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Jul 5, 2012

Experts Rising office vacancy won’t abate any time soon

With companies becoming more efficient with less space and the outlook on employment growth remaining dismal, New Jersey's commercial real estate sector will face increased vacancy rates for nearly a decade, an industry expert said.

Jul 5, 2012

Secaucus developer loses open-records case against Rutgers legal clinic

A Secaucus-based developer seeking to build an outlet mall in Frankford, Sussex County, has lost a state Supreme Court case seeking access to the records of a Rutgers University environmental law clinic.

Jul 5, 2012

N.J. ramps up its sports wagering effort

New Jersey residents may be betting on sports events in the state as soon as the early fall, according to state officials.

Jul 5, 2012

ADP survey shows job growth, but economists remain skeptical

U.S. private-sector nonfarm employment grew by 176,000 jobs in June, according to national employment data released today by Roseland-based Automatic Data Processing, which revised its May numbers up slightly from the initial report of 133,000 to 136,000.

Jul 5, 2012

Deals and Moves July 5

Industrial lease, marketing magnets, office move.

Jul 3, 2012

Shore towns expect strong finish to holiday week

Shore communities are bracing for a busy extended holiday weekend, despite seeing less-than-blockbuster numbers last weekend.

Jul 3, 2012

Unknown status of Devils’ star impacts merchandise sales

While New Jersey Devils fans anxiously await the decision of unrestricted free agent Zach Parise to either re-sign with the team or leave the franchise, a local sporting goods retailer hopes the announcement will finally lift the holding pattern of the merchandise bearing his name.

Jul 3, 2012

N.J. getting 22.1 million from GSK settlement

New Jersey will get $22.1 million under a multibillion-dollar settlement announced yesterday between the U.S. Department of Justice and drug maker GlaxoSmithKline.

Jul 3, 2012

Retail survey points to expansion and hiring plans

Despite the recent lack of growth in consumer spending, New Jersey's brick-and-mortar retailers plan to open more stores and increase hiring in the second half of the year, according to a survey by retail real estate services firm Levin Management Corp.

Jul 3, 2012

Deals and Moves July 3

Currency trading agreement, pharma financing, store opening.

Jul 2, 2012

In special session, Christie calls on Legislature for tax cut

Gov. Chris Christie called on the state Legislature to pass a tax cut in a special session on Monday, saying it would create jobs.

Jul 2, 2012

Lesniak angry at Christie veto of affordable housing bill

After building support among Realtors, developers, banks and housing advocates in New Jersey for legislation to transform foreclosed homes into affordable housing, Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) was angered — but not at all surprised — when Gov. Chris Christie took a veto pen to his measure...