by Jules Halpern | Jul 29, 2026 | Education Law, IRS, Private Schools
A new federal tax credit could bring meaningful new scholarship funding to private and religious schools starting in 2027. It is a genuine opportunity, and one worth understanding before you start counting on it. The Basics Starting with the 2027 tax year, donors can...
by Jules Halpern | Jul 29, 2026 | Employee Benefits, Employment Law, New Jersey Law
As of July 17, 2026, New Jersey significantly expanded who qualifies for job-protected family leave, adding an estimated 400,000 workers to the law’s coverage. Many employers who never had to think about this law before may now be covered. If you have employees...
by Jules Halpern | Jul 29, 2026 | Connecticut Law, Employer Policies, Employment Law
Connecticut just enacted one of the broadest overhauls of its workplace laws in years. Signed in May and largely effective October 1, 2026, the new law touches job postings, training agreements, disability accommodations, and more. If you have employees in...
by Jules Halpern | Jun 22, 2026 | Employee Schedules, Employment Law, Labor Law
The 40-hour, Monday-through-Friday workweek has anchored American employment law for nearly a century. Today, that anchor is being tested from several directions at once. Lawmakers are debating shorter standard workweeks, cities and states are regulating how and when...
by Jules Halpern | Jun 19, 2026 | Business Law, Intellectual Property
For many businesses, the most valuable assets are not on the balance sheet. Brand names, client lists, proprietary processes, software, marketing content, and product designs often drive more value than equipment or inventory, yet they are frequently left unprotected...
