The SAR Privilege: Are Suspicious Activity Reports Discoverable?
National banks play a crucial role in helping the government investigate financial crimes by reporting “suspicious activities” to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. But what are “suspicious activities” and when are banks required to file a report?
New Jersey Changes Public Notice Requirements from Print to Online
On March 1st, 2026, a new statute took effect that changed New Jersey’s public notice requirements. Under P.L. 2025 c. 72, if an existing statute requires a party to post a public legal notice, they may no longer post the notice in a print based newspaper, which had been custom for decades. Rather, the new law shifts the method of posting to websites and online platforms.
Motions to Transfer Landlord-Tenant matters to the Civil Division
Landlord-tenant matters in New Jersey are typically designed to move quickly. Summary dispossess actions, or eviction proceedings, are handled in the Special Civil Part with one main goal: to efficiently determine whether a landlord is entitled to possession of the property. These proceedings are intentionally simplified. There is no discovery, no counterclaims, and no jury trials. In straightforward cases involving nonpayment of rent, this system works well. However, not every landlord-tenant dispute is simple.
What You Need to Know about the Historic Changes to New Jersey’s FMLA, TDI, and FLI Signed into Law by Outgoing Governor Murphy
As one of his final acts in office, on January 17, 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill (A3451/S2950) that significantly expands the scope of the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), as well as amending job-protection obligations under the Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) programs.
NEW JERSEY IMPLEMENTS SEPERATION REPORTING FOR EMPLOYERS
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) recently implemented new requirements pertaining to how businesses report employee separations. Effective December 8, 2025, the rules impose new compliance obligations on employers of all sizes, intended to assist the state in processing unemployment claims.
Importance of the Marital Settlement Agreement in New Jersey
Marriage is intended to be a lasting partnership, but when a relationship reaches its end, the focus must shift from preserving the marriage to protecting each individual’s future. One of the most effective tools for bringing clarity, stability, and finality to the divorce process is a carefully negotiated Marital Settlement Agreement, commonly referred to as […]
Proposed Pay Transparency Regulations for 2026
Under the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act, which went into effect June 1, 2025, employers must disclose pay and benefits information in job postings or advertisements. The Act currently applies to employers with 10 or more employees for at least 20 calendar weeks if the employer operates or accepts job applications in New Jersey.
How Wondering Out Loud Can Lead to Discrimination Claims
“I wonder how that would work.” Is that statement alone sufficient to support a legal claim of sex discrimination? According to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the matter of Elizabeth F. Warner v. Louis Dejoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, the answer is yes.
Signed a Waiver in New York? That Might Not Mean What You Think.
What is New York’s General Obligations Law § 5-326?
We’ve all done it. You signed a waiver at the gym, amusement park, recreational facility or pool without reading the fine print. Most assume that signature means: “If I get hurt, I’m on my own.”
USDOL Initiative Emphasizes Need for Employer Compliance with H-1B Program
On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) launched Project Firewall, signaling a commitment to “maximize H-1B program compliance.” An H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant classification granted to people who wish to perform certain specialty occupations in the United States. Under Project Firewall, the Secretary of Labor will “personally certify the initiation of investigations for the first time in the department’s history.” USDOL intends to conduct investigations to ensure that “employers prioritize qualified Americans when hiring workers.”