Government & Public Policy

From zoning disputes to the federal tax code, public policy affects the commercial real estate sector far more than you may realize. For industry leaders, government and politics demand constant attention.

EDA: Teva Pharmaceuticals weighing 345,000 sq. ft. in Parsippany

The state has approved a 10-year, $40 million tax credit package to encourage Teva Pharmaceuticals to move its U.S. headquarters from Pennsylvania to Parsippany, where it would lease more than 345,000 square feet to house more than 1,000 employees.

State OKs incentive for E-Trade expansion in Jersey City

E-Trade Financial Corp. could be in line to expand its footprint on the Jersey City waterfront, following the approval Tuesday of a 10-year, $20.1 million tax credit package by the state Economic Development Authority.

Biopharma firm moving U.S. headquarters out of New Jersey

French biopharmaceutical firm Ipsen is moving its U.S headquarters out of New Jersey and into Massachusetts, although it said it still plans to maintain a presence in the Garden State.

New Jersey Future’s Smart Growth Awards

New Jersey Future recently hosted its Smart Growth Awards, honoring major redevelopments in the state and former Gov. James Florio.

Architecture firm touts flurry of new hires in New Jersey, continuing growth

A Hamilton-based design and planning firm has continued its expansion with eight new hires.

Greater Trenton adds city native as project manager

The organization charged with promoting economic development in Trenton has hired a city native to serve as a project manager.

It’s official: Edison, Mars Wrigley ink lease for Ironside Newark

Edison Properties and Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. have completed a lease that will bring the candy company to downtown Newark.

Roadway, utility upgrades underway at Prism’s ON3 campus

Prism Capital Partners has launched nearly $10 million in roadway and utility upgrades at the former Hoffmann-LaRoche campus in Nutley and Clifton, as it prepares to welcome new tenants to the 116-acre redevelopment site.

Environmental, land use attorney joins McManimon Scotland

By Joshua Burd McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC has added to its team of environmental and land use attorneys with one of its newest hires. The Roseland-based firm announced the recent addition of Alexander D. Lehrer as an associate. His…

May our chain be unbroken

Supply or cargo chains are complex ecosystems involving multiple organizations, infrastructure modes, carriers and workers that comprise the movement of commodities from their point of origin (factory, farm, mine, etc.) to the retailer and consumer. They include beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), ocean carriers, port authorities, regulatory agencies, marine terminal operators, port labor, rail and motor carriers, warehouse, distribution, fulfillment and e-commerce centers and retail businesses. A problem at any link in this chain can cause the entire system to back up.