With years of experience advising clients operating within the Life Sciences sector, we are excited to launch a dedicated Life Sciences practice. This cross-disciplinary team is comprised of attorneys from across the firm’s main practice areas, enabling us to handle a wide range of transactional, due diligence, and litigation matters. Our attorneys navigate the complexities […]
Heading into 2024 economic challenges still abound. Although the recent history of inflationary growth has subsided, the Federal Reserve’s hinting at upcoming rate cuts and the skyrocketing price of gold suggest that inflation and interest rates will again likely dominate the news cycle over the next 12 months and beyond. In addition, when the stark […]
On October 2, 2023, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued its long-awaited proposed guidance regarding harassment in the workplace (the “Guidance”). In January 2017, the EEOC published proposed guidance on workplace harassment under the Trump Administration, which was never formally adopted or enacted. Over six years later, the EEOC released the Guidance, which reflects […]
asaman Mahdi co-authored this blog. She is currently a law clerk at Cole Schotz P.C. As of January 1, 2024, New York City will require that all building parapets facing the public right-of-way undergo an annual inspection by a “competent person.” The stated purpose of the mandate is to maintain the city’s architectural integrity and […]
Monster Energy awarded extra $43m in false advertising dispute with rival
A judge on 6 October awarded energy drink maker Monster Energy attorneys’ fees of nearly $21m and additional damages of $22m in its latest round with its now bankrupt rival Vital Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Bang energy drink. The latest award adds to the $293m in damages given by a jury for false advertising in […]
The Exclusive – a curated collection of news and legislative updates that have taken place in recent months along with insightful analyses of how these changes could affect your business or personal interests. Our team of experienced lawyers have prepared informative articles that cover a wide range of legal topics – from employment law to […]
Consulting with your real property professionals — and in particular those who have experience navigating the appropriate strategies and procedures attendant with practice before the New Jersey Tax Court — will help answer the question whether an overassessment condition applies to your property. Good property management, regardless of property segment, in fact, dictates that such […]
Consulting with your real property professionals — and in particular those who have experience navigating the appropriate strategies and procedures attendant with practice before the New Jersey Tax Court — will help answer the question whether an overassessment condition applies to your property. Good property management, regardless of property segment, in fact, dictates that such […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Wreak Havoc on Commercial Property Values in Certain Segments
The arrival and implementation of mass vaccine mandates signaled a glimmer of hope that we might see the end of the valuation slide relating to certain commercial real property segments impacted by the now two-year old pandemic. Unfortunately, the emergence of highly contagious variants, including Delta and Omicron, have injected new-found concerns and doused the […]
After a special legislative session, the Connecticut Senate passed An Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis on June 17, 2021, following the Connecticut House’s passage of the bill on June 16, 2021. Governor Ned Lamont has indicated that he intends to sign the bill into law. The law was previously passed by […]
Your How-To Guide for Saving Significant Taxes by Moving from New Jersey or New York to Florida
Introduction Most of us who have visited the Sunshine State from the Northeast have from time to time been tempted to move there for a variety of reasons. Its warm climate is inviting and offers proven health benefits: physically – a greater opportunity for outdoor activities like tennis and golf; and mentally – greater exposure […]
Cole Schotz joins IR as the exclusive Tax (Law) Member in New Jersey
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jeffrey H. Schechter of Cole Schotz. Jeffrey has joined IR as our exclusive Tax (Law) Member in New Jersey. Cole Schotz, an Am Law 200 firm, provides legal services throughout the United States from its offices in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, […]
