Two individuals involved with the business allegedly transferred funds to personal accounts to cover expenses at an Atlantic City casino, high-end clothing stores and restaurants, and local private schools unaffiliated with the enterprise.

Law firm Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn LLP announced a name change to reflect the appointment of Steven Wiederhorn as senior partner.

Jersey City-based PeopleFirst’s mobile application helps employers deal with workplace harassment complaints.

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

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.

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

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.

Litigator Scott Piekarsky joins as partner, accompanied by two other attorneys and staff.

Donald Pierce joined the Litigation practice of the firm this fall and is based in its Summit office.

The initiative is focused on calling attention to the thousands of people arrested in New Jersey annually – its name references the daily number – for low-level marijuana offenses, even during a time when many in New Jersey are pushing for full legalization.