Operators worked through the night to prepare for Thursday's opening day in East Rutherford.

The space at 162 W. State St. will support the firm's government affairs practice and increase its accessibility to lawmakers and clients.

Yet, a majority also expect a recession in the next year or two with 62 percent planning to reduce operations costs, 50 percent to grow their customer base, 35 percent to postpone hiring and 32 percent to delay raises to combat the downturn.

Franchisee Vikram Bir will bring I Heart Mac & Cheese spots to Hoboken and Jersey City.

Allyson Kasetta joins the Hackensack-based firm from Price, Meese, Shulman & D'Arminio PC.

Max Karpel joins the firm from a post as chief operating officer and in-house counsel to a family office and foundation.

Fabian Garcia joins the Englewood Cliffs-based company as Amanda Sourry retires following two years at its helm, and more than 30 years with the company.

The law firm will now occupy 10,500 square feet at Continental Plaza in Hackensack.

If its $50 million offer is approved, Marquee Brands will close all 235 remaining Destination Maternity stores, according to court documents.

Charles McKenna joins as partner in the white collar criminal defense and investigations practice.

Barbara Koonz joins the Roseland office of the firm from Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA.

Since 2008, Paul Altero and Bill Hart have opened 34 Bubbakoo’s Burritos locations. North Jersey will soon get two more. The burrito joint, sporting skater and shore themes, will open locations in Sparta and Saddle Brook in February, brokered by Gary Krauss of Pierson Commercial. The co-founders first opened Bubbakoo’s doors in Point Pleasant at the start of the recession ...