A three-day celebration of life for the late Lt. Gov. Shelia Y. Oliver began with bagpipes and a state police honor guard escorting her casket from a gold hearse to the Statehouse rotunda where she will lie in state.

Fueled in part by unfolding scientific breakthroughs in cell and gene therapy as well as technological development overall, New Jersey’s life sciences industry, health systems, state government and academic institutions are collaborating to bolster our innovation ecosystem. This article explores what will be built, and where…

The construction of a new subaqueous Hudson River rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York – along with the rehabilitation of an existing Hudson River two-track rail tunnel – is expected to generate $19 billion in economic activity and create 72,000 direct and indirect jobs. Highly trained union workers have already begun early work related to the new tunnel, one of several headline-grabbing infrastructure endeavors throughout the state. Read more…

While tax and audit services remain important for CPAs, accounting firms are also expanding their advisory and related services. Read more…

The coronavirus pandemic’s peak and its aftermath have left some nonprofits here facing financial uncertainties even as the need for their services is increasing. Read more…

Does South Jersey continue to thrive via its diverse industries? This articles explores struggles and successes in the state’s lower eight counties. Read more…

What's in store for New Jersey's 2023 economy? From commercial real estate and healthcare, to energy and broader economic trends, this article explores the landscape. Read more…

A declining stock market, inflation and an upcoming decreased federal gift and estate tax exemption may make it an ideal time to utilize trusts. Read more…

Notable institutional and infrastructure projects are underway in all corners of New Jersey, and contractors/construction unions are paving the way for their success. My latest article explores the landscape.

Business e-mail compromise incidents alone caused $2.4 billion in cyber losses nationally, further evidence of an increasingly sophisticated threat actor environment. This article explores the many bulwarks that businesses can build against those who seek to do them cyber harm.

New Jersey has long suffered from a “brain drain” of high school students leaving for out-of-state colleges, but Garden State higher education institutions are partly countering this trend by attracting students from afar…

Are you equipped for potentially uncertain times? While the July jobs report is strong, financial readiness remains important in a climate replete with inflation and geopolitical concerns. Learn more...

With many workers continuing to retire and others sidelining themselves due to pandemic-related fatigue/worries, the overall scenario has resulted in more job openings across the country than there are applicants. This means businesses of all stripes must sharpen their strategies for attracting new workers as well as keeping the ones they already have.

Advances in cell and gene therapy, combined with an advantageous New Jersey environment, have fueled industry growth here.

Although rising healthcare benefit costs continue to adversely impact companies’ bottom lines, multiple strategies may help businesses reduce or stabilize these expenses. Learn more…

New Jersey’s higher education institutions offer an array of specialized MBA programs that are not only popular with students, but are also in demand with employers seeking graduates who possess both valuable technical and communication skills.

Pandemic-driven online banking trends, combined with financial technology that is now more affordable for smaller banks, yields more banking options for customers.

Against the backdrop of inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues, the national and NJ economies remain fairly strong and maybe be poised for additional growth.

As the coronavirus pandemic transforms hospital emergency departments, new technologies have emerged to treat a wide range of acute medical conditions.

For New Jersey companies legally hiring both highly skilled foreign nationals and others who are not US citizens or permanent residents, the process can be complex.