Trademarks play a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of smaller companies, Todd M. Nosher and Lucian C. Chen shed light on this vital topic in their latest video, emphasizing the importance of early trademark protection…
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/ Business Organizations, Intellectual Property
A successful building or renovation completion is defined as one that is on time, within budget, and free of financial or legal complications. Veterinarians, as skilled as they are in veterinary medicine, are not typically…
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/ Business Organizations, Construction Law, Health
As an entrepreneur, planning your exit strategy is as crucial as growing your business, and recent observations by Forbes estimate that only about 30% of business owners successfully sell their businesses. A carefully crafted…
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/ Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions
As veterinary practice owners in 2024, you find yourselves at the intersection of rapid technological advancements, evolving industry standards, and increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks. The landscape is complex and…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, Labor & Employment Law
After surveying compliance professionals across industries, Thomson Reuters found that 76% of businesses in North America and abroad encounter significant legal challenges related to compliance. Additionally, many of these…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts
Arbitration is becoming an increasingly vital tool for business owners and entrepreneurs in 2024, as over 80% of businesses find arbitration to be more efficient and less costly compared to traditional court litigation,…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts
What is a ground lease? A ground lease is a long-term agreement where a ground tenant leases land from a landowner and has the right to develop and use that land during the lease period. Typically, the ground tenant owns any…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking, Real Estate - Commercial
Contracts are essential for any successful business relationship as they set the terms, expectations, and obligations for everyone involved. When everyone is on the same page, your business runs smoothly. Research conducted by…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts
According to Forbes Magazine, a majority of younger generations (59 percent of Generation Z and 57 percent of Millennials) are buying upcycled products. This growing trend has transformed the fashion industry, blending…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property
Effective June 19, 2024, all employees in the State of New York have the right to paid break time to express breast milk. Specifically, N.Y. Labor Law § 206-c1 provides that “an employer shall provide paid break time for thirty…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit upheld New Jersey’s partnership filing fee, rejecting a constitutional challenge brought forward by Energy Transfer L.P. (Energy Transfer L.P. v. Ficara, et…
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/ Business Organizations, Constitutional Law, Taxation
Effective June 28, 2024, a significant change has been enacted through L. 2024, A4705 (c. 21), which increases the annual assessment rate for Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). This new legislation raises the HMO…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, Insurance
In a significant update to business practices in New Jersey, the Office of the Attorney General has mandated that businesses, especially within the hospitality sector, adopt gender-neutral dress codes for both patrons and…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
The IRS released Rev Proc 2024-25, 2024-22 IRB 1333, dated May 9, 2024, which outlines the inflation-adjusted contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for the year 2025, as determined under Code Section 223. This…
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/ Finance & Banking, Health, Taxation
The Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, __ U.S. __ (2024), overturning the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, drastically reshapes administrative law…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law
