Many transactions begin with the delivery by one party to the other of a letter of intent (“LOI”).[1] The LOI is a document setting forth the parties’ intent to enter into a transaction and summarizing certain salient business terms. If the parties cannot agree, it would be better to learn that early on during
Joseph A. Armenti
COVID-19–Status of New Jersey Business Operations as of March 30, 2020
Posted in General Business, Recent Developments
Pursuant to a series of Executive Orders issued by Governor Phil Murphy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (together with related guidance and orders issued by the Office of Emergency Management), certain businesses must cease operations while others may maintain operations during normal business hours, subject to social distancing protocols.
Each retail business in New…
COVID-19 Update: New Jersey Executive Order No. 110
By Lauren Manduke & Joseph A. Armenti on
Posted in Recent Developments
Executive Order No. 107 (“Executive Order 107”) issued by Governor Phil Murphy on Saturday March 21, 2020 set forth a list of essential retail businesses that can continue to operate, subject to social distancing guidelines. On March 24, 2020, the New Jersey State Director of Emergency Management expanded Executive Order 107 to include…
COVID-19 Alert – New Jersey Executive Orders 107 and 108
Posted in Recent Developments
On Saturday March 21, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 107 and Executive Order No. 108 (each, an “Executive Order”), introducing additional protective measures amidst the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. These measures will take effect tonight, Saturday March 21, 2020 at 9:00 pm, and will remain in effect until further executive order.…
BYOB – It’s a Jersey Thing
By Joseph A. Armenti & Jonathan Goodelman on
Posted in Restaurant & Hospitality
New Jersey restaurant and club owners who do not possess a coveted New Jersey liquor license can now advertise that they allow customers to bring their own beer or wine or as it is more commonly known, “Bring Your Own Booze” (BYOB).
BYOB is a concept as inherent in New Jersey culture as Bon Jovi. …