News & Insights

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO: A Playbook for Launching and Protecting a Brand

In an article for Women Leaders in Sports, partner Kate Sherlock explains that a trademark is a powerful business asset—protecting your brand identity, strengthening your legal rights through registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and creating long-term competitive value when chosen and managed strategically. ...read more

NJDEP Revises and Re-Proposes Requirement to Report Contamination Discovered During Real Property Due Diligence

In this article for The Legal Intelligencer, partners Debra Rosen, Daniel Farino, and Charles Dennen examine NJDEP’s revised and re-proposed rule addressing the reporting of environmental contamination discovered during real property due diligence in New Jersey. For decades, New Jersey law generally required only responsible parties, not prospective purchasers, to report known discharges, a framework that has long shaped environmental due diligence practices in real estate transactions. ...read more

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

NCAA Eligibility Battles Take to the Courts

In the brave new world of Name Image and Likeness (“NIL”) payments to college athletes, the inevitable question arises – do the NCAA’s eligibility rules violate federal antitrust laws? Those legal issues have taken center stage in courts around the country with mixed results. ...read more

Can a University Outsource its Title IX Responsibilities?

A poster in a higher education forum on Reddit recently posed the question, “People who work in Title IX positions: do you like your jobs?” While a few respondents offered modestly positive feedback, the overwhelming majority were negative, describing the work as a “tough gig,” “extremely difficult,” “not rewarding at all,” and even stating that “there is NO happiness connected to any position with Title IX.” Those responses reflect what many institutions already know: Title IX compliance is complex, resource-intensive, and often fraught with institutional risk. Which raises an important question for colleges and universities—can a higher education institution outsource its Title IX obligations? ...read more

5 Governance Essentials Every College Board Member Should Know

Serving on a college or university board is a critical responsibility. Beyond attending meetings and approving budgets, board members play a pivotal role in safeguarding the institution’s mission, reputation, and future. When governance fundamentals are overlooked, even the most well-intentioned boards can find themselves in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But here’s the good news: avoiding governance pitfalls doesn’t require a complete overhaul, it simply requires getting the basics right. ...read more

FinCEN’s New Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has published a new Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (“Rule”), which will take effect nationwide on March 1, 2026.  ...read more

New Exclusions Under New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act and Major Enhancements to QSBS Exclusion Under OBBBA—Key Opportunities for Tax Planning

For dispositions of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) on or after January 1, 2026, New Jersey now follows Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 1202), allowing New Jersey taxpayers to exclude gains from the sale of QSBS from New Jersey gross income. ...read more

Governor Sherrill’s Executive Orders on Energy Affordability and Initiatives

On January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Sherrill issued several executive orders, two of which focus on energy affordability and energy initiatives. These two orders will have a significant impact on the state’s energy industry. ...read more

Doctors, Nurses Speak Out About Immigration Enforcement in Hospitals

In “Doctors, Nurses Speak Out About Immigration Enforcement in Hospitals,” published by Chief Healthcare Executive, healthcare organizations and professional associations across the country raise concerns about immigration enforcement activities occurring in hospitals and emergency departments. The article reports on growing fears among patients and healthcare workers, particularly following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Medical groups including the American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and American College of Emergency Physicians warn that enforcement actions in healthcare settings may deter patients from seeking care, compromise safety, and undermine trust in the healthcare system. ...read more

Archer Expands Higher Education Team With Wilkes University General Counsel

In an article for Law360, Elizabeth Leo was interviewed about joining Archer as a partner in the firm’s Higher Education practice after serving as general counsel and Title IX coordinator at Wilkes University. In her new role, Leo will support colleges, particularly smaller institutions, by serving as external general counsel and providing cost-effective access to broad legal expertise, including Title IX, labor and employment, and operational matters. Archer leadership emphasized her deep, inside-the-institution perspective and extensive experience as a significant asset to higher education clients. With decades of experience spanning private practice, healthcare leadership, and higher education, Elizabeth strengthens Archer’s expanding Higher Education team. ...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

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

Lisa Stewart Albright Named to South Jersey Biz’s 2026 Women to Watch List

Partner Lisa Stewart Albright has been named to the 2026 edition of South Jersey Biz’s Women to Watch list. This prestigious recognition honors women leaders in philanthropy, finance, law, marketing, healthcare, and other industries who are making a meaningful impact across South Jersey. According to South Jersey Biz, this year’s Women to Watch share a common goal: to lead by example and use the lessons they’ve learned to help not only themselves, but also those around them, reach their full potential. ...read more

Archer Welcomes Daniel Hong

Archer is pleased to announce that Daniel Hong has joined the firm as an associate in its Corporate and Tax Groups in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Daniel advises clients on a broad range of corporate, transactional, and tax matters. His practice focuses on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and general corporate advisory services. He regularly assists private and public companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations with entity formation, corporate structuring, due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, and regulatory compliance. ...read more

Deborah Hays Named to NJBIZ List of 2026 Leaders in Law

Deborah A. Hays, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Board of Directors, has been named to NJBIZ’s 2026 “Leaders in Law” list. This prestigious award recognizes legal professionals for their commitment to the profession, dedication to their communities, and the impact of their leadership on those around them. ...read more

Suggestions for the Future of the H-1B Program

The NJBIA is hosting a webinar on the future of the H-1B visa program, the largest high-skilled immigration program in the U.S. As reforms aim to prioritize higher-paid foreign workers, industry experts, including Archer partner Eric Yun, will address how these changes may affect U.S. businesses, local economies, and the availability of skilled workers. Chair of Archer’s Immigration and Global Mobility Practice, Eric will moderate the panel “Suggestions for the Future of the H-1B Program.” Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Eric and the other panelists on the path forward for this critical immigration program. ...read more

2026 ABA-IPT Advanced Tax Seminars

Archer partners Alex Genato and Jeffrey Gordon will serve as speakers at the ABA and IPT 2026 Advanced Tax Seminars. Attorneys, accountants, tax officials, and others interested in gaining a greater professional knowledge of managing the country’s increasing tax burden are encouraged to attend. ...read more

Paralegal Strategies for Navigating Government and Administrative Law

Join partner Andrew Fede for the IPE online seminar “Paralegal Strategies for Navigating Government and Administrative Law” designed to polish your government and administrative law skills. Discover how to work with public records and assist in government investigations with insights that include: ...read more