April 16, 2020 – Governor Murphy has signed into law a bill that requires virtual or remote instruction days be counted towards the 180-day school requirement during certain emergencies.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Business Relief Initiative Information
April 2, 2020 – The New Jersey Legislature and Governor Murphy enacted a series of new laws authorizing various economic relief programs for New Jersey businesses to be administered out of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
Latest Action on Coronavirus Bill Package (March)
March 26, 2020 – Latest Action on Coronavirus Bill Package (March)
Governor Murphy Signs Expansion of NJ’s Medical Marijuana Program
July 9. 2019 – On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, Governor Murphy signed into law a long-awaited expansion of NJ’s medical marijuana program.
New Jersey Legislature Delays Vote on Legalizing Adult Use Cannabis
March 26, 2019 – The legalization of cannabis has been a major issue in New Jersey politics for several year now. Since Governor Phil Murphy, a proponent of legalization, took office, it has moved to one of the top legislative proposals being discussed in the halls of the State House, in the media, and even in people’s living rooms.
Me Too? Porzio lobbyist Barbara DeMarco ponders why there aren’t more women in the gaming industry
October 16, 2020 – At the height of the #MeToo movement, I had a conversation with my brother, who is in the building trades, that I will never forget. He divulged to me that most of his clients have told him that they will never hire a woman again because the risks outweighed the rewards. I thought at the time (and still do), ‘one more door to open’.
New Jersey Cannabis Update: If You Thought the Summer Was Busy, Just Wait for the Fall (Part 2: What’s Coming Up)
September 28, 2018 – The fall of 2018 is shaping up to be a seminal time for cannabis reform in New Jersey. In our last update we recounted the flurry of activity that took place over the summer, but the past few months could pale in comparison to what is likely to happen in the fall.
New Jersey Medical Marijuana Update: If You Thought the Summer Was Busy, Just Wait for the Fall (Part 1: A Recap)
September 10, 2018 Now that Labor Day has passed, we thought it would be a good opportunity to recap the flurry of activity that took place over the summer relating to the status of medical and adult use marijuana in New Jersey. And although the last few months have been quite busy for those involved in the cannabis industry in …
Marijuana Series: NJ’s Potential Legalization of Marijuana Meets NJ’s Strong Tradition of Home Rule
May 3, 2018 – In several of our recent updates we have discussed the possibility that New Jersey will enact a law that legalizes marijuana.