to other jurisdictions, Assembly Bill No….
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Bought a New Home? Don’t Forget to Update Your Estate Plan.
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD As a rule, all adults should have a written plan in place that clearly defines their wishes regarding the distribution of their property. This plan, known as an estate plan, is meant to provide clear instructions regarding the distribution of wealth in the event an individual is involved in a…
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United States Department of Labor Proposes New Rule to Help Determine Independent Contractor Status
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week, the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed a new rule meant to modify the existing regulations governing the classification of workers as either independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The distinction between the two…
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New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Provides Clarity on Physical Therapists’ Employment
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On July 28, 2022, the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NJSBPT) determined that a New Jersey licensed physical therapist (PT) may be employed by a non-profit corporation or a corporation owned by a non-licensee. In each case, however, the PT must: Act independently in their practice of physical…