CCH's Guidebook to New Jersey Taxes (2018) is an indispensable resource for anyone working with state taxation in New Jersey. It is designed as a quick reference, describing the general provisions of the respective tax laws, regulations and administrative rulings useful to tax practitioners, Continue Reading
Insurance for Food Recalls: Three Tips You Need to Know
Whether prompted by contamination (E.coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella), adulteration (additives which affect foods’ volume, taste and/or shelf life), mislabeling (undeclared allergens), or other public health concerns, food and beverage recalls remain prevalent, costly events. The year 2015 Continue Reading
In Menendez Trial, Jury Was Asked the Impossible: Decipher a Friendship
The hung jury in the bribery and corruption trial of U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez should not have come as a complete surprise to anyone who watched the case closely and understands the current state of the law in this area. While the exchange of lavish gifts, reports of a high-flying lifestyle and Continue Reading
New York City Adds “Safe Time” to Paid Sick Leave Law
New York City employers will need to extend safe time leave to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking following the recent expansion of the paid sick leave law that will take effect on May 5, 2018 (180 days after the law was passed). Under the Continue Reading
Parens Patriae Opioid Lawsuits: Should They Be Stayed Pending FDA’s Opioid Action Plan
‘Showtime’ for the Lakers: Split Federal Appellate Decision Leaves Door Open for Policyholders’ Full-Court Press on TCPA Coverage Claims
By now, virtually every team owner, sports industry executive, and league risk manager is aware of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the potentially enormous class action exposure it creates for companies in (and outside) the sports world that are accused of engaging in abusive Continue Reading
State Marijuana Laws: Employers Get By With a Little Help From Their Lawyers
State laws permitting the lawful use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes continue to complicate employer efforts to craft policies concerning employees’ marijuana use. Employers know that employees who work under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause significant safety problems, Continue Reading
IRS Announces Retirement Plan Limits for 2018
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced retirement contribution limits for 2018 adjusted for cost-of-living considerations. Below is a chart of the 2018 calendar year limits, together with those from 2017. General Plan Limits Annual Limit per Individual20172018 Elective Continue Reading
Volkswagen Settlement Offers Funding for Clean Transportation Upgrades
Local governments and businesses considering investments in clean transportation projects may find funding opportunities resulting from partial settlements in the Volkswagen “clean diesel” emissions litigation. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently approved the Continue Reading
EC to U.S.: The (Privacy Shield) Kids are Alright.
The Privacy Shield agreement struck between the European Commission (“EC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) gave the EC a right of annual review to determine if all aspects of the Privacy Shield are being completely and adequately implemented by U.S. authorities.The EC conducted its Continue Reading