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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

Jun 18
Relief from judgment where the judgment or order has been satisfied, released or discharged, or a prior judgment or order upon which it is based has been reversed or otherwise vacated, or it is no longer equitable that the judgment or order should have prospective application

Relief from judgment where the judgment or order has been satisfied, released or discharged, or a prior judgment or order upon which it is based has been reversed or otherwise vacated, or it is no longer equitable that the judgment or order should have prospective application

Law Lessons from STEVEN M. ELLIOTT, individually and d/b/a ELLIOT RACING STABLE AND STANLEY FORD VS. JOHN GREEN, Individually and d/b/a PINNACLE RACING STABLE, App. Div., A-4967-11T1, May 17, 2013: Rule 4:50-1(e) provides for relief from…
Jun 18
It is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is incomplete

It is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is incomplete

Law Lessons from NEW JERSEY ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES VS. ROBERT BLACKBURN, App. Div., A-4788-11T4, May 17, 2013: The Supreme Court has held that “it is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is…
Jun 18
The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that judgments rest upon real merits of the causes and not upon the skill and maneuvering of counsel

The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that judgments rest upon real merits of the causes and not upon the skill and maneuvering of counsel

Law Lessons from JUSTIN J. MOORE VS. PIERSOL HOMES, ET AL., App. Div., A-2062-11T1, May 17, 2013: “The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that…

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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/

Jun 19
NJ Court Rules Building Owner Not Responsible for Safety of Water Supply

NJ Court Rules Building Owner Not Responsible for Safety of Water Supply

New Jersey’s Appellate Division recently ruled that a building owner could not be held liable when an employee contracted Legionnaires' disease from the building’s water supply. The case, Vellucci v. Allstate Insurance Company,…
Jun 18
NY and NJ Employment Law: Use of Temporary Workers Has Legal Risk

NY and NJ Employment Law: Use of Temporary Workers Has Legal Risk

U.S. companies are found to increasingly rely upon “temporary” workers to fill out their workforces. In fact, there are 2.86 million temporary and “contract” workers likely hard at work right now in companies across…
Jun 17
DOL Provides Updated Guidance on Notice of Exchange Required by PPACA

DOL Provides Updated Guidance on Notice of Exchange Required by PPACA

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) imposes a number of new obligations on New York and New Jersey employers. One of the most significant notification requirements involves the health insurance marketplaces that will be…

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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

Jun 17
Holzapfel Bill Establishing Penalties for Leaving Scene of Boating Accident Passes Committee

Holzapfel Bill Establishing Penalties for Leaving Scene of Boating Accident Passes Committee

Legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10) establishing criminal penalties for leaving the scene of a boating accident has been approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. Senator Donald Norcross (l) and Senator Jim…
Jun 13
Christie Signs O’Toole Bill to Save Critically Ill Hospital Patient

Christie Signs O’Toole Bill to Save Critically Ill Hospital Patient

Gov. Chris Christie today took life-saving action by signing Senator Kevin O’Toole’s legislation to require all hospitals to have protocols to immediately transfer critically ill patients to other facilities for better…
Jun 13
Cardinale Announces Bill to Authorize Inmate Landfill Recycling Program

Cardinale Announces Bill to Authorize Inmate Landfill Recycling Program

Senator Gerald Cardinale announced today he’s sponsoring legislation aimed at reducing the amount of recyclable waste in New Jersey landfills by encouraging inmate landfill recycling programs. “Every year exorbitant amounts of…

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Tax, Trust and Estate News

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

http://www.taxtrustestatenews.com/

Jun 19
Domestic Asset Protection – Why State Legislation Is Not Set In Stone

Domestic Asset Protection – Why State Legislation Is Not Set In Stone

The State of Nevada spent considerable time and effort in crafting its asset protection and dynasty trust statute. Nevada worked hard to attract trust business to the state in an effort to broaden its economic base and decrease its reliance…
Jun 18
IRS Loses Court Case Against Yankees Co-Owner Hal Steinbrenner

IRS Loses Court Case Against Yankees Co-Owner Hal Steinbrenner

A court case against Yankees co-owner and managing partner Hal Steinbrenner ruled that he will not be required to repay the Internal Revenue Service $670,000 in what the agency called an "erroneous" tax refund that it mistakenly extended…
Jun 17
Small Businesses May Be Subject to IRS Robo-Audit

Small Businesses May Be Subject to IRS Robo-Audit

The Internal Revenue Service is leaning more heavily on technology to help detect potential tax law violations, and this trend is expected to continue as it faces limited manpower to execute compliance protocols and audits. Historically, the…

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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/

Jun 19
Report: Wealthiest Clients Want to Consolidate Advisor

Report: Wealthiest Clients Want to Consolidate Advisor

Here is an interesting report - the World Health Report 2013 found that the majority of wealth managers are keeping their richest clients happy. More than 60% of high-net-worth clients expressed a high degree of trust in both their wealth…
Jun 19
Janney Adds Advisors from Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise

Janney Adds Advisors from Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise

Financial advisors continue to change firms and a quick pace. Janney has added two former Morgan Stanley advisors and a branch manager from Ameriprise to its ranks. Industry veterans. Alfred DeRenzis and Scott Ford joined in the…
Jun 19
Piper to Buy Edgeview Partner

Piper to Buy Edgeview Partner

Investment bank and asset management firm Piper Jaffray Cos. is buying middle-market advisory firm Edgeview Partners LP. Financial terms were not disclosed. Edgeview Partners specializes in mergers and acquisitions. Piper Jaffray said…

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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/

Jun 19
28 ways to avoid breaking the law when hiring summer intern

28 ways to avoid breaking the law when hiring summer intern

It's that time of year. You're hiring summer interns and I'm shaving a spoked B into my playoff beard looking for an excuse to recycle my six keys to keeping unpaid internships from becoming a hot wage & hour mess. See what I just did…
Jun 18
The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee

The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits when an employer can require an employee to take a medical examination. Specifically, the ADA forbids employers from requiring medical exams (and cannot otherwise inquire into the nature or…
Jun 17
Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy

Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy

Biting the staff doesn't help either; even if it doesn't leave a mark. You see, I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.

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Linda's Law Blog

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

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

A great article on the importance of being there....Happy Father's Day!
Jun 13
How do courts determine if one parent should get primary custody over the other parent?

How do courts determine if one parent should get primary custody over the other parent?

In Pennsylvania, it takes an analysis of sixteen separate factors to determine the outcome of a custody dispute. This means that a mother cannot walk into court, tell a judge she is breast-feeding her child, and expect that she will be…
Jun 11
Divorce and Taxe

Divorce and Taxe

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service updates its Publication 504: Divorced or Separated Individuals. For the 2012 version, click here.The booklet offers explanations of the tax rules along with examples. Have a copy with you…

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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/

Jun 18
US Estate Tax: When Filing is Optional but Advisable

US Estate Tax: When Filing is Optional but Advisable

Completing a US Form 706 (US Gross Estate Tax Return) allows a decedent who is married and does not fully use his $5,250,000 exemption, to pass his unused exemption (“Decease Spousal Unused Exclusion or DSUE”) to his spouse. This…
Jun 10
Hurricane Sandy Repairs Subject to NJ Sales Tax?

Hurricane Sandy Repairs Subject to NJ Sales Tax?

After Hurricane Sandy hit, the NJ Division of Taxation was flooded (no pun intended) with inquiries regarding the taxability of repairs. As a result, a helpful “Sales and Use Tax – Frequently Asked Questions” page has been…
Jun 7
Take Advantage of our Updated Executor Checklist

Take Advantage of our Updated Executor Checklist

Urbach & Avraham, CPAs, is proud to offer an executor checklist to help alleviate the nightmare of financial affairs of a deceased relative. This comprehensive list is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes in estate tax…

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Ruminations

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

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/

Jun 16
Getting From “No.” How Raising A Child Is Like Negotiating A Lease Or Other Agreement.

Getting From “No.” How Raising A Child Is Like Negotiating A Lease Or Other Agreement.

Here’s a tip for child raising, a subject far afield from Ruminations’ charter, but maybe not. Answer every one of your child’s requests with a firm, “no.” Then, resist her or his fervent pleas for relief. Then,…
Jun 9
31 Items That Shouldn’t Be Found In A List Of Operating Expenses If A Tenant Is Paying The Bill

31 Items That Shouldn’t Be Found In A List Of Operating Expenses If A Tenant Is Paying The Bill

Last week we promised a list of 30 Operating Cost carve-outs a tenant might seek. We found a 31st lying on the floor. So, in a giant departure from our usual Ruminating, save for an ending paragraph to this blog, we’ll just post that…
Jun 2
CAM Costs (Or Operating Expenses) – Always A Conflict Of Interest Between Landlord And Tenant

CAM Costs (Or Operating Expenses) – Always A Conflict Of Interest Between Landlord And Tenant

Last week’s posting about pass-through “caps,” such as for CAM Costs (or Operating Expanses), Taxes, Insurance Premiums, and the like engendered a lot of discussion here, on LinkedIn, and across various “back…

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New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.newjerseyinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jun 11
Rider Training of New Jersey (RTNJ)

Rider Training of New Jersey (RTNJ)

The focus of Rider Training of New Jersey (RTNJ) is to increase the skill and awareness of motorcyclists on the part of the general public. According to ridertrainingnj.com, RTNJ is a non-profit offering instructional programs for riders of…
Jun 7
Man Formerly from Weehawken Dies in Poconos Motorcycle Accident

Man Formerly from Weehawken Dies in Poconos Motorcycle Accident

A former Weehawken man recently lost his life in a motorcycle crash in the Poconos. Courtesy of NJ.com, the native of New Jersey died in a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania’s Middle Smithfield Township. Authorities say the man, age…
Jun 5
Another Four Die on New Jersey Roads over Memorial Day Weekend

Another Four Die on New Jersey Roads over Memorial Day Weekend

On Memorial Day weekend of 2012, four people lost their lives on New Jersey roads. According to statewide law enforcement officials, four people again died on New Jersey highways over the Memorial Day weekend. According to NJ.com, the…

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Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

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

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/

Jun 10
A Trust can Qualify for a Section 121 Deduction (For Sale of a Personal Residence)

A Trust can Qualify for a Section 121 Deduction (For Sale of a Personal Residence)

Typically, people take it for granted that there will not be any tax when they sell their personal residence. Technically, there is a tax, but the government also offers a limited exclusion under Section 121 of the Internal Revenue…
Jun 5
IRS FATCA Form 8938 and the FBAR Form TD F 90-22.1

IRS FATCA Form 8938 and the FBAR Form TD F 90-22.1

For US citizens and US permanent residents, you must file Form 8938 (also known as the FATCA Form) if your overseas investment assets are above $50,000 for an individual or $100,000 for a married couple (filing jointly) at year end.…
Jun 5
Receiving Gifts or an Inheritance from Relatives Oversea

Receiving Gifts or an Inheritance from Relatives Oversea

If you live in the United States and receive a gift from a family member who lives overseas who is not a US citizen, you should be aware that the IRS requires the US beneficiary to file Form 3520 to report the gift. You are also…

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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/

Jun 12
BERKELEY HEIGHTS CLARK FANWOOD MURRAY HILL UNION COUNTY NJ DIVORCE BUSINESS VALUATION MEDIATOR ATTORNEY

BERKELEY HEIGHTS CLARK FANWOOD MURRAY HILL UNION COUNTY NJ DIVORCE BUSINESS VALUATION MEDIATOR ATTORNEY

There are many ways to value a closely-held business entity. This is just one of them, the "debt-capacity-capitalized-return" method, which determines fair market value by using three key factors: (a) adjusted net cash flow (EBITDA); (2) debt…
Jun 10
WALDWICK ALLENDALE MAYWOOD MOONACHIE BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE TAXATION LAWYER MEDIATOR ARBITRATION

WALDWICK ALLENDALE MAYWOOD MOONACHIE BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE TAXATION LAWYER MEDIATOR ARBITRATION

If a New Jersey divorce judge hears testimony as to materially false income tax filings, this must be reported to the IRS, the County Prosecutor and/or the Attorney General. Fitzgerald v. Duff, New Jersey App. Div., June 7, 2013
Jun 3
HALEDON WEST PLAINS WANAQUE TOTOWA PASSAIC COUNTY NJ DIVORCE DEATH LIFE INSURANCE MEDIATOR

HALEDON WEST PLAINS WANAQUE TOTOWA PASSAIC COUNTY NJ DIVORCE DEATH LIFE INSURANCE MEDIATOR

The Supremes have just ruled that after the death of a divorced litigant, the distribution of life insurance proceeds is governed by the applicable federal statute in question, which trumps and takes precedence over a conflicting provision of…

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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/

Jun 13
Gibbons Director Howard Geneslaw to Speak at Upcoming NJSBA & NJICLE Land Use Program

Gibbons Director Howard Geneslaw to Speak at Upcoming NJSBA & NJICLE Land Use Program

Land use lawyers play a very important role in the building process in New Jersey. Navigating all of the litigation hurdles that can come up while the project progresses, from conception to development, requires specific skills,…
Jun 12
District Court Decisions Provide Further Guidance on Scope of 'Arranger' Liability Under Superfund

District Court Decisions Provide Further Guidance on Scope of 'Arranger' Liability Under Superfund

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company v. United States, on "arranger liability" under the federal Superfund statute, continues to reverberate. The most recent manifestations are a trio of…
Jun 10
Gibbons Advises NAIOP Award Winners on "Office/Mixed Use Deal Of The Year " and "Industrial Deal of the Year"

Gibbons Advises NAIOP Award Winners on "Office/Mixed Use Deal Of The Year " and "Industrial Deal of the Year"

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP - NJ) has named the development deal between Bayer Healthcare and Vision Equities/Rubenstein Partners as its “Office/Mixed Use Deal of the…

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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,…

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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/

Jun 5
Don't Plan A-Rod's Retirement Party Yet; The Biogenesis Scandal is Just Getting Started

Don't Plan A-Rod's Retirement Party Yet; The Biogenesis Scandal is Just Getting Started

The evidence of use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) by Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, and about 20 other MLB players may be substantial, but is it the kind of evidence that's capable of sustaining those players' suspension for violating…
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…

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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/

Jun 18
Hoping for a Plea Agreement on Your DWI Case? Not Here in New Jersey

Hoping for a Plea Agreement on Your DWI Case? Not Here in New Jersey

With all the TV courtroom dramas that have come and gone, we certainly wouldn't fault anyone for thinking that there might be a chance to negotiate a plea bargain on a drunken driving offense. And while a skilled criminal attorney can make…
Jun 16
New Jersey DWI Defense Update: Minors in a Car Make for Worse Drunk Driving Penaltie

New Jersey DWI Defense Update: Minors in a Car Make for Worse Drunk Driving Penaltie

As professional litigators, I and my skilled legal staff here at the law offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have been practicing law collectively for nearly a century. Because of this extensive experience in and out of the courtroom, I and my…
Jun 14
NJ DWI Police Blotter: Morris and Warren Officers Make Numerous Drunk Driving Traffic Stop

NJ DWI Police Blotter: Morris and Warren Officers Make Numerous Drunk Driving Traffic Stop

Drunk driving arrests are hardly uncommon here in the Garden State, with our large population and plenty of vehicles on the road. But while intoxicated driving maybe a year-round occurrence throughout the state, the incidences of impaired…

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NJ Family Legal Blog

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

http://njfamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 18
If The Intent Is to Leave the Door Open to Extend the Term of Alimony, Say It Explicity or Beware the Consequence

If The Intent Is to Leave the Door Open to Extend the Term of Alimony, Say It Explicity or Beware the Consequence

How often are you in negotiation of the final points of a divorce agreement and you come to a sticky point where neither side is either willing to give nor or they willing to try the case. What do you do? If it is a present issue,…
Jun 17
FATHER'S DAY AND THE INCREASING ROLE OF DAD AS CARETAKER

FATHER'S DAY AND THE INCREASING ROLE OF DAD AS CARETAKER

With an increase in the number of working moms, stay-at-home dads, and more parents seeking a greater "work/life" balance, it is no surprise that the traditional parenting roles to which we have become accustomed continue to…
Jun 12
If You Want the Other Parent to Pay for College, Don't Wait Until Graduation to Seek Contribution

If You Want the Other Parent to Pay for College, Don't Wait Until Graduation to Seek Contribution

So you are divorced and your child is going off to college. What is the best way to get the other parent to contribute, whether there is an agreement that says he should or the agreement says that the issue shall abide the event. …

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White Collar Crime News

Covers white collar crime news. By Jef Henninger.

http://whitecollarcrimenews.com

Jun 17
Ocean County Child Pornography Lawyer | Six Ocean County residents arrested in child porn probe

Ocean County Child Pornography Lawyer | Six Ocean County residents arrested in child porn probe

A month-long high-tech sweep has netted six people on child pornography charges in five Ocean County townships according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The dual agency investigation made its first arrest in mid-May and…
Jun 14
Lodi man sentenced to 24 years for ‘massive’ child porn collection

Lodi man sentenced to 24 years for ‘massive’ child porn collection

Martin Villalabos, 41, had more than 5,400 photographs and 164 videos, most of whom had yet to reach puberty, engaged in sexual acts with both other children and adults, according to U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman. U.S. District Court Judge…
Jun 14
Rumson Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charge

Rumson Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charge

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Matthew Marass, 26, of 18 Forrest Ave in Rumson, Monmouth County, with possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography as reported by the Patch.com here. …

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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

Features case law, legislative enactments and news about New Jersey divorce and matrimonial developments. By Charles C. Abut.

http://www.njdivorceblog.typepad.com/

Jun 12
BERKELEY HEIGHTS CLARK FANWOOD MURRAY HILL UNION COUNTY NJ DIVORCE BUSINESS VALUATION MEDIATOR ATTORNEY

BERKELEY HEIGHTS CLARK FANWOOD MURRAY HILL UNION COUNTY NJ DIVORCE BUSINESS VALUATION MEDIATOR ATTORNEY

There are many ways to value a closely-held business entity. This is just one of them, the "debt-capacity-capitalized-return" method, which determines fair market value by using three key factors: (a) adjusted net cash flow…
Jun 10
WALDWICK ALLENDALE MAYWOOD MOONACHIE BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE TAXATION LAWYER MEDIATOR ARBITRATION

WALDWICK ALLENDALE MAYWOOD MOONACHIE BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE TAXATION LAWYER MEDIATOR ARBITRATION

If a New Jersey divorce judge hears testimony as to materially false income tax filings, this must be reported to the IRS, the County Prosecutor and/or the Attorney General. Fitzgerald v. Duff, New Jersey App. Div., June 7, 2013
Jun 3
HALEDON WEST PLAINS WANAQUE TOTOWA PASSAIC COUNTY NJ DIVORCE DEATH LIFE INSURANCE MEDIATOR

HALEDON WEST PLAINS WANAQUE TOTOWA PASSAIC COUNTY NJ DIVORCE DEATH LIFE INSURANCE MEDIATOR

The Supremes have just ruled that after the death of a divorced litigant, the distribution of life insurance proceeds is governed by the applicable federal statute in question, which trumps and takes precedence over a conflicting provision of…

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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/

Jun 14
Legislative update

Legislative update

"Unfair Wage Recovery Act," A-4124 Passed by AWC, 5-1 on 6/10/13 "Ban the Box," S-2586 Discussion in SLA on 6/13/13
Jun 11
Read NJLRA's letter-to-the-editor in today's Wall Street Journal

Read NJLRA's letter-to-the-editor in today's Wall Street Journal

Marcus talks about how plaintiffs’ attorneys in New Jersey will be able to cash in on legislation governing sex abuse. He responded to a Wall Street Journal editorial which called out California for advancing a similar measure. New…
Jun 6
Wins for Lesniak, Gill

Wins for Lesniak, Gill

Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) and Senator Nia Gill (D-Essex) defeated primary challengers earlier this week. Senator Lesniak, who chairs the Economic Growth Committee, easily defeated Roselle school board member Donna Obe. Senator Gill,…

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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/

Jun 12
Nursing Home Abuse: Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged With Neglect of Resident

Nursing Home Abuse: Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged With Neglect of Resident

A nursing home employee failed to call authorities when a resident was missing from the facility and then falsified the medical records to indicate that the resident left the facility against the advise of his doctor. The employee was…
Jun 12
Elder Law Abuse: June 14th Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Elder Law Abuse: June 14th Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

“WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY” ; Friday, June 14, 2013 ; ; GOVERNMENTAL AND UN PERSPECTIVES ; Speakers include representatives from the United Nations, the United States, Canada and other…
Jun 5
Nursing Home Abuse: Resident-To-Resident

Nursing Home Abuse: Resident-To-Resident

A study by the Department of Health Policy & Management at the University of Pittsburgh conducted a study of 249 nursing homes in 10 states and found that most homes experienced verbal, physical, material and psychological abuse. …

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Vandrew Law Blog

Covers asset protection, estate planning, tax law, and small business law.

http://blog.law.vandrew.com/

Jun 13
How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to know whether an estate planning attorney in knowledgeable. With that in mind, in this post, I've composed a list of "due diligence" questions which anyone can ask when searching for a New Jersey…
Jun 1
NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly

NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly

I've written on this blog previously about the huge benefits of disclaimer bypass trusts (also called credit shelter trusts, A-B trusts, or nonmarital trusts) on this blog previously. You can read all about that topic by…
Apr 16
Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

Towards the end of 2012, there was a mad dash to set up trusts to reduce both federal and New Jersey estate tax. When the dust cleared, a log of people had been spurred on to do a lot of planning that was often long overdue. A lot of former…

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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/

Jun 19
City of Boston to Forward Citizen Calls on Financial Matters to CFPB

City of Boston to Forward Citizen Calls on Financial Matters to CFPB

The City of Boston will be forwarding calls from residents to the Consumer Financial Protection Board when the callers have questions or complaints about financial products and services, the city announced yesterday. Those who call the…
Jun 18
A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action

A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action

Yesterday, Lawyers.com reported that Papa John’s, the national pizza chain, had reached an agreement to settle for $15 million a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class-action claim. If approved by the court, the…
Jun 15
Proposed Changes to FRCP 45

Proposed Changes to FRCP 45

In September 2012, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved the first substantive amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 (regarding subpoenas) in over two decades. In April 2013 the Supreme Court approved and…

Rank this Week: 1308

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

Jun 18
Ownership Of Joint And Payable-On-Death (“POD”) Accounts, Before And After Death: Who Owns What?

Ownership Of Joint And Payable-On-Death (“POD”) Accounts, Before And After Death: Who Owns What?

THE MULTIPLE-PARTY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT ACT Bank accounts are often established in the name of more than one party. Questions may arise regarding the rights of ownership of these accounts, during the lifetime of the owners or after an…
Jun 10
Court Finds Medicaid Applicant Who Paid Disabled Daughter’s Rent For Many Years Subject to Penalty Period

Court Finds Medicaid Applicant Who Paid Disabled Daughter’s Rent For Many Years Subject to Penalty Period

A Medicaid applicant who made payments to her daughter for more than four years and claimed those payments were made to cover the cost of monthly payments for her mentally ill daughter’s rent could not prove the payments were made for a…
Jun 7
NJ Federal Judge Finds Annuity Purchased By Spouse Of Medicaid Applicant With Couple’s Excess Resources Is An Exempt Asset

NJ Federal Judge Finds Annuity Purchased By Spouse Of Medicaid Applicant With Couple’s Excess Resources Is An Exempt Asset

A federal district court in New Jersey holds that an annuity purchased by the spouse of a Medicaid applicant with the couple’s countable resources which exceeded the resource limit under Medicaid is not a transfer for less than fair…

Rank this Week: 1313

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…

Rank this Week: 1364

Personal Injury Law Journal

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

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/

Jun 3
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

Many of you have heard about new laws coming into effect in various states across the country concerning medical marijuana. However, not everyone is aware that voters in two states (Washington and Colorado) recently passed measures to…
May 29
Workers' Compensation Case Law Update

Workers' Compensation Case Law Update

On May 14, 2013 the Workers’ Compensation Committee of the Camden County Bar Association presented a seminar titled Workers’ Compensation Update, Case Law and the Medicare Smart Act. The Honorable Richard E. Hickey III,…
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…

Rank this Week: 1498

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/

Jun 19
Modifications to the New Jersey Mediation Program

Modifications to the New Jersey Mediation Program

Recently, as of April 1, 2013, the New Jersey Mediation Program has been modified. In New Jersey, the mediation program is offered to homeowners who have filed an answer and are contesting a foreclosure as well as to those homeowners…
Jun 18
Stark & Stark Shareholder Barbara Strapp Nelson Published in US1 Article

Stark & Stark Shareholder Barbara Strapp Nelson Published in US1 Article

Barbara Strapp Nelson, Shareholder and member of Stark & Stark's Real Estate Group, authored the article "When Is a Real Estate Contract Binding?" published on June 12, 2013 in U.S.1. The article discusses when a signed…
Jun 18
Notice Requirements for Open Board Meeting

Notice Requirements for Open Board Meeting

The board of directors of a community association may have multiple meetings throughout the year. When these board meetings are "open" the members of the association are entitled to attend and observe. Having the right to attend a…

Rank this Week: 1592

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/

Jun 18
It's 5 O'Clock (Almost) Everywhere

It's 5 O'Clock (Almost) Everywhere

Could all of those country songs about hating your boss and your job (and the boss's dog as well) possibly be true? This from Gallup suggests that it might be. The industrial Northeast did not fare well in this survey of worker…
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…

Rank this Week: 1585

New Jersey Disability Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.newjerseydisabilitylawyerblog.com/

May 25
CIGNA Agrees to Review Disability Claims Denied 2009-2010 and Change Disability Denial Practice

CIGNA Agrees to Review Disability Claims Denied 2009-2010 and Change Disability Denial Practice

A four year Targeted Market Conduct Examination of CIGNA and Life Insurance Company of America (LINA),'s Disability Income Insurance Claim Handling Practices was just concluded by the Departments of Insurance of Maine, Massachusetts,…
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…

Rank this Week: 1586

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: 1607

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: 1734

Zen & The Art of Legal Networking

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

http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com

Jun 19
Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: Building Visibility v. Building Relationship

Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: Building Visibility v. Building Relationship

It's a beautiful Wednesday morning here in New Jersey, and today, we're bringing you another wonderful rainmaking recommendation from expert Jaimie Field! *** I had an interesting conversation with an attorney who doesn’t believe…
Jun 14
Week of June 14, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

Week of June 14, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

It's Friday again, and without further ado, here are this week's top stories! *** TUC urges last gasp intervention on tribunal fees from Miller Samuel Missing Will: Misplaced or Intentionally Revoked? from Clark Wilson Use of…
Jun 11
Law Firm Websites - Best Practice

Law Firm Websites - Best Practice

One of the ILN's member firms, Fogler Rubinoff, recently launched a new website, focused on responsive design and definitely very cutting edge for the legal profession. We invited Michael Slan to present on the site during our 2013 Annual…

Rank this Week: 1865

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: 1837

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/

Jun 14
Impact of Sequestration on IRS eFile System

Impact of Sequestration on IRS eFile System

The sequestration budget cuts are impacting the operations of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). The IRS has advised that its offices will remain closed on the following dates: June 14, July 5, July 22 and August 30. On these…
May 30
Tax Headaches for Mary J. Blige

Tax Headaches for Mary J. Blige

Unless there are dramatic drug or crime problems, no one capable of running a successful singing career fails to pay their taxes simply because they forgot. There has to be another reason. Mary J. Blige falls into that category.…
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…

Rank this Week: 1889

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: 1888

New Jersey Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers Consumer Law isssues and topics such as car dealership fraud, pay plan lawsuits, lemon law, and recalls. By New Jersey Consumer Lemon Law Lawyer, Jonathan Rudnick.

http://www.newjerseylemonlawlawyerblog.com/

Feb 24
Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco?

Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco?

Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco? Tiffany has sued Costco over the purported sale of a Tiffany Ring!! The allegations are as follows: Tiffany says it believes possibly thousands of engagement rings were sold to unsuspecting…
Jan 7
Free Drinks?

Free Drinks?

Free Drinks worth $58 million. The ABA Journal reported that an attorney in Chicago who made a claim against Southwest Airlines pertaining to a change or modification to a free drink coupon policy which resolved the lawsuit at a value up to…
Jan 3
Tough Questions for a Car Dealer

Tough Questions for a Car Dealer

INTERROGATORIES FOR DEALER 1. When did this defendant acquire the subject vehicle? 2. While the vehicle was in the possession of the defendant was the car ever damaged, if so explain how, the amount of damage and how it was fixed, and by…

Rank this Week: 1894

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/

Jun 13
Are Condominium Unit Owners Unconditionally Obligated to Pay Common Expense Assessments?

Are Condominium Unit Owners Unconditionally Obligated to Pay Common Expense Assessments?

The short answer is – Yes! The Condominium Act specifically obligates all unit owners to pay a proportionate share of the common expenses. Even where a unit owner waives the right to use a common element or abandons the unit there is no…
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…

Rank this Week: 1903

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/

Jun 19
Millenials And Their Milestone

Millenials And Their Milestone

I am decidedly old school. I full well admit that some of the concepts on the new generation are lost on me. A few years ago, I attended a meeting for an organization dealing with human resources. They discussed how … Continue reading…
Jun 18
How to Survive Retirement

How to Survive Retirement

The concept of retiring is a strange one. Many people work their entire lives and are ready to stop working. However, there’s always a question about: What happens next? Over the weekend, I read two articles on retirement that I…
Jun 13
Tax-Saving Schemes for Your Estate Plan

Tax-Saving Schemes for Your Estate Plan

A common estate planning goal is to reduce taxes and thereby pass more money along to the beneficiaries of the estate. A recent article discusses several different estate planning devices that may help you to save taxes on your estate.…

Rank this Week: 2043

Essex County NJ Criminal Attorney

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

http://essexcountynjcriminalattorneys.wordpress.com

Jun 19
Is DWI a Felony in New Jersey?

Is DWI a Felony in New Jersey?

DWI is not a Crime in New Jersey, But is Treated like One Many people think that DWI is a crime in New Jersey. However, a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 is a violation of the traffic code. I should note parenthetically that New Jersey does not…
Jun 6
Challenging Field Sobriety Test

Challenging Field Sobriety Test

I am uniquely qualified in the area of standardized field sobriety tests. My certifications and training give me the ability to cross examine police officers in a way that (in my opinion ) many attorneys can’t. The standardized field…
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…

Rank this Week: 2080

The Jersey Lawyer

Covers New Jersey law on personal injury, business litigation, and criminal defense. By Nace Naumoski.

http://yournjlawyer.com

Jul 20
NJ Supreme Court Issues New Rules for Eyewitness Identification

NJ Supreme Court Issues New Rules for Eyewitness Identification

In the wake of the NJ Supreme Court’s holding in State v. Henderson, which was issued last year, the New Jersey Supreme Court has announced rule changes and new jury charges that will go into effect on September 4, 2012, regarding how…
Jun 29
Death of Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Does Not Mean Automatic Jail

Death of Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Does Not Mean Automatic Jail

In State v. Palma, decided by the Appellate Division earlier this week, the Court held that a trial judge cannot automatically sentence a driver to a county jail term in a careless driving case because a pedestrian struck by the careless…
Jun 25
Supreme Court Rules on Controversial Arizona Immigration Law

Supreme Court Rules on Controversial Arizona Immigration Law

On June 25, 2012, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the controversial Arizona immigration law. In Arizona v. United States, the Supreme Court struck down three out of four of the key provisions of the Arizona…

Rank this Week: 2097

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…

Rank this Week: 2158

The Saile Law Blog

Covers New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury, criminal and traffic offenses legal developments. By Michael L. Saile, Jr.

http://www.sailelaw.com/blog

Dec 19
Ouch! That Post-Accident Pain You Are Feeling in Your Hands and Wrists Could Be a Carpal Tunnel Injury

Ouch! That Post-Accident Pain You Are Feeling in Your Hands and Wrists Could Be a Carpal Tunnel Injury

Many people think damage to the carpal tunnel can only be caused by consistently making the same repetitive motions over and over. Bristol area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr, explains that carpal tunnel injury can be due to the…
Dec 18
Bensalem New Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents?

Bensalem New Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents?

Bensalem is home to Parx Casino, the Franklin Mills mall, and a growing number of pedestrian accidents. Over 60 thousand people live in Bensalem, and a number of major roadways run right through the area. Some of these roads include I-95, the…
Dec 17
Closed Head Injuries: What are They?

Closed Head Injuries: What are They?

Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of closed head injuries, explains Bensalem area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. A closed head injury occurs inside the skull, resulting from a hard blow to the head from striking an…

Rank this Week: 2125

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/

Jun 18
AARP Survey Finds Most Older Americans in New York and Nationwide Have Experienced Age Discrimination at Work

AARP Survey Finds Most Older Americans in New York and Nationwide Have Experienced Age Discrimination at Work

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against a worker who is over 40 based solely upon his or her age. According to a survey recently conducted by the American Association of…
Jun 17
Former Law Firm Shareholder Settles Proposed Class-Action Gender Discrimination Case Filed in New York

Former Law Firm Shareholder Settles Proposed Class-Action Gender Discrimination Case Filed in New York

Last week, a proposed class-action lawsuit for alleged gender discrimination that was filed last year in a New York federal court by a female former Greenberg Traurig shareholder was reportedly settled. The shareholder purportedly worked in…
Jun 3
New Jersey Company Settles With New York Attorney General's Office Over Alleged Discrimination Against Applicants With a Criminal History

New Jersey Company Settles With New York Attorney General's Office Over Alleged Discrimination Against Applicants With a Criminal History

One of the world's largest medical and diagnostic testing companies in the world, Quest Diagnostics, has reportedly settled with regulators from the State of New York over allegations that the company engaged in employment discrimination. …

Rank this Week: 2235

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