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In a time already referred to as the “retail apocalypse”, the novel coronavirus has brought much of the retail industry to its knees. With stores and restaurants shuttered by government mandate, many tenants unilaterally ceased or reduced rent paid in April and, with May rent now due, commercial landlords face...

New Jersey Executive Order 136 (“EO 136”), issued by Governor Murphy on May 2, 2020, has extended various New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) deadlines applicable to permit completeness and technical review, public comment periods, and certain regulatory registration and reporting requirements, for as long as the Public Health...

Michael G. Greenfield has joined Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP, and will continue to concentrate his practice in the areas of employment counseling and litigation.  Mike advises businesses, large and small, by providing counseling on employment issues, defending employers in both state and federal litigation, and engaging in traditional labor law...

While a great deal of attention has been given to the availability of business loans under the Payroll Protection Program, businesses can also take advantage of certain changes to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”).  Here are beneficial provisions: Bonus...

On April 8, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 122 (“EO 122”), which among other things, (a) shuts down all “non-essential construction projects,” and (b) mandates adoption of policies for essential retail and manufacturing operations, warehousing businesses and construction projects including, but not limited to, policies that limit occupancy,...

In connection with the CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is approved to fund up to $349 billion in loans (“PPP Loans”) to small businesses for the purpose of funding payroll, employee benefits, mortgage interest, utilities and rent.  As of...

Signed into law by President Trump last Friday, the CARES Act is designed to provide assistance to American workers, families, businesses, municipalities and health care systems through an over $2 trillion stimulus package. Given the enormous reach of the bill, its impact on commercial real estate, and in particular landlords...

The Senate and House have passed the CARES Act which is a stimulus package for the nation and includes several important opportunities for small business to receive assistance. The law will be signed by the President shortly. In this legislation, there are several relief programs for businesses. In particular, the...

In the wake of the nation-wide trend of shuttering non-essential businesses, schools and public activities, state and federal legislatures are implementing legislation and policy initiatives that impact financial institutions, landlords and other creditors. Nationally, HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have suspended foreclosures and evictions for sixty (60) days. Pennsylvania...

Federal Laws - Effective April 1, 2020: FMLA Expansion: The expanded Family and Medical Leave Act applies to the following: employees who need to care for their children whose school is closed or their childcare provider is closed. These employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave. The...

In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak which has thrown all of us, our families and our businesses into unsettled times, we wanted to briefly share with you the steps Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP has taken to protect our employees and community and to reaffirm our commitment to ensure business...

Keep Track of Hours Worked. If your employees do not have the ability to keep track of their hours worked through an online app, you should think about implementing a policy for how employees are to keep track of hours worked when they are home. You can utilize an online...

On January 21, 2020, Governor Murphy signed S-1683/A-4267 (known as the “Dirty Dirt Bill”), which expands the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (“NJDEP”) oversight of businesses that engage in or provide “soil and fill recycling services.” Under the new law, any business that does not hold a valid, permanent...

Continuing a tradition begun several years ago, lawyers and staff participated in Read Across America Day, honoring the legacy of Dr. Seuss, by reading to students at The Bancroft School in Mt. Laurel. The Bancroft School is the leading regional provider of special education programs for children and youth with...

Hyland Levin ShapiroLLP is pleased to announce that partner, Julie M. Murphy, was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey.  The Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey is a member driven organization focused on building partnerships between business and community leaders...

Hyland Levin ShapiroLLP is pleased to announce that partner, David R. Dahan was elected to serve his second 3-year term on the Board of Directors and was appointed to serve as Treasurer for the Community Associations Institute (Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley Chapter). As Treasurer, David will serve on the Executive...

Hyland Levin Shapiro continued its long standing tradition of partnering with the Camden County Bar Association and St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral School in Camden to “adopt a family” for the holiday.  St. Joseph’s assists families in need regardless of religion.  As part of our season of giving, HLS helped insure our...

On December 11, Partner, David Dahan attended the Annual Meeting and Holiday Party for the Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (“CAI”) whose mission is to build better communities.  We are pleased to announce that, at the event, David was elected to serve his second three-year...

Hyland Levin Shapiro employees were happy to once again participate in giving back to the community by making and donating more than 300 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the Cathedral Kitchen (CK) in Camden, NJ.  CK provides meals to the homeless and to schools where children are in need...

On December 3, 2019, Ben Levin and Mark Shapiro attended the NFI Sports Award Dinner of the Katz JCC which was held to honor sports personalities at JCC.   Honorees were Rabbi Benjamin David who received the People’s Choice Award and Emma Stopek who received the David Back Memorial Maccabi Award. ...