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For many tattoo businesses, the termination of a tattoo artist often results in an unfortunate consequence of disparagement, better known as “trash-talking.” The extent of the trash talking has become even more severe than simply telling clients that the other shop does “shoddy” work. With the use of social media, such sites as, Twitter, Facebook and Yelp have helped disgruntled tattoo artists gain greater access to the public and advance their “evil will.”

Earlier this month, Governor Christie signed the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act. While this is a new statute on the books, it is fundamentally the same law that existed prior to the law being enacted. Essentially, the Trade Secrets Act codifies existing New Jersey law in the employment arena.

On December 8, 2011, the Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Lou Greenwald, D-Camden, and Republican Leader Alex DeCroce, R-Morris and Passaic, that seeks to extend the expiration date of the “Permit Extension Act of 2008.” Under the current law, the extension is set to expire on December 31, 2012. If approved, the extension would now expire on December 31, 2014.

What Every Contractor Needs to Know: The (New ) New Jersey Construction Lien Law:

Earlier this year, New Jersey amended the construction lien law. It is essential that you are aware of your lien rights and what has changed following the amendment. This post will help answer the many questions that arise regarding the construction lien law in New Jersey regarding commercial construction projects. Future posts will include information regarding the amendments to the residential construction lien law and the lien fund.