United States District Court Strikes Down Ban on BYOB Advertising
New Jersey restaurant owners are free to advertise their BYOB policies after the Court’s decision. A recent United States District Court decision is good news for local restaurant owners who allow patrons to bring their wine and beer to their establishment, commonly known as “BYOB.” Before this decision, owners of restaurants without a liquor license could […]
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC): What NJ Bar and Restaurant Owners Need to Know
What is the ABC, and how do they affect my bar or restaurant?Bar and restaurant owners in New Jersey are subject to a variety of regulations outlined in the state Administrative Code. Several of those regulations are enforced by the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), which oversees licensing, permits, and other issues related to […]
NJ Dram Shop Laws: What Bar Owners Need to Know
Dram shop laws clarify the liability assumed by vendors who serve alcohol if a person who became intoxicated in their establishment causes injury or damage to persons or property. These laws vary from state to state, and New Jersey bar owners should be keenly aware of their responsibilities in preventing intoxication-related damage by their patrons. Armed […]
NJ Law Places a Ban on Business with Russia, Belarus
New Jersey is the latest state to announce that it is placing a ban on all business dealings with Russia and its military ally Belarus. The ban applies to all state and local governments within the Garden State, and it comes as the result of a new bill that was approved by the Senate Budget […]
Marijuana Provisions for NJ Employers
NJ Employers – Rules and Regulations regarding Employee Marijuana UseEmployers wondering what the rules and regulations are for employees that use cannabis products has been answered by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. The latest provision passed by the Commission focuses on what employers can do to keep their workplaces drug-free. The rule states, “No employer […]
Plastic Bag Ban Effects on Businesses
Starting on May 4, 2022, businesses will no longer be able to sell or provide single-use plastic or paper bags. The ban signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on November 4, 2020 prohibits the provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam foodservice products in all stores and food-service businesses statewide. It […]
How to Become an LLC
As the world turns back toward a sense of normalcy, many individuals are beginning to explore opening their own businesses. As a business law attorney, H. Benjamin Sharlin, Esquire assists aspiring business owners through their journey to becoming an LLC and even beyond. There are several steps that must be completed to gain the LLC title. […]
Employers Face Legal and Ethical Questions as COVID Patients Return to Work
The transition from on-location to online office work has been disorienting for many, but especially so for people with mental and physical disabilities. Like so many others, they faced the effects of isolation and other difficulties triggered by working from home. Employers are about to face some serious legal and ethical questions regarding disabled workers. Businesses […]
Six Changes Made to the Paycheck Protection Program in 2021
The US Treasury and the Small Business Administration have reopened the Paycheck Protection Program once again. In December of 2020, the U.S. government signed another COVID relief package into law. Another $284 billion in additional lending will now be available to eligible businesses even if they already received a loan months ago. The new loans are […]
Are Contact Tracing Apps an Invasion of Privacy?
Many employers are playing it loose with privacy and employment laws to meet legal requirements for keeping track of employees and their interactions. This is called contact tracing and it is essential in the war against COVID-19. Technology now exists to aid in this impossible task, in the form of contact-tracing apps. Employees who test positive […]