Posts by juliapangburn

Why Laboratory Equipment Needs Proper Recycling Written By: Chris Regan Founder CLR Solutions LLC   The need for proper disposal and recycling of e-waste goes beyond just phones, laptops, and household electronics. Laboratory equipment is equally, if not more, important when it comes to responsible handling. As lab devices age, they can become less reliable and effective, making proper…

New Option for Obtaining CPA Licensure Moving in the Legislature Written By: By Jeff Kaszerman Vice President of Gov Relations NJ Society of CPAs   Recognizing the need to increase access to the accounting field, the New Jersey Society of CPAs wrote legislation providing an additional pathway to obtain CPA licensure in New Jersey.  This bill…

Noncompete Agreements Once Again Under Attack in New Jersey Written By: Kenneth Rosenberg Brian Frederick Fox Rothschild   A pair of bills were introduced in the New Jersey Legislature seeking to ban or significantly restrict employers’ ability to enter into and enforce noncompete agreements. The proposed legislation (S4385 and S4386) seeks to place New Jersey…

The State of New Jersey’s Financial Health Written By: Walter J. Brasch, CPA, CGMA Prager Metis NJCPA   New law drafted by the NJCPA makes the state’s full financial condition understandable to all Every fiscal year, the State of New Jersey’s financial condition undergoes a comprehensive analysis, which is compiled in the Annual Comprehensive Financial…

Recycling Rare Earth Metals: The Hidden Treasures in Your Tech Trash Written By: Chris Regan Founder CLR Solutions LLC What If Your Old Smartphone Was A Goldmine? Not just figuratively—but literally. Inside that outdated laptop, broken TV, or discarded smartphone are tiny amounts of rare earth elements (REEs), the essential metals powering our modern world.…

ITAD and the Circular Economy: Cutting Down E-Waste for Good Written By: Chris Regan Founder CLR Solutions LLC What Is a Circular Economy? A circular economy is an economic system designed to minimize waste and maximize resources by creating closed-loop cycles where products, materials, and resources are reused, repaired, remanufactured, or recycled instead of being discarded. In…

NJ DOL Issues Proposed Rules on ABC Test for Independent Contractors Written By: Kelly L. McNaughton Adam Busler Fox Rothschild   The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) announced proposed regulations that purportedly clarify the so-called “ABC test” for determining whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors in New Jersey. These…

Trump Executive Order Rolls Back Disparate-Impact Enforcement Written By: Kenneth A. Rosenberg Fox Rothschild   President Trump has issued an executive order aimed at significantly reducing the use of disparate-impact analysis by federal agencies when enforcing anti-discrimination laws. Titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” the order declares that disparate-impact liability creates a near insurmountable presumption of…

Data Destruction: A Sustainable Approach to Security Written By: Chris Regan Founder CLR Solutions LLC   Understanding Data Destruction Data destruction refers to the process of permanently and securely erasing data from devices to ensure it cannot be recovered. Many assume that deleting files, folders, or performing a factory reset on a device is sufficient.…

What is IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)? Written By:  by Chris Regan  CLR Solutions   IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) refers to the comprehensive process of securely retiring, recycling, or repurposing IT equipment while ensuring the complete destruction of any data stored within these assets. As businesses upgrade their technology, they often face the challenge of managing outdated…