SOGT Law Welcomes Attorney, William J. Stein William J. Stein concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, family business succession planning, and general corporate matters. Bill brings to his practice an in-depth knowledge … Continue reading →

SOGT Law Welcomes Attorney, Ned E. Barlas Ned. E. Barlas maintains a diverse intellectual property (IP) and corporate practice. He represents clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations, in structuring and negotiating corporate, commercial and IP transactions, strategic IP counseling and … Continue reading →

Do your homework: Do your due diligence to maximize the terms of your real estate deal By: SBN Staff | 2:29pm EDT October 1, 2018 When purchasing a commercial property, there is a lot of “homework” that a buyer should … Continue reading →

In Loving Memory of Robert L. Franklin It is with deep sadness we write to inform you of the passing of one of our attorneys, Robert L. Franklin. Bob was a treasured friend and colleague, and his warm smile and … Continue reading →

Federal law and LGBTQ+ employee workplace discrimination protections By: SBN Staff | 9:54am EDT September 11, 2018 Many states have discrimination laws that provide protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. For example, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination … Continue reading →

The Supreme Court makes a significant ruling in favor of employers By: Chelan David | 4:36pm EDT August 6, 2018 On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, which significantly undermined … Continue reading →

What to do when the golf course adjoining your home is redeveloped By: Chelan David | 4:43pm EDT August 6, 2018 Golf courses throughout the country are closing, and the land is being redeveloped for uses that not only destroy … Continue reading →

Attorney Stephen C. Goldblum to Present at the PBI Program The Basics of Employment Law: The Laws that Form the Foundation of Employment Practice, on August 28, 2018 Stephen C. Goldblum, a member of Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC … Continue reading →

Intern implications: How new Department of Labor guidelines will affect unpaid internships Interviewed by Chelan David In 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance limiting for-profit companies’ ability to have unpaid interns. However, courts increasingly rejected that stringent … Continue reading →

LLC, partnership audit primer: How to navigate the new IRS audit rules of LLCs, joint ventures and partnerships Interviewed by Chelan David On January 1, 2018, IRS audits under the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2015 became effective. The new … Continue reading →