Like most businesses, the practice of law changed dramatically in March as the state largely shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19. In some important ways, lawyers are uniquely positioned to deal with that change. That’s why law firms and general counsel will be among the most important economic actors in the years to come.
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Father-son duo rent out storage units for Central Jersey food pantry
Peter Till, of the Law Offices of Peter W. Till in Springfield, and Harrison Till, a wealth manager with Integrated Partners, found out the Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey was running out of space and decided to help.
Read More »Sills Cummis expands price gouging practice
The move comes in response to profiteering on personal protective equipment and disinfectants during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Read More »Stevens & Lee opens Paramus office with 4 former McElroy Deutsch attorneys
The firm also has a Princeton office with more than 30 lawyers.
Read More »Genova Burns negotiates $87.5M multifamily deal in Maryland (updated)
"The closing of the transaction is a testament to motivated parties coming together to consummate a transaction in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic uncertainties that were beyond comprehension at the time and remain so today," Partner Jeff Rich said.
Read More »Away at school
How COVID-19 is affecting Title IX hearings with college campuses deserted.
Read More »Former Celgene VP to head life sciences transactions at Lowenstein Sandler
“Mary has supported the biggest names in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries with innovative deal structures and creative solutions to their most urgent needs,” said chair of Lowenstein's life sciences group Michael Lerner in a statement.
Read More »Greenfield joins Hyland Levin Shapiro
Litigation and employment attorney Michael Greenfield has joined Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP in Marlton. Greenfield will focus his practice on counseling businesses large and small on employment issues, defending employers in both state and federal litigation, and engaging in traditional labor law for unionized workplaces. Prior to joining Hyland Levin Shapiro, Greenfield was an associate ...
Read More »CUMMA confusion
A new federal rule may create a conflict with New Jersey’s medical marijuana program.
Read More »Bressler, Amery & Ross welcomes counsel
In trusts and estates work, Megan Cannella counsels executors, administrators and beneficiaries on the administration and taxation of estates and advises trustees and trust beneficiaries on the administration and taxation of trusts.
Read More »Wisniewski law firm in Sayreville adds bankruptcy practice
The firm will assist clients through matters including those associated with Chapters 7 and 13, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Read More »Early entry
In response to the financial hardship that 2020 law school graduates would face due to the indefinite postponement of the bar, Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court Stuart Rabner will allow students who have not taken and passed the exam to practice in the state.
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