The False Claims Act also known as a “Qui Tam” (kwee- tam) action, rewards the public for bringing lawsuits to recover civil penalties and forfeitures from those companies and persons who have defrauded the government. Qui tam laws rewards those who bring (“relate”)...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is on the verge of issuing proposed altered hazardous communication requirements. These are the requirements that accompany dangerous substances and materials for workers, including employees of companies in New...
There are two primary types of alternative dispute resolution or ADR processes utilized in New Jersey today. These are arbitration and mediation. Mediation is a broadly used ADR process in resolving business disputes, including issues involving contracts....
With increasing regularity, individuals and businesses in New Jersey are finding themselves having no real alternative but to enter into a contract which includes a provision for forced arbitration should a dispute of some sort arise. Indeed, the widespread use of...
Every day, scientists and pharmacists are coming up with new medications that are meant to help people. In order for new medicine to be approved, it has to go through a clinical trial. There are a few different phases of a clinical trial to determine if a new drug is...
Trademarking a new biotech or pharmaceutical product presents unique marketing and legal challenges. The process of trademarking a new pharmaceutical ideally begins with understanding the mechanics of legal compliance. There are some tips New Jersey pharmaceutical...
A new presidential administration and administrator may impact the Food and Drug Administration and its approval of drugs and medications. The FDA faced serious challenges and pressure to authorize unproven drugs during the pandemic. It must address other issues...
During the current difficult economic climate, businesses in distress are being forced to merge, liquidate or restructure debt in order to stay afloat. Creditors should know that they have rights, however, in the event of a corporate bankruptcy proceeding. It is...
As a creditor, bankruptcy poses a very real risk. After all, a successful bankruptcy discharge could leave your bottom line hurting, in some instances significantly so. To protect your interests as fully as possible, you need to do everything you can to increase the...
With the world changing its business, learning and even social communication to remote platforms, it is worth taking a second look at how these technologies can reshape the mediation process as well. Because remote mediation requires a great deal of advanced planning,...