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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 “The Rehnquist Legacy,”…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 43

NJ Family Issues

NJ Family Issues

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

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues
Rank this Week: 227

Business Blog

Business Blog

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

http://www.businesslawnews.com/
  • May 24

    Is “Secret” Business Court Coming Back to Delaware?

    Is “Secret” Business Court Coming Back to Delaware?
    Many corporations call Delaware home because of its business friendly legal environment. It is an attractive place to incorporate a business, and it can also provide substantial court decision precedents for corporate disputes, making it more…
  • May 23

    Technology Spurs New Type of Lease Agreement

    Technology Spurs New Type of Lease Agreement
    In a digital world, even small businesses can quickly run out of storage space for their data. To ensure that customer databases, product lists and email systems are all stored securely, many companies are turning to data…
  • May 22

    Is Your New York Business Prepared to Stop a Data Breach?

    Is Your New York Business Prepared to Stop a Data Breach?
    Late last month, hackers sent a fake tweet from the Associated Press' Twitter account referencing an explosion at the White House. The tweet caused the Dow Jones Industrial Average to plunge more than 100 points within seconds. This latest…
Rank this Week: 379

Tax, Trust and Estate News

Tax, Trust and Estate News

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

http://www.taxtrustestatenews.com/
  • May 24

    IRS Goes After Billionaire Sumner Redstone for 1972 Tax Gift

    IRS Goes After Billionaire Sumner Redstone for 1972 Tax Gift
    Billionaire Sumner Redstone may be on the hook for a large sum of money relating to a tax gift he made to his children in 1972 if the Internal Revenue Service has its way. The federal agency claims Redstone owes $1.1 million in taxes,…
  • May 23

    Tax Agencies in U.S., U.K. and Australia Announce Partnership to Target Offshore Account

    Tax Agencies in U.S., U.K. and Australia Announce Partnership to Target Offshore Account
    The tax administrations of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have teamed up to detect and prosecute those hiding income in offshore accounts, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced. The IRS noted that it found "a…
  • May 22

    IRS and the Tea Party

    IRS and the Tea Party
    One of the many controversies in Washington, D.C. is the dispute arising out of the Internal Revenue Service’s extensive review of  applications of exempt organizations using the names with words such as “Tea…
Rank this Week: 497

New Jersey Senate Republicans

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
Rank this Week: 540

Personal Injury Law Journal

Personal Injury Law Journal

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

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/
  • May 23

    New Jersey Smart Drivers Pledge2Win

    New Jersey Smart Drivers Pledge2Win
    In recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month during the month of May, the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey will launch the Share the Road Pledge Campaign.  This campaign is to encourage drivers to do their part in saving the…
  • May 21

    First Responders Occupational Exposure Bill Passes Both Houses of the New Jersey Legislature

    First Responders Occupational Exposure Bill Passes Both Houses of the New Jersey Legislature
    On May 20, 2013, the New Jersey State Assembly by a vote of 53-19-4 passed the Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act previously passed by the State Senate.  Named for the Deputy Chief of the Hackensack…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 591

The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

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

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/
  • May 24

    Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law

    Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law
    Or as I like to refer to it, an excuse to play Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice in Chains on the blog. Here is a link to Washington's new law. Up next for a new social media workplace privacy law should be New Jersey, where the Assembly…
  • May 23

    EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A

    EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A
    Consistent with its strategic plan to provide up-to-date guidance on the requirements of antidiscrimination laws, last week, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued this press release in which it announced that it had…
  • May 22

    Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.

    Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.
    When offering respect in the workplace training for employees and supervisors, I emphasize that an employee who laughs at sex jokes in the workplace is the same employee who may later sue for sexual harassment. Like Little Ladner did.(Yes,…
Rank this Week: 674

New Jersey Legal Update Podcast

New Jersey Legal Update Podcast

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

http://www.njlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 725

Ruminations

Ruminations

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

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/
  • May 19

    A Pig In A Poke And Other Lease Negotiation Sad Tales Of Woe

    A Pig In A Poke And Other Lease Negotiation Sad Tales Of Woe
    Have you ever bought a $300,000 house solely based on reading a classified ad? What about doing a $3,000,000 lease (30 years, including options, at $100,000 a year) without ever seeing the property or at least taking a good “look”…
  • 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.”…
Rank this Week: 821

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 24

    Elder Abuse: Unsolicited Robocalls from Medical Alert Companie

    Elder Abuse: Unsolicited Robocalls from Medical Alert Companie
    Bogus medical alert companies are targeting the elderly with calls for free services and are seeking personal information such as medicare, medicaid, social security numbers, bank accounts and charge cards.  Just hang up or don’t…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 877

New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.newjerseyinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • May 21

    Supreme Court Justice Recovering from Bicycle Accident

    Supreme Court Justice Recovering from Bicycle Accident
    As reported by NPR.org, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has had another bicycle accident. This accident is his third major bicycle accident since his first in 1993. In 1993, Justice Breyer suffered injuries including multiple broken…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 847

New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 930

Securities Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 984

Zen & The Art of Legal Networking

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…
Rank this Week: 973

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 23

    Home Improvement Contracts: The Nuts and Bolts of New Jersey's Regulatory Requirement

    Home Improvement Contracts: The Nuts and Bolts of New Jersey's Regulatory Requirement
    New Jersey has strict rules when it comes to home improvement contracts in excess of $500, the overriding purpose of which is to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors.  The New Jersey Administrative Code §…
  • May 21

    New Jersey Appeals Court Spares Eviction of 89-Year Old Blind Man

    New Jersey Appeals Court Spares Eviction of 89-Year Old Blind Man
    In an unpublished decision issued on May 21, 2013, a New Jersey appeals court held that a landlord was not entitled to evict his residential tenant, an 89-year old blind man with diabetes, because of the tenant's refusal to sign a new…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1030

Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/
Rank this Week: 1126

Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

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

http://uandacpas.com/blog/
  • May 22

    Don’t Miss the Upcoming Constant Contact Seminar at U&A

    Don’t Miss the Upcoming Constant Contact Seminar at U&A
    On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, Urbach & Avraham will be hosting a fascinating and informative presentation by Bonnie Kantor, a Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert. She will be presenting a guided demonstration on the tools and features of…
  • 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.
Rank this Week: 1122

New Jersey Lawyers Blog

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 21

    Elder Care Planning

    Elder Care Planning
    There are many things mature persons need to plan for. An often overlooked area which requires careful planning is potential long-term care. More than half of people sixty five and over will require some form of long-term care. The…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1089

Special Needs, Elder Law, Wills,…

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

By Friedman Law.

http://specialneedsnj.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 1075

New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog

New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog

Coves employment law. By Smith Eibeler, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1176

Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

Cover estate planning for gays and lesbians. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://gaybilesbian.blogspot.com/
  • May 19

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar
    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar                                …
  • Mar 3

    How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win

    How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win
    How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and WinFree Seminar for property owners in Edison, Woodbridge, North Brunswick, PiscatawayDunellenMiddlesexSouth PlainfieldMetuchenPerth AmboyCarteretHighland ParkNew BrunswickMilltownEast…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1156

Swartz Campbell Professional…

Swartz Campbell Professional Liability Blog

Updates on professional liability with a particular emphasis on malpractice avoidance and attorney ethics. By Swartz Campbell.

http://web8.4miles.com/swartz-prolia-blog/
  • Nov 20

    Texas Expands Statute of Limitations at Akin Gump’s Expense

    Texas Expands Statute of Limitations at Akin Gump’s Expense
    Last year Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld won summary judgment in a legal malpractice action arising out of a failed real estate development.  The real estate developer, Riverwalk Cy Hotel Partners, hired Akin Gump to represent it in the…
  • Nov 16

    Client Claims Lawyers Got Him Not Only $104 Million in Pocket, But Also 40 Months in Prison

    Client Claims Lawyers Got Him Not Only $104 Million in Pocket, But Also 40 Months in Prison
    In September, Bradley Birkenfeld received the largest whistle-blower award ever paid by the IRS, $104 million.  however, prior to receiving the award, Mr. Birkenfeld spent 31 months in prison for helping a California developer to evade…
  • Nov 13

    Judge Nocella

    Judge Nocella
    In a predictable move, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has suspended Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Nocella.  We had recently written about the disciplinary charges against him. -Josh J.T. Byrne, Esquire
Rank this Week: 1146

Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

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

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Can an Attorney for an Estate who is also an Executor Double Dip?

    Can an Attorney for an Estate who is also an Executor Double Dip?
    I am frequently asked whether an attorney who is acting as an executor for an estate can receive both an executor's commission and legal fees for representing the estate.  Although this may sound like a conflict of interest, the short…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1270

Todd S. Unger Blog

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 21

    Recent Online Sales Tax New

    Recent Online Sales Tax New
    For the past 20 years, online retailers have been exempt from collecting sales tax from customers who live in states where the retailer does not have a physical presence. While the preferential treatment was meant as a way to encourage…
  • May 20

    IRS Furloughs Start May 24

    IRS Furloughs Start May 24
    On May 24, IRS employees are going to be forced to take unpaid days off in a staggered schedule. The furlough, which is a result of the sequester, is calling for one day off every other week for five to … Continue reading →The…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1306

White Collar Crime News

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: 1253

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 22

    CFPB Rule to Help Stay-At-Home Spouses Get Credit Card

    CFPB Rule to Help Stay-At-Home Spouses Get Credit Card
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has issued rules on The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (“CARD Act”) to make it easier for stay-at-home spouses and partners to get credit…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1387

Southern New Jersey Legal Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1368

New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

Covers the criminal defense of DUI, theft, and shoplifting in New Jersey. By Lependorf & Silverstein.

http://www.newjerseycriminaldefenseblog.com/
  • Feb 11

    NJ Lawmakers May Remove Arrest Check Boxes on Job Application

    NJ Lawmakers May Remove Arrest Check Boxes on Job Application
    If you have applied for a job in recent years, you may have had to check a little box indicating whether or not you have been arrested. According to The Star-Ledger, three Democratic senators in New Jersey are introducing a measure that will…
  • Feb 6

    New Jersey Bill Could Change Domestic Abuse Case

    New Jersey Bill Could Change Domestic Abuse Case
    New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow victims of domestic violence to testify in court without facing their alleged assailants. Under the proposed law, an alleged victim or witness who is under 16 years of age would be…
  • Jan 29

    Middletown Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin and Cocaine

    Middletown Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin and Cocaine
    A 40-year-old Middletown man has been arrested by Holmdel police for alleged possession of cocaine, heroin, and Alprazolam. According to The Holmdel-Hazlet Patch, officials say he possessed the drugs as well as drug paraphernalia, allegedly…
Rank this Week: 1406

Linda's Law Blog

Linda's Law Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and New Jersey family law. By Linda A. Kerns.

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Are 700 emails considered harassment? It depends.

    Are 700 emails considered harassment? It depends.
    In the New Jersey case E.L. v. R.L.M., Mother was granted a final restraining order (“FRO”) by the trial court against Father after he had sent her numerous emails regarding their children. E.L. v. R.L.M., 2012 WL 1948607 (2012).…
  • May 23

    If the parents are involved in a three way sexual relationship, can they lose custody of their children?

    If the parents are involved in a three way sexual relationship, can they lose custody of their children?
    In a 2012 Pennsylvania custody case, V.B. and C.B. v. J.E.B. and C.C., 2012 PA Super 200, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania was faced with the question of whether or not the trial court was correct in awarding legal and physical custody of…
  • May 11

    Inspiration on a Saturday

    Inspiration on a Saturday
    "If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito."- Unknown
Rank this Week: 1535

NJ Family Legal Blog

NJ Family Legal Blog

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

http://njfamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/
  • May 20

    GRANDPARENT VISITATION STANDARD AFFIRMED BY APPELLATE COURT

    GRANDPARENT VISITATION STANDARD AFFIRMED BY APPELLATE COURT
     An interesting part of the practice of family law are the rare issues; the one that may not walk through the door every day.  Grandparent visitation cases oftentimes fit into this category.  They nearly always prove…
  • May 14

    DEBUNKING NEW JERSEY'S FAMILY LAW MYTHS

    DEBUNKING NEW JERSEY'S FAMILY LAW MYTHS
    Over time, many myths have developed in the ever changing world of New Jersey Family Law.  The question is whether they are true, false, or somewhere in between.   In a new publication on the Fox Rothschild Family Law Practice Page,…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1464

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…
Rank this Week: 1425

New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Published By Nirenberg Law Firm, LLC

http://www.njemploymentlawfirmblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1525

New Jersey Law Blog

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 24

    Documenting Back Charges in Construction Project

    Documenting Back Charges in Construction Project
    Whether you are Project Owner, a General Contractor or a Sub-Contractor, there are often times where a third party performs work or provides services or materials on your behalf for a project.  If any issues with an entity or an…
  • May 22

    Pending New Jersey Legislation Aimed at Holding Employers Accountable for Workplace Bullie

    Pending New Jersey Legislation Aimed at Holding Employers Accountable for Workplace Bullie
    BACKGROUND Surveys and studies have shown that between 16 and 21 percent of employees nationwide have directly experienced adverse health effects associated with workplace bullying, abuse, and harassment.  Notably, those studies further…
  • May 22

    Content Considerations for a Sound Corporate Code of Ethic

    Content Considerations for a Sound Corporate Code of Ethic
    As a follow up to my blog last month outlining key considerations with regard to the preparation and administration of a corporate code of ethics, this entry will discuss some important aspects of the substantive content that should be…
Rank this Week: 1677

The New Jersey Employment Law Firm…

The New Jersey Employment Law Firm Blog

Covers employment discrimination and harassment laws. By Resnick Law Group, P.C.

http://www.thenjemploymentlawfirmblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1858

Legal Insurance Blog

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 23

    Legal Plans Make Real Estate Transactions Much Easier

    Legal Plans Make Real Estate Transactions Much Easier
    California is known for its glorious sunshine and laid-back lifestyle. It is also known for having some of the most expensive real estate in the country, not to mention some of the most unique real estate situations. This is a state where two…
  • May 20

    Executing Wills and Estates in Maryland

    Executing Wills and Estates in Maryland
    The unexpected death of an employee doesn't just cause a disruption in the workplace; it creates a domestic crisis. There is an estate which has to be administered and properly divided among the legal heirs. Estate administration is where…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1821

Monmouth County Criminal Defense…

Monmouth County Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey criminal laws and offenses. By the Law Office of Tara Breslow.

http://www.monmouthcountycriminaldefenselawyer.com/
  • May 23

    Red Bank Arrest- Municipal Court

    Red Bank Arrest- Municipal Court
    Red Bank Municipal Court is located on 90 Monument Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. If you or a loved one has been arrested in any municipality, including but not limited to: Red Bank, Middletown, Fair Haven, Rumson, Little Silver,…
  • Apr 25

    Pre-Indictment Court in Superior Court

    Pre-Indictment Court in Superior Court
    If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony offense, it will likely that your matter will be sent to the Superior Court in the county where you were arrested. For example, if you were arrested in Monmouth County, your matter will be…
  • Jan 31

    Juvenile Cases and Arrests in Monmouth County

    Juvenile Cases and Arrests in Monmouth County
    If your child or loved one has been arrested at they are less than 18 years old, their matter will be likely be heard within the Superior Court where the Juvenile resides. Even if the matter would have otherwise been heard in the local…
Rank this Week: 1806

New Jersey Family Law

New Jersey Family Law

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

http://njdivorceblog.typepad.com/new_jersey_divorce_law_me/
Rank this Week: 1731

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.…
Rank this Week: 1887

New Jersey Disability Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1723

New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1737

Essex County NJ Criminal Attorney

Essex County NJ Criminal Attorney

Covers criminal and traffic offenses in New Jersey. By Todd Palumbo.

http://essexcountynjcriminalattorneys.wordpress.com
  • May 24

    Edison Cop Charged with Attempted Murder after Allegedly Firebombing Superior’s Home

    Edison Cop Charged with Attempted Murder after Allegedly Firebombing Superior’s Home
    NJ Police Officer Charged with Attempted Murder and Arson A veteran Edison Police officer,  Michael Dotro, was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder following and investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s…
  • Apr 15

    Hearsay – New Jersey Evidence – What is it

    Hearsay – New Jersey Evidence – What is it
    The text-book definition of hearsay is as follows:  an out of court statement other than the one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.  This…
  • Apr 11

    Alibi Witness – New Jersey Law – Criminal Procedure

    Alibi Witness – New Jersey Law – Criminal Procedure
    An alibi witness is a defense to a criminal charge. Having an alibi means that you were not present in the location were the alleged offense took place. In New Jersey, unlike in some other jurisdictions, there is a requirement that the…
Rank this Week: 1981

New Jersey Estate Planning Center…

New Jersey Estate Planning Center Blog

Covers New Jersey estate planning. By Media Law Group.

http://www.jerseyestateplanning.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Estate Planning With Life Insurance

    Estate Planning With Life Insurance
    As this recent article explains, one of the most critical parts of any estate plan is a life insurance policy. Having a life insurance policy increases the size of the estate that a person is able to leave to his … Continue reading…
  • May 21

    Medina Law Group – A Resource to the BizBrain

    Medina Law Group – A Resource to the BizBrain
    Recently I’ve begun to serve as a resource to Karin Price Mueller, who writes the New Jersey state-wide column, Ask the Biz Brain. When appropriate, Karin reaches out to me to help answer estate planning, gift tax, elder law, and…
  • May 16

    The Limited Power of Attorney

    The Limited Power of Attorney
    One of the documents that helps to make up a proper estate plan is the power of attorney (“POA”). A POA is a document that authorizes a representative of your choosing to act on your behalf in private and business ……
Rank this Week: 2144

Lawsuit Reform Watch

Lawsuit Reform Watch

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

http://www.lawsuitreformwatch.org/
Rank this Week: 2092

New Jersey Employment Law Blog

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,…
Rank this Week: 2050

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,…
Rank this Week: 2011