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Revisions to MEWA shelved until the fall as lawmakers spar over mandates
The move to revise state regulation of self-insured, multiple-employer health plans, or MEWAs, is being shelved until the fall while Trenton confronts a major stumbling block: whether to continue requiring MEWAs to cover state-mandated health benefits that other self-insured health plans outside the MEWA structure don’t have to offer.
MGM Resorts is a step closer to regaining N.J. gaming license
MGM Resorts International has agreed to a settlement with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement that could enable it to regain its state gaming license, according to a published report.
Singer plans to regulate MEWAs by amending his previous bill
State Sen. Robert W. Singer (R-Lakewood) said he will introduce this week an amended version of his bill that seeks to encourage employers to join together to create affordable, self-insured health plans.
State accuses Telebrands of fraud act violations 340 complaints investigated over 2 years
Telebrands Corp., known for its “As Seen on TV” products, has been accused by the state of violating the Consumer Fraud Act; it may face a civil penalty of up to $20,000 for each violation of the act, plus consumer restitution.
NGKF negotiates Hackensack HQ expansion for law firm
Pashman Stein P.C., a New Jersey-based commercial litigation firm, is relocating and expanding its headquarters at the Court Plaza in Hackensack, according to its commercial real estate adviser, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank.
Chinese solar firms seek bankruptcy protection for U.S. assets in precedent-setting case
In a unique circumstance, four Chinese solar panel companies are seeking bankruptcy court protection in New Jersey for their U.S. assets — namely, 275,000 panels stored in the Garden State.
Following East Orange momentum, paid sick leave supporters turn focus to 5 more N.J. cities
As a statewide paid sick leave bill sits in Trenton awaiting debate later this fall, a coalition of supporters is taking its case in the meantime to individual municipalities across New Jersey.
Trenton company to pay 70,000 after firing pregnant worker
Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the Division on Civil Rights announced Monday that Trane U.S. Inc. in Trenton, a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, has agreed to pay $55,000 to former employee Charnelle Gilliard after wrongfully terminating her employment due to doctor-prescribed medical leave during the final weeks of pregnancy.
America Invents Act proving to be good for trials and entrepreneurs
To hear Mark Nikolsky tell it, it sounds a bit like a John Grisham novel.
In fall 2012, on the eve of a costly trial in federal court over a patent dispute, Nikolsky used a provision of a then-days-old law called the America Invents Act to control the proceeding before it got out of hand.
Making a federal case Jerseyans want government to centralize coastal infrastructure efforts
Hurricane Sandy had passed, and Bill Golden had a front-row seat for what was left behind.
SOS Security acquires APA, a loss prevention services company
Parsippany-based SOS Security LLC announced Thursday that it has acquired Asset Protection Associates Inc.
Lesniak NFL is hypocritical in its opposition to N.J. sports betting
State Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) went on the offensive Tuesday, saying that the National Football League’s opposition to New Jersey’s ongoing efforts to bring sports betting to the state is hypocritical, given that the league embraces “pay-to-play” fantasy football.
