News & Insights

More NJ Case Law on LLCs Would Aid Attys, Litigants, Biz

In a recent article for Law360, Archer partner Gianfranco Pietrafesa, a member of the firm's Business Counseling Group, highlights the lack of New Jersey case law interpreting the New Jersey Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (NJ-RULLCA). Since LLCs are the most widely used business entity in the state, the limited number of published opinions creates uncertainty for attorneys, litigants, and businesses seeking clarity on key governance and statutory issues. ...read more

EPA's Proposal to Rescind 2009 Endangerment Finding and the Impact of 'Loper Bright'

The EPA has proposed rescinding its 2009 “endangerment finding,” the foundation for federal greenhouse gas regulations. The agency argues that the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, which overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine, undermines the legal basis for the finding. ...read more

Conflicting Noncompete Laws Create a Choice-of Law Chess Match

In an article for Bloomberg Law, partner Tom Muccifori, chair of Archer’s Trade Secret Protection & Restrictive Covenants Group, explores the growing uncertainty surrounding noncompete enforcement and highlights the critical role of choice-of-law and jurisdictional provisions in mitigating risk. ...read more

IRS Grants Penalty Relief for 2025 for New Tip and Overtime Reporting Rules

The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has issued Notice 2025-62 (the “Notice”), providing penalty relief for tax year 2025 in connection with the implementation of the new information reporting requirements related to the deductions for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation that were added to the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) by Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4, 2025), commonly known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”). Specifically, the Notice provides relief from the penalty under Section 6721 for failure to file correct information returns and the penalty under Section 6722 for failure of employers and other payers to furnish correct payee statements separately reporting cash tips, qualified overtime compensation, or the occupation of the person who received the tip, as required under the OBBBA. This temporary penalty relief applies because the IRS will not issue new forms for 2025 and recognizes that many employers may lack systems or data to meet these new reporting requirements. ...read more

New District of New Jersey Standing Order Requires Schedule A Plaintiffs to Bring Their “A Game”

Federal courts have seen a barrage of intellectual property infringement filings in what have become known as “Schedule A” cases.  These cases are typically brought by plaintiffs seeking to enforce intellectual property rights against numerous defendants listed on an attached Schedule A filed under seal.  Schedule A plaintiffs often file a simultaneous ex parte motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) to enjoin the sale of the allegedly infringing products and, if successful, serve the TRO on online marketplaces, who may then remove the products at issue and impose an asset freeze—all before a defendant knows it was sued. ...read more

Federal Regulation of Payment Stablecoins Underway

As part of Congress’ effort to provide clarity and legal guidance in digital assets, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or Genius Act, was signed into law on July 18, 2025.  The Genius Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. ...read more

Amid Record-Breaking Rate Increases, Are Midsize Firms Leaving Money on the Table?

In a recent LAW.COM article on billing rate trends, Archer Environmental Practice Chair Marc Rollo was among the attorneys interviewed about the growing divide between Big Law and midsize firms. The article examined whether midsize firms are missing opportunities by holding back on rate increases while larger firms continue to push double-digit growth. ...read more

Three Distinguished Legacies Continue

After decades of distinguished service on the bench, the Honorable Marie Lihotz (Ret.), the Honorable Raymond Batten (Ret.), and the Honorable Lee Solomon (Ret.) have brought their judicial insight, leadership, and commitment to fairness to Archer & Greiner’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Group. Each offers a unique perspective shaped by years of experience in New Jersey’s court system, and SJ Magazine recently spoke to each of them regarding their careers and Archer’s ADR Group. ...read more

U.S. Supreme Court to Clarify Sovereign Immunity Across State Lines

In its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to address whether a state agency like New Jersey Transit can be sued in another state’s court for injuries that occurred outside its home state. The case arises from two separate lawsuits: one filed in Pennsylvania and another in New York, both involving accidents involving New Jersey Transit buses. While New York’s high court allowed the lawsuit to proceed, Pennsylvania’s court held that sovereign immunity barred such claims. ...read more

Placement Agents and the SEC's Marketing Rule Revisited

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Marketing Rule went into full effect three years ago. The Marketing Rule applies a principles-based approach to regulating marketing and advertising by SEC-registered investment advisers (“RIAs”). A major change brought by the Marketing Rule was to include within “advertising” the solicitation activities by placement agents raising capital for private funds, thereby affixing new responsibilities on RIAs. ...read more

The Future of DEI in Legal

The legal landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion has shifted significantly in the wake of several significant judicial opinions. While the legal profession has been notoriously slow to make progress in its efforts to nurture more inclusive practice environments, there is optimism about the advancement of inclusion in the profession.  ...read more

Archer Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2026

Archer & Greiner has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked nationally by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area and regionally in 19 practice areas, Archer has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. ...read more

Gerard DiConza and Corinne Chen Selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars New York Metro Lists

Archer congratulates Gerard DiConza and Corinne Chen on their selection to the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. ...read more

Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa Nominated as Fellow of the American College of LLC & Partnership Attorneys

Archer & Greiner is pleased to announce that partner Gianfranco (“Franco”) A. Pietrafesa has been nominated as a Fellow of the American College of LLC & Partnership Attorneys (“the College”). This prestigious honor is a testament to Franco’s exceptional achievements in the field and is reserved for attorneys, judges, and professors who have achieved prominence in limited liability company and partnership law and demonstrated leadership within the legal profession. ...read more

Choice of Entity and Formation Documents

Partner Gianfranco Pietrafesa will be presenting the session “Choice of Entity and Formation Documents” at the National Business Institute program, New Jersey Business Law 2026. The presentation will focus on entity formation and document drafting, including the following topics: ...read more

Annual Labor & Employment Seminar

Join Archer’s Labor & Employment Group for our Annual Labor & Employment Seminar. Stay up to date on the major state and federal laws impacting labor and employment practices. ...read more

Litigations & Contracts Panel

Partner Patrick Papalia will be presenting the session “Litigations & Contracts Panel” at the 2025 Synergy ITServe Alliance Annual Conference. Gain knowledge from legal experts on how organizations can effectively handle issues with contracts and litigation. Key points of the presentation include: ...read more