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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/

Apr 24
Want to see me testify today on harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace? Here’s how…

Want to see me testify today on harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace? Here’s how…

Ad Meskens [Attribution, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia CommonsI’ll be testifying today before the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee at a public hearing on harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace. I…
Apr 23
Must you produce the workplace investigation report prepared to defend a sexual harassment lawsuit?

Must you produce the workplace investigation report prepared to defend a sexual harassment lawsuit?

Image Credit: Pixabay.com (https://pixabay.com/en/safe-vault-lockbox-safekeeping-30110/) A female employee has just complained to HR that the CEO harassed her. This complaint is the third one against the same alleged harasser. So, you…
Apr 20
“I had morning sickness,” said the man. Crazazy excuses for being late to work!

“I had morning sickness,” said the man. Crazazy excuses for being late to work!

chris 論 [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], from Wikimedia CommonsI can always count on CareerBuilder to help lighten the mood around here with some good fodder for a Friday post. Last month, CareerBuilder released the survey results from…

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White Collar Crime News

Covers white collar crime news. By Jef Henninger.

http://whitecollarcrimenews.com

Jun 29
Health care fraud is becoming a major…

Health care fraud is becoming a major issue. The FBI has cracked down on health care fraud including but not limited to drug compounding. Expect many people to be arrested. If you have received a letter, you need to act…
Jun 28
Conspiracy to steal federal funds attorney

Conspiracy to steal federal funds attorney

Conspiracy to steal federal funds has become a very hot topic in New Jersey with the arrests and continuing investigation in Lakewood. Several people have already been arrested. Many others appear to be under investigation.…
May 21
Dallas, Texas EUO Lawyer

Dallas, Texas EUO Lawyer

Dallas, Texas EUO Lawyers An examination under oath can be both scary and confusing. You should never go to one alone. If you have been asked to participate in an examination under oath, otherwise known as an EUO you may have…

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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/

Apr 23
UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan covering Wills in NJ

UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan covering Wills in NJ

UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan Kenneth Vercammen in Edison, NJ provides Wills and Estate Planning documents to eligible UAW members, including most retired members…
Apr 22
Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Annual Seminar for Attorneys and professionals involved in Estate Planning May 7, 2018

Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Annual Seminar for Attorneys and professionals involved in Estate Planning May 7, 2018

Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Annual Seminar for Attorneys and professionals involved in Estate PlanningMay 7, 2018 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM NJ Law…
Apr 20
Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar Sayreville Senior Center May 1

Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar Sayreville Senior Center May 1

Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar Sayreville Senior Center May 1 at 10am423 Main StreetSayreville NJ 08872 open to the publicOpen to the public. You do not need to be a…

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New Jersey Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.newjerseylawyersblog.com/

Apr 13
United States Supreme Court Issues Important Wage and Hour Law Decision

United States Supreme Court Issues Important Wage and Hour Law Decision

Wage and hour claims dealing with overtime requirements are among the most contentious in employment law litigation. The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision exempting one narrow class of employees (“service…
Apr 9
Appellate Division Rules on New Jersey Employment Discrimination Law in the Age of Telecommuting

Appellate Division Rules on New Jersey Employment Discrimination Law in the Age of Telecommuting

In 1945, New Jersey’s Legislature enacted the Law Against Discrimination. It has been repeatedly revised to increase its inclusion and scope. However, its goal remains the same today as it was in 1945: “nothing less than the…
Mar 16
The Reach and Limits of the Parole Evidence Rule in New Jersey Contract Law

The Reach and Limits of the Parole Evidence Rule in New Jersey Contract Law

New Jersey Courts have followed the Parole Evidence Rule since at least 1882. The Parole Evidence Rule holds that outside (or “extrinsic”) evidence is not allowed to alter the terms of a contract – in other words, the…

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Securities Law Blog

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

http://seclaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 11
Regulators Calling Your Clients? Maybe Yes, Maybe No.

Regulators Calling Your Clients? Maybe Yes, Maybe No.

Anyone who has been involved in an SEC or FINRA investigation into a sales practice issue has experienced the infuriating problem of the Staff calling the firm's customers as part of their investigation.While they claim to have every right to…
Apr 10
Longfin Accountants Resign

Longfin Accountants Resign

On Thursday, April 5, Longfin said it was notified that public accounting firm CohnReznick would no longer work with the company, effective immediately, according to an 8-K filing Monday with the SEC.The accounting firm also told Longfin…
Apr 10
Unusual Confidentiality Provision in Sexual Harassment Settlement

Unusual Confidentiality Provision in Sexual Harassment Settlement

The NYT is reporting that there are six publicly known settlements involving former Fox News star Bill O’Reilly, five for sexual harassment and one for verbal abuse, that total about $45 million. According to the article the…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

By Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.

http://www.njemploymentlawfirmblog.com/

Feb 1
Supreme Court Allows More Time to Refile Cases in State Court

Supreme Court Allows More Time to Refile Cases in State Court

Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued an interesting ruling in an employment law case that impacts the statute of limitations. By way of background, when a case is filed in (or removed to) federal court based on the fact that the…
Jan 24
New Jersey Expands “Ban-the-Box” Protection

New Jersey Expands “Ban-the-Box” Protection

Last month, Governor Christie signed into law an amendment to the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act (“OTCA”). The OTCA, more commonly known as the “ban-the-box” law, restricts employers from inquiring about a…
Jan 18
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Protects Breastfeeding

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Protects Breastfeeding

Last week, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) was expanded to prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of breastfeeding and to require employers to provide certain reasonable accommodations for nursing.…

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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

Apr 24
Who’s Building Your Client Relationships Today?

Who’s Building Your Client Relationships Today?

The idea that you would be so busy, that you’d send your assistant or an associate in your place to a client meeting, wearing a mask of your face and pretending to be you, is ludicrous, right? But we build relationships online via proxy…
Apr 19
Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: The Benefits of Creating Your Legal Brand (Legal Branding Series 3)

Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: The Benefits of Creating Your Legal Brand (Legal Branding Series 3)

Today, we’re bringing you a guest post from rainmaking trainer and expert, Jaimie Field, who continues her series on branding with the benefits of creating your legal brand. *** In part 1 of this series, we discussed why you need to…
Apr 16
ILN Firm of the Month – SJA Avocats, Geneva, Switzerland!

ILN Firm of the Month – SJA Avocats, Geneva, Switzerland!

The ILN is proud to announce our latest firm of the month, SJA Avocats, Geneva, Switzerland! SJA Avocats was established over 25 years ago. They were among the first firms to practice across cantons, with offices in Geneva as well…

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The Blog of the Law Offices of…

The Blog of the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone

Covers New Jersey criminal law, family law and personal injury law.

https://anthonycarbonepersonalinjurylawyer.com/blog/

Apr 24
Behind the Scenes: Drug Recognition Expert Opinion

Behind the Scenes: Drug Recognition Expert Opinion

If you’re facing charges for driving while under the influence, you obviously are wary of the consequences. It isn’t as if you were out drinking with your friends and blew above .08% in the breathalyzer machine. Instead, a drug…
Apr 23
Governor Murphy Plans to Pass New Equal Pay Law

Governor Murphy Plans to Pass New Equal Pay Law

Tomorrow, New Jersey Governor Philly Murphy plans on signing the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act into state law. This new legislation will enable New Jersey to be the latest state to mandate comprehensive equal pay for all employees. The law…
Apr 20
Divorce Arbitration: An Alternative to Traditional Fault Divorce

Divorce Arbitration: An Alternative to Traditional Fault Divorce

Traditional divorce, which in most cases is fault divorce, is viewed as a time-consuming and an expensive way to end a marriage. Couples who once shared everything together suddenly find themselves as mortal enemies, fighting to divide the…

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NJ Family Issues

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

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues

Apr 23
When the text of a contract supplies the answer to a dispute between the parties, there is no justifiable reason to consider extraneous source

When the text of a contract supplies the answer to a dispute between the parties, there is no justifiable reason to consider extraneous source

Law Lessons from Cent. Bergen Props. v. Shaf Int’l, Inc., N.J. Super. Law Div. (Wilson, J.) (March 29, 2018), DOCKET NO. BER-L-1043-17: When the text of a contract supplies the answer to a dispute between the parties, there is…
Apr 23
The Consumer Fraud Act does not apply when the parties to the underlying transaction are experienced, sophisticated parties of relatively equal bargaining power

The Consumer Fraud Act does not apply when the parties to the underlying transaction are experienced, sophisticated parties of relatively equal bargaining power

Law Lessons from Cent. Bergen Props. v. Shaf Int’l, Inc., N.J. Super. Law Div. (Wilson, J.) (March 29, 2018), DOCKET NO. BER-L-1043-17: While the Consumer Fraud Act has generally been interpreted broadly, it applies to those who…
Apr 23
Court appointed receiver

Court appointed receiver

Law Lessons from Cent. Bergen Props. v. Shaf Int’l, Inc., N.J. Super. Law Div. (Wilson, J.) (March 29, 2018), DOCKET NO. BER-L-1043-17: In the context of court appointed receivers, the United States Supreme Court has explained…

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Ruminations

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

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/

Apr 22
Luddites Unite – Artificial Intelligence Will Replace U

Luddites Unite – Artificial Intelligence Will Replace U

PrintWe’ve been thinking about artificial intelligence applications and how they might change, even transform, the way we do our business. Then, we heard an interesting story on public radio. It was about a Southern California…
Apr 15
How To Cap The Very Wrong Lease Payment Obligation

How To Cap The Very Wrong Lease Payment Obligation

PrintHere’s a question for commercial leasing mavens (that’s informal for: an expert or connoisseur). Have you ever seen (or contemplated) where a tenant wants to have a cap on its monthly estimated payments for its share of…
Apr 8
Make The Lease Fit The Parties; Don’t Make the Parties Fit The Lease

Make The Lease Fit The Parties; Don’t Make the Parties Fit The Lease

PrintNot every lease is going to pay for the cost of a child’s college. [That raises the question, unanswered today, as to whether the cost (internal or external) to get any lease done should cover a year’s tuition and board.]…

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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/

Apr 19
Howard Geneslaw to Speak at NJSBA Webinar

Howard Geneslaw to Speak at NJSBA Webinar

Howard D. Geneslaw, a Director in the Gibbons Real Property Department, will participate in an upcoming webinar entitled “Advanced Topics in Land Use IV: Zoning and Planning Boards.” The webinar is presented by the New Jersey…
Apr 17
Update: U.S. Treasury Approves New Jersey’s Opportunity Zone

Update: U.S. Treasury Approves New Jersey’s Opportunity Zone

This article was originally posted on the Gibbons Government & Regulatory Affairs Alert, maintained by the firm’s Government & Regulatory Affairs Department. Attorneys in the Real Property Department work closely with our…
Apr 10
Budget Act Makes Changes to Federal Brownfield Program

Budget Act Makes Changes to Federal Brownfield Program

As noted in last week’s blog, the recently-passed Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act made a number of modifications to the federal brownfield program. That blog focused on the expansion of lessees’ ability to qualify for Bona…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law. By Phillips & Associates.

https://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyerblog.net/

Apr 18
Know Before You Sign: Your Arbitration Agreement May Keep Your New Jersey Harassment Case from Making it to a Jury

Know Before You Sign: Your Arbitration Agreement May Keep Your New Jersey Harassment Case from Making it to a Jury

One of the recurring challenges that many people in the workplace face these days is the employer’s requirement that they sign documents waiving certain rights in exchange for employment or continued employment. These agreements can…
Apr 13
The Extent of Anti-Pregnancy Discrimination Protections for Working Women in New Jersey

The Extent of Anti-Pregnancy Discrimination Protections for Working Women in New Jersey

Pregnancy discrimination has been against the law in New Jersey for many years. Pregnant women are a protected class under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. Additionally, federal law bans the practice of pregnancy discrimination…
Apr 11
News Source Says New Jersey Will Soon Have One of Strongest Pay Equity Laws in the Country

News Source Says New Jersey Will Soon Have One of Strongest Pay Equity Laws in the Country

In recent days, the gender pay gap has been in the headlines with increasing frequency. One of the most nefarious ways to perpetrate gender discrimination, while still maintaining the appearance of objectivity, is to base an employee’s…

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Sanns Mediation World of ADR

Covers mediation, arbitration and family/divorce law in NJ.

https://www.sannsmediation.com/blog/

Apr 11
Your Divorce Decree Does Not Mean It’s Over

Your Divorce Decree Does Not Mean It’s Over

You go through the process of getting your divorce and the court grants it. You’re finished with the process, right? Wrong! There is still plenty to be done, as this recent Forbes article indicates. What then? Look…
Feb 9
Your NJ Divorce is Enforced in Family Part, Not Special Civil Part

Your NJ Divorce is Enforced in Family Part, Not Special Civil Part

An Appellate Division case is a recent reminder of how to enforce a property settlement agreement (PSA) in a divorce. Divorces are granted and adjudicated in the Family Part of the Chancery Division of NJ Superior Court. …
Jan 26
Mayim Bialik on Co-Parenting After Divorce

Mayim Bialik on Co-Parenting After Divorce

If you’re a viewer of Big Bang Theory or perhaps you used to watch Blossom, you know who actress Mayim Bialik is. In this very candid vlog video, she discusses one aspect of her private divorce — how she and her ex-husband…

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Essex County NJ Criminal Attorney

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

http://essexcountynjcriminalattorneys.wordpress.com

Jul 7
The Real Reason DWI in a School Zone Charges are so Problematic

The Real Reason DWI in a School Zone Charges are so Problematic

I’ve represented many people charged with DWI in a school zone under NJSA 39: 4 – 50.14. This charge alone carries significant penalties including at least a year loss of license. Of course there are the financial burdens…
Jun 3
Charged with Refusal? The Ticket may be Incorrect

Charged with Refusal? The Ticket may be Incorrect

I’ve represented many clients charged with Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Breath Test. This ticket is usually accompanied by a DWI charge as well. Refusal charges are typically difficult to beat. I feel that I have better success than…
May 16
Improper Turn Law New Jersey

Improper Turn Law New Jersey

Under New Jersey law, the following may constitute a “turn:” A turn at an intersection An entry into a driveway or private roadway A move to the right or left upon a roadway A deviation from a direct course A … Continue…

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Swartz Campbell Professional…

Swartz Campbell Professional Liability Blog

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

http://www.swartzcampbell.com/blog/

Jun 21
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares the IRE Provisions of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Statute Unconstitutional

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares the IRE Provisions of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Statute Unconstitutional

WORKERS’ COMP ALERT Re: Protz v. Worker’s Compensation Appeal Board (Derry Area School District) June 20, 2017 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declared the IRE . . . The post The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares the IRE…
Apr 24
High Court Reins in Judges on Misconduct Sanction

High Court Reins in Judges on Misconduct Sanction

By Andrew Stickler Law360, New York (April 20, 2017, 2:43 PM EDT) — A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision Tuesday setting boundaries on litigation sanctions . . . The post High Court Reins in Judges on Misconduct Sanctions appeared…
Apr 4
Josh Byrne’s Article on How to be Reinstated as an Attorney published in Legal Intelligencer

Josh Byrne’s Article on How to be Reinstated as an Attorney published in Legal Intelligencer

Joshua Byrne, a partner in Swartz Campbell’s professional liability deparment had an article published in The Legal Intelligencer on Monday, March 27, 2017. The article, titled A . . . The post Josh Byrne’s Article…

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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…
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…
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…

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Volpe and Koenig IP Law Blog

Covers intellectual property (IP) law topics, including copyright law, trademark law, patent licensing, patent enforcement, and inter party matters.

http://vklaw.com/category/blog/

Apr 24
BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules IPRs are Constitutional, Patents Fall Within Public-Rights Doctrine

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules IPRs are Constitutional, Patents Fall Within Public-Rights Doctrine

By Steven M. Kellner In a closely watched case that had the potential to upend the manner in which patent disputes can be resolved, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled... read more
Apr 17
Ninth Circuit Blurs Lines Even Further

Ninth Circuit Blurs Lines Even Further

By Michael F. Snyder and Kelly L. Hoffman On March 21, 2018, a split Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a verdict confirming copyright infringement in the case of... read more
Apr 3
Managing IP Ownership Issues With Employment Agreement

Managing IP Ownership Issues With Employment Agreement

Volpe and Koenig Co-Founder Anthony S. Volpe and Shareholder Michael F. Snyder advocate for in-house or retained counsel to be involved in corporate employment agreements where there is a strong likelihood... read more

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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/

Apr 24
Avoiding Those Contract Blues Countrywide Explains the Clause

Avoiding Those Contract Blues Countrywide Explains the Clause

Contracts are a mystery to many people. These are pages of paper with language that ordinarily is not used that spells out obligations and consequences. It can drive a person crazy trying to understand any of the sentences. The same is true…
Apr 19
Teach Your Millennials Well Countrywide Will Provide the Guidance

Teach Your Millennials Well Countrywide Will Provide the Guidance

Older people often accuse Millennials of being irresponsible and spendthrift. They frown at some of the things that Millennials do and believe these younger people do not understand value. Millennials do care about their money but…
Apr 17
Debt Can Harm Financial Health Millennials Appreciate Any Advice

Debt Can Harm Financial Health Millennials Appreciate Any Advice

It is almost ironic how a person’s financial wellness is affected by health. What appears to be a robust bank account, full of savings, can be depleted by one hospital bill. It can come as a shock. People take for granted that their…

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Ross Feller Casey LLP Blog

Practical tips to keep your family safe and advice for when your family has been hurt.

http://www.rossfellercasey.com/in-the-news/

Apr 24
Can you Sue a Hospital for Wrongful Death?

Can you Sue a Hospital for Wrongful Death?

When a hospital employee makes a medical error that causes a wrongful death, the patient’s family may be able to bring a wrongful death suit.
Apr 16
Did My Baby Die Because of a Birth Injury?

Did My Baby Die Because of a Birth Injury?

If you suspect that your baby died because of a preventable birth injury, you may have the option to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Apr 9
Whistleblower Suit Alleges McKesson Sold Cancer Drugs Illegally

Whistleblower Suit Alleges McKesson Sold Cancer Drugs Illegally

A new False Claims Act lawsuit alleges the nationwide drug distributor put profits over public safety.

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NJ Personal Injury Blog

Covers personal injury law and cases in New Jersey. By the Law Offices of Francis M. Smith.

http://www.franksmithlaw.com/nj-personal-injury-blog/

Apr 23
Driving Myths - Distracted Driving Risks Injuries and Live

Driving Myths - Distracted Driving Risks Injuries and Live

Just Drive. No phoning, texting, interacting with dashboard infotainment. No eating, grooming, daydreaming. Anyone who does risks serious injuries to themselves and to you. It only takes a second of distraction to cause a serious accident…
Apr 18
When Injured in a Truck Accident, Do You Need a Lawyer?

When Injured in a Truck Accident, Do You Need a Lawyer?

By Francis M. SmithWhen you first begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries after a truck accident, the insurance adjuster representing the trucking company will most likely try to convince you that hiring a lawyer is…
Apr 13
What You Need to Know About Insurance Companies When Injured in a Truck Accident

What You Need to Know About Insurance Companies When Injured in a Truck Accident

By Francis M. SmithAfter you’ve been injured in a truck accident, a representative from the insurance provider representing the trucking company is almost certain to contact you very promptly. The insurance adjuster or investigator who…

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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.

https://vanarellilaw.com/blog/

Apr 23
Because Of Husband’s Undue Influence, Wife Must Disgorge Funds From Decedent’s Annuity

Because Of Husband’s Undue Influence, Wife Must Disgorge Funds From Decedent’s Annuity

In 2006, the William Mallas executed a Last Will and Testament dividing his estate equally between his brother and niece. In March 2008, he signed a power of attorney designating his neighbor, Frank Picciolo, as his agent. In November 2008,…
Apr 19
Appellate Division Issues Series Of Decisions In Favor Of Medicaid, All Relating To The Filing Of Untimely Appeals

Appellate Division Issues Series Of Decisions In Favor Of Medicaid, All Relating To The Filing Of Untimely Appeals

Between April 2, 2018 and April 11, 2018, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, issued six separate opinions involving Medicaid. While this is unusual, what is even more striking is that all six cases involve the same appellate…
Apr 19
Appeals Court Affirms Medicaid’s Rejection Of Fair Hearing Request Filed Without Applicant’s Written Authorization

Appeals Court Affirms Medicaid’s Rejection Of Fair Hearing Request Filed Without Applicant’s Written Authorization

After J.C. was admitted to a nursing facility, her son, S.C., submitted an application to the Camden County Board of Social Services for Medicaid benefits on her behalf. The county welfare board notified J.C. that she was eligible for…

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New Jersey Divorce and Family…

New Jersey Divorce and Family Lawyer Blog

Covers family and divorce law. By The Law Office of James P. Yudes, P.C.

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

Apr 23
Surrogacy No More: Will Gestational Carrier Agreements Finally Achieve Legal Recognition?

Surrogacy No More: Will Gestational Carrier Agreements Finally Achieve Legal Recognition?

For the third time since 2012, the New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow persons to enter into gestational carrier agreements; namely for the intended parents to enter into a contract with a woman 21 years of age or…
Apr 9
The Many and Varied and Intertwined Reasons Why Alimony and Child Support Obligations Get Revisited

The Many and Varied and Intertwined Reasons Why Alimony and Child Support Obligations Get Revisited

In an unpublished decision in the matter of T.M. v. R.M., A-4724-16T3 (App. Div. April 5, 2018), the Appellate Weddings rings and large bills of money Division considered a plaintiff’s appeal of the trial court’s denial…
Mar 28
Parental Rights and Obligations of Sperm Donors in New Jersey

Parental Rights and Obligations of Sperm Donors in New Jersey

How does the law define what constitutes a parent and who is a parent? According to New Jersey’s Parentage Act, a “parent and child relationship” is “the legal relationship existing between a child and the…

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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/

Apr 23
11th Cir. Holds Debtors’ Counsel Violates BK Code by Advising Debtor to Pay Legal Fees by Credit Card

11th Cir. Holds Debtors’ Counsel Violates BK Code by Advising Debtor to Pay Legal Fees by Credit Card

In an action against a Florida consumer plaintiffs’ firm that also functions as consumer bankruptcy debtors’ counsel, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently held that a bankruptcy attorney violates section…
Apr 20
9th Cir. Holds Party That Obtains Cell Number Indirectly May Have TCPA Consent

9th Cir. Holds Party That Obtains Cell Number Indirectly May Have TCPA Consent

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that calls from a survey company that received the called party’s contact information through an intermediary did not violate the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Action…
Apr 18
7th Cir. Holds Non-Cardholder Must ‘Directly Benefit’ to Be Bound by Cardholder Agreement

7th Cir. Holds Non-Cardholder Must ‘Directly Benefit’ to Be Bound by Cardholder Agreement

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently held that the minor child of a credit card account holder was not bound by the arbitration clause in the cardholder agreement because she did not become an authorized user of the…

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The Law Offices of John J. Zarych…

The Law Offices of John J. Zarych Legal Blog

Covers criminal law.

http://www.johnzarych.com/blog/

Apr 23
Is a DWI Considered a Criminal Offense in Atlantic City?

Is a DWI Considered a Criminal Offense in Atlantic City?

Driving while intoxicated (DWI), also called driving under the influence (DUI), is a serious offense in New Jersey. Along with reckless driving charges and a few other traffic violations, DWI is one of the most serious traffic offenses…
Apr 19
How Common Are Prostitution Solicitation Charges in Atlantic City?

How Common Are Prostitution Solicitation Charges in Atlantic City?

Cities with gambling have a stereotype of being a home to vice and other crime. Prostitution is one of these crimes that many associate with gambling, so cities like Atlantic City often get a bad rap for prostitution and solicitation…
Apr 16
The Difference Between Sexual Assault and Sexual Contact in NJ

The Difference Between Sexual Assault and Sexual Contact in NJ

Sexual assault and sexual contact are both serious sexual offenses in New Jersey. The crime of “sexual assault” covers more serious criminal sexual contact, such as rape or other acts of penetration while “sexual…

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Fink Rosner Ershow-Levenberg Blog

Covers disability and social security, elder law, and VA benefits.

https://blog.finkrosnerershow-levenberg.com

Apr 23
Questions the Executor should ask the Estate’s Accountant

Questions the Executor should ask the Estate’s Accountant

The house is sold, the estate’s debts and bills have all been paid, the accounting has been presented to the beneficiaries, they have signed off on the Release & Refunding Bonds, and now it’s time for the estate’s…
Apr 18
CMS confirms that transfer penalty for Medicaid home care applicants starts to run at time of application

CMS confirms that transfer penalty for Medicaid home care applicants starts to run at time of application

Followers of this blog know that when a person applies for Medicaid under the New Jersey MLTSS program or other state programs that pay for nursing homes, assisted living or home health care services, there is a 5-year look-back that ……
Apr 17
Trustee of Special Needs Trust must be cautious in making reimbursement

Trustee of Special Needs Trust must be cautious in making reimbursement

A person who is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration must report changes in his income or resources (assets) to SSI, because this can affect his eligibility or the amount of benefits. If…

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Hauptman and Hauptman, P.C. Blog

Covers guardianship, Medicaid, probate and estate administration.

http://www.hauptmanlaw.com/blog

Apr 22
The Biggest Misconception about Assisted Living Facilities and Medicaid (Part 2)

The Biggest Misconception about Assisted Living Facilities and Medicaid (Part 2)

Last week we were discussing Carol, her mom and a very common disconnect we see when families speak with assisted living facilities. The facility…
Apr 15
The Biggest Misconception about ALFs and Medicaid – Part 1

The Biggest Misconception about ALFs and Medicaid – Part 1

I wrote about this 5 years ago, but it still is one of the most common misconceptions families have about the ability to qualify for Medicaid in an assisted living facility. Let’s look at the following…
Apr 8
New Medicare ID Card

New Medicare ID Card

In an effort to prevent fraud, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has redesigned Medicare cards. The cards are still red, white and blue but they will no longer contain a Social Security…

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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/

Apr 21
Make It Last – Ep 52 – Is Now The Perfect Time to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion?

Make It Last – Ep 52 – Is Now The Perfect Time to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion?

Tax rates are at their lowest in three decades, and the law is set to revert back to the old numbers in a few years. So, does that mean that it’s the perfect time to consider a Roth IRA conversion? Make It Last with Victor Medina is…
Apr 14
Make It Last – Ep 51 – 10 Ways Your Retirement Income Is Taxed

Make It Last – Ep 51 – 10 Ways Your Retirement Income Is Taxed

When you’re in retirement, one of the biggest bites out of your spending money is income tax. What you are invested in, and where that investment is, can make a huge difference in whether your money will last as long as you need it. In…
Apr 7
Make It Last – Ep 50 – 1 Year Anniversary & Behind The Scenes With Victor

Make It Last – Ep 50 – 1 Year Anniversary & Behind The Scenes With Victor

Episode 50 is a milestone because it’s also the 1-year anniversary of the show. In this episode, Victor goes behind the scenes to share some of his origin story. It’s like Spiderman’s story, except without the super powers.…

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New Jersey Law Librarians…

New Jersey Law Librarians Association (NJLLA)

Features New Jersey law library news.

http://njlla.org/blog/

Apr 20
NJLLA Annual Meeting, AALL Visit & Executive Board Election 🗓

NJLLA Annual Meeting, AALL Visit & Executive Board Election 🗓

2018 Annual Business Meeting & AALL Visit KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Ron Wheeler, Immediate Past President of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) and Director of Fineman & Pappas Law Libraries at Boston University.…
Mar 29
Apply Now for NJLLA’s Founders Grant to Attend the 2018 AALL Conference

Apply Now for NJLLA’s Founders Grant to Attend the 2018 AALL Conference

The AALL Conference in Baltimore is approaching fast! It’s time to apply for NJLLA’s annual Founders Grant. The purpose of this Grant is to financially assist a member of NJLLA to attend the AALL Annual Meeting. The NJLLA…
Mar 19
April Meeting: Pro Bono Programs in New Jersey Law Firms, Schools, and Corporation

April Meeting: Pro Bono Programs in New Jersey Law Firms, Schools, and Corporation

New Jersey Law Librarians Association April 2018 Meeting Pro Bono Programs in New Jersey Law Firms, Schools, and Corporations Panelists from Rutgers Law School, Prudential Insurance, and McCarter & English will talk about the…

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New Jersey Senate Republicans

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

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Apr 20
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Hail Signing of Law to Prevent Offshore Drilling in State Water

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Hail Signing of Law to Prevent Offshore Drilling in State Water

Connors, Rumpf & Gove hail the signing of legislation which will prohibit offshore exploration, development and production drilling for oil or natural gas in State waters.
Apr 17
Thompson Condemns Murphy’s “Motor Voter” Law

Thompson Condemns Murphy’s “Motor Voter” Law

Sen. Sam Thompson said Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of 'Motor Voter' legislation is an attempt to fix a problem that doesn’t exist on the New Jersey taxpayers’ dime.
Apr 17
Kean: While Today is Tax Day, New Jerseyans Won’t Celebrate Tax Freedom Day Until May 3rd

Kean: While Today is Tax Day, New Jerseyans Won’t Celebrate Tax Freedom Day Until May 3rd

Sen. Tom Kean warned that Tax Freedom Day for New Jerseyans will move further into the year if billions in tax increases proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy are enacted.

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Goldstein Mehta LLC PA Criminal…

Goldstein Mehta LLC PA Criminal Defense Updates

Covers Pennsylvania criminal defense law.

http://goldsteinmehta.com/blog

Apr 19
PA Legislature Revises SORNA in Attempt to Fix Unconstitutional Megan's Law Provision

PA Legislature Revises SORNA in Attempt to Fix Unconstitutional Megan's Law Provision

Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer Zak T. Goldstein, Esq. The Pennsylvania Legislature recently enacted HB 631, amending Pennsylvania’s SORNA statute which governs who must…
Apr 14
Goldstein Mehta LLC Defense Attorneys Obtain Successful Outcomes in Robbery, PWID, Gun, and Assault Case

Goldstein Mehta LLC Defense Attorneys Obtain Successful Outcomes in Robbery, PWID, Gun, and Assault Case

Criminal defense attorneys Demetra Mehta and Zak Goldstein continue to obtain successful results in and out of the courtroom. In the last few months, our defense attorneys have won cases involving drug charges, gun charges, assault…
Apr 13
Third Circuit Rejects De Facto Life Sentences for Most Juvenile Offender

Third Circuit Rejects De Facto Life Sentences for Most Juvenile Offender

The United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals has just announced its decision in United States v. Grant, rejecting effective life imprisonment sentences for most juveniles as unconstitutional. Although other federal circuits had…

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New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey divorce and family law. By The Law Offices of Edward R. Weinstein.

http://www.newjerseydivorcelawyerblog.com/

Apr 19
How Much Extra In Child Support Do I Pay So My “Ex” May Enjoy My Child’s Extra-Curricular Activities?

How Much Extra In Child Support Do I Pay So My “Ex” May Enjoy My Child’s Extra-Curricular Activities?

Under New Jersey child support laws the parent of primary residence should not gain extra money via child support due to “incidental” beyond what is necessary for the child to enjoy a lifestyle that they would expect to have due…
Apr 4
Text Messaging, Harassment and New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

Text Messaging, Harassment and New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

Over the course of my career as a divorce and family law attorney I have watched technology change many aspect of New Jersey law, especially as it pertains to and New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. When I started…
Feb 28
How Is Child Support Determined For The “Rich and Famous” In New Jersey?

How Is Child Support Determined For The “Rich and Famous” In New Jersey?

Michael Strahan is a retired Hall of Fame football player and now a host of the popular morning news show, Good Morning America. However, he and his wife divorced after a notoriously messy trial in 2006 and was ordered to pay…

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Linda's Law Blog

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

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 18
Linda on the radio

Linda on the radio

Linda appeared on 1210 WPHT in Philadelphia recently to discuss Constitutional Law and Voting issues. You can listen to the podcasts here and here.Talk Radio WPHT
Apr 17
Children's passports when parents are unmarried or separated

Children's passports when parents are unmarried or separated

The United State Department of State offers a variety of resources, including the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP). Visit the website here.
Sep 17
Can you sue someone for breaking up with you?

Can you sue someone for breaking up with you?

Read this article on bravotv.com concerning whether you can sue for heartbreak:Wait, Can You Actually Sue Someone For Breaking Up With You?"Unless you have specific monetary damages from a failed relationship, suing after a break-up would be…

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New Jersey Insurance Blog

Covers New Jersey insurance law decisions. By William D. Wilson.

http://njinsuranceblog.com

Apr 18
When Will It End: Anti-Assignment Clause No Bar to Post-Loss Claim Assignment

When Will It End: Anti-Assignment Clause No Bar to Post-Loss Claim Assignment

Introduction When will it end is a refrain that must be on many liability insurers’ minds when it comes to liability under commercial general liability policies issued decades ago. Many such policies contain anti-assignment…
Apr 8
Made in America: Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Insured Falsely Advertising Origin of its Product

Made in America: Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Insured Falsely Advertising Origin of its Product

In a recent case, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey held that an insured had no duty to defend an insured accused of falsely advertising the origin of its product. Albion Engineering Company, a New Jersey…
Mar 31
Behind the Wall: Court Holds Domestic Violence Is Particularly Reprehensible

Behind the Wall: Court Holds Domestic Violence Is Particularly Reprehensible

Liability insurance policies do not provide coverage for injuries resulting from conduct that is “particularly reprehensible.” As a general rule, coverage is barred where the insured had an intent to injure. In most…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog

Coves employment law. By Smith Eibeler, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyersblog.com/

Apr 18
Two Recent Court Decisions Provide Employees Avenues to Challenge Non-Compete Agreement

Two Recent Court Decisions Provide Employees Avenues to Challenge Non-Compete Agreement

Non-Compete, Whistleblower, unlawful termination, unfair competition, non-disclosure, non-solicitation The post Two Recent Court Decisions Provide Employees Avenues to Challenge Non-Compete Agreements appeared first on New Jersey Employment…
Apr 14
New Jersey Set to Pass Sick Leave Law

New Jersey Set to Pass Sick Leave Law

Sick Leave Law, New Jersey Legislature A 8127, Wage and Hour The post New Jersey Set to Pass Sick Leave Law appeared first on New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog.
Apr 9
Supreme Court Punts on Deciding Whether ADA May Require More than 12 Weeks of Medical Leave As A Reasonable Accommodation

Supreme Court Punts on Deciding Whether ADA May Require More than 12 Weeks of Medical Leave As A Reasonable Accommodation

Americans with Disabilities Act, New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, FMLA, Family and Medical Leave Act, ADA, Reasonable Accommodation The post Supreme Court Punts on Deciding Whether ADA May Require More than 12 Weeks of Medical Leave As…

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New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall.

https://www.newjerseydwilawyerblog.com/

Apr 18
DWI Accidents Involving Bodily Injury in New Jersey

DWI Accidents Involving Bodily Injury in New Jersey

Assault by auto is an extremely serious charge that can be even worse if you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If convicted, you could lose your job, not to mention jeopardizing your personal reputation. If you have been arrested…
Apr 12
Study Shows Teenagers Often Ride with Impaired Driver

Study Shows Teenagers Often Ride with Impaired Driver

An underage DWI should never be taken lightly, since it can negatively affect your future in many ways, including your college and employment opportunities. Our skilled New Jersey DWI attorneys can help, whether it is your first DWI or a…
Apr 2
Study Finds Ignition Interlocks Reduce Drunk Driving Death

Study Finds Ignition Interlocks Reduce Drunk Driving Death

If you have been charged with a DWI, you need to contact a skilled New Jersey DWI attorney as soon as possible. A DWI conviction can have serious and long-term detrimental consequences for almost every aspect of your life. With meticulous…

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New Jersey Insurance Coverage…

New Jersey Insurance Coverage Litigation

By Eugene Killian, Jr.

http://www.newjerseyinsurancecoveragelitigation.com

Apr 17
Insurance Coverage for Employee Theft

Insurance Coverage for Employee Theft

Sadly, it’s a scenario I’ve seen far too many times in the past 30 years of doing insurance coverage work. A trusted employee in the bookkeeping or accounting department isn’t properly supervised or audited, and begins…
Mar 22
Understanding business interruption insurance

Understanding business interruption insurance

Math has never been my strong suit. My wife, who has an M.B.A., sometimes shakes her head at my unsuccessful attempts to balance our checkbook. And I still remember sitting in my 10th Grade Algebra class with Ms. Babiak at Watchung Hills…
Feb 20
Insurance coverage for allegations of fraud

Insurance coverage for allegations of fraud

Few things are certain in life. Death. Taxes. The ineptitude of New York Mets management. And also, the fact that if you sue an insurance company in state court, and the carrier has a basis upon which to remove the case to federal court,…

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CourtLaw Blog

Covers New Jersey personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Karim Arzadi.

https://www.courtlaw.com/blog/

Apr 16
Maximizing Your Workers Compensation Claim

Maximizing Your Workers Compensation Claim

Work-related injuries can be devastating, life-changing and expensive. Prior to the passage of worker’s compensation laws, workers often suffered life threatening and catastrophic injuries without any type of recourse. Employees injured…
Mar 28
Can a Personal Injury Case Be Reopened?

Can a Personal Injury Case Be Reopened?

One commonly asked question about personal injury cases is whether a claim can be reopened after a settlement is reached. Unfortunately, many victims find that their injuries become more severe over time, that they lose more work than…
Mar 13
Talking on a Cell Phone While Driving: Is It Negligent?

Talking on a Cell Phone While Driving: Is It Negligent?

Many states and cities ban texting while driving. Texting, as well as activities like searching an address book or music list or checking social media while driving, is commonly seen as negligence, or a failure to use due care while driving.…

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Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo Blog

Covers workers compensation law.

http://www.petrocohen.com/blog/

Apr 16
Can’t I Just Sue My Employer Instead of Filing a Worker’s Comp Claim?

Can’t I Just Sue My Employer Instead of Filing a Worker’s Comp Claim?

If you’ve been hurt at work, or develop a work-related illness, you may be wondering if you can’t just sue your employer instead of filing a workers’ comp claim. You’d get more money that way, right? But it’s not…
Apr 10
April 2018 – Injured Workers Should Consider Third-Party Action

April 2018 – Injured Workers Should Consider Third-Party Action

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly three million people were injured in workplace accidents in 2016. This month’s newsletter offers insight into workers’ comp and third party injuries. Click here to read the April…
Apr 4
The Dangers of Repetitive Stress Injurie

The Dangers of Repetitive Stress Injurie

Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) at work are no laughing matter. These injuries, which can be caused by a variety of different kinds of workplace activities, can leave you in pain and unable to continue working. You might even find yourself…

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New Jersey Injury Lawyers Blog

By Rotolo Karch Law.

http://www.newjerseyinjurylawyersblog.com/

Apr 15
Are You Using Your Child’s Car Seat Correctly?

Are You Using Your Child’s Car Seat Correctly?

For decades now parents have understood that, when traveling by car, the best way to protect their young children from injury in the event of an accident was to make sure the children were properly secured in their car seats. But questions…
Mar 15
Are Self-Driving Cars the Answer to New Jersey’s Increasing Fatality Rate?

Are Self-Driving Cars the Answer to New Jersey’s Increasing Fatality Rate?

In 2015 New Jersey joined several other states in adopting a traffic safety strategy to cut the number of traffic accident-related deaths in half by the year 2030, yet traffic fatalities in the State continue to rise. A recent report by the…
Feb 15
Drowsy Driving – A Bigger Problem Than Originally Suspected

Drowsy Driving – A Bigger Problem Than Originally Suspected

We’re overtired, overindulged and overstimulated and it is affecting our driving. In fact, recent data shows just how serious these issues, particularly drowsy driving, have become and automakers are making strides in doing something to…

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New Jersey Employment Attorneys…

New Jersey Employment Attorneys Blog

Covers employment law. By Mashel Law, L.L.C.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentattorneysblog.com/

Apr 13
The Subtle Art of Age Discrimination and How to Spot it

The Subtle Art of Age Discrimination and How to Spot it

Discrimination based on age is as pervasive a problem for the American workforce as it is tricky to prove. Employers’ efforts to avoid litigation have driven the development of a multitude of sneaky strategies to avoid liability under…
Apr 4
VICTIMS OF POLICE BRUTALITY SHOULD PURSUE CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION CLAIMS

VICTIMS OF POLICE BRUTALITY SHOULD PURSUE CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION CLAIMS

Officers from the Sacramento Police Department in California were investigating a report of vandalism when they encountered Stephon Clark, an unarmed 22-year-old African American male in the backyard of his grandmother’s house. For…
Mar 30
NEW JERSEY HAS OUTLAWED SCHOOL BULLYING

NEW JERSEY HAS OUTLAWED SCHOOL BULLYING

Most people are familiar with school yard bullies either because they either were a bully, been bullied, and/or witnessed bullying. Bullying has always been prevalent in our schools such that some nostalgically view it as…

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Business Litigation Trends For…

Business Litigation Trends For Lawyers

Covers business law. By Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt.

https://www.businesslitigationtrends.com/

Apr 13
Legal Intelligencer: Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It?

Legal Intelligencer: Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It?

In the April 12, 2018 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang, Managing Member of KHF, writes Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It? Facebook has been making headlines lately over…
Apr 12
JFRE Hosts Mayor Kenney

JFRE Hosts Mayor Kenney

Image from Hines, Owner & Developer On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Real Estate affinity group (JFRE) hosted Mayor Kenney and Seth Shapiro, COO of The Goldenberg Group and Chairman of…
Mar 22
Legal Intelligencer: The Forgotten and Often Misunderstood Sections of RICO

Legal Intelligencer: The Forgotten and Often Misunderstood Sections of RICO

My last article, dated Jan. 25, visited the RICO pleadings requirement in light of the class action RICO lawsuit filed against Harvey Weinstein. The Weinstein RICO action is brought under the most popular section—Section 1962(c). In the…

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NJ Family Legal Blog

Covers New Jersey family law. By Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://njfamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/

Apr 12
Appellate Division Issues New Decision on Cohabitation

Appellate Division Issues New Decision on Cohabitation

In the midst of our ongoing quest for guidance as to how and when to apply the 2014 cohabitation statute, comes the Appellate Division’s recent unpublished (not precedential) decision in J.S. v. J.M. While the decision does not…
Mar 26
Deference to Division of Child Protection and Permanency Findings Not Absolute

Deference to Division of Child Protection and Permanency Findings Not Absolute

Although the typical matrimonial practitioner may not undertake Division of Child Protection and Permanency (“Division”) on a regular basis, we oftentimes face situations wherein a trial court, in a related matrimonial…
Mar 1
Read This Before You Press “Record”

Read This Before You Press “Record”

Technology is making it easier and easier to satisfy our curiosity about just what the heck the people in our lives are up to. Are you curious about your husband’s whereabouts? You could plant a GPS device on his car. …

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Avoidance Action Update Blog

By A Bayard, P.A. Covers preference actions, fraudulent transfers and everything else under the bankruptcy code's avoidance statutes.

http://avoidanceactionupdate.bayardlaw.com/

Apr 9
Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Addresses Issue of First Impression Regarding Section 547(b)(5): Must a Preference Defendant Be Secured on the Transfer Date or the Petition Date?

Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Addresses Issue of First Impression Regarding Section 547(b)(5): Must a Preference Defendant Be Secured on the Transfer Date or the Petition Date?

By Evan T. Miller, Esq. In Stanziale v. Sprint Corp. (In re Simplexity, LLC), 578 B.R. 255 (Bankr. D. Del. 2017), Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross addressed an issue of first impression: which was the proper date for determining the…
Dec 1
D.C. Bankruptcy Court Finds Pillowtex Analysis Not Required for Retaining Section 327(e) Professional

D.C. Bankruptcy Court Finds Pillowtex Analysis Not Required for Retaining Section 327(e) Professional

By Evan T. Miller, Esq. In a helpful reminder for professionals regarding the nuances of 11 U.S.C. § 327 and its intersection with preference law, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia recently overruled a creditor’s…
Apr 18
Defining Ordinary: Judge Walrath (Bankr. D. Del.) Surveys Ordinary Course of Business Methodologies in In re Powerwave Technologie

Defining Ordinary: Judge Walrath (Bankr. D. Del.) Surveys Ordinary Course of Business Methodologies in In re Powerwave Technologie

By Evan T. Miller, Esq. Determining the proper bookends when establishing a Historical Period for an ordinary course of business defense (“OCOB”) can be highly contentious in preference litigation. The same can be said for…

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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

Apr 6
NJ Raises the Bar For Enforcement of Arbitration Provision

NJ Raises the Bar For Enforcement of Arbitration Provision

Arbitration provisions are routinely enforced by courts, however, a recent ruling by the US District Court of New Jersey just made enforcement a little harder. In Schmell v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., No. CV 17-13080, 2018 WL 1128502…
Oct 12
Potential Game Changing Decision: Extended Leave Not A Reasonable Accommodation

Potential Game Changing Decision: Extended Leave Not A Reasonable Accommodation

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has just ruled that extended time off, after all paid and Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA) leave has been exhausted is not a “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities…
Aug 16
Much to the Satisfaction of Employers Across the State, Governor Christie Vetoes 2 Employment Law Bill

Much to the Satisfaction of Employers Across the State, Governor Christie Vetoes 2 Employment Law Bill

Authored by: Jay S. Becker Jeri L. Abrams Ari G. Burd Recently, Governor Christie vetoed 2 pieces of workplace related legislation. One bill that was vetoed sought to ban employers from inquiring about job applicants’ salary…

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New Jersey Lawyer Now Blog

Covers the legal system and how it operates in New Jersey. By Corey Morano.

http://newjerseylawyernow.com/new-jersey-lawyer-now-blog/

Apr 5
What is an Arraignment? Understanding What to Expect at Your New Jersey Court Arraignment

What is an Arraignment? Understanding What to Expect at Your New Jersey Court Arraignment

What’s an arraignment? An arraignment is the first court-based process that takes place after the arrest, booking, and initial bail phase of the criminal process. During an arraignment, a criminal court judge will: read the criminal…
Nov 4
What is Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court? Understanding New Jersey First Appearance Court.

What is Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court? Understanding New Jersey First Appearance Court.

Central Judicial Processing Court Central Judicial Processing Court is the first court process in the criminal proceeding. It can also be the most important hearing for the defendant. CJP court determines where the case is going and where the…
Nov 4
What is Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court? Understanding New Jersey First Appearance Court.

What is Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court? Understanding New Jersey First Appearance Court.

Central Judicial Processing Court Central Judicial Processing Court is the first court process in the criminal proceeding. It can also be the most important hearing for the defendant. CJP court determines where the case is going and where the…

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