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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 While prior DHS guidance limited ICE enforcement in hospitals and similar settings, that guidance was rescinded in January 2025, creating uncertainty for healthcare systems nationwide.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

EPA Proposes Significant Changes to PFAS Reporting Requirements Under the TSCA

In an article for The Legal Intelligencer, partner Charlie Dennen writes about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed significant changes to PFAS reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These updates aim to simplify compliance and reduce costs for manufacturers and importers. Key proposals include exemptions for low-concentration PFAS in mixtures, imported articles, and byproducts, as well as research and development chemicals. The rule also shortens the data submission period and removes reporting requirements for small manufacturers. These changes are expected to save industry up to $843 million in compliance costs. The EPA is seeking public input on the proposed changes until December 29, 2025, particularly regarding the exemptions and the amended data submission timeline. ...read more

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling Denying Commercial Property Owners’ Split Tax Rate Challenge

Late last year, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Delaware Court of Chancery’s ruling in Newark Property Association et. al. v. State of Delaware et. al, 2025 WL 3041907 (Del. Ch. Oct. 30, 2025), where the Chancery Court rejected commercial taxpayers’ challenges to House Bill 242 (“HB 242”). HB 242, which passed following a special session of the state General Assembly in August, allowed school boards to reset their tax rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to permit commercial and residential taxpayers to be taxed at different tax rates. ...read more

Division of Local Government Services Issues Local Finance Notice 2026-01: “Changes to Legal Notice Publication Requirements”

On June 30, 2025, Governor Murphy signed into law L.2025 c.72 (the “Law”), which updated legal notice publication requirements for local government units and boards of education (each a “Public Entity”) throughout the State of New Jersey.  In sum, the Law permits legal news publication in certain online formats after March 1, 2026.  Prior to March 1, 2026, any newspaper authorized to be utilized by a Public Entity pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, L.1975, c.231 (N.J.S.A. 10:4-8) is deemed eligible for legal publication regardless of whether the paper has an electronic publication option.  On and after March 1, 2026, Public Entities will be required by law to have created a direct hyperlink for current legal notices and conspicuously place such link on the homepage of its official website, which is to be available to the public free of charge.  The website will need to incorporate the “conspicuously placed” link into a mobile friendly format, also free of charge. Additionally, as of March 1, 2026, Public Entities are to create an internet archive for public notices to be maintained thereafter, and said archive must be published on the Public Entity’s website no later than July 1, 2026.  All archived legal notices must be maintained in the Public Entity’s internet archive for at least one year after having been transferred from its current legal notices webpage.  Both current and archived legal notices should be accessible either as a linked pdf or a full notice directly embedded in the webpage. ...read more

NY Department of State Publishes Forms for NY LLC Transparency Act

As a follow-up to our recent client advisory on the New York LLC Transparency Act (the “NYLTA”), which became effective on January 1, 2026, the New York Department of State has published its form of Initial Beneficial Ownership Disclosure. Also, it has published a list of exemptions from disclosure and a form of Initial Attestation of Exemption. Finally, it has published filing instructions, Frequently Asked Questions, and a form of governmental agency Request to Access Beneficial Owner Information. ...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

New Intoxicating Hemp Restrictions Bill Passes NJ Senate Committee

The New Jersey Senate Committee advanced S-4509, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz and Senate President Nick Scutari, establishing rules for intoxicating hemp products distinct from cannabis. The bill integrates these products into the adult-use cannabis market, bans online and vending machine sales, requires lab testing, and sets new excise taxes and licensing. ...read more

Archer Expands Sports and Entertainment Practice in Philly

In an interview with Law360 Pulse, Stephen Pina, partner in Archer’s Sports & Entertainment practice, shared his thoughts on his decision to join the firm and the future of his practice. With over 20 years of experience representing athletes, artists, and entertainment companies, Stephen brings unparalleled experience in areas like talent agreements, intellectual property strategy, and navigating the complex world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. ...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

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

Julia Fahl Named to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force

Archer Public Affairs (APA) is proud to share that APA Director Julia D. Fahl has been appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force, a broad coalition of leaders from across New Jersey assembled to provide real-world perspective as the incoming administration shapes policy priorities. ...read more

Archer Expands Sports & Entertainment Practice with Addition of Partner Stephen Pina

Archer is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Pina has joined the firm as a Partner in its Sports & Entertainment Practice Group in the Philadelphia office. Stephen brings more than two decades of experience representing artists, creators, athletes, and companies across the film, television, music, digital media, and live entertainment sectors. ...read more

2026 Family Law Symposium

Hon. Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.) will serve as a speaker at the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section’s 2026 Family Law Symposium. Join the state’s leading family law lawyers and judges for timely presentations on vital topics including substance abuse, sexual abuse allegations and learning disabilities.  ...read more

Business Law from A to Z

Partner Gianfranco Pietrafesa will be presenting the session “Choice of Entity and Formation Documents” at the National Business Institute program, Business Law From A to Z. ...read more

From the Front Lines of Undue Influence and Elder Abuse: Essential Ethical and Practical Advice

Partner Steven Mignogna will be among other national industry leaders presenting at the 60th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. During Steven’s session, the panel will discuss recognizing and combatting undue influence and elder abuse. The panelists bring distinct perspectives: an attorney in private practice; a professor who has conducted empirical research; and the Public Guardian in Cook County, Illinois, which has one of the largest financial recovery programs in the country. This program is vital for all professionals who deal with the risks and ethical challenges of undue influence and abuse. ...read more