On June 30, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed bill number S-4654/A-5878 into law.[1] This law was enacted in response to various daily newspapers ceasing their print editions, leaving many public entities without an official outlet to publish meeting notices required under the Open Public Meetings Act (“OPMA”) promulgated under N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq. The OPMA […]

On May 5, 2025, in In the Matter of Protest Filed by El Sol Contracting and Construction Corp., Contract T100.638, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined whether it was arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to reject a bid from the lowest bidder due to the bid documents failing to include a […]

Ravinder S. Bhalla (Ravi) will be returning as Of Counsel with the firm on July 1, 2025. His proficiency spans federal and state court litigation, particularly in employment law, complex civil litigation and criminal defense. Ravi’s expertise in complex civil litigation includes the successful handling a variety of matters in the areas of trademark litigation, energy […]

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli & Tipton LLC is proud to announce the promotion of Emily Paulus to partner. Emily has been an invaluable member of our firm for over six years, and it has been a privilege to witness her growth as a corporate and real estate attorney. Her dedication to excellence, deep understanding of […]

As seen in South Jersey Magazine When a divorce is filed in New Jersey, litigants are entitled to engage in the discovery process. Discovery allows parties to gather and exchange relevant information and documents. The goal of discovery is to obtain all necessary facts and information to facilitate fair and productive settlement negotiations. In the […]

Originally published in NJSBA’s June 2025 issue of New Jersey Lawyer. At the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting on May 16, 2024, a panelist at the Cannabis Law Committee event made a surprising announcement that was greeted by cheers from the audience: the United States Justice Department would start the process to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to […]

On January 21, 2025, the United States Court of Federal Claims issued a ruling in MVL USA, Inc. et al. v. The United States, finding project labor agreements (“PLAs”) violate the Competition in Contracting Act (“CICA”). The Court of Federal Claims consolidated multiple bid protests that challenged the legality of mandatory PLAs in construction contracts, as required by Executive Order 14063 […]

Webinar: Ethics, Influence, and Education: What Every NJ School Official Should Know From social media missteps to contract conflicts, this timely presentation by Sandra A. Graise, Esq. explores how New Jersey’s School Ethics Act continues to shape the conduct of board members and administrators. Learn what’s permissible, what crosses the line, and how to uphold […]

If you’re an adult and ready to change your name, the process in New Jersey involves three key steps that must be completed through the court system. 1. File a Verified Complaint First, you will need to file a Verified Complaint which sets forth your current name, what you want to change your name to, […]

What is adoption? The term “adoption” refers to the formal judicial process used to create a parent-child relationship that would not otherwise be recognized by law. What are the different types of adoption available in the State of New Jersey? In the State of New Jersey the following types of adoption are available: domestic, international, […]