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NJDEP Revises and Re-Proposes Requirement to Report Contamination Discovered During Real Property Due Diligence

In this article for The Legal Intelligencer, partners Debra Rosen, Daniel Farino, and Charles Dennen examine NJDEP’s revised and re-proposed rule addressing the reporting of environmental contamination discovered during real property due diligence in New Jersey. For decades, New Jersey law generally required only responsible parties, not prospective purchasers, to report known discharges, a framework that has long shaped environmental due diligence practices in real estate transactions. ...read more

Sherrill Can Fix NJ's Criminal Justice System. Here's How | Opinion

In an opinion piece written for MyCentralJersey.com, partner Anthony C. Talarico examines New Jersey’s decade-long experiment with bail reform and transparency in policing. Anthony outlines three areas for reform: improving pretrial release decisions that rely too heavily on algorithms, restructuring the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, and integrating mental health treatment into the criminal justice system rather than relying on short-term or voluntary diversion programs. Click here to read the complete article. ...read more

'Protected Areas': Navigating ICE Interactions in Healthcare Settings

In an opinion piece for Chief Healthcare Executive, Eric Yun and Shloka Joshi examine how ICE enforcement has shifted in recent months and what those changes mean for healthcare institutions. Recent changes in federal immigration policy have raised new concerns for healthcare providers regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in facilities traditionally considered “protected areas.” While prior DHS guidance limited ICE enforcement in hospitals and similar settings, that guidance was rescinded in January 2025, creating uncertainty for healthcare systems nationwide. ...read more

NCAA Eligibility Battles Take to the Courts

In the brave new world of Name Image and Likeness (“NIL”) payments to college athletes, the inevitable question arises – do the NCAA’s eligibility rules violate federal antitrust laws? Those legal issues have taken center stage in courts around the country with mixed results. ...read more

Can a University Outsource its Title IX Responsibilities?

A poster in a higher education forum on Reddit recently posed the question, “People who work in Title IX positions: do you like your jobs?” While a few respondents offered modestly positive feedback, the overwhelming majority were negative, describing the work as a “tough gig,” “extremely difficult,” “not rewarding at all,” and even stating that “there is NO happiness connected to any position with Title IX.” Those responses reflect what many institutions already know: Title IX compliance is complex, resource-intensive, and often fraught with institutional risk. Which raises an important question for colleges and universities—can a higher education institution outsource its Title IX obligations? ...read more

5 Governance Essentials Every College Board Member Should Know

Serving on a college or university board is a critical responsibility. Beyond attending meetings and approving budgets, board members play a pivotal role in safeguarding the institution’s mission, reputation, and future. When governance fundamentals are overlooked, even the most well-intentioned boards can find themselves in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But here’s the good news: avoiding governance pitfalls doesn’t require a complete overhaul, it simply requires getting the basics right. ...read more

NCAA Eligibility Battles Take to the Courts

New Exclusions Under New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act and Major Enhancements to QSBS Exclusion Under OBBBA—Key Opportunities for Tax Planning

For dispositions of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) on or after January 1, 2026, New Jersey now follows Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 1202), allowing New Jersey taxpayers to exclude gains from the sale of QSBS from New Jersey gross income. ...read more

Governor Sherrill’s Executive Orders on Energy Affordability and Initiatives

On January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Sherrill issued several executive orders, two of which focus on energy affordability and energy initiatives. These two orders will have a significant impact on the state’s energy industry. ...read more

Doctors, Nurses Speak Out About Immigration Enforcement in Hospitals

In “Doctors, Nurses Speak Out About Immigration Enforcement in Hospitals,” published by Chief Healthcare Executive, healthcare organizations and professional associations across the country raise concerns about immigration enforcement activities occurring in hospitals and emergency departments. The article reports on growing fears among patients and healthcare workers, particularly following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Medical groups including the American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and American College of Emergency Physicians warn that enforcement actions in healthcare settings may deter patients from seeking care, compromise safety, and undermine trust in the healthcare system. ...read more

Archer Expands Higher Education Team With Wilkes University General Counsel

In an article for Law360, Elizabeth Leo was interviewed about joining Archer as a partner in the firm’s Higher Education practice after serving as general counsel and Title IX coordinator at Wilkes University. In her new role, Leo will support colleges, particularly smaller institutions, by serving as external general counsel and providing cost-effective access to broad legal expertise, including Title IX, labor and employment, and operational matters. Archer leadership emphasized her deep, inside-the-institution perspective and extensive experience as a significant asset to higher education clients. With decades of experience spanning private practice, healthcare leadership, and higher education, Elizabeth strengthens Archer’s expanding Higher Education team. ...read more

NJ Law Firms Seek Edge Amid Competitive Market In 2026

In a recent Law360 Pulse article examining how New Jersey law firms are positioning themselves for an increasingly competitive 2026, Archer President Marc Rollo joined other firm leaders in discussing the impact of artificial intelligence, talent competition, and shifting government priorities. In keeping pace with artificial intelligence, Marc said that in-house counsel he's spoken to want to see AI used for things like document review and chronology creation, but always with attorney supervision. Those demands mean the firm is taking a methodological approach, he said. ...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

Planning Ahead for Dementia: What Every Family Needs to Know

In this informative ACTEC Estate Planning Essentials podcast, Archer partner Steven Mignogna and  Gerard Brew (McCarter & English) outline the critical steps families should take when facing early signs of cognitive decline. They explain how to select the right Power of Attorney, the differences between durable and springing POAs, when a revocable trust can help, and how to avoid costly and stressful guardianship proceedings. ...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

Thomson Reuters Recognizes Deborah Hays and Stuart Goldfarb as 2026 Stand-out Lawyers

Archer is pleased to announce that Thomson Reuters named partners Deborah A. Hays and Stuart R. Goldfarb as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers, an honor awarded to independently-rated attorneys who demonstrate exceptional client service. ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Reappointed to Three ACTEC Committees

Archer partner Melissa Osorio Dibble has been reappointed to three committees of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC): the Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Committee, the Fiduciary Litigation Committee, and the Professional Responsibility Committee, effective March 2026. Melissa is a Fellow of ACTEC, a national organization of leading trust and estate attorneys. ...read more

Archer Expands Higher Education Team with Former University General Counsel Elizabeth Leo

Archer is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Leo, former General Counsel and Title IX Coordinator of Wilkes University, has joined the firm as a partner in its Higher Education Practice. ...read more

Useful AI in the Legal Profession

Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey Annual Judicial Conference State of the Judiciary: Hon. Renée Marie Bumb, Chief Judge for the United States District Court, District of New Jersey Panel I: Useful AI in the Legal Profession  Discover practical AI tools that are already transforming litigation, from syncing deposition transcripts with video to detecting altered body-cam footage, without replacing lawyers or threatening jobs. Attendees will learn how affordable, ethically deployed AI is streamlining litigation for firms of all sizes to make work easier and more effective. ...read more

From Regulation to Opportunity: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape

Bill Caruso will moderate the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey program “From Regulation to Opportunity: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape.” Bill, joined by Harris Laufer, Commissioner of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, will lead a discussion about the future of cannabis in New Jersey amidst changes in government officials, federal actions, and legislation. The program will help industry leaders, operators and investors prepare for the opportunities, challenges, and new directions of New Jersey’s cannabis industry. ...read more

Justice Matters Forum: Charitable Giving in a New Legal Era

Attorneys Kayci Petenko, Noel Fleming and Timothy Horn will be speaking at the session “Justice Matters Forum: Charitable Giving in a New Legal Era” presented by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. This program explores how the new 2026 charitable giving laws change strategies for sustaining nonprofit funding and advancing equity. Legal professionals, donors, nonprofits, and the communities they serve are encouraged to discover the effects on universal charitable deduction for nonitemizers, new AGI floors, and caps on high-income deduction. ...read more