It is no secret to New Jersey restaurant owners and customers alike that inflation significantly impacts the dining industry. With raw goods prices increasing exponentially, restaurateurs have little choice but to raise menu prices, even knowing it may cost them business and create hardship for their loyal customers. While the reality of the situation is […]
Hispanic-owned businesses are increasingly recognized as a driving force in New Jersey’s booming economy, both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The top sectors in the state for Hispanic-owned businesses are education and healthcare, professional and business services, transportation, and warehousing. In 2018, Bank of America reported on the economic impact of Latinos and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]