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Podcasts at Rutgers School of Law…

Podcasts at Rutgers School of Law - Newark

Audio and Video broadcasts of interesting lectures and events taking place at Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey.

http://law-library.rutgers.edu/feeds/podcast.php

Oct 3
The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure

The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure

Robert A. Lucas, Professor of Law at the University of Indiana Law School (Bloomington), was the featured speaker on this program. Prof. Bradley has recently edited a collection of essays entitled “The Rehnquist Legacy,”…
Oct 3
The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure

The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure

Robert A. Lucas, Professor of Law at the University of Indiana Law School (Bloomington), was the featured speaker on this program. Prof. Bradley has recently edited a collection of essays entitled â€œThe Rehnquist Legacy,â€…
May 22
New Jersey Law Librarians Association 2007 Annual Business Meeting and Program Part two

New Jersey Law Librarians Association 2007 Annual Business Meeting and Program Part two

Our meeting venue, Liberty Hall, is acclaimed as a New Jersey treasure, a gift of history from the Kean family. Our speaker, Mark Lender, history professor at Kean, is working on the recent George Washington letter discovery. Read more about…

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NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues

May 2
While a litigant is entitled to a fair trial, he is not entitled to a perfect trial

While a litigant is entitled to a fair trial, he is not entitled to a perfect trial

Law Lessons from CAROLYN BONDS VS. ANTONI PLOTKA, ET AL., App. Div., A-5137-11T2, April 26, 2013: At a minimum, “trials must be conducted fairly and with courtesy toward the parties, witnesses, counsel, and the court.” Geler v.…
May 2
An assertion is deemed frivolous when no rational argument can be advanced in its support, or it is not supported by any credible evidence, or it is completely untenable

An assertion is deemed frivolous when no rational argument can be advanced in its support, or it is not supported by any credible evidence, or it is completely untenable

Law Lessons from GOLAN SHAZO VS. GREENTREE CLOSET DESIGN, ET AL., App. Div., A-4268-11T3, April 26, 2013: “[A]n assertion is deemed ‘frivolous’ when ‘no rational argument can be advanced in its support, or it is not…
May 2
The appearance of authority cannot be established alone and solely by proof of conduct by the supposed agent

The appearance of authority cannot be established alone and solely by proof of conduct by the supposed agent

Law Lessons from GOLAN SHAZO VS. GREENTREE CLOSET DESIGN, ET AL., App. Div., A-4268-11T3, April 26, 2013: The critical question in every apparent authority case focuses on whether the principal held out the agent such that “a person of…

Rank this Week: 191

Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli…

Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli Blog

Covers New Jersey elder law and estate planning.

http://www.dvanarelli.com/blog

May 16
The VA’s New “Fully Developed Claim” Proce

The VA’s New “Fully Developed Claim” Proce

Fully Developed VA Claims The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented a new process designed to expedite claims for VA benefits having all information required by the agency and all required supporting evidence. The new…
May 14
Undue Influence

Undue Influence

After an individual’s death, litigation regarding the decedent’s estate can arise in a variety of contexts. A common claim asserted in a lawsuit challenging the validity of a decedent’s Last Will and Testament is that the…
May 13
“Excessive Texting” From One Divorced Parent To The Other Does Not Necessarily Amount To Harassment

“Excessive Texting” From One Divorced Parent To The Other Does Not Necessarily Amount To Harassment

New Jersey appeals court reversed a final restraining order entered in a domestic violence lawsuit, holding that “excessive texting” from one divorced parent to the other does not necessarily amount to harassment. L.M.F. v.…

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New Jersey Legal Update Podcast

Podcast covering recent developments in New Jersey and Federal law. From Stark & Stark.

http://www.njlawblog.com/

Aug 21
The Importance of Including an Item 19 in your Franchise Disclosure Document

The Importance of Including an Item 19 in your Franchise Disclosure Document

In this installment of the Franchise Law Podcast series, Adam Siegelheim, Shareholder in Stark & Stark’s Franchise Group, interviews Steve Beagelman, President of SMB Franchise Advisors. Mr. Siegelheim and Mr. Beeagelman discuss an…
Nov 11
Stark & Stark Shareholder Presents Seminar Discussing Rules and Regulations for Community Association

Stark & Stark Shareholder Presents Seminar Discussing Rules and Regulations for Community Association

On October 22, 2011, I was a panelist at the New Jersey Chapter of Community Associations Institute Annual Expo. The seminar focused on Rules and Regulations for community associations. Particularly, the seminar focused how best to reconcile…
Aug 1
Co-Chairpersons of Stark & Stark Community Association Group Present Webinar on the Management & Recovery of Co-Op, Condominium & Homeowners Association Common Charges & Assessment

Co-Chairpersons of Stark & Stark Community Association Group Present Webinar on the Management & Recovery of Co-Op, Condominium & Homeowners Association Common Charges & Assessment

David J. Byrne and A. Christopher Florio, Co-Chairs of Stark & Stark's Community Association Group, presented materials as part of a recent management company agent & manager training program, related to the management & recovery of co-op,…

Rank this Week: 485

New Jersey Senate Republicans

Provides legislative support to teh Republican senators in the Legislature of the State of New Jersey.

http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=Rr9IF0xl3RGXd835_w6H4A

May 17
Kyrillos, Handlin & O’Scanlon Express Outrage at IRS Scandal

Kyrillos, Handlin & O’Scanlon Express Outrage at IRS Scandal

Obama Administration Must Be Held Accountable The 13th District legislators today went on the record taking the Obama administration to task over the Internal Revenue Service’s actions targeting conservative groups. It has come to light…
May 16
Kean, Pennacchio: Jobs, Revenue Gains Should Inspire More Reform

Kean, Pennacchio: Jobs, Revenue Gains Should Inspire More Reform

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. and Senate Budget Committee Member Joe Pennacchio stated the following in response to today’s announcement of New Jersey’s continued private-sector job growth and state revenue…
May 16
Kean, Oroho Join Hundreds Who Urge Democrats Not to Prevent Proper Closure of Dangerous Fenimore Landfill

Kean, Oroho Join Hundreds Who Urge Democrats Not to Prevent Proper Closure of Dangerous Fenimore Landfill

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. and Senator Steven Oroho, who both represent portions of Morris County, joined today hundreds of local residents and officials who are urging Democratic leaders not to cancel Monday’s vote to close…

Rank this Week: 503

Tax, Trust and Estate News

Covers federal and state income taxes, and business taxes. By Scarinci Hollenbeck.

http://www.taxtrustestatenews.com/

May 17
Harsh Tax Law for American Expatriate

Harsh Tax Law for American Expatriate

Tax law for American expatriates continues to be a hot topic of debate. While financial experts think that employees in this position may be getting the best of the tax system, many Americans living abroad say it's actually punishing…
May 15
IRS Summons Wells Fargo to Release Information on Americans with Foreign Account

IRS Summons Wells Fargo to Release Information on Americans with Foreign Account

A federal court in San Francisco has authorized the Internal Revenue Service to issue a John Doe summons to Wells Fargo for information on Americans with Foreign accounts at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FirstCaribbean International…
May 13
The MarketPlace Fairness Act: Does It Foreshadow a Value Added Tax

The MarketPlace Fairness Act: Does It Foreshadow a Value Added Tax

The Senate passed The Marketplace Fairness Act (the “Act”) and sent the bill for consideration to the House. The Act provides that internet retailers must collect sales tax on out-of-state transactions reversing the holdings…

Rank this Week: 515

The Sports & Entertainment Law…

The Sports & Entertainment Law Playbook.

Discusses current legal topics in the media, sports, and entertainment industries. By Joseph A. Bahgat.

http://www.sportsandentertainmentlawplaybook.com/

May 10
Could This Mean the End of Porno-Trolling Copyright Litigation?

Could This Mean the End of Porno-Trolling Copyright Litigation?

Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II, from the Central District of California, delivered a shot heard round the legal world, when he issued an 11-page opinion & order condemning the four attorneys who are principally…
Apr 29
NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll

NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll

For a while, it's seemed like the tides had turned on copyright trolls, as federal court judges appear to be more and more skeptical of the (lack of) merits to the concept and strategy behind mass copyright litigation. But a recent decision…
Apr 5
ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out

ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out

ESPN is now reporting that Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has been fired for his handling of the Mike Rice disciplinary procedure. Stay tuned...

Rank this Week: 627

New Jersey Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey disability law updates, cases, and news. By Bonny G. Rafel, LLC.

http://www.newjerseydisabilitylawyerblog.com/

May 15
Supreme Court to Rule on Time Limitations for Filing ERISA Insurance Lawsuit

Supreme Court to Rule on Time Limitations for Filing ERISA Insurance Lawsuit

The Supreme Court of the United States recently granted certification in the matter of Heimeshoff v. Hartford Life & Accident Ins. Co., 496 Fed. Appx. 129 (2d. Cir. 2012), in which the Second Circuit determined that Heimeshoff, who had…
Mar 28
Disabled Nurse

Disabled Nurse

Disability insurance policies provide benefits if you cannot perform the duties of your occupation. How does this apply to nurses working in a specialty? The insurer may categorize nurses as a registered nurse and overlook the demands of the…
Mar 18
Forum Selections Clauses in ERISA Disability Insurance Policies Found Unenforceable

Forum Selections Clauses in ERISA Disability Insurance Policies Found Unenforceable

As a general rule, litigation over matters of insurance coverage should take place in the Federal or State forum in which the insurance contract is signed. However, disabled claimants are sometime surprised to learn that their policy contains…

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Business Blog

Covers business law, labor & employment, real estate and securities and finance topics. By Scarinci Hollenbeck.

http://www.businesslawnews.com/

May 17
“Gentlemen’s Club” Loses NYC Wage Lawsuit

“Gentlemen’s Club” Loses NYC Wage Lawsuit

As a New York City “gentlemen’s club” can attest, wage lawsuits can be costly for employers. The Penthouse Executive Club recently agreed to pay its dancers a total of $8 million to resolve allegations that it failed to pay…
May 16
U.S. Supreme Court Has the Back of Businesses Large & Small: Study Shows Court Leans Pro-Busine

U.S. Supreme Court Has the Back of Businesses Large & Small: Study Shows Court Leans Pro-Busine

It is always good to have powerful friends, and a new study shows that the business community has a powerful ally in the U.S. Supreme Court. Evidence shows the current Court strongly favors business interests, according to a new…
May 15
Legislation Seeks to Restrict “Patent Trolls”

Legislation Seeks to Restrict “Patent Trolls”

“Patent trolls,” more neutrally referred to as non-practicing entities (NPEs), are coming under intense scrutiny as courts and lawmakers look to curb abuse of patent infringement litigation. NPEs do not directly use the patents…

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Ruminations

Covers concepts and misconceptions in the practice of retail real estate law. By Meislik & Meislik.

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/

May 12
What Would Rent Insurance Be If There Were Such A Thing?

What Would Rent Insurance Be If There Were Such A Thing?

So, the lease requires the tenant to carry a policy of “rent insurance” or requires the landlord to carry a policy of “rent insurance” or, worse, requires both of them to do so. What does that policy say and how does…
May 5
Oldies Are Not Necessarily Goodies, Especially When You Find Such Terms In Your Leases And Other Contract

Oldies Are Not Necessarily Goodies, Especially When You Find Such Terms In Your Leases And Other Contract

We wanted to address “Rent Insurance” today, but got somewhat distracted when we started out by writing “there really isn’t something called ‘Rent Insurance,’ even if lease writers insist otherwise.”…
Apr 28
In A Lease, If I Didn’t Do It And You Didn’t Do It: Who Should Suffer The Loss?

In A Lease, If I Didn’t Do It And You Didn’t Do It: Who Should Suffer The Loss?

Stuff happens. Ask Bill Nye or David Hare. And, in modern America, it seems as if someone else is always at fault, not me. [If you take no blame, it must be them; Who must then pay my fines. It's really is quite the cleverest ploy; By which…

Rank this Week: 711

White Collar Crime News

Covers white collar crime news. By Jef Henninger.

http://whitecollarcrimenews.com

May 11
Fortuneteller Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny Charge

Fortuneteller Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny Charge

Janet Miller was arrested in December and charged with fortune telling, a misdemeanor, and a felony grand larceny charge that could have sent her to prison for 15 years. On Friday, she pleaded guilty to a lesser grand larceny count in…
May 11
Ex-Iowa Official Guilty in Gay Marriage Fraud Case

Ex-Iowa Official Guilty in Gay Marriage Fraud Case

A former Iowa court official pleaded guilty Monday to forgery for filing false documents to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple. Former Grundy County deputy clerk Brigitte Van Nice received a fine and a suspended sentence after…
May 11
Hightstown man arrested in child pornography case

Hightstown man arrested in child pornography case

Fredy Arbito, of Hightstown, NJ, will face additional charges of producing sexually explicit videos and images. At a hearing in federal court in Trenton, Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Gribko said Arbito will be charged with production…

Rank this Week: 727

New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

Covers auto accidents, dog bites and workers compensation. By Lependorf & Silverstein.

http://www.newjerseyinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 8
NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

Courtesy of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the following advice is offered to keep New Jersey bicyclists safe while they enjoy the ride. Helmets Each year, approximately 1,000 bicyclists lose their lives in the U.S. due to…
Apr 26
Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

According to Lieutenant Mark Ubry, Lawrence Township police spokesman, a car crash shut down electrical service to businesses and residences in the Franklin Road area for several hours. As reported by Lawrenceville Patch, only one vehicle was…
Apr 16
What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

New Jersey Transit wants to provide bicyclists the greatest amount of accommodations possible. According to njtransit.com, bicycle access to terminals, facilities, and services is encouraged and supported by New Jersey Transit. Permits are…

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The Employer Handbook

Covers labor and employment law of PA, NJ and DE businesses. By Eric B. Meyer.

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/

May 17
I miss my mom

I miss my mom

I had a guest post on something or other all lined up to go today. But, I'm going to push that off until next week. Instead, I'm going to write about my mom. She died suddenly yesterday. Just 64; way too soon. In many ways, I'm sure she…
May 16
3d Cir: Obama NLRB recess appointments (Becker too) were unconstitutional

3d Cir: Obama NLRB recess appointments (Becker too) were unconstitutional

In a 2-1 decision issued today (copy here), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Labor Relations Board lacked the authority to act as early as March 2010, when President Obama appointed Craig Becker to the Board. The…
May 16
Colorado now has a social media workplace privacy law too

Colorado now has a social media workplace privacy law too

Over the weekend, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill making Colorado the eighth state to have a social media workplace privacy law. (The others are MD, IL, CA, MI, UT, NM, and AR). You can view a copy of the new CO law…

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New Jersey Elder Abuse and Neglect…

New Jersey Elder Abuse and Neglect Forum

Covers nursing home / elder abuse law in the State of New Jersey. By Donna Russo.

http://www.njelderabuselaw.com/

May 16
Nursing Home Abuse: Urinary Tract Infection to Sepsis to Death

Nursing Home Abuse: Urinary Tract Infection to Sepsis to Death

Many nursing homes also render rehabilitation services. On May 6, 2013, a Colorado jury awarded $200,000 to a daughter whose mother received negligent treatment, a sepsis infection and death. The jury also awarded $3.5 million in…
May 15
Elder Law Abuse: Bergen County Hosting Elder Abuse Conference

Elder Law Abuse: Bergen County Hosting Elder Abuse Conference

On Friday, May 17, 2012, Bergen County is hosting an Elder Abuse Conference in Mahwah, New Jersey. To read more: http://blog.northjersey.com/bergenbeat/8230/bergen-county-to-host-elder-abuse-conference/ f you are looking for an elder…
May 3
Elder Law Abuse: May Is Older Americans Month

Elder Law Abuse: May Is Older Americans Month

This May is the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. To read more: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2013pres/05/20130503a.html f you are looking for an elder abuse attorney, Russo & Kieck is a full service law firm in Hackensack,…

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Zen & The Art of Legal Networking

Covers legal marketing, risk management, client service and social media. By Lindsay Griffiths.

http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com

May 16
Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: They Think I'm a Pest

Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: They Think I'm a Pest

Tonight, we kicked off the ILN's 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting with our welcome reception and dinner! We've been busily preparing for the conference, so today, I've got a great rainmaking recommendation from expert, Jaimie Field! *** The…
May 10
Week of May 6, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

Week of May 6, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

With less than a week to go until the ILN's 25th Anniversary Meeting, things are very busy here at the ILN! So just a quick roundup for you today - happy reading! Can you challenge a Will based on a broken promise? from Clark Wilson …
May 8
Networking Tips for Lawyer

Networking Tips for Lawyer

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with a Canadian reporter who is doing a series of stories about the importance of networking for lawyers. She wanted to get my thoughts based on my eight and a half years of networking…

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New Jersey Attorney Law Review…

New Jersey Attorney Law Review Blog

Reviews published and unpublished civil law decisions of importance issued by the New Jersey Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. By Glenn Reiser.

http://newjerseylawreview.blogspot.com/

May 16
What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

I couldn't find a better example to illustrate the problem with our judicial system. In a recently unpublished decision of the New Jersey Appellate Division, Hernandez v. North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates, Superior…
Feb 13
When is a Case Really Settled?

When is a Case Really Settled?

It is not too difficult to Imagine the following scenario. There is bitter litigation between 2 or more parties that has dragged on for several years. Each side is represented by legal counsel, and each has spent…
Jan 13
Appeals Court Shuts Classroom Door on Teacher Who Posted Derogatory Facebook Comments About Her First Grade Student

Appeals Court Shuts Classroom Door on Teacher Who Posted Derogatory Facebook Comments About Her First Grade Student

In an unpublished decision issued on January 11, 2013, a NJ appeals court upheld the firing of a first-grade teacher in the Paterson school district who called her students "future criminals" in a Facebook…

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Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

Covers wills, trusts & estates, guardianships, tax and asset protection planning.

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/

May 16
New Estate Administration Comedy

New Estate Administration Comedy

In the spirit of the great film, Brewster's Millions, Fox TV has come out with a new comedy called The Goodwin Games. You can see the first episode on Hulu if you want. I'm always a sucker for wacky Will scenarios, and this…
Apr 22
Major Changes to Tax Law in New Budget Proposal

Major Changes to Tax Law in New Budget Proposal

Recently, President Obama announced his proposed budget for 2014. Included in the budget are some major changes to the recently enacted "permanent" estate tax exemption laws. If you recall, a few short months ago, a fiscal cliff…
Feb 14
Creating a Trust for Personal Injury Settlement

Creating a Trust for Personal Injury Settlement

Victims of a personal injury have many burdens to bear. Most people can expect to deal with the stress of a lawsuit, loss of income, coping with with injuries and physical therapy. However, one item that many…

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New Jersey Criminal Defense…

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers New Jersey juvenile, DWI, drug, and theft crimes. By The Law Office Anthony J. Vecchio, LLC

http://www.newjerseycriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

Jan 25
Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest

Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest

Lawyer for Emerson Criminal, Juvenile & Marijuana Possession Charges If you or your juvenile child has been arrested by Emerson Police and charges with any criminal or delinquency offense, your best move is to speak with an experienced…
Jan 19
Elmwood Park DWI & Drug Arrest

Elmwood Park DWI & Drug Arrest

Defense Lawyer for Elmwood Park CourtIf you have been issued traffic violations are charged with a criminal offense in Elmwood Park, we can defend you. Several important roads go through Elmwood Park, including Route 80, the Garden State…
Jan 8
Edgewater NJ Drug Possession & DWI Arrest Lawyer

Edgewater NJ Drug Possession & DWI Arrest Lawyer

Defense Attorney for Edgewater Drunk Driving & Drug Arrests A good share of the criminal and DWI charges in Edgewater occur on River Road and Palisades Avenue. The Edgewater Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all traffic and minor…

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New Jersey Family Law

Covers divorce, mediation, arbitration and litigation. By Charles C. Abut.

http://njdivorceblog.typepad.com/new_jersey_divorce_law_me/

May 17
NETCONG ROXBURY WHIPPANY DENVILLE MORRIS COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE COUNSEL FEES FAD FAITH MEDIATION

NETCONG ROXBURY WHIPPANY DENVILLE MORRIS COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE COUNSEL FEES FAD FAITH MEDIATION

The New Jersey divorce judge correctly assessed attorney fees against the husband and in favor of the wife, due to the former's bad faith in refusing to settle and because of discovery violations. Toryk v. Toryk, New Jersey App. Div.,...
May 10
NEW JERSEY CHILD PROTECTION LITIGATION ARBITRATION MEDIATION ATTORNEY

NEW JERSEY CHILD PROTECTION LITIGATION ARBITRATION MEDIATION ATTORNEY

New Jersey child abuse cases are usually prosecuted in Superior Court. However, this case is being decided in Federal Court because the parents were residents of Picatinny Arsenal, a United States Government military facility. U.S. v.…
May 9
NORTH ARLINGTON BOGOTA MAHWAH CRESSKILL BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MEDIATION GRANDPARENT

NORTH ARLINGTON BOGOTA MAHWAH CRESSKILL BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MEDIATION GRANDPARENT

This case points out the difference between (a) grandparent visitation and (b) grandparent custody, over unemancipated children under New Jersey law. L.A.B. v. D.L.P., New Jersey App. Div., May 7, 2013

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Nonprofit Law Info Blog

By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC. Covers legal developments affecting nonprofit organizations.

http://www.nonprofitlawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

According to Wikipedia, a utility cooperative has the following characteristics: A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its…
Sep 19
Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Who should be considered a beneficiary under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?
Aug 14
May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

Most people are familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. These are entities that perform charitable work that is mostly (though not necessarily completely), devoid of political content. Generally speaking, donations to such…

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Lawsuit Reform Watch

Covers civil justice reform issues in New Jersey. By the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance.

http://www.lawsuitreformwatch.org/

May 17
Download media coverage of A-2878, the so-called 'Facebook bill'

Download media coverage of A-2878, the so-called 'Facebook bill'

Download Facebook bill coverage Bill text Conditinal Veto Press Release
May 16
Legislative update: Social media and statute of limitation

Legislative update: Social media and statute of limitation

The General Assembly is scheduled to consider changes requested by Governor Christie to the so-called ‘Facebook bill,’ which would prohibit employers from asking for the passwords and login information of current and prospective…
May 7
Citing liability concerns raised by NJLRA, Governor Christie conditionally vetoes 'Facebook bill'

Citing liability concerns raised by NJLRA, Governor Christie conditionally vetoes 'Facebook bill'

The so-called "Facebook bill" (A2878) was hailed as a way to safeguard employees' online privacy. But tucked away in sections 4 and 5, language would have permitted employees and prospective employees to sue businesses who inquired…

Rank this Week: 1221

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fair Credit Billing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Maurice & Needleman, P.C.

http://consumerfsblog.com/

May 16
FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

The FTC has ordered the California company Skyy Consulting, Inc., which provides robocalling services to its clients as CallFire, to pay a $75,000 fine and stop all illegal telemarketing robocalls as part of a settlement between the parties.…
May 3
FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

I will be attending a joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on data integrity in debt collection on June 6, at the FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Consumer advocates, industry experts, regulators and more will attend…
Apr 24
House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

Is he or isn’t he the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Richard Cordray is being barred from testifying before the House Financial Services Committee in the coming weeks until he is confirmed by the Senate because a…

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New Jersey Real Estate Attorney…

New Jersey Real Estate Attorney Blog

Published By The Law Office of Michael D. Mirne, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyrealestateattorneyblog.com/

May 12
Landlord Tenant Law: Legislating Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence

Landlord Tenant Law: Legislating Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence

Our office previously reported on New Jersey's Safe Housing Act, a 2008 statute that allows victims of domestic violence to terminate their residential leases on 30 days notice to the landlord. Since the time we published that article, we…
Apr 1
New Jersey Tax Appeals: Ocean County Update

New Jersey Tax Appeals: Ocean County Update

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy brought storm surges in excess of 9 feet. This was bad news for Ocean County, in which 29 of 33 municipalities border the ocean. Our office previously reported on statutory relief available to owners of…
Feb 22
New Jersey Evictions: Fundamental

New Jersey Evictions: Fundamental

For the past several years, our office has been reporting on various topics relating to the New Jersey Eviction process. The topics have included habitability hearings, Section 8 subsidies, rent increases, and notices to tenants. Absent…

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Personal Injury Law Journal

Covers motor vehicle accidents, injury law and workers' compensation. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/

May 17
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Pressure Ulcers- Catastrophic Negligence,” published in US1 on May 15, 2013. The article discusses…
May 9
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Assisted Living Facility Litigation: An Overview,” published in the New Jersey Law Journal on May 6, 2013. …
May 8
Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Almost anyone who has driven on a major highway in the US has seen some version of a digital billboard in use. In the Garden State, digital signs and billboards have become commonplace, giving information on everything from traffic…

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New Jersey Law Blog

Covers ADR, bankruptcy, business, family law, employment, intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and more. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.njlawblog.com/

May 17
Understanding the Terms and Conditions of an Agreement to Arbitrate Before Agreeing to Arbitrate

Understanding the Terms and Conditions of an Agreement to Arbitrate Before Agreeing to Arbitrate

In an opinion issued May 10, 2013, Petersburg Regency, L.L.C. v. Selective Way Insurance Company, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court held that if the parties agreed to arbitrate their dispute, but did not clearly identify…
May 16
Landlords Profit from Data Center

Landlords Profit from Data Center

How can some landlords receive rents of $600 or more a square foot? A recent article in the New York Times reveals that the answer is by leasing to data centers. According to the May 13, 2013 article entitled “Landlords…
May 15
Attorney Laura M. Egerman Published in US1

Attorney Laura M. Egerman Published in US1

Stark & Stark attorney Laura M. Egerman in the firm's Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights Group authored the article "Why Maintain Accurate and Adequate Business Records," published on May 8, 2013 in U.S.1. The article discusses how trying…

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New Jersey Lawyers Blog

Covers New Jersey business, labor and employment, estate planning and consumer law. By McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC.

http://www.newjerseylawyersblog.com/

May 16
The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

Every owner of a closely held small business should have an up to date buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement is a written agreement between business owners. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure that the current owners are…
Apr 19
Accident Check List - Steps You Should Take Following a New Jersey Accident

Accident Check List - Steps You Should Take Following a New Jersey Accident

Everyone should do their best to avoid accidents that lead to injuries such as car, bus, motorcycle, or trucking accidents, a slip and fall accident, or a work related accident - but some accidents cannot be avoided. Once you get into an…
Apr 10
The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

Every owner of a closely held small business should have an up to date buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement is a written agreement between a business's owners. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure that the current owners are…

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New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey DWI news, updates and commentary. Published By The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall.

http://www.newjerseydwilawyerblog.com/

May 18
Who Needs a Drunk Driving Defense Attorney? Most Any New Jersey Motorist Accused of DWI

Who Needs a Drunk Driving Defense Attorney? Most Any New Jersey Motorist Accused of DWI

Here in the Garden State, our courts are full of drunk driving and drug DUI cases being prosecuted by any number of municipal and state attorneys angling to get a conviction the fastest and easiest way that they can. As New Jersey DWI-DUI…
May 15
New Jersey DWI News: NTSB Recommend Lowering Legal Blood-Alcohol Content from 0.08 to 0.05 Percent

New Jersey DWI News: NTSB Recommend Lowering Legal Blood-Alcohol Content from 0.08 to 0.05 Percent

Question: How do you increase the number of New Jersey drunken driving arrests almost overnight?Answer: Just lower the legal limit for blood-alcohol concentration. The simple Q&A above may seem like a heavy handed attempt at levity, but…
May 11
New Jersey DWI Update: Breath Test Refusal is a Chargeable and Potentially Costly Offense

New Jersey DWI Update: Breath Test Refusal is a Chargeable and Potentially Costly Offense

As New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyers, my law firm is dedicated to assisting drivers who have been accused or otherwise charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or some other substance which may or may…

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Consumer Litigation Group

Covers consumer rights law, including fair debt collection, fair credit reporting, consumer debt defense, and consumer bankruptcy. By the Law Office of Dimitrios Kolovos, LLC.

http://www.consumerlitigators.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Seeking to extend protections afforded to military service members, the Senate could be poised to restrict payday loans for other consumers. The introduced bill, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, seeks to limit…
Apr 9
DoE Signals that It is Almost Ready to Collect $600 Million in Defaulted Student Loan

DoE Signals that It is Almost Ready to Collect $600 Million in Defaulted Student Loan

Students who borrowed under federal student loan programs and who subsequently defaulted on their loans are about to experience the power of federal government debt collection. In late 2011, the US Department of Education (“DoE”)…
Jan 5
Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets. It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…

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Special Needs, Elder Law, Wills,…

Special Needs, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates & Tax Blog

By Friedman Law.

http://specialneedsnj.com/blog/

May 17
Social Security Amends POMS Governing Special/Supplemental Needs Trust Expenditure

Social Security Amends POMS Governing Special/Supplemental Needs Trust Expenditure

People with serious disabilities often qualify for government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid that limit eligibility based on finances. Thus personal injury recoveries attributable to a disabled person…
Feb 22
New Rules Condition Division of Developmental Disabilities Housing Aid on Qualifying for CCW Medicaid

New Rules Condition Division of Developmental Disabilities Housing Aid on Qualifying for CCW Medicaid

People with severe, chronic disabilities that are manifest by age 22 and substantially limit at least three kinds of major life activities are developmentally disabled and potentially eligible for services from the New Jersey Department…
Feb 14
Lawrence A. Friedman’s Special Needs Article is Featured in Law School Textbook

Lawrence A. Friedman’s Special Needs Article is Featured in Law School Textbook

“Special Needs Estate Planning” has been included in the new law school textbook Teaching Materials on Estate Planning by Gerry Beyer, Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law. Originally…

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Sports in the Courts Blog

Covers sports law. By Callahan & Fusco LLC.

http://www.sportsinthecourtsblog.com

Mar 28
Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV

Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV

Following up on my recent post on the story, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN regarding the recent litigation filed by Major League Baseball against anti-aging clinic Biogensis. In the brief interview, I explain why…
Mar 26
The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper

The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper

Last week, Major League Baseball sued the notorious South Florida "health" clinic known as Biogenesis of America. Most civil lawsuits are about one thing and one thing only – money. Soon we will learn that the MLB wants "paper" too, …
Feb 11
The Penn State Scandal; Joe Pa's Family's Sad Attempt to Strike Back

The Penn State Scandal; Joe Pa's Family's Sad Attempt to Strike Back

We understand that Joe Paterno's wife, Sue Paterno, and his family believe that the former Penn State coach's legacy was wrongly tarnished by the NCAA and the media. Obviously, they believe Paterno was a good and decent man and was another…

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Construction Litigation Law Blog

Covers cmmunity associations, EIFS, construction litigation and construction news. By the Construction Litigation Group of Stark & Stark.

http://blog.njeifs.com/

Nov 12
Recovering Damages Under the Statute of Repose

Recovering Damages Under the Statute of Repose

Under the statute of repose, no action to recover damages for any deficiency in the design, planning, surveying, supervision or construction of an improvement to real property may be brought more than ten (10) years after the performance of
Nov 5
How Does Equitable Tolling Affect the Running of the Statute of Limitations?

How Does Equitable Tolling Affect the Running of the Statute of Limitations?

The doctrine of equitable estoppel prevents a defendant from asserting the statute of limitations as a defense when the defendant has engaged in conduct that was calculated to mislead the plaintiff into believing that it was unnecessary to…
Oct 29
How Transition Affects the Statute of Limitations Analysi

How Transition Affects the Statute of Limitations Analysi

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Securities Law Blog

Features news, commentary and thoughts on the law of the securities markets. By Mark Astarita.

http://seclaw.blogspot.com/

May 17
FL Court Rules Statute of Limitations Apply in Arbitration

FL Court Rules Statute of Limitations Apply in Arbitration

We finally have a ruling on the questionable argument that is often advanced that the statute of limitations does not apply in arbitration. The argument is premised on a contorted interpretation of a Florida statute and requires one to…
May 14
SEC, FINRA Issue Investor Alert On Pension or Settlement Income Stream

SEC, FINRA Issue Investor Alert On Pension or Settlement Income Stream

The SEC and FINRA issued an investor alert entitled Pension or Settlement Income Streams – What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling Them. The investor alert informs investors about the risks involved when selling their rights to…
Apr 23
FINRA Wants Your Facebook Account

FINRA Wants Your Facebook Account

You read that right, just as the SEC is embracing social media, FINRA wants access to brokers' Facebook accounts.We all know that an employer's demand for access to an employees Facebook account is illegal in many states, and probably illegal…

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New Jersey Estate Planning &…

New Jersey Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, and probate and estate administration. By Deirdre Wheatley-Liss.

http://www.njelderlawestateplanning.com/

Apr 2
Love is Lost - And So is Your Inheritance - Divorce Really Ends Thing

Love is Lost - And So is Your Inheritance - Divorce Really Ends Thing

A common plan among our married clients is to leave their property to their spouse, either outright or in trust - oft-referred to as the “I Love You” Will. Sometimes, love is lost and the couple divorces. We recommend our clients…
Mar 25
Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Liens - SCOTUS Decide

Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Liens - SCOTUS Decide

You have a horrific accident and are looking at a life of extreme medical care. The accident was caused by another person (drunk truck driver). You get a multi-million dollar award. Does the state that you live in get a…
Mar 25
Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Leins - SCOTUS Decide

Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Leins - SCOTUS Decide

You have a horrific accident and are looking a life of extreme medical care. The accident was caused by another person (drunk truck driver). You get a multi-million dollar award. Does the state that you live in get a share? First,…

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Wills and Estate Administration…

Wills and Estate Administration Articles

Covers probate, elder law and litigation topics. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://njwills.blogspot.com/

Mar 27
Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Seminar Wed, May 6, 2013

Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Seminar Wed, May 6, 2013

Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Seminar Wed, May 6, 2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMNJ Law Center 1 Constitution Sq. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Elder law continues to…
Jan 31
2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar materials by Kenneth Vercammen Co-Chair of Elder Law Committee ABA , plus tax portion by the Greenbaum Rowe Law Office Alert - An Overview of Key Provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of…
Dec 10
2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Seminar

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Seminar

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Seminar Wednesday January 16,…

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New Jersey Employment Law Blog

Covers CEPA/whistleblower, ERISA, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, Title VII, USERRA and workers compensation. By Steinberg Law Offices.

http://employment.lawfirmnewjersey.com/

May 10
Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

My nephew just came home for summer break from his sophomore year at college, which got me to thinking. (No, not about how much I would like to be back in college.) What profitable use of the next three months will our returning…
Apr 18
Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Where to begin on yesterday's US Supreme Court decision in Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk? Perhaps we should start, oddly enough, with Justice Kagan's dissent, which is quite unlike any I have seen before. She says: Feel free to…
Apr 2
All You Could Ask For

All You Could Ask For

Sometimes we go way off topic, and today is such a day. And for a good cause. Mike Greenberg is a sportscaster, the co-host of ESPN's morning drive show, the top-rated "Mike & Mike" show. Greenberg's new book, All You Could Ask For,…

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NJ Family Legal Blog

Covers New Jersey family law. Published by Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://njfamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/

May 9
Alimony and Living Together for Love

Alimony and Living Together for Love

If there is cohabitation by an ex-spouse who receives alimony, the ex-spouse is at risk not only to a potential decrease in alimony but also at risk for a total termination of alimony. On March 7, 2013, the New Jersey Appellate Division…
Apr 26
Divorce in Your Sixties - Is Permanent Alimony the Right Result?

Divorce in Your Sixties - Is Permanent Alimony the Right Result?

Wikipedia defines grey divorce as a "term referring to the demographic trend of an increasing divorce rate for older ("grey-haired") couples in long-lasting marriages." Now while "grey divorces" of a short or…
Apr 26
Pennsylvania Ends the Use of Parent Coordinator

Pennsylvania Ends the Use of Parent Coordinator

Earlier this year, we blogged about of our colleague, Aaron Weems' post on our firm's Pennsylvania Family Law Blog, which advised that any recommendations by a parent coordinator would be given a de novo review by a court. A…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey employment contracts, employment discrimination law, and severance agreements. By Krenkel & Krenkel, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyer.net/

Feb 21
NJ Employment Lawyer Slated to Head New Jersey Bar Association.

NJ Employment Lawyer Slated to Head New Jersey Bar Association.

Paulette Brown, an African-American female lawyer from the State of new Jersey is slated to head up the NJ Bar Association. Ms. Brown is an employment lawyer and was previously awarded Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the Bar...
Dec 6
Claim Notice Required For Discrimination Lawsuit Against Port Authority of NY and NJ.

Claim Notice Required For Discrimination Lawsuit Against Port Authority of NY and NJ.

New Jersey Employment Lawyer Reports: In the absence of a claim notice, a former police officer's retaliatory discharge lawsuit against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was properly dismissed, a state appeals court held…
Dec 3
More Employers Creating Social Media Policies in the Workplace.

More Employers Creating Social Media Policies in the Workplace.

New Jersey Employment Lawyer Reports. We are seeing an increase in the number of employers adopting policies on social media in the workplace. It seems that the separation between personal life and work life is getting blurry as more…

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Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

Covers forensic accounting, estate administration, and personal, corporate, and estate income taxes.

http://uandacpas.com/blog/

May 17
Improved Lifestyle After Your Breakup? It Could Cost You in Alimony

Improved Lifestyle After Your Breakup? It Could Cost You in Alimony

When it comes to the modification or termination of alimony as a result of cohabitation, financial assistance received from the new cohabiter is not the only factor taken into consideration. The New Jersey Appellate Court recently upheld its…
May 9
Prevent Headaches with our Free Physician’s Financial Checklist

Prevent Headaches with our Free Physician’s Financial Checklist

Urbach and Avraham is proud to offer a free comprehensive physician’s financial checklist to help you with maintaining your medical or dental practice.
Apr 30
New I-9 Form Required as of May 7, 2013

New I-9 Form Required as of May 7, 2013

Beginning May 7, 2013, employers must use a new and revised version of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 for new hires (employees who do not require re-verification do not need a new form). Form I-9 has been expanded from one…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey civil rights violations and employment law. By Siegler & Traub, L.L.C.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 2
Credit History Discrimination

Credit History Discrimination

There is a bill before the New York City Council that, if passed into law, would prohibit employers from using credit histories in hiring except in the very few cases where credit checks are required by law. This bill would be the strongest…
Apr 30
Bill Introduced to Address Workplace Discrimination Against LGBT Employee

Bill Introduced to Address Workplace Discrimination Against LGBT Employee

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation to prohibit discrimination in the workplace against LGBT Americans. The "Employment Non- Discrimination Act" would prohibit intentional employment discrimination against LGBT workers…
Apr 17
NJ Legislature Introduces Bill to Limit Non-Compete Agreement

NJ Legislature Introduces Bill to Limit Non-Compete Agreement

New Jersey State Assemblymen Peter J. Barnes, III, Joseph V. Egan and Wayne P. Deangelo recently introduced a bill in the New Jersey State Assembly which limits the enforceability of certain post-employment restrictive provisions in…

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Todd S. Unger Blog

Covers those who have gotten in trouble with the IRS, and how to avoid tax problems.

http://www.irsproblemsolve.com/blog/

May 15
The IRS and the Tea Party

The IRS and the Tea Party

Both liberals and conservatives expressed outrage after the IRS revealed that it had targeted Tea Party groups who were seeking legal tax exemptions. President Barack Obama stated that he would not tolerate politically motivated attacks by…
May 14
IRS Workers Protest Spending Cut

IRS Workers Protest Spending Cut

IRS employees are upset about upcoming unpaid furloughs caused by the US government sequester. The sequester requires that $600 million dollars be cut from the IRS budget this year. This cut forces the IRS to put its nearly 100,000 employees…
May 10
Lauryn Hill – 3 Months for Failing to File Taxe

Lauryn Hill – 3 Months for Failing to File Taxe

Anyone who thinks that select people are exempt from paying their income taxes is wrong. That was proven by the recent spate of court cases involving celebrities and sports stars. One of the most recent cases concerns Lauryn Hill, a ……

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Social Security Disability Claims…

Social Security Disability Claims Help

Provides social security information for claimants in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. By Insler & Herman, LLP and Turley Redmond Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP.

http://www.newyorksocialsecuritydisabilitylawyersblog.com/

Nov 26
Treating Physican Opinion and the ALJ's Duty to Develop the Record - Funk v. Astrue

Treating Physican Opinion and the ALJ's Duty to Develop the Record - Funk v. Astrue

In Social Security Disability cases, a treating physician should be the claimant's best friend. Because a person's treating physician has had the opportunity to examine the person over an extended period of time, the physician's opinion is…
Nov 24
Court Again Reminds the ALJ to do His Job Completely - Ashley v. Astrue

Court Again Reminds the ALJ to do His Job Completely - Ashley v. Astrue

In Ashley v. Astrue, the District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas explains that a person who suffers from COPD may be able to obtain Social Security Disability benefits by showing that he or she meets the Social Security…
Nov 20
New York Social Security Disability Claimant Shows How Not to Handle an Appeal - Boger v. Astrue

New York Social Security Disability Claimant Shows How Not to Handle an Appeal - Boger v. Astrue

A person whose Social Security Disability benefits claim is denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA) may eventually seek redress from a federal court by filing an appeal. As the District Court for the Northern District of New York…

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New Jersey Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers New Jersey criminal law topics, including search warrants, sentencing and drug crimes. By Villani & DeLuca, P.C.

http://www.newjerseycriminallawyersblog.com/

Jul 3
Disorderly Persons on 4th of July in Manasquan New Jersey

Disorderly Persons on 4th of July in Manasquan New Jersey

Disorderly Persons on 4th of July in Manasquan New Jersey The fourth of July is the busiest weekend for Manasquan as its population explodes with tourists who come to relax and enjoy the beaches. The most common charge given in summer…
Jun 29
Check Your Criminal Record for Free in New Jersey, Expunge Your Record.

Check Your Criminal Record for Free in New Jersey, Expunge Your Record.

Check Your Criminal Record for Free in New Jersey, Expunge Your Record. Are you interested in learning what appears on your criminal record in New Jersey? Employers and colleges often perform extensive background checks before making any…
Jun 27
Brick Township Municipal Court: Brick Criminal Lawyer

Brick Township Municipal Court: Brick Criminal Lawyer

If you have received a summons for a criminal offense, DWI/DUI or motor vehicle violation in the Township of Brick, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent your interests in Brick Municipal Court. Information for…

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Legal Insurance Blog

Covers the benefits of pre-paid legal services. By Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

http://www.legal-insurance-blog.com/

May 16
Preserving the Family

Preserving the Family

A family is the bedrock of society but it is also incredibly fragile. Issues such as adoption, child custody, divorce, and child abuse can roil a domestic situation and create stresses that are unique because they are so personal. Family…
May 14
Connecticut Estate Planning for Children

Connecticut Estate Planning for Children

Mentioning estates and wills can cause people to think of elderly folk dying in hospital beds surrounded by children who are adults. That doesn't always happen. One of the saddest things that can occur is for a person to die at a young age…
May 9
Monitoring Credit Rating and Protecting against Identity theft

Monitoring Credit Rating and Protecting against Identity theft

America is quickly becoming a cashless society. Increasingly more financial transactions are done with credit cards and debit cards as opposed to dollars and cents. That is fantastic for retail companies because shoppers using plastic will…

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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

Covers transactional real estate, development/redevelopment, and environmental law. By Gibbons.

http://www.rpelawalert.com/

May 13
New York State Comptroller Sets Forth Options for Revitalizing State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

New York State Comptroller Sets Forth Options for Revitalizing State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

Late last month, New York State's Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, issued a report reviewing options for modifying the way the state incentivizes and administers cleanups of its thousands of remaining brownfield sites. The Report…
May 8
In Clean Water Act Case, Three Justices Invite Future Challenge to Rule of Deference to Agencies in Interpretation of Their Own Regulation

In Clean Water Act Case, Three Justices Invite Future Challenge to Rule of Deference to Agencies in Interpretation of Their Own Regulation

A victory in the Supreme Court is generally welcome news for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But, the Court’s decision last month in a Clean Water Act case may foreshadow a sweeping change in administrative law that…
May 6
May I Come In?: N.J. Supreme Court Approves Warrantless DEP Searches of Residential Property Subject to Freshwater Wetlands Permit

May I Come In?: N.J. Supreme Court Approves Warrantless DEP Searches of Residential Property Subject to Freshwater Wetlands Permit

In a unanimous decision that was at once sweeping and limited, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) need not obtain a warrant before entering a residential parcel to ensure compliance with…

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Southern New Jersey Legal Blog

Covers traffic law, criminal law, injury law, and family law news from around Southern New Jersey. By the Law Offices of Joseph Lombardo.

http://www.lombardolawoffices.com/legal-blog/

May 2
Warrantless Blood Draws: How Supreme Court Ruling Affects DUI Cases in New Jersey

Warrantless Blood Draws: How Supreme Court Ruling Affects DUI Cases in New Jersey

Authorities use the term ‘exigent circumstances’ to describe a situation necessitates a warrantless search and/or seizure of a suspect’s property, including their bodily fluids. This usually applies in emergencies when…
Apr 25
Mug Shot Websites: Guess Who’s Profiting From Your Mistake

Mug Shot Websites: Guess Who’s Profiting From Your Mistake

The following is a post from Paul Young, Managing Partner of Young Klein & Associates. A criminal defense law firm located in Bucks County, PA. Police images from your arrest for public drunkenness a few years back keeps…
Apr 23
Breathalyzers, Blood Samples and Your Rights: Driving in New Jersey is Scary

Breathalyzers, Blood Samples and Your Rights: Driving in New Jersey is Scary

The following is a guest post courtesy of Darwin Overson, a Salt Lake city DUI attorney. DUI checkpoints, breathalyzers and field sobriety tests are all tactics employed by state and local police in New Jersey to detect those operating under…

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