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Electronic Signatures in Securities Transactions
Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Investment Management & Securities
As we continue to assist Advisors during examinations conducted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), we have noticed questions related to the Advisors’ use of electronic signatures. Earlier this week, we provided guidelines for Advisors using electronic signatures in securities transactions. The legality of electronic signatures… Continue reading
To Sign or Docu-Sign, That is the Question
Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Investment Management & Securities
On November 17, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 302(b) of Regulation S-T that permits individuals to sign the signature page or other document (“Authentication Document”) with an electronic signature. The amendment allows flexibility in complying with the Authentication Document requirements by providing… Continue reading
Important Documents to Consider Before Your Child Goes to College
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Your child’s transition to adulthood is an important time in life. If your child has reached age 18, particularly an adult child traveling to attend school or work, critical legal changes have occurred. At age 18, your child is an adult under New Jersey law, even if they are still… Continue reading
Is a Tuesday Morning Chapter 22 Bankruptcy Imminent?
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Tuesday Morning Corporation, the discount, closeout home retailer, could be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reports both Bloomberg and Seeking Alpha. Shares of the company fell nearly 30% last week. The company has struggled with supply chain bottlenecks. The company previously emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2020, where it shed about… Continue reading
How Do I Get a Guardianship
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
The purpose of this article is to discuss the general process for being appointed the guardian of a loved one or other family member. The process can be simple or complicated depending upon a multitude of factors. This article will discuss the general process; whereas future articles will explore issues… Continue reading
Workplace COVID Testing Must Be “Business Necessity” United States Equal Opportunity Commission Says
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
The United States Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the Rehabilitation Act. On July 12, 2022, the EEOC announced that employers should take more factors into consideration when choosing whether to screen employees for Covid-19. Now, “employers will need to… Continue reading
The Acronyms of Divorce
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
CLIS and CI are the first acronyms that will be covered in a series of blogs designed to take some mystery out of the many acronyms in a New Jersey divorce case. The first forms that must be completed in a divorce are the Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (CLIS) and… Continue reading
Important Estate Related Proposals and Changes for 2022
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
This year has brought several interesting changes and important proposals that can affect many estate plans. We have held seminars covering two major issues: the IRS Proposed Regulations affecting qualified retirement plans and IRAs; and the Administration’s proposed changes to the Federal Estate and Gift Taxes. If you did… Continue reading
McDonald’s Closure of Russian Locations Spotlights the Proper Way to Franchise Internationally
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Recently, McDonald’s has been receiving much attention for its closure of restaurants in Russia due to Russia’s aggression into Ukraine. As part of the coverage, news outlets have been reporting on some of the underlying infrastructure McDonald’s invested in as part of its efforts to expand into Russia. As noted in… Continue reading
Infrastructure Spending’s Impact On Franchise Sites
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Over the next five years, the federal government expects to spend over a trillion dollars on a wide range of infrastructure projects, including road widenings, bridge repairs, and upgrading mass transit and the power grid (to name a few). Some projects will require the government to exercise its power of… Continue reading
