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Articles
01.08.2024
Archer attorneys Charles Dennen and Thomas Tyrrell co-authored The Legal Intelligencer article, “New Interior Department Rule Proposes Increase in Cost to Acquire and Maintain Federal Oil and Gas Leases,” writing about a new bill that will aim to modernize federal oil and gas leasing regulations. These regulations have not been significantly modified since 1988, and this new rule comes amid increased scrutiny over whether existing regulations are outdated and no longer protective of the federal government's fiscal interests.
Articles
01.02.2024
Archer attorneys, Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa (Franco) and Zhao Li co-authored the article, "Understand Your Obligations Under the New Corporate Transparency Act, recently published in CIANJ’s Commerce Magazine ." The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which became effective on January 1, 2024, will force more than 30 million privately-held companies to register with the federal government and disclose certain personal information about their owners and management. In their article, Franco and Zhao summarize a company’s obligations under the CTA. The CTA applies to companies formed in the U.S., as well as companies formed outside the U.S. and registered to do business in the U.S. The federal government will enforce compliance with significant civil and criminal penalties on companies, senior management and owners who fail to comply with the CTA.
Articles
12.01.2023
Archer attorneys, Peter Frattarelli and Simone Adkins, co-authored the New Jersey Lawyer article, “What’s the Law? Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Internal Investigations.” The attorney-client privilege analysis is never an easy one when internal investigations are conducted. In their article, Peter and Simone discuss navigating the complex waters of internal investigations when employers rely on the assistance of counsel. Often questions and confusion revolve around knowing what aspects of the investigation may be protected by the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine, and outside the scope of discovery. New Jersey courts have evaluated this issue and developed an outline of how to address these situations. To read the complete article, click here.
Client Advisories 467 results
Client Advisories
03.05.2024
Does Your NJ LLC Have a Limited Duration?
If your New Jersey limited liability company (LLC) was formed prior to March 18, 2013, you should check your LLC’s certificate of formation to see if it has a limited duration of 30 years. If so, you will need to amend the certificate to give your LLC a perpetual life. Otherwise, your LLC may be automatically dissolved after 30 years.
Client Advisories
02.26.2024
In a deliberate move to widely expand victim protection in New Jersey, the state Legislature amended the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015. In order to highlight the significant changes, the Legislature renamed the act to the Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (“VASPA”). VASPA is now codified and went into effect on January 1, 2024.The VASPA amendments now allow for an individual to pursue the entry of a restraining order if that person is subjected to stalking or cyber-harassment. Stalking is more specifically defined in the Act, but can be summarized to include incidents of repeatedly maintaining a visual or physical proximity to a person, either directly or indirectly by any action, method or device. Cyber-harassment is also more specifically defined in the Act, but can be summarized as conduct that occurs in an online capacity with the purpose to harass another.With this series of amendments, it is evident the Legislature understands the impact stalking and cyber-harassment has on its victims. This is further reflected in the jurisdictional parameters within the Act, including the Act’s handling of the location of both alleged victims and possible defendants across state lines. As such, the Legislature took this Act a step further by significantly limiting any jurisdictional issues as it relates to both alleged victims and possible defendants. More specifically, VASPA states in order for a New Jersey Court to have jurisdiction, only one of the following need be true:
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In the News
02.20.2024
The American Lawyer article, “The Sweet Spot Between Microaggressions and Empty Words: Threading the Needle on Associate Feedback,” includes comments from Shelley Smith, Archer’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. With associate feedback recently coming under scrutiny, the article discusses law firms and their partners’ possible struggle to deliver appropriate guidance to associates while keeping diversity, equity and inclusion considerations in mind. While partners risk inadvertently incorporating microaggressions into feedback, not offering feedback to associates is another form of discrimination.
In the News
12.11.23
Shelley Smith Quoted in Law.com Article, "How Should Midsize Firms Navigate DEI Landmines"
Shelley R. Smith, Archer's Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, was interviewed for the Law.com article, "How Should Midsize Firms Navigate DEI Landmines?" Shelley, a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Group, discussed how midsize firms can move forward with DEI programming without risking litigation or other issues related to recent DEI pushback. The article offers practical advice on how midsize firms can ensure they're compliant with the law and able to continue the efforts they started before as much resistance had occurred.
In the News
08.15.2023
Peter Frattarelli, Chair of Archer's Labor & Employment Group, was recently interviewed for Charles Toutant's NJ Law Journal article, "White Employees Are Suing for Discrimination. What Will Jurors Think?" The article addresses a recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education which will likely result in an uptick in workplace discrimination suits by white plaintiffs.
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News & Press
03.04.2024
David Edelstein Appointed to Volunteer UP Legal Clinic Advisory Board
Archer partner, David F. Edelstein, was recently appointed to the Advisory Board of Volunteer UP Legal Clinic (“Volunteer UP”). A New Jersey Supreme Court certified pro bono organization, Volunteer UP partners with volunteer attorneys to provide high-quality free legal services not otherwise available to those in need. The Advisory Board is comprised of attorneys dedicated to mobilizing their colleagues in the private sector to provide pro bono legal services for critically underserved members of the South Jersey community.
News & Press
02.07.2024
Kerri Chewning Reappointed to Federal Court Advisory Committee
Archer partner, Kerri E. Chewning, has been reappointed to the Lawyers Advisory Committee of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Kerri has served as a Committee member since 2010. She was reappointed by Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb to another one-year term running through January 31, 2025.
News & Press
02.01.2024
Archer & Greiner Launches New Website
Revamped web presence designed to add value for clients and prospective clients alike
Speaking Engagements & Seminars 612 results
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
05.09.2024
Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa and Shamila R. Ahmed, members of the firm's Business Counseling and Merger & Acquisitions Groups, will give a presentation on New Jersey LLC law to members of the Hudson-Bergen Inn of Transactional Counsel. The presentation information is as follows:
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
04.11.2024
Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa, a partner in the firm's Business Counseling and Merger & Acquisitions Groups, will lead a presentation on “A Fresh Look at Contract Boilerplate” to members of the Hudson-Bergen Inn of Transactional Counsel. The presentation information is as follows:
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
04.09.2024
Archer Attorneys to Present CCSNJ’s Annual 2024 “HR Bootcamp”
Archer Labor & Employment Law attorneys will present the 2024 Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s annual “HR Bootcamp." Program information is as follows: