NJ Supreme Court Lowers the Reliability of ‘DRE’ Protocol, Harming Minorities
January 24, 2024
In an insightful piece for the New Jersey Law Journal, Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Cannabis, Hemp and Psychedelics practice group at Mandelbaum Barrett in Roseland, NJ, and New York, NY, delves into the recent pivotal ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court on the admissibility of drug recognition expert testimony.
Banking Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Facilitates $12 Million Asset-Based Loan for Retail and Wholesale Ventures
January 24, 2024
Mandelbaum Barrett PC partner Jeffrey M. Rosenthal and associate Ann S. Lee represented a regional bank client providing a $12 million asset-based loan for a group of companies in the retail and wholesale consumer and business customers. This accomplished deal highlights the firm’s proficiency in managing financing across a variety of business sectors.
Family Law Co-Chairs Lynne Strober and David Carton Author “Preserving Marital Assets and Judicial Economy During Divorce” for the New Jersey Law Journal
January 23, 2024
One of the roles of a family law attorney is to play defense with respect to dissipation of a marital estate during a divorce. In many cases, the family law attorney is concerned with limiting the spending of financial accounts for non-marital purposes during the pendency of a litigation. And in other cases, the family law practitioner’s goal is to prevent the sale or encumbering of real estate while the litigation is ongoing.
Family Law Attorneys Rebecca E. Frino and Xena A. Balcazar Discuss “Sticking to the Essentials for Discovery in Divorce Cases” in the New Jersey Law Journal.
January 23, 2024
Has a client asked you to look under every rock to account for every dollar spent in their 20-plus year marriage? Has a party refused to provide responses to discovery to the point where litigation has ground to a halt and the case cannot proceed? Has a client demanded that you depose the other party’s employer? If you are regularly involved in divorce litigation, the answer to these questions is likely a resounding “yes.”
Steven I. Adler Gives New Jersey Law Journal Predictions for Labor and Employment Law 2024
January 22, 2024
The Fearless Forecaster is back, offering insights into the labor and employment law landscape for 2024. Anticipating the year’s hot topics, technology takes center stage, predicting a heightened use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal document drafting. Among the top 10 forecasts are concerns over increased employee monitoring, the continued impact of remote work on labor issues, and a spotlight on behavioral health and intermittent leave.
CEO Bill Barrett Authors Article for ROI-NJ on M&A Activity Considerations During an Election Year
January 12, 2024
Explore the intricacies of M&A success in election years. Delve into the complexities influenced by political landscapes, discovering key legal considerations, including market volatility and effective communication strategies.
Vincent Roldan co-authors article for American Bankruptcy Institute Journal titled “BAP: A Settlement Agreement Is Not an Executory Contract”
January 11, 2024
Bankruptcy Code empowers debtors to assume, reject, or assign contracts/leases under § 365, even if contracts state otherwise. Mandelbaum Barrett PC Bankruptcy Partner Vincent J. Roldan, Esq. and Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP Partner Minyao Wang, Esq. look at the recent Ninth Circuit BAP decision “In re Svenhard’s Swedish Bakery” where the court ruled […]
Richard Miller, Esq. spotlighted in Primerus Weekly
January 10, 2024
“When you’re talking about wills and estates and people who are sick and need guardians or are disabled, you’re seeing people at their most raw, who need the most help,” says Richard Miller, Esq. who heads up the Elder Law Department at Mandelbaum Barrett PC. “Sometimes you see the good, the bad, and the ugly.” […]
IRS Announces Pandemic-Related Penalty Relief for Millions
December 22, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a substantial relief measure in response to COVID-19 challenges. The $1 billion initiative benefits approximately 4.7 million taxpayers who missed automated collection reminders during the pandemic. With a focus on those earning under $400,000 annually, the IRS plans to resume regular collection procedures while offering a more lenient approach to overdue tax bills.