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Ideal Institute of Technology: Repurposing as Redevelopment.

What do you do with an office building that's outlived its usefulness to the original occupant? For Ren Parikh, the founder and driving force behind the Ideal Institute of Technology the answer was easy. Repurpose it into Ideal's main campus. For many years the three-story white office building with bands of tinted glass on Washington Avenue in Ple...
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As NJ Reforms its Liquor License Laws, Noted Liquor License Attorney, Scott Silver, Joins NDG Legal

On January 16, 2024, Governor Murphy signed a bill into law which reforms the liquor license laws of New Jersey. This law impacts business owners which hold an inactive license; seek to obtain a license but haven't been able to receive one due to population limits; own a shopping mall; or hold restricted brewery licenses or limited brewery and dist...
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Changes to Reporting Obligations of Business Entities Effective as of January 1, 2024

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury, requires certain domestic and foreign entities, such as single-purpose real estate holding companies, to report the beneficial owners of their entity pursuant to the terms of the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"). A benefic...
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Brigantine Paddle Club: Redevelopment Outside the Box

"Thinking outside the box." It's a cliché that's probably overused, but it also is precisely what the Brigantine Paddle Club, in Atlantic County, New Jersey represents. Not only did development of the Brigantine Paddle Club project represent innovation and imagination in the field of local redevelopment, it also demonstrated the value of having a l...
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Warehouse Building Approvals in Pittsgrove, NJ

NDG attorney Stephen R. Nehmad, Esq. recently obtained use variance approval, conditional use variance approval, d(6) variance relief for maximum building height, and bulk variance relief for maximum lot coverage and minimum number of parking spaces from the Township of Pittsgrove Planning Board in connection with the construction and establishment...
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Nehmad Davis And Goldstein Acquires Approval for Construction of Avalon Home Listed at $25M

[Avalon, NJ]: NDG attorney Keith Davis recently acquired approval for an unprecedented residential construction project in Avalon, New Jersey listed for sale at $25M. The Avalon Planning Board approved the application for the project in the "High Dunes" section of the Borough which is subject to separate ordinance requirements. The Malibu-style 7,2...
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Residential Development Approval in Deptford Township

 NDG attorney Michael Lario recently obtained preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale residential development project in Deptford Township, New Jersey on behalf of a national homebuilder. The proposed plan consisted of 273 residential units (189 townhomes and 84 multifamily apartment units), lighting, landscaping, stor...
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Local Property Owners Regain Their Legal Ability to Use and Occupy Condominium Property

NDG partner and Certified Civil Trial Attorney Ray Went represents the owners of over 50% of the overall condominium units in the Seaspray Condominiums located in Ocean City, New Jersey. In March of 2023, the City of Ocean City issued a notice to vacate the entire condominium property and prohibited occupancy of the individual units due to an ...
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NDG Partner Ray Went Obtains Supreme Court Certification as a Civil Trial Attorney

NDG partner, Ray Went, has obtained Certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney which requires a substantial level of experience in civil trial law.The Certification also requires favorable evaluations by judges and attorneys familiar with Ray's work as well as successfully passing a written examination in civil trial...
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Nehmad Davis And Goldstein Prevails for Whole Foods Shopping Center Development

[Egg Harbor Township, NJ]: NDG attorney Eric Goldstein recently obtained final site plan approval and subdivision relief for the Montgomery Promenade Project in Somerset County New Jersey. The shopping center consists of a Whole Foods Market and 14 individual retail buildings, located on 54 acres in central New Jersey. The NDG team of attorneys pre...
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Attorney Michael C. Donio Joins Nehmad Davis & Goldstein

Nehmad Davis & Goldstein is pleased to announce that attorney Michael C. Donio has joined the firm, where he will continue to focus on commercial litigation, real estate litigation, land use and appellate litigation. Before joining Nehmad Davis & Goldstein, Mike previously worked in the commercial litigation department of a regional South J...
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NDG Expands With New Office in Bridgeton

Nehmad Davis & Goldstein, a prominent New Jersey real estate and commercial litigation law firm, today announced the expansion of its firm's offices to a new location in Bridgeton and its association with Howard Melnicove, Esq. "We serve clients in all 21 counties in New Jersey from our existing offices in Egg Harbor Township and Avalon," said ...
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NDG's Spring 2022 Newsletter

In This Issue: Nehmad Davis & Goldstein Expands with Two New AttorneysNew Jersey's "Prompt Payment Act" is a Powerful Tool for ContractorsCOVID-19 Vaccines: To Mandate or Not to Mandate?Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Required for Majority of New DevelopmentUpdate Regarding Non-Residential Real Property Tax Assessment Appeals File Name: ...
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NDG's Spring/Summer Newsletter is Here!

In This Issue: Nehmad Davis & Goldstein welcomes Honorable Mark H. Sandson (J.S.C., Retired) and Chris D'Esposito to the firm;Update Regarding the Uniform Construction Code"What's all the Racket?"  the New Jersey Noise Control Act and the Impact on Commercial and Industrial Property OwnersRealty Transfer Fee File Name: NDG-Spring-2021-News...
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NDG OBTAINS $378,000 JUDGMENT FOR CONDO ASSOCIATION

NDG trial attorney Ray Went obtained a $378,000 Judgment for a condo association where the former association president misappropriated funds and failed to pay condo fees/assessments. Cedar Grove Condominium Association v. Bennett, Docket No. ATL-L-1745-20. The Courts and other governmental agencies are now open. Please contact Ray at (609) 927-117...
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Update Regarding the Uniform Construction Code

The Department of Community Affairs has temporarily relaxed certain provisions of the Uniform Construction Code to ensure the continuity of construction without a detriment to the public welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the relaxed rules, the timeframe for inspections of minor work (such as routine alterations in an existing one or two-f...
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Gov. Murphy Issues Executive Order 173 –Limiting Capacity for Indoor Gatherings

On August 3, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 173 which decreased indoor gathering capacity in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey. Specifically, E.O. 173 limits indoor gatherings to 25 percent of a room's capacity, but regardless of the room's capacity, the maximum limit shall be 25 persons, down from 100 ...
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Legal Alert: Property Tax Appeal Update

UPDATE REGARDING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL FILING AND HEARING DEADLINES: On May 28, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Bill A-4157 into law regarding 2020 property tax appeals.The Bill, codified as P.L. 2020, c35, established July 1, 2020 as the deadline to file property tax appeals for the 2020 tax year.The Bill also reset the deadline for all hearings before...
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Authorization of Outdoor Dining Effective June 15, 2020

EXECUTIVE ORDER 150 PAVES THE WAY FOR OUTDOOR DINING SUBJECT TO SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS: On June 3, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 150 which authorizes the commencement of outdoor dining and beverage service by most restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries and similar establishments starting June 15, 2020.EO-150 was released at t...
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NJ Supreme Court Issues Third Omnibus Order

UPDATE:NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT ISSUES THIRD OMNIBUS ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY: On March 27, 2020 and April 29, 2020, we wrote about the New Jersey Supreme Court's Omnibus Order and Second Omnibus Order relating to court functions and operations during the COVID-19 public health crisis/state of eme...
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Update: New Jersey Supreme Court Has Not Further Extended Deadlines

On March 27, 2020 and April 29, 2020, we wrote about the New Jersey Supreme Court's Omnibus Order and Second Omnibus Order affecting court functions and operations during the COVID-19 state of emergency.Under those orders, most filing deadlines, discovery deadlines and statutes of limitations that would have expired on or after March 16, 2020 were ...
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Legal Alert: Gov. Murphy Issues Executive Order 142 - Permits Non-Essential Construction to Resume

On May 13, 2020 Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 142 as part of the state's effort to gradually and strategically reopen its economy. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 142, all "non-essential" construction projects are permitted to resume Monday, May 18 at 6:00 am. Governor Murphy's Executive Order No. 122, issued April 8, 2020, allowe...
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Legal Alert: Bankruptcy Options for Small Businesses in the COVID-19 Pandemic - The Small Business Reorganization Act

On February 19, 2020, the Small Business Reorganization Act (the "SBRA") became effective. The SBRA created a new subchapter to the bankruptcy code, which is commonly referred to as Subchapter V. The purpose of Subchapter V filing is to reduce the cost and expense of small business bankruptcy reorganization compared to traditional Chapter 11 reorga...
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Legal Alert: Executive Order No. 128 Allows Residential Tenants to Apply Their Security Deposit to Rent

On April 24, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 128 ("EO No. 128") as a response to individuals struggling to pay rent due to financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.Pursuant to EO No. 128, a security deposit and any accumulated interest and earnings on the investment of the security deposit may be applied to pay portions of a ...
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COVID-19 AND LAND USE-WHERE DO TOWNS GO FROM HERE?

The effects of the pandemic will be felt for a long time period even after the emergency orders and social distancing requirements are relaxed and ultimately, we hope, lifted.The New York Times has estimated that 70% of independently owned restaurants in the United States will not be able to survive.It has further been reported that major departmen...
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Supreme Court's Second Omnibus Order Further Tolls Certain Filing Deadlines

On March 27, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an Omnibus Order relating to court functions and operations during the COVID-19 state of emergency.Under that order, most filing deadlines, discovery deadlines and statutes of limitations that would have expired on or after March 16, 2020 were tolled until April 27, 2020.On April 24, 2020, the ...
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Second Quarter Real Estate Property Tax Payment

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 130.  t permits any governing body of a municipality to adopt a resolution instituting a grace period for the payment of second-quarter property taxes to no later than June 1, 2020.This is not an automatic extension of the May 1st payment due date to June 1st. It only allows a ...
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NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Renewal Extension

The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has extended the time to renew liquor licenses until September 30, 2020. You can review a complete copy of the order here. https://www.nj.gov/oag/abc/downloads/Order-extending-2019-20-municipal-and-state-liquor-licenses-and-permits-to-Sept-30-2020.pdf File Name: NJ-Div-of-ABC-Order File Size: 1....
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Legal Alert: Court Clarifies Prior Order Extending Deadline to File Property Tax Appeals

UPDATE REGARDING EXTENSION OF PROPERTY TAX APPEAL DEADLINES: On April 21, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court clarified its prior orders extending filing deadlines for 2020 property tax appeals to confirm the extension of filing deadlines applies to appeals where municipalities are subject to a revaluation or reassessment.The filing deadlines are no...
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Atlantic County Tax Board Plans to Hear Property Tax Appeals Expeditiously

On April 24, 2020, the Atlantic County Board of Taxation released a statement concerning when it will hear property tax appeals that are filed before the COVID-19 state of emergency ends. Specifically, all tax appeals filed before the state of emergency ends will be scheduled for a Board hearing within 30 days of the end of the emergency. So, if th...
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Public Contracts During the Health Crisis

During the COVID-19 crisis, the State of New Jersey has focused its recent public contracts on directing resources to deal with this emergency (see the link below to New Jersey Department of Public Affairs' Local Finance Notice 2020-06). Nonetheless, public contracts for roads, bridges and other infrastructure must still be performed.The law firm o...
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CARES Act Bankruptcy Law Webinar - Sign Up Now!

Mercury and Nehmad Perillo Davis & Goldsgein Present:  CARES Act & Bankruptcy Law Webinar.  Click below for more information and to register:
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DCA Has Issued Guidance on Executive Order 122

Department of Community Affairs has issued guidance on Executive Order 122 which restricts construction projects in New Jersey. We have been guiding our clients which fall within the exceptions, adhering to the social distancing requirements. On April 8, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order (EO) 122, which, in part, ceases the physical oper...
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Legal Alert: Remote Notarial Acts During COVID-19 Pandemic

On April 14, 2020, Governor Murphy signed into law Bill A3903/S2336 which allows a notary public appointed in the State of New Jersey or an officer authorized to take oaths, affirmations, and affidavits, or to take acknowledgements ("Officer"), to notarize documents for a remotely located individual under the following circumstances: 1.The notary p...
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Legal Alert: Possible Revival of the Permit Extension Act to Address Impacts of COVID-19

**LEGISLATIVE ALERT – NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE INTRODUCES BILL THAT WOULD REVIVE THE PERMIT EXTENSION ACT** On April 9, 2020, the New Jersey Legislature Introduced Bill A3919/S2346 which would have the effect of reviving the New Jersey Permit Extension Act, previously codified in the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:55D-136.1, et seq. (Section 2 ...
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DCA Gives Boards Guidance for Online Hearings

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has issued guidelines for planning and zoning boards to conduct online hearings during the national and state emergencies - using platforms such as Zoom and GoToMeeting. Our firm is working with several land use boards throughout the state to schedule such virtual meetings while adhering to all legal r...
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Legal Alert: NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) - Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program

As part of the NJEDA's COVID-19 Economic Relief Package, NJEDA has developed the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, which will provide operating expense grants of up to $5,000.00 to qualified small businesses. The following is what you should know if you are considering applying for the grant program. Where to Apply: The application...
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NPDG Attorney Named to NJ Super Lawyers 2020 Rising Star List

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Legal Alert: Court Deadlines Extended

On March 27, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an Omnibus Order addressing ongoing COVID-19 measures relating to court functions for all divisions of the Court, including deadlines for discovery, Court filings and statutes of limitations.If you are currently in litigation, below is a list of the pertinent changes: No new civil or criminal t...
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Guidance from the Department of Community Affairs

In the face of government closures, the Department of Community Affairs has issued guidance to construction officials across the state to continue to accept and process construction permit applications. You can review the guidance here: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/alerts/pdfs/COVID_memo.pdf If you require assistance in processing your pe...
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Legal Alert: Time to Appeal Land Use Decisions Extended by Supreme Court

On March 27, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an Omnibus Order addressing ongoing COVID-19 measures relating to court functions for all divisions of the court, as well as deadlines for discovery and court filings and statutes of limitations deadlines.  With respect to developers, the important takeaway is that the 45-day statute of li...
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Legal Alert - March 27, 2020: Information and Guidance on Economic Injury Disaster Loans as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Small Business Administration (the "SBA") is providing assistance to small businesses affected as a result of COVID-19.Pursuant to the SBA Disaster Declaration # 16349; NEW JERSEY Disaster Number NJ-00057 Declaration of Economic Injury, issued on March 18, 2020, the Economic Injury Disaster Loans ("EIDL") program was made available to smal...
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Information and Guidance on Public Meetings During COVID-19 Pandemic

Given the impact and uncertainty of COVID-19, this firm has prepared the following information and guidance for public entities to utilize in connection with scheduled public meetings. The Division of Local Government Services has provided the following direction regarding public meetings: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:4-6, et. seq. ("Open Public Meeting...
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HAVE YOUR BASIC LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN PLACE

THIS IS THE TIME TO HAVE YOUR BASIC LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN PLACE In these unprecedented and trying times resulting from the Coronavirus outbreak, fear and worry have understandably consumed much of the population.Now is a good time to think about the need to have certain basic legal documents in place, such as a Last Will & Testament, Living Will a...
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Order Extending Discovery Deadlines and Tolling Filing Deadlines - 03-17-20

Please read the latest emergency order from the Supreme Court of New Jersey. You can download the order in PDF Format, but first you will need to click on the Blog Title above. File Name: Order-Extending-Discovery-Deadlines-and-Tolling-Filing-Deadlines---03-17-20 File Size: 466 kb Download File
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Impossibility To Perform Under A Contract (“Force Majeure”)

In these unprecedented and challenging times brought about by the Coronavirus and the governmental response thereto, there is a specific contract term that exists in many contracts which most people consider to be just "boiler plate". It is known as the "Force Majeure" clause, and it seldom comes into play.It generally identifies occurrences that i...
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Nehmad Perillo Davis & Goldstein, PC expands with five new attorneys

Nehmad Perillo Davis & Goldstein, a prominent real estate and commercial litigation law firm, today announced its recent hiring of five new attorneys in its Egg Harbor Township and Avalon locations. The addition of these new attorneys - each of which demonstrate diversity in their background and practice areas - is a testament to the firm's com...
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The NPDG Fall 2019 Newsletter is Here

File Name: NPDLaw_Fall2019_Newsletter File Size: 1.4 mb Download File NEHMAD PERILLO DAVIS & GOLDSTEIN Is pleased to announce our relocated Avalon office: 2123 Dune Drive, Suite 1Avalon, NJ 08202 T:609.927.1177 Same Building, Different Suite! BANKRUPTCY AND RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS If you are considering filing a bankruptcy, pay attention to whether...
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KDC Solar Energy Facility Activated in Bridgeton & Fairfield Township

NPDG Attorney Keith Davis served as legal counsel to KDC Solar concerning the development of this 5.5 MWs solar facility in Bridgeton and Fairfield Township. From PR Newswire: BRIDGETON, N.J., June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group and its partner KDC Solar today announced that the 5.5 net-metered solar project built and operated by KDC Solar i...
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New Sign Ordinance Enacted in Egg Harbor Township

Egg Harbor Township has very recently enacted a new ordinance regulating signs in the Township. A full copy of the newly adopted sign ordinance can be read at the link above. For any questions about the new ordinance please call Michael Peacock, Esquire at (609) 927-1177.   File Name:Egg Harbor Township's new sign ordinance​ ​ File Size: 397 k...
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Supreme Court Rules That “Complete” Application Must be Filed for Time of Application Rule to Apply

On June 20, 2018, the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dunbar Homes, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of Township of Franklin and affirmed the Appellate Division's holding that a "complete" application for development, as defined under the Municipal Land Use Law ("MLUL"), must be filed in order for a developer to take advantag...
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Nehmad awards community college scholarships

Steve Nehmad recently returned home to his alma mater, Atlantic Cape Community College, to give back to the community. For the past several years, Steve and his wife Dianne - who met as students at ACCC - have awarded scholarships to existing students based upon financial need. Nehmad currently services on ACCC's Foundation Board. "One of the main ...
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The Spring/Summer 2018 NPD Newsletter is Here!

File Name: NPDLaw_NewsletSUMMER2018 File Size: 1.5 mb Download File The New Jersey Non-Residential Development Fee Process In 2008, the New Jersey State Legislature enacted the "Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act", which is a part of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.1 – 8.7. The purpose of the Act was to impose a ...
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NPD Partner Eric Goldstein Obtains Dismissal of Complaint before NJ Department of Education

Following a full trial on the issues, an NJ Administrative Law Judge recently ruled in favor of NPD Partner Eric Goldstein, upholding the results of an extensive investigation by the Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) School District that resulted in the complete protection of a student who had been intimidated by another child. The judge found th...
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New Developer-Friendly Site Plan Bond Requirements Enacted

On January 15, during his last day in office, Gov. Chris Christie signed into law Assembly Bill 1425/Senate Bill 3233, which implements major reforms to the requirements for the posting of performance and maintenance guarantees under the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. The new law is effective immediately. Municipalities ar...
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