Gov. Chris Christie’s efforts to improve New Jersey’s business climate appear to have fallen short, at least in the eyes of chief executive officers. An annual survey of CEOs by Chief Executive magazine on state business climates ranked New Jersey 45th, just two spots higher than last year. For the eighth year in a row, [...]

As New Jersey and New York business attorneys, we see the value of intellectual property everyday, from licensing agreements to patented new products. But can you put a price tag on the value of intellectual property (IP) to the overall U.S. economy? The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [...]

A recent court ruling will prohibit Hostess Brands Inc. from terminating its union contract with the Teamsters, a move that will impact the company’s strategy for emerging from its second bankruptcy. Since the company filed for bankruptcy protection in January, Hostess and the Teamsters have been unable to reach a consensus regarding a pre-bankruptcy collective [...]

Law firm Dewey & Leboeuf LLP is exploring ways to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection, and some distressed debt investors are capitalizing on the situation by buying up the company's debt.

Most companies would love to have megastars George Clooney and Julia Roberts as celebrity sponsors. However, they don’t come cheap. To avoid the high costs of licensing intellectual property rights, more and more companies are trying to use celebrities’ names and images without their permission, hoping the stars either won’t find out or will not [...]

As a sports law attorney, I know that it is crucial to keep jurors engaged during a trial, no matter how dull the subject matter may be. According to the judge in Roger Clemons’ perjury trial, both the prosecutor and defense attorney are not doing a very good job. “Look at those people,” U.S. District [...]

Facebook has grabbed the headlines, but behind the scenes key personnel have undertaken critical estate planning, proving that they are more than just technically savvy.  Here’s how it worked. The Wall Street Journal just reported that six of the insiders in Facebook established Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) last year.  These trusts were established at... Continue Reading

The way in which business owners plan their retirement is nearly as important as the strategies they used when they first launched or took over their business. Few business owners want to see their companies dissolved, but inadequate retirement planning can lead to insolvency, infighting between heirs and higher taxes. These scenarios typically occur when... Continue Reading

Increases Firm’s Focus on Business, Real Estate and Environmental & Land Use Law Lyndhurst, NJ, May 18, 2012 — Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to announce the arrival of Donald M. Pepe as a Partner of the firm. Mr. Pepe’s addition will further strengthen the firm’s growing Ocean, New Jersey office in Monmouth County. “Mr. Pepe [...]

Brings Strong Focus on ERISA and Labor Law Lyndhurst, NJ, May 2, 2012 – Scarinci Hollenbeck has announced the addition of Gary S. Young as a partner, effective May 1, 2012. Mr. Young’s addition will further strengthen the law firm’s growing Lyndhurst, New Jersey, office. “We are thrilled to add Gary Young to our roster [...]