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For your information and use in business and personal planning and scheduling, listed below are the legal holidays for 2018 as set by New Jersey and federal statutes:#* Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day#* Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday#* Monday, February 19Presidents’ Day# Friday, April...

New vehicle sales are expected to end the year on a strong note, with December 2017 sales expected to show a 14% increase from November 2017, according to Edmunds.com, which forecasts that nearly 1.6 million new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. this month. While...

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Governor-elect Phil Murphy has named Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal, who was appointed by Governor Chris Christie last year, as his selection for Attorney General. Mr. Grewal previously served as an Assistant U.S. attorney and led the economic crimes unit for several years, overseeing the investigation and prosecution...

In October 2016, legislation was passed that contained several State and local tax changes. At the time, New Jersey’s Gas Tax was increased by $.23/gallon and the State’s 7% Sales Tax was reduced to 6.875%. Effective January 1, 2018, the Sales Tax rate will be reduced again to...

Every individual who gets behind the wheel of a car or truck can appreciate the extra effort and caution necessary to safely drive on ice, sleet, and snow. Avoiding accidents in inclement weather requires extra vigilance from every driver. Below are some tips to remember when driving in...