News & Insights

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

Generative AI in Sports: Using AI Tools Without Jeopardizing Confidentiality or Privilege

Generative artificial intelligence tools offer compelling efficiencies across the sports industry, from player evaluation and recruiting insights to sponsorship analytics, ticketing optimization, and game-day operations. However, their use raises legal risks related to confidentiality, attorney–client privilege and work product, preservation and discovery, and contractual rights. Professional sports organizations, leagues, teams, venues, event operators, sports marketing and sponsorship groups, and college athletics departments and NIL collectives should adopt thoughtful guardrails before deploying these tools in workflows that touch sensitive data or legal strategy. ...read more

The Tax Break New Jersey Business Owners Can't Afford to Miss

In an article for SJ Magazine, Bozena Diaz, Justin Csik, and Marty Babitz discuss significant changes affecting Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) planning at both the federal and state levels, including New Jersey’s new conformity with the federal QSBS exclusion and changes under the OBBBA that may create additional planning opportunities for business owners. ...read more

Department of Education Reinstates the 2020 Title IX Regulations: What Colleges and Universities Should Do Now

The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the 2024 Title IX rule and restored the text of the 2020 Title IX regulations to the Code of Federal Regulations. For colleges and universities that have spent the past two years navigating overlapping frameworks and shifting guidance, the move brings the published regulations back in line with how the Department has actually been enforcing Title IX. Here is what changed, what the reinstated framework requires, and the steps institutions should take now. ...read more

Senate Passes the Protect College Sports Act: What It Means for College Athletics and Institutions

On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (S. 4668) by a decisive bipartisan vote of 77-22. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, and if passed by the House, to the President’s desk for signature. ...read more

What Treasury’s New Tax-Exempt Rules Mean for Private Schools

On September 4, 2026, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued proposed regulations (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, REG-119986-25) that would deny federal tax-exempt status to private schools that discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin. These rules are proposed, not final — they remain subject to public comment and may change. Treasury estimates the rule could affect as many as 18,000 institutions, from grade schools to universities, professional schools, and trade schools, so the potential impact is worth understanding now. ...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

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

New Jersey Business & Industry Association Energy & Environmental Policy Conference

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s Energy & Environmental Policy Conference examines the critical issues shaping New Jersey’s energy and environmental policies and their direct impact on business operations. As the largest and most comprehensive conference of its kind in the state, the event covers a broad spectrum of topics, from resiliency and reliability to emerging challenges and innovations, providing attendees with substantive insights and practical perspectives on the issues facing New Jersey businesses. ...read more

From Term Sheet to Topping Out: Financing and Building South Jersey in 2026

Land Use partner Michael Floyd will moderate a panel at Bisnow’s South Jersey State of the Market program focused on the financing and development challenges shaping South Jersey’s real estate market in 2026. ...read more