Jersey

New Jersey Narrowly Defines Anti-Russia Law, Following Kyocera Court Win

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Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey’s controversial law aimed at imposing state-level sanctions on Russian-backed companies has been significantly scaled back after a federal court ruling. The law, which initially had wide-ranging implications, sparked a legal battle when it ensnared the American subsidiary of Japanese electronics company Kyocera. However, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Kirsch issued a permanent injunction in December, deeming the state’s efforts to blacklist Kyocera unconstitutional. While Kirsch did not strike down the law entirely, he stated that it could be constitutional if applied to companies facing federal sanctions. In response to … Read more

New Jersey Sets the Bar with the First Comprehensive State Privacy Law of 2024

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Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has become the latest state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation, as Governor Phil Murphy signed SB 332 into law on January 16, 2024. This marks the 13th state privacy law in the United States and comes as federal privacy legislation remains uncertain. The new law, which will take effect on January 15, 2025, is expected to have a significant impact on organizations operating in the state. While many state privacy laws have followed the model set by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act … Read more

New Jersey Liquor License Reform Fails to Fulfill Commercial Real Estate Advocates’ Expectations

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Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey’s liquor license laws, known for being restrictive and expensive, underwent significant changes this week. Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that increases the number of available liquor licenses statewide and allows for new licenses in municipalities with large malls. This move injects nearly 1,500 licenses into the market, marking the first major reform since the Prohibition era. Despite this change, some groups, including the state’s largest commercial real estate trade organization, argue that the new legislation falls short of what is needed to spur development. Craft breweries and distilleries have … Read more

New Jersey Expands Access to Contraceptives and Supports Veterans in New Laws, Promoting Health Equity and Affordability

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Trenton, New Jersey – As the new year begins, New Jersey is implementing a series of laws that will have a significant impact on the healthcare industry. These new regulations are aimed at expanding access to contraceptives, making it easier for veterans to enter the nursing profession, and addressing the affordability of prescription drugs. Additionally, the state has also made changes to the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act. One key law allows pharmacists to provide self-administered hormonal contraceptives without a prescription. This means that individuals will have easier access to birth control pills, patches, and … Read more