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IN A LEGALIZED STATE – WHAT MAY LOOK DIFFERENT (OR NOT) THIS YEAR:
Not much has changed since 2021. While possession of cannabis is legal in New York and New Jersey, there will not be any legally operating dispensaries in either state.
RED FLAGS INDICATING A POTENTIALLY INVALID WILL IN NEW JERSEY
When considering whether to contest a decedent's Last Will and Testament, an individual should consider whether red flags might be present, which may point to a successful basis to challenge a disputed Will. These red flags tend to be the most frequently encountered issues concerning improperly drafted and/or executed Last Wills and Testaments.
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS AREN'T JUST FOR THE RICH
While it's not an easy conversation to have, bringing up prenuptials early on – ideally before getting engaged, even if only hypothetically – can help.
COMPLYING WITH NYC'S PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW
If you have four or more employees and at least one employee works in New York City, the pay transparency law applies to any job listing you publicize
Ready to sell an investment property?
1031 exchanges have many moving parts. Here is a closer look at four important things you need to be aware of before getting started.
NYC ISSUES GUIDANCE ON REQUIREMENTS TO DISCLOSESALARY RANGES IN ADVERTISEMENTS
The New York City Commission on Human Rights issued guidance for the recently enacted Local Law 32 of 2022, which requires salary transparency in job advertisements and goes into effect on May 15, 2022
NY LEGISLATURE PROPOSES SWEEPING CHANGES TO THE WORKPLACE
On March 1, 2022, the New York State Senate passed a suite of landmark employment legislation. Though several of the bills still need to be passed by the State Assembly .
3 Bills passed to expand sexual harassment protections in NY
Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law three bills intended to address and expand sexual harassment protections in New York State.
MAKE SURE YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS REFLECT YOUR WISHES
Beneficiary designations determine who will receive your assets from retirement plans, life insurance policies and, potentially, bank and brokerage accounts, when you die.
NEW LAWS IN NEW JERSEY
Some new employment laws are taking effect in New Jersey in 2022. Here is a summary…
Keep up-to-date on your will and estate plan.
When it comes to a will or estate plan, don't just sign it and forget about it. There are some obvious triggers that might prompt you to update your will, such as changes in health or marital status.
New Jersey's Insurance Fair Conduct Act Signed Into Law
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has enacted an insurance bad faith statute for auto insurers.