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The New Jersey Planner,
Board Member Beware?

New Jersey Municipalities,
Expiring Affordability Controls: Maintaining Affordable Housing in Our Municipalities

New Jersey Municipalities,
Megan’s Law Local Official Confidentiality Requirements

Mercer Business Magazine, copyright 2012
12 Weeks = 12 Weeks Under Family and Medical Leave Law

New Jersey Municipalities,
Assessing New Jersey Affordable Housing Units

New Jersey Municipalities,
Local Government Ethics: Suggestions for a Few Nips & Tucks

Mercer Business Magazine, copyright 2007
New Jersey Civil Unions, State and Local Tax Consequences

Mercer Business Magazine, copyright 2007
The Impact of the New Jersey Civil Union Law on Residential Real Estate Transactions

Mercer Business Magazine, copyright 2007
Succession Planning for the Woman Entrepreneur

Town Topics,
The Landowner Liability Act

Mercer Business Magazine, copyright 2005
The School Premium, The Impact of Public Schools on Residential Real Estate Values

Town Topics,
The Inspection Phase of a Residential Real Estate Transaction

Mercer Business Magazine, copyright 2005
Single Women Home Buyers, The Growing National Market

Town Topics,
New Jersey Has Increased Its Death Tax

Town Topics,
The Importance of Building Permits To A Residential Real Estate Transaction

Town Topics,
An Elder Law Primer: Medicaid and More

Town Topics,
Buying and Selling a Home, The Benefits of Legal Representation

Town Topics,
Caring for Yourself and Your Family, A Short Guide to Family and Medical Leave

Town Topics,
New Jersey Recognizes Domestic Partners

Municipal Law Review,
The Continual Vitality of the Time of Decision Rule in New Jersey Land Use Law

Mercer County Lawyer,
The Celebration Continues

Princeton Packet,
Past, Present, Future

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    On January 1, 2024, reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act ("Act"), went into effect. All businesses subject to the Act will have to report specific information on the company and certain individuals that own and/or control the company. Mason, Griffin & Pierson is happy to guide you through this reporting process and answer any questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like our assistance.



  • Sharon A. Dragan receives the Michael A. Pane Ethics In Government Award

    Congratulations to Sharon A. Dragan for receiving the Michael A. Pane Ethics In Government Award. The award was presented by the NJILGA at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities November convention. The Michael A. Pane Ethics In Government Award honors a municipal professional who exemplifies the highest standards of ethics and whose work has significantly enhanced the integrity of local government. November 2023 The Michael Pane Award, established by the Pane Family and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, is given in honor of Michael A. Pane, Sr., who was the long-time editor of the Municipal Law Review, president and trustee of the New Jersey Institute of Municipal Attorneys, counsel to the New Jersey Association of Municipal Clerks, counsel to the League of Municipalities and author of the New Jersey Practice Series, Local Government Law volumes.



  • Liz Zuckerman appointed to the District VII Ethics Committee:

    The Supreme Court of New Jersey appointed Elizabeth Zuckerman to serve on the District Ethics Committee for District VII (DEC VII) for a three-year term. The district includes Mercer County. August 23, 2023



  • Paul M. Bishop named Director

    We are pleased to announce the election of Paul M. Bishop to the Board of Directors, Mason, Griffin & Pierson, PC. Paul, one of the firm’s senior litigators, practices business, commercial, and general litigation, and represents clients in complex disputes throughout New Jersey’s state and federal courts. July 2023