News & Insights

Tax-Exempt Organizations and Donors Under OBBBA: Key Provisions, Compliance Risks, and Planning

Partner Noel Fleming will be presenting the Strafford hosted program “Tax-Exempt Organizations and Donors Under OBBBA: Key Provisions, Compliance Risks, and Planning.” Panelists will analyze the key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Tax counsel and advisers will learn the changes the OBBBA imposes on the U.S. income tax code and how it impacts nonprofits and donors. The presentation will cover the endowment excise tax under Section 4968, excess compensation excise under Section 4960, charitable contributions, compliance risks, and planning strategies for tax-exempt organizations and donors. ...read more

13th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar

Join Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group for our 13th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar, a complimentary program exploring the latest legal developments in trust, estate and fiduciary litigation. ...read more

Will, Tax & Estate Planning Workshop

Archer partner Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “Will, Tax & Estate Planning Workshop,” hosted by Samaritan. Melissa will be joined by fellow Samaritan Planned Giving Committee Members as they work with attendees to navigate important decisions, changes due to certain life events and estate planning that affect a will. Learn the importance of your will, explore other tax saving and estate planning options, and get your questions answered. The workshop is free, but registration is required. ...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

Labor and Employment Law Update – Summer 2025 Edition

As part of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2025 Summer CLE Conference, Peter Frattarelli, chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Group, will serve as a moderator and speaker  for the session “Labor and Employment Law Update – Summer 2025 Edition.” Peter and a panel of seasoned practitioners will cover the latest legal developments, case law updates, and workplace trends shaping employment law today. The program will provide attorneys with critical insights into recent decisions and evolving legal standards that are directly impacting employers and employees across New Jersey. ...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

Crisis Averted – What Disciplined Attorneys Wish They Knew Before It Was Too Late

Archer partner Carlos Bollar will be one of the featured speakers at the New Jersey State Bar Association program “Crisis Averted – What Disciplined Attorneys Wish They Knew Before It Was Too Late.” This timely seminar brings together a panel of experienced ethics attorneys who will turn real disciplinary cases into proactive guidance. ...read more

Not-for-Profit Status Under Attack - Implications for Universities and Other 501(c)(3) Muni Market Issuers

Partner Noel Fleming will be a panelist in the discussion, "Not-for-Profit Status Under Attack – Implications for Universities and Other 501(c)(3) Muni Market Issuers." This important conversation, presented by the Philadelphia Area Municipal Analyst Society,  will explore the growing challenges to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, the legal process for revocation, and what it all means for nonprofit institutions like universities, healthcare organizations, housing agencies, and more. With high-profile cases drawing national attention, the potential impact on nonprofit borrowers and the muni market is significant. Join Noel and other industry leaders as they share insights on what’s at stake and how the sector is responding. ...read more

Unwrapping Controversy: Litigating the Law of Giving

This engaging presentation will cover various legal, evidentiary, and ethical considerations related to inter vivos gifts, including how to challenge them and the complexities involved in specific types of gifts, with practical pointers for planners. ...read more

You Get What You Tax For: How Tax Policy Fuels the Housing Crisis and How to Fix It

Jeffrey Gradone will be presenting the program “You Get What You Tax For: How Tax Policy Fuels the Housing Crisis and How to Fix It” at the 2025 New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference. During this session, panelists will discuss how property taxes and other tax incentives and penalties work against municipalities and planners who are concentrating on zoning to encourage creation of housing. The three day conference features timely, thought-provoking sessions that will ignite new ideas and strategies for tackling the challenges of land use, sustainable growth, and community resilience. To learn more click here. Date & Time:Friday, June 132:30 PM - 3:45 PM Location:Hyatt RegencyNew Brunswick, NJ ...read more

2025 Business Law Symposium

Archer partner Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa will be serving as the moderator and a speaker at the “2025 Business Law Symposium.” Joining Franco as a speaker at this year’s event will be Archer partner Kate A. Sherlock. Co-sponsored by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) and New Jersey State Bar Association’s Business Law Section, the Symposium brings together attorneys, accountants and other professionals to explore the latest trends in and challenges for business. ...read more

Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline

Archer partner Tara Zane will be presenting the program “Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline” at the National Business Institute’s seminar “New Jersey Probate Process from Start to Finish.” This seminar provides an all-inclusive guide to probate, as well as an update on the latest court procedures and tax laws. ...read more

Fiduciary Litigation Update

Partner Steven Mignogna will be a panelist for the program “Fiduciary Litigation Update” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Join Steve along with a panel of experts to explore the latest in fiduciary litigation cases and legislative changes that will impact the area. This panel is part of the program’s Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track and Civil Litigation Track. ...read more

The Energy Executive Roundtable: Strategies for Tomorrow

Richard Mroz, Archer Public Affairs Senior Director of Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, will moderate the panel “The Energy Executive Roundtable: Strategies for Tomorrow” at the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s 2025 Energy & Environment Outlook Forum.  This year’s forum will feature Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President of the NJBPU and Shawn LaTourette, Commissioner of the NJDEP. Archer Public Affairs is a subsidiary of Archer & Greiner. ...read more

The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive

Partner Carlos Bollar will be a speaker for the program “The Wellness Sessions: 5 minutes to Thrive” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. This session, a part of the event’s Special Interest track, will see panelists present specific ideas and tips on how to achieve wellness. ...read more

What I Wish I Knew

Partner Marc Rollo will be a panelist for the program “What I Wish I Knew” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Hear from panelists as they discuss how experiences in the legal world have shaped their careers. Learn Marc’s teachable moments from his more than 35 years in the legal profession. ...read more

What I Wish I Knew

Yvette Cave will be a panelist for the program “What I Wish I Knew” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Designed for young lawyers to learn from attorney experience, panelists for this session will discuss practical issues that are not taught in law school. ...read more