News & Insights

When the Statute is Your LLC Operating Agreement

In this article, author Gianfranco Pietrafesa cautions against forming a New Jersey LLC without legal guidance, noting that while it's easy to do online, it may lead to unintended consequences. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of hiring an experienced attorney to draft a proper operating agreement, as relying on default state laws (NJ-RULLCA) may result in terms that don’t align with the members' intentions. ...read more

The Importance of Corporate Meeting Minutes

In this article, attorneys Gianfranco Pietrafesa and Jiyoung Won highlight the importance of meeting minutes for both legal compliance under New Jersey law and sound corporate governance. It outlines when minutes should be prepared, what they should include, and emphasizes that attorneys should consult the New Jersey Business Corporation Act and key legal texts to ensure proper documentation practices. ...read more

An Update on the EPA's Recent Action Regarding PFAS

In the Legal Intelligencer article “An Update on the EPA's Recent Action Regarding PFAS” partner Charles Dennen provides a timely update on the EPA’s ongoing efforts to regulate PFAS under the Trump administration’s second term. Despite a general deregulatory stance in President Trump’s second term, the EPA under Administrator Lee Zeldin has shown continuity with the Biden-era PFAS policies. PFAS—persistent, harmful chemicals often found in water—remain a federal priority. The EPA recently announced 21 initiatives across three pillars: ...read more

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Brings on Significant Tax Reform

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), passed by the U.S. House of Representatives just a day earlier through a dramatic 218-214 vote. This comprehensive tax bill reshapes federal policy across nearly every major sector of the American economy, with significant focus on corporate and individual tax reform. The OBBBA makes many expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) permanent, and also significantly accelerates the termination of many credits created under the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”). ...read more

Congress Passes Sweeping Tax Reform with Major Changes for Nonprofits

After extensive negotiations, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) (“OBBB”), a comprehensive tax package with significant implications for tax-exempt organizations and charitable giving.  The bill was approved by the Senate on July 1, cleared the House on July 3, and was signed by the President on July 4, 2025. ...read more

One Big Beautiful Bill Makes Permanent Qualified Opportunity Zones Program … with Changes

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the bill commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) (available here), which includes sweeping tax changes.  One of those changes was to the Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) program. ...read more

College Sports’ Multibillion-Dollar House Settlement Has Been Approved, But What Happens Now?

As college sports enter a transformative period with the official rollout of revenue sharing and stricter Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) enforcement, Archer attorney Patrick Afriyie, a former NFL and Colgate football player spoke to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the legal and institutional implications of this shift. The NIL clearinghouse, which opened June 11, sets off a 30-day window for athletes to log qualifying endorsement deals. By July 1, the revenue-sharing era begins, officially marking a new chapter in college athletics where the traditional amateur model is being replaced by a more professionalized system. “There’s just been a major change,” Patrick told the Post-Gazette. “I think when the NCAA lost the lawsuit that allowed players to start capitalizing on their [NIL], that was when they started to lose a lot of their control that they've had and relied upon for decades.” He notes that the NCAA’s power structure, once built on the principle of amateurism, has been fundamentally eroded, with schools now obligated to navigate a regulatory environment shaped by new compliance systems like the College Sports Commission (CSC) and NIL Go, the digital platform for deal oversight. ...read more

N.J. Lawmakers Mull Whether to Recriminalize Some Cannabis Sales, Purchases

Recently, New Jersey lawmakers deliberated a bill, sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari, that would criminalize the sale and purchase of unlicensed marijuana. Senator Scutari explained that the bill addresses unlicensed brick-and-mortar stores as well as drug dealers. Under the bill, operating an unlicensed marijuana business would be a third-degree crime and knowingly purchasing from one of these sellers would result in a disorderly persons offense. Proponents of the bill see it as corrective measure to the black market that has continued to operate after the legalizations of recreational cannabis in New Jersey. ...read more

Recriminalizing MJ Possession and Underground Legacy Crackdown NJ Senate Hearing Held

The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing on a bill aimed at recriminalizing the purchase, sale and possession of unlicensed marijuana. Heady NJ covered the hearing in the article “Recriminalizing MJ Possession and Underground Legacy Crackdown NJ Senate Hearing Held.” Committee members debated both sides of the proposed bill. NJ Senate President Nick Scutari emphasized the looming collapse of the cannabis market if the price disparity between the underground market and legal dispensaries continues. Senator Scutari exclaimed at the hearing, “It is time for us to put in writing that you cannot buy illegal products. You can’t sell it. You can’t do it without a license.” Opposingly, Senator Troy Singleton explained, “We’ve literally taken the free enterprise system out of the regulated market because we’ve limited the amount of competition to a large measure.” He emphasized that the collapse of the legal cannabis market may come from within due to the high pricing practices around the corporate aspect of the industry. ...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

Maureen Coghlan Sworn in as Trustee of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey

Archer is proud to announce that partner Maureen T. Coghlan has been selected as a Trustee of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey (AFBNJ). Maureen was sworn in as a Trustee on June 10, 2025, during the 48th Annual William J. Brennan, Jr. Award Reception held at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick. ...read more

2025 Chambers USA Recognizes Archer Attorneys and Practices

The 2025 Chambers USA Guide has ranked eight Archer attorneys and two practice groups. Chambers and Partners is regarded as one of the world’s leading independent legal research companies, offering detailed rankings and insights into leading lawyers and law firms across 200 jurisdictions in more than 70 countries. Click here to read Chambers complete methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. ...read more

Archer Welcomes Class of 2025 Summer Associates

Archer is excited to kick off its 2025 Summer Associate Program, welcoming eight exceptional law students from six distinguished universities. Each year, Archer’s program attracts talented students from across the region, and this year’s class brings a broad range of experiences and perspectives to the firm. ...read more

Navigating Eminent Domain in New Jersey

Archer partner James Graziano will be presenting the NJICLE program “Navigating Eminent Domain in New Jersey.” This seminar will provide insight and strategies for attorneys representing clients facing eminent domain actions. ...read more

LLC's from A to Z

Archer partner Gianfranco Pietrafesa will be presenting the NJICLE program “LLC’s from A to Z.” This seminar will guide New Jersey attorneys working with business clients through the lifecycle of an LLC. ...read more

Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025

Archer attorneys Peter Frattarelli and Matthew Nicodemo will be speaking at the New Jersey State Bar Association program “Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025.” Peter will serve as moderator of the program and will present on severance agreements, plant closures, mass layoffs, and New Jersey’s law on mandatory severance, offering insights into evolving obligations for employers. Matthew will present on recent developments in estate and trust law, addressing key updates that impact estate planning and fiduciary matters across the state. ...read more