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New Jersey Redevelopment

Covers news and updates regarding redevelopment matters, laws, news and updates throughout New Jersey. By Michael A. Bruno and Marc D. Policastro.

http://www.njredeveloper.com

Jun 19
FEMA Releases New Base Flood Elevation Map

FEMA Releases New Base Flood Elevation Map

On June 17, 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) released new base flood elevation maps (“BFEs”) – providing much-needed guidance to homeowners still debating how to address flood-related damage…
Jun 18
NJ Economic Opportunity Act Will Consolidate Economic Development Incentive

NJ Economic Opportunity Act Will Consolidate Economic Development Incentive

The NJ State Assembly recently passed the New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013. This Act merges five economic development incentives into two distinct programs administered by the NJ Economic Development Authority (EDA). By enhancing…
Jun 18
Procedures for Contractors Seeking to Participate in NJ Homeowner RREM Program

Procedures for Contractors Seeking to Participate in NJ Homeowner RREM Program

The State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced procedures for contractors interested in participating in the New Jersey Homeowner Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program. A…

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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…

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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…

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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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Wills and Estate Administration…

Wills and Estate Administration Articles

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

http://njwills.blogspot.com/

Jun 19
Kenneth Vercammen’s Annual Summer Blast Happy Hour Friday, July 19, 2013 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Kenneth Vercammen’s Annual Summer Blast Happy Hour Friday, July 19, 2013 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Kenneth Vercammen’s Annual Summer Blast Happy Hour Friday, July 19, 2013 5:00PM - 7:00PM at Bar Anticipation 703 16th AvenueLake Como/ Belmar, NJ 07719 Free…
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…

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Zen & The Art of Legal Networking

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

http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com

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…

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New Jersey Law Blog

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

http://www.njlawblog.com/

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…

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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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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.…

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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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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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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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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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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. …

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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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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…

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New Jersey Employment Law Blog

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

http://employment.lawfirmnewjersey.com/

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…

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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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Legal Insurance Blog

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

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

Jun 18
Dealing with personal bankruptcy in New York

Dealing with personal bankruptcy in New York

American history has a record of debtor's prisons. People were incarcerated for an inability to pay debts, and prisoners included men who signed the Declaration of Independence. New York had them as well but no longer. While it's a relief…
Jun 13
Cutting through Adoption Red Tape

Cutting through Adoption Red Tape

It would be great if adoptions happened just like in the movies where there was always a happy ending. It is sad, but modern-day adoptions are lengthy struggles with laws and regulations. The amount of paperwork and procedures are enough to…
Jun 11
Tenants and Landlords in Delaware

Tenants and Landlords in Delaware

Delaware is typically thought of as an agricultural state with approximately one third of its land mass devoted to farming. The state does have urban areas with people who rent their living space. The rural charm of the Blue Hen State offers…

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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 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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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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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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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/

Jun 14
Arrested in Long Beach Island (LBI)? You need an Experience Criminal Lawyer!

Arrested in Long Beach Island (LBI)? You need an Experience Criminal Lawyer!

As the warm weather are rolls in, and July 4th is getting closer, beach-lovers head to Long Beach Island (LBI) and with that migration, arrests will most certainly increase. When there is a sudden increase in population, (and an increase in…
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…

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Todd S. Unger Blog

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

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

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…

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New Jersey Law Librarians…

New Jersey Law Librarians Association (NJLLA)

Features New Jersey law library news.

http://njlla.org/

Jun 14
NJLLA, LLAGNY, ALLUNY, & GPLLA Joint Reception at AALL

NJLLA, LLAGNY, ALLUNY, & GPLLA Joint Reception at AALL

COME CELEBRATE AND RAISE A GLASS AS WE TOAST LLAGNY’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE JOINT CHAPTER RECEPTION Thomson Reuters cordially invites the members of LLAGNY, NJLLA, ALLUNY and GPLLA to a joint reception during AALL. We’ll…
May 29
NJLLA Receives Thanks for Donation

NJLLA Receives Thanks for Donation

Our May collection for the Ronald McDonald House in New Brunswick was received and much appreciated. Thank you to everyone that donated and to our Community Service Committee! Thank you from Ronald McDonald House (May, 2013)
May 22
Progress on U.E.L.M.A.

Progress on U.E.L.M.A.

Progress continues to be made throughout the United States on the passage of the U.E.L.M.A (the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act). On May 17th, Governor Daniel Malloy of Connecticut signed SB 235, making the state the sixth one to enact…

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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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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…

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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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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 Bankruptcy

Covers bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and foreclosures. By the Law Offices of Robert Manchel.

http://www.newjerseybankruptcylawyers.com/q-a/

Jun 12
Grounds For Objection To A Chapter 7 Discharge

Grounds For Objection To A Chapter 7 Discharge

The fifth reason for an objection to a chapter 7 discharge is the failure to explain the loss or the deficiency of an asset. This objection is very similar to the prior objections relating to the debtor’s intentions and veracity.…
May 19
Grounds For Objection To A Chapter 7 Discharge

Grounds For Objection To A Chapter 7 Discharge

Any debtor who commits fraud, testifies falsely, withholds records, etc. will be denied a discharge. This includes the false information provided on the bankruptcy petition, as the information is sworn to under oath. However, typically a…
May 6
Grounds for Objection to Chapter 7 Discharge

Grounds for Objection to Chapter 7 Discharge

The third reason for the denial of a chapter 7 discharge is the unjustified failure to keep books or records as to finances. The bankruptcy code indicates that a debtor will be denied a discharge if he “concealed, destroyed, mutilated…

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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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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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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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NJ Labor & Employment Law

Covers various employment and labor law topics, including employment discrimination, ADA, CEPA, and FMLA. By Jay S. Becker and Joseph C. DeBlasio.

http://www.njlaborandemploymentlaw.com

Jun 11
Health Care Obligations of Employers Under the Affordable Care Act

Health Care Obligations of Employers Under the Affordable Care Act

For most employers, the most important part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as the “ACA” or “Obamacare”) will be the section known as the employer shared responsibility…
May 28
New Jersey Domestic Violence Leave Bill Receives Final Legislative Approval

New Jersey Domestic Violence Leave Bill Receives Final Legislative Approval

Last week the full New Jersey General Assembly granted final legislative approval for bill A-2919/S-2177, known as the “New Jersey Security and Financial Empowerment Act” or “NJ SAFE Act”. If signed into law by…
Apr 3
New Jersey “Facebook Bill” Update

New Jersey “Facebook Bill” Update

On March 21, the New Jersey General Assembly granted final legislative approval for bill A2878/S1915, commonly referred to as the “Facebook Bill”. If it becomes law, the Facebook Bill will prohibit employers from asking…

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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 Injury Lawyers Blog

Published by The Rotolo Law Firm

http://www.newjerseyinjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 9
Senator Proposes Bill to Make School Buses Safer

Senator Proposes Bill to Make School Buses Safer

School may be coming to a close for the year but attempts are already underway to increase the safety of school buses for our children when they return to class next September. This past school year has seen what appears to be a rash of…
May 21
National Dog Bite Prevention Week – Take Precautions to Avoid Risk

National Dog Bite Prevention Week – Take Precautions to Avoid Risk

A week (in 2013, May 19 through May 25) has been named National Dog Bite Prevention Week and with good reason. Each year, close to 5 million people suffer dog bites, according to the Center for Disease Control. Most of those victims are…
May 11
Motorcycle Fatalities Continue to Rise; Helmet Laws May Play a Role

Motorcycle Fatalities Continue to Rise; Helmet Laws May Play a Role

Springtime and its milder weather attract more motorcyclists to the roads, and more vehicles on the road means a greater chance for accidents. Unfortunately, data shows that the fatality rate for motorcycle accidents nationwide has increased…

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New Jersey CPA Tax Lawyer Blog

Comments on New York and New Jersey tax law. By Samuel C Berger P.C.

http://www.newjerseycpataxlawyerblog.com/

Jun 7
Small Business People Should Beware the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty When Dealing with Payroll Taxe

Small Business People Should Beware the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty When Dealing with Payroll Taxe

Payroll taxes are often one the biggest scourges of business people. In particular, they can be the downfall of many small businesses, especially start-ups. One of the primary ways that payroll taxes can "bite" a small business person is…
May 24
Loan Guarantees Violate Self-Dealing Rules, Strip IRAs of Tax-Deferred Statu

Loan Guarantees Violate Self-Dealing Rules, Strip IRAs of Tax-Deferred Statu

A recent tax court case serves an important notice to retirement investors across the country. A pair of taxpayers discovered the hard way that, when they chose to place IRA funds into "alternative" assets, they engaged in prohibited…
May 10
Lack of Written Documentation Dooms Ex-husband's Deduction for Extra Alimony

Lack of Written Documentation Dooms Ex-husband's Deduction for Extra Alimony

An ex-husband may have satisfied the golden rule, and then some, in helping his financially strapped ex-wife, but his failure to follow the Internal Revenue Service's rules cost him the chance to use his largess as the basis for a federal…

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Burn Pit Claims

An analysis of trends and developments of claims arising out of exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan to burn pits. By Jon L. Gelman.

http://burnpitclaims.blogspot.com/

Jun 6
VA Requests Public Comments on Establishment of Open Burn Pit Registry

VA Requests Public Comments on Establishment of Open Burn Pit Registry

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it is accepting public comments on the establishment of The Burn Pit Registry. The VA has been mandated by Congress to establish a Burn Pit Registry to monitor…
Mar 19
Former VA Scientist Tells Congress of Ethics Concern

Former VA Scientist Tells Congress of Ethics Concern

Dr. Steven S. Coughlin, Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University testified before Congress last week concerning his ethical concerns over on going VA research."For the past 4 ½ years, I was a senior epidemiologist in…
Mar 11
CBS News Highlights Health Issues for Returning Vets Suffering From Burn Exposure

CBS News Highlights Health Issues for Returning Vets Suffering From Burn Exposure

A mysterious illness is afflicting veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It's a crippling lung disease that targets soldiers assigned to work near burn pits. One wife of a stricken soldier is watching her husband suffer and fighting…

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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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NJ Business Law Blog

Covers legal developments in New Jersey business law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.njbusinesslawblog.com/

Jun 5
Will New Methods of Gambling Save Atlantic City?

Will New Methods of Gambling Save Atlantic City?

Once a booming tourist attraction that drew in crowds for, among other things, the availability of legal gambling, over the last few years, Atlantic City’s gambling revenue has declined at an alarming rate. New models to make gambling more…
May 14
If a Home Improvement Contract Violates the Requirements of the Consumer Fraud Act May the Contractor Recover for the Value of the Services Rendered?

If a Home Improvement Contract Violates the Requirements of the Consumer Fraud Act May the Contractor Recover for the Value of the Services Rendered?

The Consumer Fraud Act (“CFA”) aims to protect New Jersey consumers from unfair and unethical trade practices. In part, the CFA attempts to do this by requiring businesses to disclose certain information in writing when dealing with…
Sep 19
What Will Square’s Partnership With Starbucks Mean For New Jersey Businesses?

What Will Square’s Partnership With Starbucks Mean For New Jersey Businesses?

On August 8, 2012, Square, the mobile payment device start-up, announced its decision to join forces with Starbucks. The two entities will unite at thousands of Starbucks locations across the United States to allow customers the option…

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Construction Law Info Blog

Covers recent developments in Construction Law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.constructionlawinfoblog.com/

Jun 5
What is the Time Limit to Sue for Deficient Design, Planning, Surveying, Supervision or Construction of an Improvement to Real Estate in New Jersey?

What is the Time Limit to Sue for Deficient Design, Planning, Surveying, Supervision or Construction of an Improvement to Real Estate in New Jersey?

Does the time period to sue for deficient design, planning, surveying, supervision or construction of an improvement to real estate in New Jersey run from the substantial completion of a phase or component of a construction project or from…
Apr 29
Are New York Property Owners Entitled to Common Law Indemnification for a Third Party’s Injury by a General Contractor if That General Contractor Did Not Control or Supervise the Worksite?

Are New York Property Owners Entitled to Common Law Indemnification for a Third Party’s Injury by a General Contractor if That General Contractor Did Not Control or Supervise the Worksite?

In McCarthy v. Turner Construction, Inc., 17 N.Y. 3d. 369 (2011), Boston Properties, Inc. and Time Square Tower Associates, LLC (collectively “Property Owners”) leased a retail storefront to Ann Taylor, Inc. (“Ann Taylor”).…
Jan 10
May a Spoilation of Evidence Claim Protect a Contractor From a Suit for Construction Defects?

May a Spoilation of Evidence Claim Protect a Contractor From a Suit for Construction Defects?

Under certain circumstances, a contractor who defectively completed a construction project may protect himself from a lawsuit by alleging that the plaintiff spoiled evidence of that defect. An example of this proposition is New Jersey…

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Internet Law Info Blog

Covers legal developments involving new technologies and the Internet. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.internetlawinfoblog.com/

Jun 5
Will Forcing Institutes of Higher Education to Guard Internet Networks Against Piracy Decrease the Rate of Illegal Downloading?

Will Forcing Institutes of Higher Education to Guard Internet Networks Against Piracy Decrease the Rate of Illegal Downloading?

As the accessibility and knowledge of how to use technology has increased, so has the ability to take advantage of them. College students today have found loop holes in downloading files for free and this has caught the attention of...
Apr 29
Does the Government Violate the 4th Amendment When it Obtains Evidence From a Suspect’s Facebook Page?

Does the Government Violate the 4th Amendment When it Obtains Evidence From a Suspect’s Facebook Page?

Does the 4th Amendment protect information disseminated online? Can Facebook posts be used against defendants in a court of law? The court in U.S. v. Joshua Meregildo WL 3264501 (S.D.N.Y. August 10, 2012), addressed whether the government…
Sep 19
When Are Online Forum Selection Clauses Enforceable in New York?

When Are Online Forum Selection Clauses Enforceable in New York?

Should a defendant, who uses the Internet to market and sell nationally, be able to restrict jurisdiction with the use of a forum selection clause (“FSC”)? On the other hand, should a plaintiff be able to drag an online company, that…

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New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer…

New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Comments and news on injury law. By Noonan Law Firm L.L.C.

http://www.newjerseypersonalinjurylawyer-blog.com/

Jun 5
7.4 Million Dollar Settlement Against Two Hospital

7.4 Million Dollar Settlement Against Two Hospital

Last week an Essex County Judge approved a settlement in the amount of 7.4 million dollars against two New Jersey hospitals. The settlement was the result of negligent treatment of an infant after the infant had been the victim of child…
Mar 18
900,000.00 settlement for man hit by truck

900,000.00 settlement for man hit by truck

A man from Kearny, New Jersey settled his accident case for 900,000.00 this week. The man was knocked over by a passing truck's mirror. As a result of the impact, the man suffered leg and brain injuries. The plaintiff, Ricardo Rivera was…
Mar 12
1.15 million Dollars for slip and fall

1.15 million Dollars for slip and fall

A New Jersey businessman has agreed to accept 1.15 million dollars for compensation which resulted in injuries from a fall on ice at a client's home construction site. The name of the case was Condiracci v. JW Custom Homes. The suit was filed…

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