News and Publications

Browse the latest news and articles published by our attorneys.

Mar 2024

Law Alert: New Jersey Mandates Flood Risk Disclosure for Property Sales and Leases

As a response to increases in flooding risks resulting from global warming, on July 3, 2023, New Jersey enacted The…

Richard B. Cohn
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Richard B. Cohn


Feb 2024

What the NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule Means for Employers in 2024

As an employer, you often don’t consider whether your employees have side hustles, which usually are not a concern. Under…

Carol S. Harding
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Carol S. Harding


Feb 2024

Chiefs vs. 49ers in Sin City: Super Bowl LVIII’s Spectacular Showdown with Usher and Taylor Swift’s Time-Travel Magic!

Imagine taking the NFL’s grandest showdown, placing it in one of the world’s most iconic entertainment hubs, inviting Grammy-winning talent…

Carrie Ward
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Carrie Ward


Jan 2024

Kiernan Named Newest EC Shareholder

We are excited to announce attorney Michael W. Kiernan has been named a shareholder of the firm. With over 22…

Michael Kiernan
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Michael Kiernan


Dec 2023

Is Realtor Commission Sharing in Jeopardy?

After a two-week trial in federal court in Kansas City Missouri, a jury awarded nearly $1.8 billion in damages to…

Melanie Levan
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Melanie Levan


Nov 2023

“All I Want for Christmas Is” – A Copyright Lawsuit?

Just in time for the holidays, Mariah Carey, the self-described “Queen of Christmas” (although her trademark application for that mark…

Carrie Ward
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Carrie Ward


Nov 2023

EEOC Guidance Updates: What Do They Mean for Employers?

As every employer in America is likely aware, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), is the federal body responsible…

Carol S. Harding
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Carol S. Harding


Nov 2023

Thomas Earp’s Impact on NJ Youth: A Legacy of Leadership and Service

Our EC team was honored to celebrate co-founder Thomas Earp as he was inducted in the New Jersey Business Hall…

Thomas L. Earp
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Thomas L. Earp


Nov 2023

The PERRY Act: Protecting Seniors From Bad Real Estate Transactions

Unfortunately, elderly adults in the U.S. fall victim to various forms of abuse or exploitation. As humans age, we naturally…

Melanie Levan
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Melanie Levan


Nov 2023

AI Startup Anthropic Singing the Blues After Being Sued for Copyright Infringement

A group of major music publishers, including Universal Music, recently sued AI startup Anthropic in federal court in Nashville for…

Carrie Ward
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Carrie Ward