New Medicaid Work Requirements: What Older Adults and Families Need to Know
May 11, 2026
In 2025, Congress passed a sweeping federal spending law widely referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). Among its many provisions are significant changes to the Medicaid program, including the introduction of nationwide work requirements for many Medicaid recipients. States must implement these requirements by January 1, 2027, although some states […]
Donald Dennison Featured in Care.com Article on Life Care Contracts
May 8, 2026
“Entering a life care contract within a CCRC provides assurances to a prospective resident that their future care needs will be met within the same community despite an increased need for more hands-on care as they age.” Donald “Donny” A. Dennison, Esq., Associate in the Elder Law Practice at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, was recently featured […]
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt to Speak at the NJSBA Annual Meeting on the Panel “AI in Construction Arbitration”
May 6, 2026
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the construction industry, the conversation around how it impacts dispute resolution is only getting bigger. Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt, Chair of the Construction Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, will be speaking at the NJSBA Annual Meeting on the panel, “AI in Construction Arbitration.” Moderated by Steven Nudelman of Greenbaum […]
Craig Alexander Shares Insights in BINJE on New Jersey’s Overlooked “Mansion Tax” Changes
May 4, 2026
Craig Alexander’s insights in BINJE shed light on a major shift impacting New Jersey’s real estate market. A little-known provision in the July 2025 state budget transformed the “mansion tax” into a significantly higher, seller-paid “Graduated Percent Fee”, dramatically increasing transaction costs for many deals. In some cases, fees have more than tripled, reshaping how […]
William S. Barrett Featured in Mergermarket Article ‘Pulling: Teeth: Why dental deals are getting harder to close’
April 28, 2026
William S. Barrett, CEO and Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s National Dental Law Group, was quoted in a recent ION Analytics/Mergermarket article examining the evolving dental M&A market. Barrett discussed how today’s transactions are being reshaped by higher financing costs, more conservative valuations, and deal structures that include less cash at closing and greater performance-based […]
Intoxicating Hemp: What New Jersey’s New Rules Mean for Consumers and Businesses
April 28, 2026
As New Jersey tightens regulations around intoxicating hemp products, clarity is becoming increasingly important for consumers, retailers, and licensed cannabis operators alike. In a recent ONNJ interview, Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Group, offered insight into what’s changing, why it matters, and how businesses should prepare for what […]
Q&A with Ishaan Madaan on International Arbitration, Cross-Border Disputes, and the India Desk
April 27, 2026
Cross-border disputes don’t start when a claim is filed. They often begin with how agreements are structured from the outset. In a recent CityBiz Q&A, Ishaan Madaan, Counsel at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, shares how he helps clients navigate international arbitration, cross-border disputes, and enforcement strategies across jurisdictions. The conversation highlights the importance of proactive planning, […]
Samantha Fasanello to Share Insider Perspective on Government Investigations at NJSBA Annual Meeting
April 27, 2026
Government investigations demand strategic insight from attorneys who understand enforcement from both sides. Samantha C. Fasanello will draw on that experience as a speaker at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting and Convention, participating in the panel “From the Inside Out: From Prosecuting to Defending Clients in Government Investigations.” The program will take […]
Federal Cannabis Policy Evolves: NJBIZ Taps Joshua S. Bauchner
April 23, 2026
Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Firm’s Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Group, was among the legal and industry voices NJBIZ turned to for analysis of the federal government’s latest action to ease restrictions on medical cannabis. On April 23, 2026, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order moving state‑licensed medical cannabis from Schedule […]