Under a new bill passed by both the Senate and Assembly Thursday, employers would be limited from conducting criminal background checks on job applicants until after an initial interview has taken place.
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New sports betting bill heads to Christie’s desk after passage by lawmakers
As state Sen. Raymond Lesniak puts it, the ball's in Gov. Chris Christie's court.
Read More »Wolff Samson expands Real Estate Group with new hire
Wolff & Samson PC, a West Orange-based law firm, recently expanded its Real Estate, Development and Land Use Group, with David Freylikhman joining the firm as counsel.
Read More »Report Investigators target Christie administration in new Pulaski Skyway probe
The Manhattan district attorney’s office and the Securities and Exchange Commission are now investigating Gov. Chris Christie’s administration for potential securities law violations emanating from the $1.8 billion agreement the administration reached with the Port Authority in 2011 to repair the Pulaski Skyway, according to a new...
Read More »Lesniak moves ahead with N.J. sports betting law after Supreme Court setback
After New Jersey’s bid to legalize sports betting was rebuffed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, State Sen. Raymond Lesniak said he’s moving ahead with his contingency plan.
Read More »Supreme Court won’t hear N.J. sports betting case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case tied to New Jersey's efforts to legalize sports betting, ending a two-year legal battle and setting up what may be a last-ditch effort by state lawmakers in the coming months.
Read More »Revel Casino owners file for bankruptcy again
The owners of Revel Casino Hotel have filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in 15 months, with an eye toward finding a buyer for the failing Atlantic City resort.
Read More »13 arrested in medical kickback scheme that generated hundreds of thousands in profit
The owner of a network of New Jersey diagnostic imaging centers was arrested for allegedly leading a criminal enterprise that provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal kickbacks to doctors and chiropractors in exchange for referring patient referrals to his testing facilities.
Read More »Senate Democrats propose budget plan with taxes on millionaires, businesses
Looking to plug a projected $1.7 billion revenue shortfall for the coming fiscal year, Senate Democrats proposed a budget plan Wednesday that includes a 15 percent corporate business tax surcharge and a reinstatement of the so-called “millionaire’s tax,” a surcharge on those earning $500,000 or more annually.
Read More »Booker’s latest forum offers entrepreneurs capital lessons
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) brought an important issue for small business owners to the fore at his latest forum: access to capital.
Read More »Senate approves resolution supporting case for sports betting in N.J.
As New Jersey waits on the U.S. Supreme Court to make a decision on whether or not it will hear its case regarding the legalization of sports betting, lawmakers voted to approve a resolution Thursday in support of the state's fight.
Read More »Chivukula appointed to the FCC Committee to represent N.J.
Upendra J. Chivukula, deputy speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, was appointed to the FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee June 6.
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