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Advocate's Almanac

Focuses on criminal law and evidentiary issues. By Rubin Sinins.

http://advocatesalmanac.blogspot.com/

Aug 1
N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Defendant's Alleged Right to Perjury for Lesser Plea

N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Defendant's Alleged Right to Perjury for Lesser Plea

In State v. Taccetta, the N.J. Supreme Court rejected a defendant's post-conviction relief claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. The decision may be found here. Defendant, an alleged member of an organized crime family, faced murder…
Jul 21
N.J. Supreme Court Reaffirms Particularity Requirement for Warrant

N.J. Supreme Court Reaffirms Particularity Requirement for Warrant

Today the N.J. Supreme Court reaffirmed the principle that warrants must state the place to be searched with particularity. The Court also reaffirmed the concept that the Court cannot delegate to the police the detached, neutral assessment…
Jul 14
N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Missing Witness Jury Charge Against Criminal Defendant

N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Missing Witness Jury Charge Against Criminal Defendant

For years, the decision in State v. Clawans permitted judges, in appropriate circumstances, to charge juries that a party's failure to call a witness who naturally would have been called may give rise to an inference that the witness's…

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Augulis Law Firm

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

http://www.augulislawfirm.com/blog/

Jan 31
Longevity Statistics Can Help You Plan Ahead

Longevity Statistics Can Help You Plan Ahead

The length of your life is going to be a big factor to consider when you are planning ahead with your elder years in mind. While no one has a clear view into the future you can examine longevity statistics to get some general ideas about the…
Jan 30
Who Will Handle Your Final Arrangements?

Who Will Handle Your Final Arrangements?

When you are thinking everything through in an effort to plan your estate properly you should consider the matter of your final arrangements. Imagine the scenario that may exist after you pass away. Different family members may have different…
Jan 29
Fiscal Cliff Compromise Provides Estate Tax Clarity

Fiscal Cliff Compromise Provides Estate Tax Clarity

The so-called “fiscal cliff” included changes to the estate tax that would have been devastating for many. If no deal was made to avoid falling over the cliff in 2013 the estate tax exclusion would have been reduced to just $1…

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Bonfrisco Law Firm Blog

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

http://www.njtrustlawyer.com/blog/

Mar 26
What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?

What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?

A comprehensive estate plan typically includes more than one document. Although a Last Will and Testament is usually the foundation for any estate plan, most include secondary documents such as trusts, insurance policies, and financial…
Mar 26
What Does Estate Planning Cost?

What Does Estate Planning Cost?

Over half of all Americans do not have a comprehensive estate plan despite knowing that they need one. One of the reasons people often cite for not creating an estate plan is the cost involved. Instead of thinking in terms of what the cost is…
Mar 26
What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?

What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?

A comprehensive estate plan typically includes more than one document. Although a Last Will and Testament is usually the foundation for any estate plan, most include secondary documents such as trusts, insurance policies, and financial…

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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/

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…
Mar 4
Court Dismissed Burn Pit Lawsuit

Court Dismissed Burn Pit Lawsuit

Update: On Feb. 27, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed the burn pit lawsuits that were consolidated in In re KBR Inc. Burn Pit Litigation.http://burnpitclaims.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

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Business Blog

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

http://www.businesslawnews.com/

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

“Gentlemen’s Club” Loses NYC Wage Lawsuit

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

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

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

Legislation Seeks to Restrict “Patent Trolls”

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

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Construction Law Info Blog

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

http://www.constructionlawinfoblog.com/

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…
Sep 19
At What Stage Of An Incomplete Construction Project Is the Statute of Repose Triggered In New Jersey?

At What Stage Of An Incomplete Construction Project Is the Statute of Repose Triggered In New Jersey?

The Statute of Repose is a law that provides a ten year bar for claims related to construction-related lawsuits for “any deficiency in the design, planning, survey, supervision or construction of an improvement to real property.” The ten…

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Construction Litigation Law Blog

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

http://blog.njeifs.com/

Nov 12
Recovering Damages Under the Statute of Repose

Recovering Damages Under the Statute of Repose

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

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

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

How Transition Affects the Statute of Limitations Analysi

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Consumer Litigation Group

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

http://www.consumerlitigators.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

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

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

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

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

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

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Employment Law Blog: Noteworthy…

Employment Law Blog: Noteworthy Developments in Labor and Employment Law for Employees and Employers

Covers employment discrimination, FMLA, public records, retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. By Hill Wallack LLP.

http://www.hillwallack.com/weblogs/pa-nj-employmentlaw/

Mar 8
Appellate Division Holds that School District’s Interests Outweigh Teacher’s Right to Make Public Comments on Social Media

Appellate Division Holds that School District’s Interests Outweigh Teacher’s Right to Make Public Comments on Social Media

By: Christy Saveriano, Esq. http://www.hillwallack.com/web-content/attorneys/attorney_bios_saveriano.html csaveriano@hillwallack.com...
Jan 27
AN EMPLOYER’S EXPENSIVE LESSON IN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

AN EMPLOYER’S EXPENSIVE LESSON IN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

By: Susan L. Swatski, Esq. (sswatski@hillwallack.com / link to bio) Although the case this entry addresses comes to us from the U.S. District Court of South Dakota, it holds a valuable lesson for all employers - what an employer may...
Jan 2
NLRB: Discharging Non-Union Employee’s for Facebook Posts Violated NLRA

NLRB: Discharging Non-Union Employee’s for Facebook Posts Violated NLRA

By: Susan L. Swatski, Esq. (sswatski@hillwallack.com / link to bio) In Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc., 359 NLRB No. 37 (Dec. 14, 2012), the NLRB released its first decision to examine protected, concerted activity involving Facebook. By 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

Apr 15
Hearsay – New Jersey Evidence – What is it

Hearsay – New Jersey Evidence – What is it

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

Alibi Witness – New Jersey Law – Criminal Procedure

An alibi witness is a defense to a criminal charge. Having an alibi means that you were not present in the location were the alleged offense took place. In New Jersey, unlike in some other jurisdictions, there is a requirement that the…
Apr 4
Didn’t Show for Court and Now There is Warrant for My Arrest – New Jersey

Didn’t Show for Court and Now There is Warrant for My Arrest – New Jersey

Common problem and a frequent phone call that I receive. Short answer is the more serious the offense, the more likely the situation will be complicated to resolve. For example, you are charged with a disorderly persons offense such as…

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Foreclosure Defense Law Blog

Covers foreclosure procedures and legal defenses available to debtors. By the Nissenbaum Law Group.

http://www.foreclosuredefenselawblog.com/

May 14
Will a Court Recognize a Homeowner’s Challenge to a Bank’s Legal Right to Bring a Foreclosure Proceeding Based Upon Delay?

Will a Court Recognize a Homeowner’s Challenge to a Bank’s Legal Right to Bring a Foreclosure Proceeding Based Upon Delay?

In Deutsche Bank Trust Co. v. Angeles, 53 A.3d 673 (2012), Yony R. Angeles (“Angeles”) executed a note with First Equity Financial Corporation and, in order to secure that note, executed a mortgage on his home. About a year later,...
Jul 25
Under What Circumstances Does the New Jersey Fair Foreclosure Act Prevent a Home Foreclosure When the Lender Cannot Produce the Underlying Promissory Note?

Under What Circumstances Does the New Jersey Fair Foreclosure Act Prevent a Home Foreclosure When the Lender Cannot Produce the Underlying Promissory Note?

In Bank of America, N.A., v. Melissa Limato, No. A-4880-10T3 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. July 2, 2012), the Appellate Division dismissed the case in favor of the homeowner because Bank of America (“Bank”) failed to comply with the notice…
Nov 23
Who has standing to bring a foreclosure action?

Who has standing to bring a foreclosure action?

In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey held that a bank that sued for foreclosure did not have “standing” to sue because the bank was not in possession of the mortgage note when it filed the…

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Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

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

http://gaybilesbian.blogspot.com/

Mar 3
How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win

How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win

How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and WinFree Seminar for property owners in Edison, Woodbridge, North Brunswick, PiscatawayDunellenMiddlesexSouth PlainfieldMetuchenPerth AmboyCarteretHighland ParkNew BrunswickMilltownEast…
Jan 31
2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar materials by Kenneth Vercammen Co-Chair of Elder Law Committee ABA , plus tax portion by the Greenbaum Rowe Law Office Alert - An Overview of Key Provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of…
Jan 28
TESTIFYING AS A WITNESS IN A CRIMINAL CASE.

TESTIFYING AS A WITNESS IN A CRIMINAL CASE.

TESTIFYING AS A WITNESS IN A CRIMINAL CASE.Compiled by KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN from various sources Courts, Police and Prosecutors have an increased commitment to addressing the needs of crime victims and witnesses. As a…

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Hayes Firm Legal Blog

Covers personal injury topics.

http://www.dreamlegalteam.com/law_blog.html

Feb 25
Allergic Reaction to Affymax Omontys Anti Anemia Drug

Allergic Reaction to Affymax Omontys Anti Anemia Drug

Unfortunate news for anemia patients has recently come to light. The drug Omontys, developed distributed by the company Affymax, suffered a voluntary recall due to increased cases of allergic reaction to the drug. Administered to individuals…
Jan 2
Helping Injured Victims in 2013

Helping Injured Victims in 2013

2012 was year with a lot of ups and downs. As a nation we survived natural disasters, mass shootings, and more. Unfortunately there were also numerous cases of corporate irresponsibility and personal injury. Many Americans found themselves in…
Dec 17
Latest on Sexual Side Effects of Propecia

Latest on Sexual Side Effects of Propecia

One of Propecia’s primary functions is to reduce the effects of male pattern baldness and help regrow hair. In theory, better hair results in higher confidence and improved love life. It is ironic then that one of the most significant…

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Hoboken Bankruptcy Attorney

Covers consumer bankruptcy in New Jersey. By Jennifer N. Weil.

http://jenlawyer.com

Jan 31
Do you really need Ch. 13 to save your home?

Do you really need Ch. 13 to save your home?

When does filing a Chapter 7 "straight bankruptcy" case help you enough so that you don't need a 3-to-5-year Chapter 13 case? Related posts:How bankruptcy can help save your small business Bankruptcy isn't just for cleaning up after the…
Jan 10
Woman with Autism Gets Student Loans Discharged

Woman with Autism Gets Student Loans Discharged

I wrote a post for the blog of fellow New Jersey attorney Matthew Stoloff, who represents clients in the areas of disability rights and special education rights. That post appears on Mr. Stoloff’s blog here. You can also…
Nov 6
When to consult a student loan lawyer

When to consult a student loan lawyer

Sometimes it’s obvious when you need to see a lawyer who practices student loan law: When you are being sued, when your wages are being garnished, when some form of collection activity is being threatened or has already been instituted.…

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Hoboken Law Blog

Covers real estate and divorce law. Published by Hoboken, New Jersey Frank Marciano.

http://www.hobokenlawblog.com/

Mar 27
Train your Inner Dog with Good Karma Training

Train your Inner Dog with Good Karma Training

Just helped out a new business woman in Jersey City /Hoboken with a dog training business, Steph is great with Dogs and Roxy is already doing all sorts of polite things !!!!! The world needs good dogs, give Steph a try, especially…
Nov 24
Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

They say you learn new things everyday. Well as a long time Hoboken resident and Attorney I thought I knew about most things the City Government did. But there is always something new to learn and that is the wonderful…
Nov 24
Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

They say you learn new things everyday. Well as a long time Hoboken resident and Attorney I thought I knew about most things the City Government did. But there is always something new to learn and that is the wonderful and much needed…

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

Covers legal issues and legal developments relating to Intellectual Property Law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.intellectualpropertylawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Is an Interactive Website Responsible for the Unlawful Uploading of Copyrighted Materials by Its Users?

Is an Interactive Website Responsible for the Unlawful Uploading of Copyrighted Materials by Its Users?

Should a website be responsible for all of the material that is uploaded by its users? Under what circumstances should a website be liable for direct and/or secondary copyright infringement? These questions were addressed in Viacom Int'l,…
Sep 19
What Intellectual Property Issues Will Arise if The NBA Sells ad Space on Its Uniforms?

What Intellectual Property Issues Will Arise if The NBA Sells ad Space on Its Uniforms?

In July 2012, Adam Silver, the deputy commissioner of the NBA announced plans to allow corporate logos on team jerseys. If the plan is formally approved, the ad space will be 2.5-in.-by-2.5-in. and will be placed below the left…
Aug 14
May The Look and Feel of the Tetris Video Game be Protected by The Copyright Act?

May The Look and Feel of the Tetris Video Game be Protected by The Copyright Act?

Is the look and feel of the Tetris video game distinguishable from the ideas of the game and therefore protectable? In Tetris Holding, LLC v. XIO Interactive, Inc., No. 09-6115 (D.N.J. May 30, 2012), the United States District Court for…

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Internet Defamation Law Blog

Covers the law of Internet Defamation. By Nissenbaum Law Group.

http://www.internetdefamationlawblog.com/

Apr 23
May a Website That Provides a Link to an Article be Liable for Defamation Based on the Article’s Content?

May a Website That Provides a Link to an Article be Liable for Defamation Based on the Article’s Content?

Can you hyperlink yourself into a lawsuit? Do you need to fact check every article you reference in an Internet posting? In In re Philadelphia Newspapers v. Vahan H. Gureghian. 11-3257, 2012 WL 3038578 (3d Cir. July 26, 2012), the...
Mar 8
Todays post

Todays post

In that case, Defendant appealed the Law Division’s decision to grant the attorney fee award to Plaintiff. The award was granted after Defendant repeatedly failed to comply with deadlines set in numerous motions enforcing a prior settlement…
Mar 8
GDNLAW POST 2013

GDNLAW POST 2013

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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/

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…
Aug 14
Does Selling a Grey Market Goods In New York Confer Individual Jurisdiction Over the Trademark Infringer?

Does Selling a Grey Market Goods In New York Confer Individual Jurisdiction Over the Trademark Infringer?

In Chloe v. Queen Bee of Beverly Hills, L.L.C., No. 09-cv (2d Cir. Aug. 5, 2010), the court was presented with a novel issue: whether a New York court would have jurisdiction over a California resident who was alleged to have engaged in one…

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Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

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

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/

May 16
New Estate Administration Comedy

New Estate Administration Comedy

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

Major Changes to Tax Law in New Budget Proposal

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

Creating a Trust for Personal Injury Settlement

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

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Larry the N.J. Lawyer's…

Larry the N.J. Lawyer's Cogitations

Focuses on personal injury issues and other law-related topics. By Lawrence Berezin.

http://shapiroberezins.com

Apr 21
Larry the N.J. Lawyer’s Cogitations is Coming to an End

Larry the N.J. Lawyer’s Cogitations is Coming to an End

All wonderful things must come to a close...
Apr 19
Is CISPA Friend or Foe?

Is CISPA Friend or Foe?

What is the CISPA? CISPA stands for the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. The proposed law would allow two-way information sharing of Internet traffic data between the U.S. government, private technology and manufacturing…
Apr 18
Supremes Strike Down Non-consensual Blood Testing in DUI Case

Supremes Strike Down Non-consensual Blood Testing in DUI Case

The US Supreme Court affirmed the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling that a non-consensual, warrantless blood test in a DUI case is not per se permissable

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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

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

The VA’s New “Fully Developed Claim” Proce

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

Undue Influence

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

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

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

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Lawsuit Reform Watch

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

http://www.lawsuitreformwatch.org/

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

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

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

Legislative update: Social media and statute of limitation

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

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

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

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LawToaster Legal Blog

Features legal news and commentary. By Krekor Mazmanian.

http://lawtoaster.wordpress.com/

Nov 27
Now Linked to the new blog.

Now Linked to the new blog.

Ultimate DUI Defense
Nov 27
Now Linked to the new blog.

Now Linked to the new blog.

Ultimate DUI Defense
Jul 5
eHarmony Reache…

eHarmony Reache…

eHarmony Reaches Potential Settlement in Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit Pasadena, CA: The online dating site eHarmony has reached a proposed settlement of a discrimination class action lawsuit over gay, lesbian and bisexual…

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Lawyers for NJ Workers

Covers workers' compensation law.

http://www.mgworkerscomplaw.com/

Jun 21
The Importance of Early Legal Representation in Injury Case

The Importance of Early Legal Representation in Injury Case

The case of Estate of Cornacchio v. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Shah, decided by the Appellate Division earlier this week illustrates the importance of obtaining legal counsel at the earliest opportunity when learning of an…
Jan 10
NJ Legislature Passes Law Barring Attorneys from Direct Solicitation

NJ Legislature Passes Law Barring Attorneys from Direct Solicitation

The New Jersey State Senate and Assembly passed a law on Monday making it a criminal offense for attorneys to solicit accident victims with direct mail within the first 30 days of an accident. Anyone who has been in any kind of accident in…
Jan 5
Social Networking and Workers’ Compensation Claim

Social Networking and Workers’ Compensation Claim

As more and more people are using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, concerns are arising as to how the use of those sites could impact a workers’ compensation claim. Courts in other jurisdictions have already held that…

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Legal Insurance Blog

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

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

May 16
Preserving the Family

Preserving the Family

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

Connecticut Estate Planning for Children

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

Monitoring Credit Rating and Protecting against Identity theft

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

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Linda's Law Blog

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

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/

May 11
Inspiration on a Saturday

Inspiration on a Saturday

"If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito."- Unknown
May 8
Alimony Woe

Alimony Woe

New Jersey allows permanent alimony in divorce cases. The word "permanent" scares the person who is ordered to pay and gives some comfort to the person who is supposed to receive alimony. However, in reality, the law allows…
May 4
Inspiration on a Saturday

Inspiration on a Saturday

"Put your ear down close to your soul and listen hard."- Anne Sexton

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Medical and Pharmacy Law Blog

Covers legal and regulatory issues affecting healthcare providers in New York and New Jersey. By Sauchik Law Group, P.C.

http://mdrxlaw.com/index.php/easyblog

Feb 7
What every healthcare provider needs to know about new HIPAA rule

What every healthcare provider needs to know about new HIPAA rule

Healthcare practitioners need to be aware of revised, heightened patient privacy requirements. On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") released new rules expanding protections afforded by the Health…
Dec 18
Healthcare Providers Responsible for Billers' Violations of Federal and State Law

Healthcare Providers Responsible for Billers' Violations of Federal and State Law

All healthcare providers are advised that pursuant to Section 6503 of the Federal Patient Protection Affordability Care Act (“PPACA”), all providers using third party billing companies or agencies to submit claims to Medicaid on…
Nov 12
HIPAA Breach Notifications in Connection with Hurricane Sandy

HIPAA Breach Notifications in Connection with Hurricane Sandy

We would like to emphasize to all healthcare providers who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy that you must notify all your patients and customers whose protected personal health information may have been compromised. This is…

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Medicare-Medicaid Audit World

Covers RACs, MACs, and Medicare and Medicaid court cases. By David S. Dessen of Dessen, Moses & Rossitto.

http://www.medicaremedicaidblog.com/

Feb 8
Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

According to CMS, between October 2010 and December 2012, the RACs collected $3.8 billion in overpayments. As the nearby chart makes clear, the volume of amount collected each quarter has continued to increase, the result of the ever…
Dec 17
Appeals of Recovery Audit Contractor Decisions are Overwhelming the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeal

Appeals of Recovery Audit Contractor Decisions are Overwhelming the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeal

If a Medicare provider's claim for payment is denied or if a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) determines that a past payment was made improperly, the provider may appeal the denial. Medicare provides a 5-level appeal process that begins with…
Nov 20
Is the Inspector General Biased Against Medicare Providers? - A Recent Report Says YES!

Is the Inspector General Biased Against Medicare Providers? - A Recent Report Says YES!

In 1978, Congress passed the Inspector General Act "[t]o create independent and objective units to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed (A) to promote economy, efficien

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Monmouth County Bankruptcy and…

Monmouth County Bankruptcy and Consumer Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer law and bankruptcy. By Riviere Cresci & Singer LLC.

http://www.monmouthcountybankruptcyconsumerlawyerblog.com/

May 7
What you can learn from a professional athletes Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

What you can learn from a professional athletes Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

The average professional athlete in the U.S. will make more in one season than most of us earn in our entire lives, however despite those staggering salaries, 78% of NFL players, 60% of NBA players and a very large percentage of MLB players…
Apr 25
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: It can happen to anyone!

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: It can happen to anyone!

A New Jersey resident, Dionne Warwick, is bankrupt. The singer and actress who was a regular at the top of the Billboard chart for four decades, has filed bankruptcy. She owes more than $10 million in back taxes and has only $10 left at the…
Nov 22
Why your boat insurance claim might be denied.

Why your boat insurance claim might be denied.

Boat Insurance Attorney explains why your boat insurance claim may be denied: During a storm many were obligated to evacuate as per government mandate. With super-storm Sandy it would be tough to argue that anyone wasn't under advance notice…

Rank this Week: 2676

Monmouth County Criminal Defense…

Monmouth County Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

By Noonan Logan LLC.

http://www.monmouthcountycriminaldefenseattorney.com/

Jul 31
Police are Searching for Two Men Who Robbed a Manalapan Gas Station

Police are Searching for Two Men Who Robbed a Manalapan Gas Station

Police are searching for two white males who held up a Gulf gas station in Manalapan. According to the report from app.com, two men, both around their late teens or early twenties went into a Gulf gas station on Route 9 north and Ryan Road in…
Jul 30
Two Men Charged With Robbery and Other Charges in Howell

Two Men Charged With Robbery and Other Charges in Howell

An alleged robbery in Howell, New Jersey lands the two suspects in jail. Two males, nineteen and twenty years old, are being accused of breaking into a home on Aldrich Road. According to Detective Dodd, a neighbor heard a window break then…
Jul 27
Former Brookdale President enters quick guilty plea.

Former Brookdale President enters quick guilty plea.

The former president of Brookdale Community College entered guilty pleas in Monmouth County Superior Court. Additionally, the individual had previously served as head of the New Jersey College Presidents' council. The former president of…

Rank this Week: 4482

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/

Apr 25
Pre-Indictment Court in Superior Court

Pre-Indictment Court in Superior Court

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

Juvenile Cases and Arrests in Monmouth County

If your child or loved one has been arrested at they are less than 18 years old, their matter will be likely be heard within the Superior Court where the Juvenile resides. Even if the matter would have otherwise been heard in the local…
Dec 5
Christie Expands Drug Court in New Jersey

Christie Expands Drug Court in New Jersey

Drug Court has been a successful addition to the court system as it has treated non-violent offenders who suffer from drug additions throughout the state of New Jersey. The rates of recidivism for drug court graduates have proven to be…

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New Jersey ABC Lawyer Blog

Covers liquor licenses and alcoholic beverage control laws. By Villani & DeLuca P.C.

http://www.newjerseyabclawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
What is a Person-to-Person Transfer Under NJ ABC Law?

What is a Person-to-Person Transfer Under NJ ABC Law?

What is a Person-to-Person Transfer Under NJ ABC Law? The initiation of a person to person transfer of a New Jersey liquor license is started by the filing of a complete 12 page application form and the required filing fees with the…
Jun 1
NJ ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) Law. What is a Brew Pub?

NJ ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) Law. What is a Brew Pub?

ABC LAW (Alcoholic Beverage Control) What is a Brew Pub? The New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law refers to brew pubs as a "Restricted Brewery License." This license allows the manufacture of malt alcoholic beverages so long as…
May 3
New License Will Allow Wineries to Ship Directly to NJ Residents for First Time: NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control(ABC) to Oversee

New License Will Allow Wineries to Ship Directly to NJ Residents for First Time: NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control(ABC) to Oversee

New License Will Allow Wineries to Ship Directly to NJ Residents for First Time: NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to Oversee Wineries throughout the country will now be able to ship wine directly to New Jersey residents for…

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New Jersey Attorney Law Review

By Glenn R. Reiser.

http://newjerseylawreview.blogspot.com/

May 16
What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

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

When is a Case Really Settled?

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 3432

New Jersey Attorney Law Review…

New Jersey Attorney Law Review Blog

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

http://newjerseylawreview.blogspot.com/

May 16
What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

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

When is a Case Really Settled?

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 870

New Jersey Bankruptcy

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

http://www.newjerseybankruptcylawyers.com/q-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…
Apr 29
Grounds For Objection To Chapter 7 Discharge

Grounds For Objection To Chapter 7 Discharge

Probably, the most common objection to discharge is that the debtor has intentionally transferred or concealed an asset from the bankruptcy estate and/or creditors. The objector must prove that the debtor acted with the intent to hinder,…
Apr 19
Grounds For Chapter 7 Objection To Discharge

Grounds For Chapter 7 Objection To Discharge

Under certain circumstances a debtor may be denied a discharge. The bankruptcy code states 12 reasons why a debtor may be denied a chapter 7 discharge. This is one of a twelve blog series explaining how a chapter 7 debtor may be denied a…

Rank this Week: 4414

New Jersey Business Dissolution…

New Jersey Business Dissolution Journal

Covers business disputes and dissolutions, shareholder rights, and conflicts of interest. By The McDaniel Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.newjerseybusinessdissolutionjournal.com/

May 15
The Little Big Breach - Restrictive Covenant

The Little Big Breach - Restrictive Covenant

Most of the cases that we handle – like any other litigation – get settled before trial. One of the incentives to settle is that invariably the departing owner will agree to some sort of restrictive covenant against competing…
Feb 25
Expelled LLC Members: No Right to Force Purchase

Expelled LLC Members: No Right to Force Purchase

Removal of LLC Member May Be 'Prospective' Conduct In what is probably the most significant appellate decision involving New Jersey limited liability companies in a decade, the Appellate Division held that wrongful conduct is not required to…
Feb 5
NJ Limited Liability Company Law Effective March 1

NJ Limited Liability Company Law Effective March 1

Revised Uniform Limited Liabilty Company Act Changes Legal Landscape The effective date of New Jersey’s Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act is approaching. The law will be effective on March 1, 2013 for newly formed LLCs…

Rank this Week: 2802

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/

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…
Apr 26
Internet Sales Tax Bill Builds Momentum in U.S. Senate

Internet Sales Tax Bill Builds Momentum in U.S. Senate

A piece of federal legislation, designed the assist the states in requiring that Internet retailers collect sales tax, moved past an important procedural step earlier this month, as the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly, 74-20, to consider the…
Apr 13
Income Tax Extension Option Offers Potential Relief, Costs for Late Filer

Income Tax Extension Option Offers Potential Relief, Costs for Late Filer

Each year, many millions of taxpayers wait until, or after, the April 15 deadline to file their state and federal income tax returns. Whether as a result of procrastination, delayed receipt of necessary paperwork, or another reason, more than…

Rank this Week: 2499

New Jersey Criminal Defense and…

New Jersey Criminal Defense and DWI Blog

Covers New Jersey criminal and DWI laws, including blood and breath tests, license suspencions and traffic violations. By John F. Marshall.

http://www.njcriminaldefenselawblog.com/

Apr 9
Senate Passes S1565: Internet Casino Gambling May Become a Reality

Senate Passes S1565: Internet Casino Gambling May Become a Reality

The move towards legalizing online gambling in New Jersey gained momentum this week when a Senate Committee passed S1565, which would authorize casinos in Atlantic City to set up Internet gambling access for their patrons. Specifically,…
Apr 2
Residential Burglaries: The Push to Upgrade

Residential Burglaries: The Push to Upgrade

On March 15, 2012, the New Jersey Assembly passed A1035, a Bill which seeks to upgrade residential burglary from a crime of the Third Degree to a crime of the Second Degree. The Bill further seeks to upgrade residential burglary from a crime…
Mar 21
Simplifying a Complex Case: Ravi Guilty on All Counts in Webcam Spying Trial

Simplifying a Complex Case: Ravi Guilty on All Counts in Webcam Spying Trial

On Friday, March 16, 2012, a Middlesex County jury convicted former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi, now 20-years old, of every count of the Indictment under which he was charged. It was the first case in which invasion of privacy…

Rank this Week: 4634

New Jersey Criminal Defense…

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

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

http://www.newjerseycriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

Jan 25
Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest

Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest

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

Elmwood Park DWI & Drug Arrest

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

Edgewater NJ Drug Possession & DWI Arrest Lawyer

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

Rank this Week: 997

New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

Covers New Jersey criminal defense topics, including hiring an attorney, DWI charges, and plea agreements. By the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC.

http://www.new-jerseycriminaldefense.com/

Jan 24
Twelve robberies in three different N.J. citie

Twelve robberies in three different N.J. citie

Twelve businesses in three different New Jersey towns were robbed over the weekend. The burglaries occurred over Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Police do not have a lead into who was behind the burglaries, but have stated that in…
Jan 16
N.J. man charged with DWI, marijuana possession

N.J. man charged with DWI, marijuana possession

A New Jersey man has been charged with driving while intoxicated and marijuana possession after an accident in Orangetown. The accident occurred early Saturday morning on Oaktree Road when the man's car was involved in a crash at the…
Jan 10
Film events take place across state

Film events take place across state

The state of New Jersey is offering multiple film events this month for you and your family to experience. First, Rutgers University-Voorhees Hall will be hosting the 'New Jersey Film Festival' from Jan. 20 to March 1. The festival will…

Rank this Week: 5111

New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

Covers New Jersey criminal defense law. By Joseph Potashnik & Associates, PLLC.

http://www.nj-criminallawyer.com/blog/

Nov 4
What If I Am Accused Of Perjury In New Jersey?

What If I Am Accused Of Perjury In New Jersey?

If you are testifying before a New Jersey court, or in any official proceeding that requires you to swear or affirm that you are telling the truth (such as a deposition), failure to tell the truth can result in criminal charges.…
Oct 28
What Happens If I Am Charged With Bribery In New Jersey?

What Happens If I Am Charged With Bribery In New Jersey?

If you are charged with bribery in New Jersey, the prosecution will have to prove all of the following elements in order to obtain a conviction: offering, agreeing to, or actually giving a benefit to another person OR asking for,…
Oct 19
When Can Someone Else Intercept Your Phone Conversation In New Jersey?

When Can Someone Else Intercept Your Phone Conversation In New Jersey?

According to federal and New Jersey statute, wiretapping is the use of an intercepting device in order to overhear or record electronic communications. A device that just records the numbers to which outgoing phone calls are made is…

Rank this Week: 4291

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: 1962

New Jersey Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Burglary, Disorderly Conduct, Drug Possession, Drugs, Fraud, and Search and Seizure issues. Published By Chamlin, Rosen, Uliano & Witherington

http://www.newjerseycriminallawyerblog.com/

Jul 27
Is Possession of "Bath Salts" a crime in New Jersey?

Is Possession of "Bath Salts" a crime in New Jersey?

As of July 10, 2012, yes, possession of "bath salts" is a federal crime that carries with it penalties similar to those if found with traditional drugs such as heroine or cocaine. The bath salt epidemic has become an increasing problem for…
Jul 12
Boozin' While Cruisin' Is A Recipe For Disaster: Drinking and Boating

Boozin' While Cruisin' Is A Recipe For Disaster: Drinking and Boating

As it heats up outside many locals from Monmouth and Ocean Counties jump aboard their boats, sailboats, fishing boats, speedboats, catamarans, row boats, kayaks and canoes to have fun in the sun. But beware, after several hours of boating…
Jul 8
NJ Courts: GPS Tracking Not an Invasion of Privacy

NJ Courts: GPS Tracking Not an Invasion of Privacy

Life is getting rougher on the cheating husband or wife, and divorce cases may just see an uptick. Technology has made it easier for a private investigator to catch a disloyal spouse in the act (of doing something disloyal), and the New…

Rank this Week: 3512

New Jersey Criminal Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.newjerseycriminallawyersblog.com/

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

Disorderly Persons on 4th of July in Manasquan New Jersey

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

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

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

Brick Township Municipal Court: Brick Criminal Lawyer

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

Rank this Week: 2017

New Jersey Disability Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.newjerseydisabilitylawyerblog.com/

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

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

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

Disabled Nurse

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

Forum Selections Clauses in ERISA Disability Insurance Policies Found Unenforceable

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

Rank this Week: 680

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