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Sponsorship Agreements & Women’s Sports: Five Important Deal Clauses to Watch

Sponsorship dollars in women's sports have grown fast, and the money has brought more sophisticated partners to the table. As institutional investors and major corporate sponsors move into the space, drawn by rising media values, growing fan bases, and new leagues and franchises, the agreements crossing your desk are increasingly written by highly experienced deal teams. ...read more

How the New NJ LLC Amendment Became Law

In this article, written for the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, partner Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa explains the legislative journey behind New Jersey’s new law permitting LLCs to terminate registered alternate names before the end of their five-year registration term.  ...read more

D.C. Circuit Applies ‘Loper Bright’ and Uses Textual Interpretation to Uphold Designation of 2 PFAS Compounds as Hazardous Under CERCLA

In a recent article published by The Legal Intelligencer, partner Charlie Dennen examines the D.C. Circuit’s decision upholding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). ...read more

A Growing Trend: New York Courts Are Enforcing the Duty to Defend — and Colleges Should Take Note

Tuition-and-fee class actions, abuse and Title IX suits, campus construction injuries, and employment claims have become an all-too-common reality for colleges and universities.  ...read more

A Growing Trend: New York Courts Are Enforcing the Duty to Defend — and Colleges Should Take Note

Tuition-and-fee class actions, abuse and Title IX suits, campus construction injuries, and employment claims have become an all-too-common reality for colleges and universities.  ...read more

Contractors: Beware These 5 Missteps That May Forfeit Your New Jersey Construction Lien

As the fall construction season moves into its final stretch across the Garden State, contractors are pushing to complete projects before winter sets in. Global conflicts have created market and supply chain disruptions that have at times increased the cost of goods, equipment, and raw materials. These disruptions, among myriad others that can occur throughout a construction project, create issues for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers alike, including payment disputes as between these parties or between these parties and property owners. When a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier is owed payment for work performed improving real property in New Jersey, the New Jersey Construction Lien Law, N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq., allows them to record a lien up to the amount of the claim, asserted against the interest of the owner in the real property. ...read more

Delaware Chancery Court Sheds Light on Protecting an M&A Earnout and Avoiding Seller Pitfalls

The Delaware Court of Chancery, in its recent decision in ACON Igloo Holdings, LLC v. Dometic Corporation, provides guidance for a seller counting on an earnout. ...read more

Philadelphia Property Reassessments for Tax Year 2027

The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment has completed a citywide reassessment in Philadelphia to take effect tax year 2027. According to the city, it relied on a Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system, aerial and street level imagery, and other tools to review more than 580,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties in the city.  The new values for individual property are available online at property.phila.gov.  Written notices of the new values were mailed beginning the week of June 29, 2026.         ...read more

FinCEN Issues Final Rules Ending Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies

On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a press release with its final rules under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The final rules became effective on August 14, 2026, when they were published in the Federal Register. Also, FinCEN published Questions and Answers about the final rules. ...read more

Archer & Greiner Names Ex-City Solicitor Shelley Smith to Lead Philadelphia Office

In an article for the Legal Intelligencer, Archer partner Shelley R. Smith discusses her appointment as managing partner of the firm’s Philadelphia office and her plans to further develop the office’s identity and presence within the city’s legal community. A Philadelphia native with deep connections throughout the region, Shelley brings more than three decades of legal experience, including eight years as Philadelphia City Solicitor and 10 years as a partner at Archer. ...read more

Archer & Greiner Seeks to Double Philadelphia Presence Behind New Office Managing Partner

With her new role as Managing Partner of our Philadelphia office, Shelley Smith sat down with the Philadelphia Business Journal to discuss her vision for the office, her deep connection to the city, and the opportunities ahead. Archer President Marc Rollo also shares how this growth fits into the firm’s broader strategy of thoughtful, organic expansion. Archer is positioning its Philadelphia office for significant growth, with a goal of reaching approximately 50 attorneys over the next several years. The firm is focused on building its capabilities in key industries throughout the region, including higher education, healthcare, life sciences, sports and entertainment, nonprofits, and land use. ...read more

Archer & Greiner Taps Ex-City Solicitor To Lead Philly Office

In a Law360 Pulse article, Archer partner Shelley Smith is featured following her appointment as managing partner of the firm’s Philadelphia office. The article highlights Shelley’s extensive legal and leadership experience, her deep ties to Philadelphia, and her plans to help the office continue to grow while strengthening its identity and connections within the city’s legal, business, civic, and cultural communities. ...read more

Law, Co-op and Career Growth With Kate Sherlock

Partner Kate Sherlock was a guest on the Drexel University Sports Business Roundtable podcast where she discussed her journey from Drexel University alum to attorney working in the sports industry. ...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

Andrew Cevasco and Matthew Nicodemo Named to Bergen County Surrogate/Bar Working Group

Partners Andrew J. Cevasco and Matthew R. Nicodemo are serving as members of the newly established Bergen County Surrogate/Bar Working Group. ...read more

Archer’s Shelley Smith Tapped as Managing Partner of Philadelphia Office

Former Philadelphia City Solicitor and veteran trial lawyer will lead Archer’s Philadelphia office as the firm continues to strengthen its Pennsylvania–New Jersey platform ...read more

Super Lawyers Names 16 Archer Attorneys to its 2027 New Jersey Lists

Archer congratulates its attorneys included on the 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. ...read more

Professionalism & AI - Don't Let a Robot Cause You to Get Disbarred

Partners Andrew Cevasco, Anthony Talarico, and Gianfranco Pietrafesa will present “Professionalism & AI – Don’t Let a Robot Cause You to Get Disbarred” at the Bergen County Bar Association’s Annual Professionalism in the Law CLE & Dinner, the signature event of the BCBA’s Committee on Professionalism in the Law. ...read more

IRC Section 1202: Unlocking the Potential of Qualified Small Business Stock

As part of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2026 Federal Tax Law Symposium, partner Bonnie Diaz will present a focused session on the planning opportunities and considerations surrounding Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under IRC Section 1202. ...read more

NJSBA 17th Annual Probate Symposium

The NJSBA Annual Probate Symposium brings together leading practitioners to examine the latest developments in estates and trusts law and probate practice. The program covers emerging case law, legislation, statutes, and court policies, while providing practical insights and strategies for navigating today’s most pressing probate issues. As part of the program, partner Steven Mignogna will present a session on new cases in estates and trusts law, offering attendees insight into recent developments and their practical implications. ...read more