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By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. March 30, 2020 Posted in Firm News Share

Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 109 (EO 109) last week, in furtherance of the previously issued executive orders and precautions taken in response to the Covid-19 emergency. The order limits use of hospitals and other medical equipment, obligates businesses in possession of unneeded PPE and equipment to submit their inventory to the State, and allows for changes in medical practice and licensing as necessary in order to preserve as much of the State’s capacity as possible to combat the Virus in New Jersey. In addition to giving the Commissioner of the Department of Health greater authority to bind New Jersians under its guidance to combat this health crisis, the order, which is enforceable under the penalties of New Jersey State Law, directs the following:

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. & Robert C. Griffin, Esq. March 27, 2020 Posted in Community Association Law Share

To begin, we hope you, your friends, family, and loved ones are safe, happy, and healthy. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in government orders, quarantines, social distancing, and general unrest. The world has begun to feel increasingly isolated. Despite this, Griffin Alexander, P.C, is still here to help you. In these trying times, we are continuing in our unwavering commitment to help our clients.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. March 26, 2020 Posted in Community Association Law Share

In this unusual and unprecedented time, many Associations are wondering how this pandemic will affect their existing contracts, such as pool contracts. Many are contemplating whether they should even open their pools at all this season. These are all great questions and because some contracts are already executed and in place, it is important to thoroughly review your contract to see what the fine print says. Most contracts will not include spot-on provisions that apply to our current unusual situation. However, a lot of contractors may have policies set into place about how they will operate for the upcoming season.

March 26, 2020 Posted in Firm News Share

Governor Murphy announced on March 24, 2020, through an administrative order, which permits additional retail businesses to operate during their normal business hours during the COVID-19 outbreak. In accordance with Executive Order 107, the following businesses are now considered essential: Mobile phone retail and repair shops; Bicycle shops, but only to provide service and repair; Livestock feed stores; Nurseries and garden centers; and Farming equipment stores.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. March 25, 2020 Posted in Firm News Share

In the midst of these unusual times, Petitioners, Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Prince Law Offices, P.C., Trop Gun Shop Ltd., and Roger Mullins, filed a Petitioners’ Emergency Ex Parte Application for Extraordinary Relief Pursuant to the Court’s King’s Bench Jurisdiction, against Governor Tom Wolf. In that application, the Petitioners challenged the constitutionality of the Governor’s March 19, 2020 Order, which ordered all businesses that were not life-sustaining to be closed. In response, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Middle District held on March 22, 2020, “With respect to those Petitioners alleging that the Governor’s March 19 Order infringes on this Court’s exclusive authority to regulate the practice of law, or otherwise interferes with this Court’s orders declaring a statewide judicial emergency…, the Application is DISMISSED AS MOOT.” The Order further states, “Although the Governor’s March 19 Order provides that businesses performing “Legal Services” must cease physical operations, he subsequently added the following proviso: ‘Except as required to allow attorneys to participate in court functions deemed essential by a president judge per the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's order of March 18, 2020, or similar federal court directive, and lawyers may access their offices to effectuate such functions and directives.’”

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. March 24, 2020 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

By now, most states have instituted mandatory rules requiring non-essential people to work from home.  In many cases, some workers have been afforded this convenience, however there are many that have lost employment.   In all cases, one major concern has been the ability of many individuals and families to continuing making rent payments to landlords.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. March 24, 2020 Posted in Community Association Law Share

COVID-19, which is being commonly referred to as “Coronavirus” is considered a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Coronavirus Tragedy of 2020 continues to impact the entire world. The Federal Government declared Coronavirus a National Emergency. Areas where large amounts of people gather have been closed or prevented audiences to be present (Broadway, Disneyland/Disney World, etc.), including sporting events (NBA, NHL, UFC, MLB, etc.). Italy’s recorded deaths surpassed those of China recently. Coronavirus is a continuously increasing threat to the entire world.

By Robert C. Griffin, Esq. March 24, 2020 Posted in Community Association Law Share

Community Association elections are generally performed based upon a combination of statutory and By-Law requirements. Not all By-Laws are the same, however, and before conducting an election it is essential to review the By-Laws for your particular Association.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. March 23, 2020 Posted in Firm News Share

Governor Murphy issued a “Stay at Home” Order, by way of Executive Order Number 107, in response to the increasing number of positive COVID-19 test results. The Executive Order is available in the link below:   https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-107.pdf