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

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

Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Task Force Under Fire

The Trump administration’s Task Force to Combat Antisemitism (“the Task Force”) is under fire as a Department of Justice attorney and other federal employees filed a whistleblower claim with the House Judiciary Committee. The claim alleges that the Task Force pursued university antisemitism investigations with predetermined outcomes, with political appointees overruling career investigators and proceeding despite weak or nonexistent evidence. ...read more

When the Algorithm Is Wrong: AI Detection and Due Process on Campus

Higher education's response to student use of generative AI has moved from policy debate to courtroom battle, and the stakes are becoming clear. Institutions that rely on AI-detection tools to identify improper student use of AI risk exposing themselves to significant legal liability if those tools are treated as conclusive evidence. ...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

Coldcard Security Flaw Raises Risks for Certain Bitcoin Wallets

A recently disclosed security flaw affecting certain Coldcard hardware wallets has been linked to a series of suspected Bitcoin thefts reportedly totaling tens of millions of dollars. Although the scope of the incident remains under investigation, Coinkite—the manufacturer of Coldcard wallets—has recommended that many users migrate affected wallets to newly generated recovery phrases. ...read more

NJ's Summer Associate Hiring Crunch Gives Way to Search for Experienced Young Talent

In a Law.com article, Archer President Marc Rollo discusses the firm’s continued commitment to hiring talented new attorneys amid a changing market for junior legal talent. Marc noted that while some firms are moving toward hiring more experienced candidates, Archer has continued to hire new law school graduates. This September, Archer will welcome six new associates, including three recent law school graduates and three attorneys coming out of clerkships. Marc also highlighted the competitive nature of the market, noting that because Archer frequently competes with larger firms for talent, “we have to move quickly and really show a lot of interest and immediate interest in a candidate.” ...read more

‘Not Just Another Startup’: The Archer Partner Who Helped Bring Back Philadelphia’s Cycling Classic

Archer partner Kate Sherlock was featured in an article in The Legal Intelligencer for her role in helping bring the Philadelphia Cycling Classic back to Philadelphia after a 10-year hiatus. ...read more

Summer Associate Programs Foster a 'Collegial, Collaborative Environment' Among Future Lawyers

An article examining summer associate programs at New Jersey law firms features Archer’s Summer 1L Program, highlighting the firm’s commitment to mentorship, professional development, and meaningful, hands-on legal experience for the next generation of lawyers. Archer Hiring Committee Co-Chair Charlie Dennen is quoted in the article describing the program’s opportunities for law students to work closely with attorneys across practice areas and experience Archer’s collegial, collaborative environment. ...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

Justice Lee Solomon (Ret.) Appointed to New Jersey's Judicial Advisory Panel

Archer is pleased to announce that Justice Lee A. Solomon (Ret.), Of Counsel in the firm's Business Litigation Group, has been appointed by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to serve on the state's Judicial Advisory Panel. ...read more

Archer & Greiner Welcomes 2026 New Associate Class

Archer & Greiner, P.C. (“Archer”) is pleased to announce that six associates have joined the firm as members of its 2026 new associate class. The incoming associates will practice across the firm's Voorhees, Hackensack, and Red Bank offices. Each member of this year's class brings strong academic credentials, valuable legal experience, and a commitment to client service that reflects the firm's values. Their arrival deepens the firm's bench across key practice areas and reinforces its investment in developing the next generation of legal talent. ...read more

Vinita Banthia Named 2026 New Leaders of the Bar Honoree

Archer is pleased to announce that partner Vinita Banthia has been selected as a 2026 New Leaders of the Bar honoree by the New Jersey Law Journal as part of the annual New Jersey Legal Awards, in the Environmental Law category. The New Leaders of the Bar award recognizes exceptional attorneys under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, community leadership, and a commitment to advancing the legal profession. ...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

ACTEC 2026 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting

Steven Mignogna will be presenting a program at the 2026 ACTEC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The session will address important developments in estate litigation that all trust and estate practitioners should understand, including attorneys who do not regularly handle litigation. The program will examine the newest concepts needed to effectively address trust and estate disputes, discuss key strategic considerations for litigators, and address how to identify and avoid common mistakes that can exacerbate disputes and lead to liability. ...read more

Introduction to Environmental Law

Archer partner Daniel Farino will join a distinguished panel of environmental attorneys for a comprehensive program examining the foundations of environmental law and its application in an evolving legal and regulatory landscape. Attorneys from every practice area are encouraged to attend to discover how environmental law impacts their clients and matters. This program will examine climate change, the scarcity of land resources, and the unmet need for environmental justice. Attendees will leave with essential knowledge of the principles of environmental law and where the industry is headed. ...read more