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November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces $60M of Additional Small Business Grants for COVID Relief

On November 11, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a commitment of at least $60 million in additional relief grants under Phase 3 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA’s) Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBEAG).

This funding is in addition to $70 M of funds already allocated for the current phase of the SBEAG program and will enable the NJEDA to fulfill grants for the entire pipeline of eligible businesses that applied for Phase 3 funding prior to the application deadline.

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November 10, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces Additional COVID-19-related Restrictions

New Jerseg Gov. Phil Murphy has announced new COVID-19 related restrictions due to the state’s increasing COVID-19 infections. Bars and restaurants will be required to close all indoor service by 10 p.m. Interstate indoor organized sports will also be prohibited indefinitely.

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November 3, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Revises COVID Guidance for Public Gatherings

On October 31, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy and the head of the New Jersey State Police modified certain restrictions on businesses and public gatherings in New Jersey. The modifications are set forth in Administrative Order 2020-22.

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October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Employers Must Implement Mandatory COVID-19 Safety Protocols by November 5, 2020

On October 28, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 192, which requires employers to implement certain safety measures designed to protect employees, customers and others against exposure to COVID-19. While most states and municipalities recommend similar safety measures, New Jersey is one of the few states to mandate such requirements. New Jersey employers and businesses are advised to implement the required measures by November 5, 2020, at 6:00 a.m., the effective date of the executive order.

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October 29, 2020October 30, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces COVID-centric Private Employer Work Safety Rules

Pursuant to a new executive order, the Murphy administration is setting up statewide COVID-19 safety standards for private sector employers, and a means to enforce those rules.

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October 19, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Updates Its Moratorium on Residential Utilities and Their Ability to Pursue Non-payment

Last week, New Jersey updated its guidance on COVID-19 related charges for most utilities in Executive Order 190.

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October 19, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces Updated COVID-era Sports Rules and Regulations

As of October 12, no-contact practices, contact practices, and competitions for sports defined as “Low Risk”, “Medium Risk”, and “High Risk” are permitted in both outdoor and indoor settings. Low-risk, non-contact sports include golf and tennis. Medium- and high-risk sports include baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, football hockey, judo, boxing, karate, wrestling, rugby, and group dance.

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October 14, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces CARES Act Grant Funds for Small Businesses, Restaurants and Families

On October 13, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans to distribute $112 million of the state’s CARES Act money via grants to small businesses and struggling families.

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September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey: Expansion and Reopening of Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program

On September 29, 2020, the New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency (NJHMFA) announced the expansion and reopening of its Small Landlord Emergency Grant (SLEG) Program to assist vulnerable renters across New Jersey by covering their missed rent from April through July 2020.

The program will reopen Monday, September 28th, at noon and will run until Tuesday, October 13th at 4:00 p.m.

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August 26, 2020August 31, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey to Reopen Gyms and Indoor Amusement Facilities

On August 26, 2020, Governor Murphy announced the reopening of gyms and indoor amusement facilities effective as of September 1, 2020. Reopening will include a 25% of capacity limitation and typical safety protocols including masks, social distancing, one way traffic, etc.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.