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M&A Nugget: Stockholder Disclosure

In a merger transaction, sellers should enlist the aid of their CPA throughout the sale process, from beginning to end. Here are but a few of the many reasons:  First, near the inception of the deal, the CPA, who knows the seller’s books and records and finances well, can act as an advisor to the…

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Getting Divorced? Get Ready for Your New Financial Reality

Hardly anyone has walked away from divorce financially better off than they were before. Contrary to popular belief, people almost never marry intending to split up and lay claim to their spouse’s money. Rather, after a long period of conflict, divorce becomes the only option—and both parties typically find themselves unprepared for their new financial…

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Missed a Deadline?

Have you ever received a lawsuit or claim with a time-sensitive deadline?  While it may be possible to receive an extension from the court or the opposing party, one should not count on such leniency.  In some instances, particularly appeals, the filing deadline(s) are mandatory and jurisdictional.  By way of example, the Supreme Court of…

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Divorce in New Jersey: Custody

Originally posted on 2/26/2019, no content changes. There are cases in which one of the parents has abandoned their parental responsibilities, suffers from addictions, suffers from a significant mental or emotional condition, or is otherwise unfit to assume either physical or legal custody. In such cases, the specific facts must be carefully analyzed. In such…

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Is Your Employee Handbook Now Illegal? Important Takeaways from a Recent NLRB Decision

Employee handbooks and regulations are an important part of every business. These rules provide transparency and clear communication as a means to limit or avoid legal liability. On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a broad-sweeping update to the legality of handbooks and employee policies with the decision, Stericycle, Inc. This…

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M&A Nugget: Acquihire

One of the busiest areas of merger activity is in the government contracting sector.  A major subsector of merger activity within that sector is acquihires.  An acquihire is the purchase of a company, often a technology company, for the skills and expertise of its people. Acquihires have their own challenges for sellers and buyers.  Since…

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Divorce in New Jersey- Alimony

Originally posted on 2/26/2019, no content changes. Alimony is financial support paid by one spouse to the other. Alimony is in addition to child support and is not related to the needs of the child or the child’s emancipation. It is support paid by one spouse to the other solely for the support of the…

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OK at Work: The Rights and Limitations of Employers Regulating Online Content

On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss Elon Musk’s promise to cover the legal fees for people who are “treated unfairly” as a result of their posts on X (formerly Twitter) and how this is a good reminder that employers have certain rights and limitations in how they regulate employees’…

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Estate Planning

Are you one of the many Americans putting off preparing an estate plan? Do you have an estate plan that you have not updated in several years? The following are just three reasons that you should get your estate plan prepared or updated.   CONTROL. By developing your own estate planning documents, including, but not…

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Collaborative Divorce: The Time is Now

“Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.” [i] Originally posted on 04/28/2020, content updated on 08/14/2023 We were in uncharted waters — living life in lockdown — many, for the very first time, spent prolonged periods together with spouses and children. The stress of extended family confinement and forced comradery has taken…

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