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

Three Distinguished Legacies Continue

After decades of distinguished service on the bench, the Honorable Marie Lihotz (Ret.), the Honorable Raymond Batten (Ret.), and the Honorable Lee Solomon (Ret.) have brought their judicial insight, leadership, and commitment to fairness to Archer & Greiner’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Group. Each offers a unique perspective shaped by years of experience in New Jersey’s court system, and SJ Magazine recently spoke to each of them regarding their careers and Archer’s ADR Group. ...read more

U.S. Supreme Court to Clarify Sovereign Immunity Across State Lines

In its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to address whether a state agency like New Jersey Transit can be sued in another state’s court for injuries that occurred outside its home state. The case arises from two separate lawsuits: one filed in Pennsylvania and another in New York, both involving accidents involving New Jersey Transit buses. While New York’s high court allowed the lawsuit to proceed, Pennsylvania’s court held that sovereign immunity barred such claims. ...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

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 Names Four New Partners

Voorhees, NJ - Archer proudly announces the elevation of four attorneys to partner. This group reflects the strength and depth of Archer’s legal talent across a range of practice areas and offices. ...read more

Archer Launches Political Law & Compliance Practice

Archer & Greiner P.C. (“Archer”) is pleased to announce the launch of its Political Law & Compliance Practice Group, expanding the firm’s capabilities in serving clients operating in today’s highly regulated political and governmental environments. The new practice will be co-chaired by partners Jason Sena and David Weinstein, both of whom bring deep experience in state and local government relations, compliance, and public policy. ...read more

Steven Mignogna Recognized in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes

Archer is proud to announce that partner Steven K. Mignogna, Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Wealth, Estates & Trusts Group and Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation Group, has been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes. Steve is ranked in New Jersey for Estate and Trust Litigation. ...read more

Mid-Atlantic Review

Chair of Archer’s Cannabis Group, Bill Caruso, will be presenting the program “Mid-Atlantic Review” at the 2025 New Jersey Cannabis Convention. The Mid-Atlantic is the country's hottest cannabis market with a balanced approach to market maturity, opportunity based in solid fundamentals like competitive real estate and population radiuses, and new adult use markets still emerging completely in PA and VA. Bill, along with a panel of industry experts will address how the Mid-Atlantic region is navigating the cannabis market. Panelists will discuss the emerging Pennsylvania and Virginia adult use markets, how Delaware is handling their entry into the market and a look ahead to more licensing rounds for entrepreneurs in Maryland. ...read more

Litigation in Bankruptcy Cases

Archer partner Douglas Leney will be presenting the program “Litigation in Bankruptcy Cases” at the National Business Institute’s seminar “Tackling Complex Bankruptcy Cases: Secured Debt, Complex Assets, and More.” This seminar addresses the challenges practitioners face when handling complex bankruptcy cases. ...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