Non–Profit Tax Exempts Must File! Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, beginning in 2007 all non-profits qualified under Federal Law 501(c)(3), must file some type of 990 Return annually. Formerly, non-profit tax exempts with annual receipts of less than $25,000 did not need to file. This reminder is important now, because three (3) years […]
Time of Decision Or Not Time Of Decision? That Is The Question By: Stuart D. Liebman Members of the land use and development community here in New Jersey are waiting anxiously to see whether or not our new Governor, Chris Christie, signs the Bill that was recently sent to the Governor’s desk after being […]
On September 6, 2008 then Governor Corzine enacted The New Jersey Permit Extension Act (the “Act”) in an effort to combat the impact these trying times have had on real estate development throughout the state. The purpose of the Act is to prevent a permit from expiring before the economy provides a conducive environment for […]
Ridgewood man says no one should be critical of relief efforts in Haiti, The Bergen Record, Monday, February 1, 2010 TEANECK — James Delia learned about the logistical problems of shifting people and goods around Haiti well before the Jan. 12 earthquake shattered the impoverished country. Delia, giving a presentation Sunday about his experiences in Haiti to […]
Perspective on Haiti—the bigger picture. Last Tuesday’s earthquake bringing death and destruction to Haiti is just the latest of disasters to befall this nation. In just the eight years since I have been involved in and traveling to this nation, the country has also been twice devastated by hurricanes. This tiny nation finds itself in […]
Mahwah Considering “Opting In” to Highlands. At a recent meeting of the Mayor and Council, a straw poll vote indicated strong movement by the governing body toward “opting in” to the Highlands Preservation Zone mandates. Portions of Mahwah north and west of the Ramapo River are already in the Highlands Perseveration District. The remaining […]
Medicare Part D – 2009 Notification It’s that time of year of again where employers must notify their employees whether or not the group prescription plan offered under the employer’s group health plan is equal to or better than that provided by Medicare Part D. If the employer’s prescription plan is equal to or better […]
IT’S STILL THE ECONOMY, STUPID! By: Thomas M. Wells Experts are telling us the recession is over, and it very likely is, at least by the numbers. Eight months ago I predicted unemployment would reach ten-percent. Now, with just a couple tenths of a point to go, I am less sure, but still […]
Good business lawyers are considered to be good for a reason. We do a lot more than just draft documents. We work to get the deal done, but still protect our clients’ interest while giving them good service, for value. Importantly, though, our job is also to help our clients see things clearly if […]
Just last summer, the statewide Nonresidential Development Fee Act was enacted on July 17, 2008. The Act pre-empted any municipal affordable housing or “COAH” fee ordinance and mandated that any nonresidential development be assessed a fee equaling 2.5% of the equalized assessed value of the improvements and land of the new development (the “2.5% Fee”). […]