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Securities Law Blog

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

http://seclaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
SEC CorpFin Director's Big Crypto Speech

SEC CorpFin Director's Big Crypto Speech

SEC Division of Corporate Finance Director William Hinman’s detailed his thoughts on ICOs at the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit in San Francisco.He stated that ether is not considered a security, and touched upon the fact that…
May 25
US Justice Department reportedly opens criminal investigation into bitcoin price manipulation

US Justice Department reportedly opens criminal investigation into bitcoin price manipulation

The US Justice Department has launched an investigation into traders who are manipulating bitcoin prices.The Bloomberg report states that the probe is focused on "spoofing" - a practice where an investor intentionally manipulates the…
May 25
Fed Probe Rattles Bitcoin Market

Fed Probe Rattles Bitcoin Market

Investors should be aware that the government is cracking down on the bitcoin market.The Justice Department has started an investigation into manipulated bitcoin prices, as well as other digital coins. In conjunction with the Commodity…

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The Employer Handbook

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

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/

Jun 15
Why would a judge have awarded UC benefits to a white guy fired for making racial slurs?

Why would a judge have awarded UC benefits to a white guy fired for making racial slurs?

Image Credit: Pixabay.com (https://pixabay.com/en/eyes-surprise-wow-expression-open-312093/) Yesterday morning, I read my friend Jon Hyman’s post on LinkedIn about a lawsuit in which a person of color alleged that various…
Jun 14
An employer tried to enforce an arbitration agreement. The one it never signed.

An employer tried to enforce an arbitration agreement. The one it never signed.

Image Credit: PXhere.com (https://pxhere.com/en/photo/854901) Well, there’s always a chance the court might, you know, enforce it. You think? Actually, the employer almost got away with it had it not been for those meddling kids the…
Jun 13
Instead of going to HR, can a victim of sexual harassment make a CITIZEN’S ARREST?

Instead of going to HR, can a victim of sexual harassment make a CITIZEN’S ARREST?

By No machine-readable author provided. Klaus with K assumed (based on copyright claims). [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0 or CC BY-SA 2.5], via Wikimedia CommonsIs that really a thing? A citizen’s arrest? Tell ’em Big Bird. (I think…

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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/

Jun 14
Special Needs Planning News for June 2018 from the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli

Special Needs Planning News for June 2018 from the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli

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Jun 12
My Article On “Incorporating Elder and Estate Mediation Into Your Law Practice” Is In The June 2018 Edition Of The ElderLaw Report

My Article On “Incorporating Elder and Estate Mediation Into Your Law Practice” Is In The June 2018 Edition Of The ElderLaw Report

(“The ElderLaw Report: Including Special Needs Planning” is the premier newsletter covering elder law and special needs planning issues. This monthly newsletter keeps legal professionals current with critical…
Jun 11
Probate Denied For 5-Page Document In The Decedent’s Handwriting: It’s A Letter, Not A Will

Probate Denied For 5-Page Document In The Decedent’s Handwriting: It’s A Letter, Not A Will

The decedent was a widow with no family. She had a close relationship with her neighbors. Shortly after a birthday party for the neighbors’ daughter, she handed the neighbors a check for $100, along with a 5-page document the decedent…

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White Collar Alert

Provides news and insight to counsel and legal observers concerning white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, government litigation and regulatory compliance. By Montgomery McCracken.

http://whitecollarblog.mmwr.com

May 29
U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Agrees Mandatory Victims Restitution Act Does Not Reach Expenses From Civil Proceedings and Private Investigation

U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Agrees Mandatory Victims Restitution Act Does Not Reach Expenses From Civil Proceedings and Private Investigation

This guest post was authored by Joseph Samuel, a summer associate with Montgomery McCracken. In a 9-0 decision handed down earlier today in Lagos v. United States, 584 U.S. __ (May 29, 2018), the Supreme Court held that the terms…
Mar 28
Pennsylvania Superior Court Looks to Electronic Media Precedent to Adopt a Standard for Authenticating Social Media Post

Pennsylvania Superior Court Looks to Electronic Media Precedent to Adopt a Standard for Authenticating Social Media Post

This post was co-authored by Michael C. Witsch and Robert H. Bender, associates in the firm’s Business Litigation and Products Liability practice group. On March 15, 2018, as a matter of first impression, a unanimous panel of the…
Mar 21
Supreme Court Limits Tax Obstruction Charge

Supreme Court Limits Tax Obstruction Charge

Today, the Supreme Court delivered a welcome decision narrowing the obstruction “Omnibus Clause” within the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 7212(a). The Court held in Marinello v. United States that in order to…

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Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

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

http://uandacpas.com/blog/

Mar 1
Act Before March 6, 2018 to Reduce 2017 Estate & Trust Income Taxe

Act Before March 6, 2018 to Reduce 2017 Estate & Trust Income Taxe

Trustees and executors can still reduce 2017 trust and estate income taxes. Must act before March 5, 2018
Feb 6
NJ Honors our Veterans with Tax Saving

NJ Honors our Veterans with Tax Saving

NJ Exemption for Veterans- new exemption from NJ Income Taxes for Veteran
Jan 25
Changes to 529 Plans -Start Saving for Jr!

Changes to 529 Plans -Start Saving for Jr!

529 Plans – Does It Make Tax Sense to Contribute? There have always been huge benefits to saving for higher education using 529 Plans. While the contributions are not deductible, earnings in a 529 plan grow federal tax-free and will not…

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Ruminations

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

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/

Jun 17
Who Should Write Settlement Agreements? The Courts?

Who Should Write Settlement Agreements? The Courts?

PrintToday’s Ruminations is triggered by a court decision that may not have reached the “correct” result. If that suspicion is correct, then why do we promulgate its holding? There’s a simple answer. Had more talent…
Jun 10
Chickens, Eggs, And Waivers of Claim

Chickens, Eggs, And Waivers of Claim

PrintWhen a tenant’s property is ruined by rain coming through the roof of its leased space, what caused the damage? Was it the water or was it the landlord’s failure to repair the roof? That’s today’s issue to…
Jun 3
Did They Guaranty The Lease For Its Extended Term?

Did They Guaranty The Lease For Its Extended Term?

PrintWe’ve written about guaranties before, most directly in postings that can be seen by clicking: HERE and HERE. Today, we drill down to the enforceability of a lease guaranty after the lease has been modified, but without notice to…

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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/

Jun 15
What to Do When A Pharmacy Gives You the Wrong Drug Prescription

What to Do When A Pharmacy Gives You the Wrong Drug Prescription

We trust our medical professionals with our lives. That couldn’t be truer when we rely on them to correctly and timely prescribe appropriate medications to treat our medical conditions and help alleviate our illnesses. Because of this…
Jun 14
What in the World is Partial Permanent Disability?

What in the World is Partial Permanent Disability?

More than likely, you’re confused. Maybe you first heard the words partial permanent disability after an injured coworker returned to the job. Permanent disability sounds so final. So, how is it that someone can come back to work after…
Jun 13
Allocation of Fault to John Doe: What You Need to Know

Allocation of Fault to John Doe: What You Need to Know

You might find it hard to believe. However, John Doe actually does exist in real life. It’s hard to quantify how many people are really called John Doe. After all, it’s a name commonly used in lawsuits for unidentifiable persons.…

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The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fair Credit Billing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Maurice & Needleman, P.C.

http://consumerfsblog.com/

Jun 15
BCFP Enters Consent Order with Consumer Lender Over Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Practice

BCFP Enters Consent Order with Consumer Lender Over Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Practice

By Brent Yarborough and Eric Rosenkoetter On June 13, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issued a consent order with a holding company and its affiliated operating entities engaged in consumer lending. The consent…
Jun 14
SCOTUS Holds American Pipe Tolling Does Not Apply to Subsequent Class Claim

SCOTUS Holds American Pipe Tolling Does Not Apply to Subsequent Class Claim

The Supreme Court of the United States recently reversed a ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and clarified that American Pipe & Constr. Co. v. Utah, 414 U.S. 538 (1974), does not toll a subsequent class action…
Jun 11
PA Supreme Court Holds Borrower Not Entitled to Atty’s Fees for Aff Def Under Act 6

PA Supreme Court Holds Borrower Not Entitled to Atty’s Fees for Aff Def Under Act 6

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently held that a borrower is not entitled to attorney’s fees under the Pennsylvania Loan Interest Law (“Act 6”) relating to an affirmative defense raised in a mortgage foreclosure action…

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The New Jersey Employment Law Firm…

The New Jersey Employment Law Firm Blog

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

http://www.thenjemploymentlawfirmblog.com/

Jun 15
New York Court Declines to Enforce Non-Compete Clause Against Former Employee

New York Court Declines to Enforce Non-Compete Clause Against Former Employee

Businesses entrust a considerable amount of information, along with the value represented by that information, to their employees. Employers have an interest in protecting their intellectual property, trade secrets, and other proprietary…
Jun 11
Lawsuit Alleging Violations Under New Jersey Wage and Hour Law Gains Class Certification

Lawsuit Alleging Violations Under New Jersey Wage and Hour Law Gains Class Certification

A group of baggage handlers employed by a major airline at Newark Liberty International Airport enjoyed a victory in their wage lawsuit recently, when a federal judge granted their request for class certification. Ferreras, et al. v. American…
Jun 6
Bill Pending in New Jersey Legislature Would Protect Employment of Medical Marijuana Patient

Bill Pending in New Jersey Legislature Would Protect Employment of Medical Marijuana Patient

New Jersey is among the majority of the states in the U.S. in allowing, under the supervision of a doctor, the possession and use of marijuana for medical purposes. The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMA), N.J. Rev.…

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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/

Jun 15
Young Drivers at Risk During 100 Deadliest Day

Young Drivers at Risk During 100 Deadliest Day

By Francis M. SmithThe highest cause of death for teens and young adults between 15 and 24 years of age are accidents. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) 49% of all deaths that occur in those 10 years of age are caused by…
Jun 8
Do You Need to File an Accident Report when Injured in a Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident?

Do You Need to File an Accident Report when Injured in a Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident?

By Francis M. SmithFinding advice about what to do when you’ve been involved in an automotive accident with another driver isn’t difficult; the internet is full of helpful information, and I’ve written extensively on the…
May 9
How Do You Pay A Lawyer To Take Your Case?

How Do You Pay A Lawyer To Take Your Case?

By Francis M. SmithWhen you initiate the process of pursuing a truck injury claim, the insurance adjuster assigned to your case will almost certainly try to convince you not to hire a lawyer. One of the most common arguments insurance…

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Debt Relief Blog

Covers bankruptcy and other debt relief options, along with insights and commentary on student loans and other major regulatory updates. By the Law Office of Simon Goldenberg, PLLC .

http://www.goldenbergfirm.com/Debt-Relief-Blog.aspx

Jun 13
How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt?

How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt?

Student loan debt haunts countless individuals, often making them feel trapped. Many are generally unaware that there are actually ways for some of these debts to be settled, canceled, or discharged, which can ultimately provide the…
Jun 13
How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt in New Jersey?

How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt in New Jersey?

Student loan debt haunts countless individuals, often making them feel trapped. Many are generally unaware that there are actually some ways for these debts to be canceled or discharged, which can ultimately provide the financial relief…
Jun 1
How Do I Know if I Need to File for Bankruptcy?

How Do I Know if I Need to File for Bankruptcy?

If you are struggling to pay off your debts and can never seem to make a dent in them, you might be wondering if you need to file for bankruptcy. For many, the word itself inspires some fear and uncertainty, but the fact is that…

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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/

Jun 13
Handling Depression During or Leading Up to Divorce

Handling Depression During or Leading Up to Divorce

Kate Spade’s recent suicide has been the subject of widespread speculation in the news. How could it be that this attractive and successful icon of fashion would take her own life? After all she sold her business for billions.…
Jun 8
Circumstances Under Which an Attorney of Your Choosing May Not Be Permitted to Represent You

Circumstances Under Which an Attorney of Your Choosing May Not Be Permitted to Represent You

One of the many rights litigants have is the right to be represented by counsel of their own choosing. Simple, right? Well, not really. An attorney of your choosing could be disqualified from representing you if that attorney had participated…
Jun 4
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cake Shop Who Refused to Create a Wedding Cake for Same Sex Couple on Religious Ground

U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cake Shop Who Refused to Create a Wedding Cake for Same Sex Couple on Religious Ground

In 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to recognize same sex marriage. Numerous states thus enact differing laws regarding the ability of same sex couples to marry in their states, with numerous states …

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Wills and Estate Administration…

Wills and Estate Administration Articles

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

http://njwills.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Happy Hour & Networking Social

Happy Hour & Networking Social

Happy Hour & Networking SocialJuly 13, 2018 Professionals, Attorneys, Friends, Runners, Law Enforcement invited to Happy Hour & Networking SocialJuly 13, 2018 Fridayat Bar Anticipation 703 16th Ave.…
Jun 6
Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar

Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar

2018 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free SeminarJune 27 Wednesday12:15-1:00 PM and again 5:00-5:15pm Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen,2053 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 program is limited to 15 people. Please bring a canned…
Apr 27
Are you searching for an estate-planning attorney in New Jersey that is part of the ARAG Legal plan?

Are you searching for an estate-planning attorney in New Jersey that is part of the ARAG Legal plan?

Are you searching for an estate-planning attorney in New Jersey that is part of the ARAG Legal plan? Look no further than Kenneth Vercammen & Associates. Are you searching for an estate planning attorney in New Jersey is a great…

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NJ Family Issues

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

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues

Jun 7
The Condominium Act authorizes the award of attorney’s fee

The Condominium Act authorizes the award of attorney’s fee

Law Lessons from Masters at Knob Hill Condo. Ass’n, Inc. v. Lalljee, N.j. Super. App. Div., No. A-3028-16T2, June 6, 2018: Although New Jersey generally disfavors the shifting of attorney’s fees, a prevailing party may recover…
Jun 6
Under some circumstances, the court may relieve a party or the party’s legal representative from a final judgment or order

Under some circumstances, the court may relieve a party or the party’s legal representative from a final judgment or order

Law Lessons from Gromek v. Gromek, N.J. Super. App. Div., No. A-1494-15T1, June 5, 2018: Rule 4:50-1(d) and (f) provide: On motion, with briefs, and upon such terms as are just, the court may relieve a party or the party’s…Read…
Jun 6
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination prohibits employment discrimination based on an employee’s age

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination prohibits employment discrimination based on an employee’s age

Law Lessons from Cular v. MT Imports, Inc., N.J. Super. App. Div., No. A-2705-16T1, June 5, 2018: The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits employment discrimination based on an employee’s age. N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(a).…

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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/

May 23
Judge Walrath (Bankr. D. Del.) Denies Motion to Transfer Venue of Preference Action Notwithstanding Defendant’s Forum Selection Clause

Judge Walrath (Bankr. D. Del.) Denies Motion to Transfer Venue of Preference Action Notwithstanding Defendant’s Forum Selection Clause

In Judge Walrath’s RCS Creditor Trust v. Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP (In re RCS Capital Corp.) opinion, the Court found that the presence of a forum selection clause (“FSC”) was not enough to trump the bankruptcy…
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…

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New Jersey Redevelopment

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

http://www.njredeveloper.com

May 17
Federal Qualified Opportunity Zone

Federal Qualified Opportunity Zone

Co-Authored by Brian J. Shemesh An Introduction to the Newest Incentive Program The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December 2017, includes certain tax incentives for investors engaged in the…
Jan 18
The New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Its Gap Period Decision

The New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Its Gap Period Decision

On January 18, 2017, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that municipalities do have an obligation to satisfy the unmet affordable housing obligations arising from 1999 through 2015, the so-called “gap period.” In a…
Jul 23
The Appellate Division Reverses COAH’s Gap Period Requirement

The Appellate Division Reverses COAH’s Gap Period Requirement

Co-authored by Peter J. Guastella This is big. Affordable housing in New Jersey has taken another major turn in the Court system due to the latest decision in the Appellate Division handed down on July 11, 2016. Most importantly, the…

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Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

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

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/

May 14
Reasons to set up a Third Party Supplemental Needs Trust as an Accumulation IRA Stretch Trust

Reasons to set up a Third Party Supplemental Needs Trust as an Accumulation IRA Stretch Trust

In a previous post, I described the Reasons to Set up a 3rd Party Supplemental Needs Trust as an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust. The same Third Party Supplemental Needs Trust can also be set up as an IRA Stretch Trust. If a…
Mar 16
Reasons to set up a 3rd Party Supplemental Needs Trust as an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

Reasons to set up a 3rd Party Supplemental Needs Trust as an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

Recently, I wrote a post explaining the differences between a First Party Special Needs Trust and a Third Party Supplemental Needs Trust. As you are aware, the goal of a Special Needs Trust or a Supplemental Needs Trust is to provide…
Feb 25
Understanding the Differences Between Special Needs Trusts and Supplemental Needs Trust

Understanding the Differences Between Special Needs Trusts and Supplemental Needs Trust

"Special Needs Trusts" and "Supplemental Needs Trusts" are terms to describe trusts designed to provide benefits to a person in a way that will preserve the public benefits that he or she is entitled to receive. These types of trusts are most…

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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/

Aug 4
A Notice of Appeal Filed in the Burn Pit Lawsuit

A Notice of Appeal Filed in the Burn Pit Lawsuit

On July 19, 2017, U.S. District Court Judge Roger W. Titus for the District of Maryland dismissed the burn pit lawsuits consolidated in In re KBR Inc. Burn Pit Litigation. On August 4, 2017, a Notice of Appeal of the decision was filed…
Jul 27
Congressional Briefing on Burn Pit Exposure

Congressional Briefing on Burn Pit Exposure

On July 27th, 2017 Burn Pits 360 and Amnesty International will host bipartisan congressional briefing on toxic exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan as a result of the military’s use of open-air burn pits.The panel will discuss the health…
Jul 25
U.S. District Court Dismissed The Burn Pit Lawsuit

U.S. District Court Dismissed The Burn Pit Lawsuit

On July 19, 2017, U.S. District Court Judge Roger W. Titus for the District of Maryland dismissed the burn pit lawsuits consolidated in In re KBR Inc. Burn Pit Litigation.http://burnpitclaims.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

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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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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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Quo Vadis?

Official blog of the Rutgers School of Law-Camden Law Library, bringing you information on law school and law library news and events, community news, and general reference information.

http://camdenlaw.wordpress.com/

Oct 6
Fastcase and the New Jersey State Bar Association

Fastcase and the New Jersey State Bar Association

Membership to the New Jersey State Bar Association is free for students! That’s a price that can’t be beat. So, what is the value? For one, despite the fact that it’s only October, many of you are starting to think about…
Sep 22
Study Guides & Treatise

Study Guides & Treatise

Now that you’re a few weeks in to this new academic year, and with a long weekend ahead, it’s time to talk study guides and treatises. These supplements can be extremely helpful when it comes to understanding your course…
Sep 10
Law Libraries’ Catalog

Law Libraries’ Catalog

Rutgers Law. What you saw and what you know: This (new) institution was formed by the merging of Rutgers Schools of Law in Camden and Newark. What you didn’t see and what you may not know: the task of merging was taken on by the law…

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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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Hauptman and Hauptman, P.C. Blog

Covers guardianship, Medicaid, probate and estate administration.

http://www.hauptmanlaw.com/blog

Jun 17
Counting on Inheritance to Pay for Retirement

Counting on Inheritance to Pay for Retirement

A recent study of affluent children between the ages of 18 and 22 caught my eye. The study reported that 63% of 1000 people surveyed in this age group said they believe their financial security in retirement will…
Jun 10
Update on Social Security and Medicare

Update on Social Security and Medicare

The federal government has issued annual updates on the financial soundness of Social Security and Medicare, stating that each government benefit program will run out of money within the next 8 to 16 years or so.…
Jun 3
A Family Story of a Different Sort

A Family Story of a Different Sort

Most of the stories I write about involve parents helping out their adult children and how that might affect their own finances, especially when they…

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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

Jun 16
PA Superior Court: Back Seat Passenger Not Automatically in Possession of Drugs and Guns in the Front of Car

PA Superior Court: Back Seat Passenger Not Automatically in Possession of Drugs and Guns in the Front of Car

Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney Zak Goldstein The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. Parrish, reversing the defendant’s conviction for…
Jun 14
PA Super. Ct. Finds Videotaped Forensic Child Abuse Interviews Not Necessarily Admissible as Prior Recorded Statement

PA Super. Ct. Finds Videotaped Forensic Child Abuse Interviews Not Necessarily Admissible as Prior Recorded Statement

Zak T. Goldstein, Esq. - Criminal Defense Lawyer The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. Bond, affirming the defendant’s conviction but limiting…
Jun 9
PA Superior Court Recognizes Defendant’s Right to Present Personal Safety Defense in Fleeing or Eluding Case

PA Superior Court Recognizes Defendant’s Right to Present Personal Safety Defense in Fleeing or Eluding Case

Criminal Defense Lawyer Zak Goldstein The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. Weber, reversing Weber’s conviction for fleeing or eluding where the…

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Tax, Trust and Estate News

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

http://taxtrustestatenews.com/

Jun 15
Client Alert: New Harassment and Discrimination Laws Put Employers at Risk

Client Alert: New Harassment and Discrimination Laws Put Employers at Risk

The EEOC Files Seven Lawsuits Accusing Employers of Ignoring Legal Responsibilities makes it abundantly clear that the New Harassment and Discrimination Laws in NY and NJ are in Full Effect. Employers Must Act Now to Comply with the New…
Jun 15
When Are Earnouts Appropriate in a M&A Transaction?

When Are Earnouts Appropriate in a M&A Transaction?

Earnouts can play a critical role in mergers and acquisitions by helping buyers and sellers close the deal. However, because they are not appropriate in every transaction, it is important to understand how they work and how to best protect…
Jun 15
SH Partner Inducted into ECDC Hall of Fame

SH Partner Inducted into ECDC Hall of Fame

Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner, Ramon E. Rivera, Inducted into the Essex County Democratic Committee (ECDC) Hall of Fame Lyndhurst, NJ, June 15, 2018 – Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to announce that Partner and Chair of the…

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The Saile Law Blog

Covers New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury, criminal and traffic offenses legal developments. By Saile & Saile LLP.

https://www.cordiscosaile.com/blog/

Jun 15
Nursing Home Bedsores: More Dangerous Than You’d Think

Nursing Home Bedsores: More Dangerous Than You’d Think

Nursing home residents, especially if they are bed-bound or use a wheelchair, unfortunately can develop bedsores. But did you know that bedsores can be fatal? With bedsores, if the sore causes a break in the skin the person becomes much more…
May 31
John Cordisco Discusses Brain Injuries on WBCB

John Cordisco Discusses Brain Injuries on WBCB

Click below to listen now! Or scroll down to view a transcript of the interview about brain trauma and brain injuries. Listen Now Audio courtesy of WBCB 1490AM Audio Transcript Radio Host: Everything you wanna know about…
Feb 12
Transvaginal Mesh – Understanding the Difference Between Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence

Transvaginal Mesh – Understanding the Difference Between Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence

There are a variety of female pelvic health conditions that may require surgical intervention to treat. Two very common health conditions that millions of women experience are pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence…

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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/

Jun 15
Can a Lack of Prenatal Care Cause a Birth Injury?

Can a Lack of Prenatal Care Cause a Birth Injury?

Proper prenatal care is the best prevention for birth injuries. Without it, a doctor may be held liable for harm done to mother, baby, or both.
Jun 8
Medical Malpractice: The Basic

Medical Malpractice: The Basic

What is necessary to sue for medical malpractice, common forms of medical malpractice, and who to contact for legal assistance as a victim?
Jun 5
Major J&J Talcum Powder-Ovarian Cancer Trial Set to Start

Major J&J Talcum Powder-Ovarian Cancer Trial Set to Start

Twenty-two woman from across the U.S. allege they developed ovarian cancer from using Johnson & Johnson talcum powders for year

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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/

Jun 15
Sports Gambling in New Jersey

Sports Gambling in New Jersey

New Jersey has been trying to legalize sports betting for years. One of the primary hurdles for that legalization has been the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). That law, enacted by Congress in 1992, make…
Jun 1
The Use of Custom and Usage in Interpreting Commercial Contracts Under New Jersey Business Law

The Use of Custom and Usage in Interpreting Commercial Contracts Under New Jersey Business Law

Enforceable contracts are the bedrock of a strong economy. If contracts were not enforced, parties could not rely on the other side performing because there would be no remedy if they breached. Therefore, commerce would break down.…
May 21
Pay for Suspended Teachers in New Jersey

Pay for Suspended Teachers in New Jersey

Under New Jersey employment law, specifically Section 6-14 of Title 18A of New Jersey Statutes, tenured teachers may be suspended on disciplinary charges with or without pay while their tenure charges are pending a determination. …

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New Jersey Senate Republicans

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

http://www.senatenj.com/

Jun 14
Holzapfel, Wolfe & McGuckin Blast Trenton Democrats’ Plan to Cut School Funding to Brick & Toms River

Holzapfel, Wolfe & McGuckin Blast Trenton Democrats’ Plan to Cut School Funding to Brick & Toms River

Holzapfel, Wolfe & McGuckin blasted a school funding plan proposed by Trenton Democrats that could drive the average property tax bill in Brick and Toms River to increase by nearly $1,000.
Jun 14
Bucco Bill Honoring New Jersey Residents Entering Service Academie

Bucco Bill Honoring New Jersey Residents Entering Service Academie

Sen. Anthony Bucco's bill that would require the Adjutant General to issue the State flag to residents enrolled in a federal service academy has passed committee.
Jun 14
Kean Files OPRA Complaint as Murphy Admin Withholds Public Financial Record

Kean Files OPRA Complaint as Murphy Admin Withholds Public Financial Record

Sen. Tom Kean filed a Government Records Council complaint seeking access to State financial documents that the Murphy Administration is withholding from legislators engaged in the budget review process.

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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/

Jun 14
Superfund Task Force Listening Session on Recommendation 21: Encouraging PRPs to Integrate Reuse Opportunities into Cleanup

Superfund Task Force Listening Session on Recommendation 21: Encouraging PRPs to Integrate Reuse Opportunities into Cleanup

On June 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held the fourth of its listening sessions on the recommendations of its Superfund Task Force to improve the implementation of the federal Superfund program. This session focused on…
Jun 12
Superfund Task Force Listening Session – Exploring CERCLA Environmental Liability Transfer Approache

Superfund Task Force Listening Session – Exploring CERCLA Environmental Liability Transfer Approache

On June 5, 2018 the Superfund Task Force held another of its eight scheduled public listening sessions intended to solicit public and stakeholder input relating to recommendations contained in the Task Force’s July 2017 report. The…
Jun 8
Superfund Task Force Recommendation 27 Listening Session: New Tools to Encourage Private Investment in Cleaning Up and Reusing Superfund Site

Superfund Task Force Recommendation 27 Listening Session: New Tools to Encourage Private Investment in Cleaning Up and Reusing Superfund Site

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a listening session concerning the Superfund Task Force (“Task Force”) Recommendation 27 on June 5, 2018 focusing on new tools for reusing Superfund sites through private investment.…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog

Coves employment law. By Smith Eibeler, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyersblog.com/

Jun 14
Proposed Legislation Would Restrict the Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants for New Jersey Employee

Proposed Legislation Would Restrict the Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants for New Jersey Employee

Restrictive Covenants, Bill A1769, Legislation The post Proposed Legislation Would Restrict the Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants for New Jersey Employees appeared first on New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog.
Jun 12
The Supreme Court Takes the (Wedding) Cake

The Supreme Court Takes the (Wedding) Cake

Sexual Orientation, same sex marriage, equal rights, religious discrimination, free exercise clause The post The Supreme Court Takes the (Wedding) Cake appeared first on New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog.
Jun 1
Legislation Proposed to Assure Freelance Workers Are Paid For Work Performed

Legislation Proposed to Assure Freelance Workers Are Paid For Work Performed

Wage and Hour, Freelance Worker, Equal Pay, Assembly Bill No. 1526 The post Legislation Proposed to Assure Freelance Workers Are Paid For Work Performed appeared first on New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog.

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Legal Insurance Blog

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

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

Jun 14
Financial Wellness Planning for Your Beneficiaries Have a Simple Will Drafted

Financial Wellness Planning for Your Beneficiaries Have a Simple Will Drafted

Employees are concerned about financial wellness. They budget for loan payments, medical bills, and contribute to a 401(k) retirement plan. These are all financially prudent behaviors, but there is more to fiscal responsibility. Those…
Jun 12
Coming Back from The Edge – Bankruptcy Does Not Need to Be A Given

Coming Back from The Edge – Bankruptcy Does Not Need to Be A Given

Quite a few people have found themselves in financial trouble since the Great Recession of 2008. They are still trying to recover from the losses and some are deep in a financial hole. Debt brought on by many circumstances will put enormous…
Jun 7
Financial Wellness Is A Life Lesson. Countrywide Is A Good Teacher

Financial Wellness Is A Life Lesson. Countrywide Is A Good Teacher

Learning is not always easy. Too many people are forced to learn life’s lessons the hard way. It is especially true when it comes to financial wellness. There is a new generation of employees, the Z Generation, coming out of colleges…

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Zen & The Art of Legal Networking

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

http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com

Jun 13
Collaboration, Passion, and Integrity Are The Hallmarks of a Successful Network

Collaboration, Passion, and Integrity Are The Hallmarks of a Successful Network

If you haven’t had the opportunity to read retired soccer player, Abby Wambach’s remarks to the graduates of Barnard College, it’s worth taking a few minutes to give them a read. Wambach’s speech, and the discussion…
Jun 7
Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: You Don’t Need to Take Every Client

Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: You Don’t Need to Take Every Client

Rainmaking expert and trainer, Jaimie Field, is bringing us a post today, and the title might make you a bit uncomfortable. But she’s speaking the truth. Read on to find out why. *** I’m in a facebook group with a lot of…
Jun 6
You Won’t Get Anywhere Without Relationship Equity

You Won’t Get Anywhere Without Relationship Equity

We’ve talked a lot in recent posts about the idea of “relationship equity” and I’d like to revisit it again today – it particularly struck me as a friend of mine recently accepted a job offer and when she…

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New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

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

https://www.newjerseydwilawyerblog.com/

Jun 13
New Jersey Driver Charged with Underage DWI After Falling Asleep at Traffic Light

New Jersey Driver Charged with Underage DWI After Falling Asleep at Traffic Light

If you have been charged with underage DWI in New Jersey, you need a seasoned New Jersey DWI attorney on your side. Drinking and driving is always a bad idea, regardless of your age. However, when underage drivers are charged or convicted of…
Jun 5
Stricter State Alcohol Laws Reduce Drunk Driving Deaths, Study Say

Stricter State Alcohol Laws Reduce Drunk Driving Deaths, Study Say

A drunk driving charge or arrest can be extremely damaging to one’s professional and personal reputation. If you have been charged with a DWI, you need to reach out to a seasoned New Jersey DWI attorney who can help. With years of…
May 30
Woman Charged with DWI After New Jersey Crash Causes a Child to be Ejected from Car

Woman Charged with DWI After New Jersey Crash Causes a Child to be Ejected from Car

DWI charges can have life-long consequences. These charges can be even more severe when they are coupled with other charges, such as operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license or assault by auto. If you have been charged with driving…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law. By Phillips & Associates.

https://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyerblog.net/

Jun 13
How a Ruling in a Non-Discrimination Case Can Possibly Help You Win Your New Jersey Discrimination Case: An Example

How a Ruling in a Non-Discrimination Case Can Possibly Help You Win Your New Jersey Discrimination Case: An Example

There are various areas of the law that can be interconnected with one another. Your experienced New Jersey discrimination attorney knows that the range of court rulings that may be helpful to you in your own discrimination lawsuit is not…
Jun 11
What are My Employer’s Obligations to Provide an Accommodation of My Workplace Disability in New Jersey?

What are My Employer’s Obligations to Provide an Accommodation of My Workplace Disability in New Jersey?

If you have a disability, you obviously face certain unique challenges in your life. Being allowed a fair chance to do a job for which you are qualified should not be one of them. The law says that employers may not discriminate against…
Jun 6
Achieving Success in a New Jersey Discrimination Lawsuit by Proving the Existence of ‘Disparate Treatment’ by Your Employer

Achieving Success in a New Jersey Discrimination Lawsuit by Proving the Existence of ‘Disparate Treatment’ by Your Employer

In discrimination cases, you can attempt to prove the existence of discrimination by showing that your employer’s practices and policies disproportionately harmed people of a protected class, which is called “disparate…

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New York & New Jersey Personal…

New York & New Jersey Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Blog

Focused on personal injury news and information for people in the New York and New Jersey area. By Nagel Rice LLP.

https://nagelrice.com/blog/

Jun 12
Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Pediatric Malpractice

Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Pediatric Malpractice

Expectant mothers carefully choose obstetricians and medical facilities for the birth of their child because they want the best medical care for their children. As a parent, we want to ... The post Seven Things You Didn’t Know About…
Jun 6
4 Tips for Avoiding Heavy Equipment Accident

4 Tips for Avoiding Heavy Equipment Accident

Being struck by an object, including machinery, is one of the leading causes of construction-related fatalities. Even though heavy equipment is often slow-moving, it can still be hazardous. Heavy equipment ... The post 4 Tips for Avoiding…
Jun 4
Nagel Rice Investigating Problems With Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Maytag French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Nagel Rice Investigating Problems With Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Maytag French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Nagel Rice is investigating complaints by consumers that their Whirlpool brand (Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag) French Door Bottom Mount refrigerators do not sufficiently cool in the refrigerator and or freezer. According ... The post…

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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/

Jun 11
THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AVOIDS DROWNING THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY IN A FLOOD OF DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOR

THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AVOIDS DROWNING THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY IN A FLOOD OF DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOR

The LGBTQ community’s long battle to legalize same-sex marriages finally ended on June 26, 2015 when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delivered its opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 135 (2015). This seminal…
Jun 1
THE NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION SAYS LATERAL TRANSFER CAN BE AN ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTION UNDER STATE’S WHISTLEBLOWER LAW

THE NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION SAYS LATERAL TRANSFER CAN BE AN ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTION UNDER STATE’S WHISTLEBLOWER LAW

The issue of whether an employee has suffered a requisite “adverse employment action” under our state’s whistleblower law when transferred out of his longstanding job into another after he blows the whistle on his…
May 24
Employers are Required to Reasonably Accommodate Breastfeeding Mother

Employers are Required to Reasonably Accommodate Breastfeeding Mother

Having a new baby is an exciting time of life but can bring many anxieties regarding the logistics of coming back to work after delivery. New mothers coming back to work after giving birth are faced with a multitude of questions, concerns,…

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The Remediation Wire

Covers environmental news, laws, regulations, and upcoming events. By Marc D. Policastro and Andrew B. Robins.

http://www.remediationwire.com

Jun 11
Marc Policastro Authors Article “Natural Resource Damages: Are We Out of the Woods Yet?” in the New Jersey Law Journal

Marc Policastro Authors Article “Natural Resource Damages: Are We Out of the Woods Yet?” in the New Jersey Law Journal

Click here to view the full article.
Apr 8
Due Diligence and the Bermuda Triangle: Getting it Done

Due Diligence and the Bermuda Triangle: Getting it Done

Co-authored by Melissa A. Clarke As published in the Spring 2016 edition of Dimensions Due diligence can make or break a deal, and there is a lot on the line for those charged with getting it right. (1) From an environmental…
Apr 8
Due Diligence and the Bermuda Triangle: Getting it Done

Due Diligence and the Bermuda Triangle: Getting it Done

Co-authored by Melissa A. Clarke As published in the Spring 2016 edition of Dimensions Due diligence can make or break a deal, and there is a lot on the line for those charged with getting it right. (1) From an environmental…

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Augulis Law Firm

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

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

Jun 11
Do I Need a Medicaid Planning Attorney?

Do I Need a Medicaid Planning Attorney?

You may have heard people talking about the need to consult with a Medicaid planning attorney and wondered why you would need one. After all, you have never before relied on Medicaid to cover your health care expenses. What you need to know,…
May 1
Can an Incapacity Planning Attorney Help Me Plan for the Possibility of Alzheimer’s?

Can an Incapacity Planning Attorney Help Me Plan for the Possibility of Alzheimer’s?

Just as most people would prefer not to have to spend much time contemplating their own death, most people would also prefer not to envision a life suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. If you have avoided thinking about the possibility,…
Mar 28
Effective Asset Protection and Your Trust Attorney

Effective Asset Protection and Your Trust Attorney

While nearly everyone understands the important of accumulating assets over the course of a lifetime of work, fewer grasp the importance of protecting those hard-won assets. However, the protection of assets is every bit as important as…

Rank this Week: 3316

Linda's Law Blog

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

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 11
Supreme Court of the United States Issues Opinion on Beneficiary Designations of Divorce Spouse's Life Insurance Policie

Supreme Court of the United States Issues Opinion on Beneficiary Designations of Divorce Spouse's Life Insurance Policie

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion regarding a Minnesota state statute that retroactively revokes designations of spouses of beneficiaries of life insurance policies upon divorce. You can read the full…
May 8
National Voting Rights Act

National Voting Rights Act

On May 6, 2018, Linda appeared on 1210 WPHT with her co-counsel, J. Christian Adams, Esquire to discuss their lawsuit filed in Federal Court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, under the National Voting Rights…
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

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Gussis Law Blog

Focuses on business law and technology law issues and news relevant to businesses operating in New Jersey and New York. By Geoffrey G. Gussis.

https://www.gussislaw.com/blog/

Jun 11
State Unveils Research with NJ Database to Foster Collaboration

State Unveils Research with NJ Database to Foster Collaboration

The new Research with NJ Database promises to be an interesting source of information, and one that may help foster innovation, collaboration and partnerships in STEM and other areas. “New Jersey government, higher education, and…
Jun 4
Navigating Company Culture Key to Climbing the Tech Career Ladder

Navigating Company Culture Key to Climbing the Tech Career Ladder

Climbing the tech career ladder is not as simple as some would make it. Sometimes, guidance is needed and fortunately many groups exist that can help you think through the steps you need to take to continue your progress. “Jenna Gaudio…
May 29
TechLaunch and Rutgers EcoIgnite Offer Free Bootcamp for Tech Entrepreneur

TechLaunch and Rutgers EcoIgnite Offer Free Bootcamp for Tech Entrepreneur

Working on a clean-tech or tech startup? TechLaunch and Rutgers EcoIgnite are offering a free bootcamp that may help you propel your business forward. “If you are struggling to launch your startup dream into reality but can’t see…

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New Jersey Criminal Defense…

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law. By James S. Friedman, LLC.

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

Jun 10
State v. Hummel and Inventory Searche

State v. Hummel and Inventory Searche

An inventory search is a narrow exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement. This search occurs after a defendant is arrest, but before incarceration. Briefly, the police are allowed to search the defendant/arrestee…
May 27
State v. Hagans – Recent New Jersey Supreme Court Case Addresses Automobile Consent Searches and the Importance of MVR

State v. Hagans – Recent New Jersey Supreme Court Case Addresses Automobile Consent Searches and the Importance of MVR

A state trooper stopped a vehicle on I-295 in Burlington County. The basis for the stop was a damaged tail light. The vehicle, which also changed lanes without signaling, had three occupants – the driver, a front-seat…
Mar 11
Jailhouse Lawyering is at Epidemic Proportions – and Defendants are Getting Hurt (and Doing it to Themselves)

Jailhouse Lawyering is at Epidemic Proportions – and Defendants are Getting Hurt (and Doing it to Themselves)

At some point in the development of the American criminal justice system, somebody decided that it was a good idea to provide defendants with library resource materials so they could either defend themselves or assist their trained criminal…

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CourtLaw Blog

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

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

Jun 7
Preserve Evidence if You Were Bitten by a Dog

Preserve Evidence if You Were Bitten by a Dog

Many of us own pets, and as a dog owner, we recognize our responsibility to protect ourselves and those around us from a dog that might become dangerous. Being bitten by a dog is a traumatic experience, both psychologically and physically. If…
Jun 3
Car Accidents With Uninsured or Underinsured Driver

Car Accidents With Uninsured or Underinsured Driver

Getting into a car accident is never a pleasant situation, but thankfully accident insurance is designed to limit the financial repercussions of being involved in a motor vehicle crash. In the state of New Jersey, laws require motorists to…
Jun 1
Trampoline-Related Injurie

Trampoline-Related Injurie

Trampolines are increasingly popular amongst adults, teens, and children. Unfortunately, most people are completely unaware of just how dangerous trampolines are. Researchers have determined that over one million individuals visited 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/

Jun 7
Can You Go to Jail for Driving with a Suspended License in NJ?

Can You Go to Jail for Driving with a Suspended License in NJ?

When your license is suspended in New Jersey, it becomes a crime to violate the suspension. This offense is more than a minor traffic violation and can actually come with full criminal penalties and fines, including jail time. If…
Jun 4
Can You Get Probation after a First DWI in NJ?

Can You Get Probation after a First DWI in NJ?

Probation is a chance to stay out of jail while serving the penalties for a crime you committed. This is often an excellent opportunity for people to maintain a job, continue caring for their children, and avoid facing the day-to-day…
May 17
How Do Charges Differ for Repeat Drug Possession Offenders in NJ?

How Do Charges Differ for Repeat Drug Possession Offenders in NJ?

Across the country, drug possession, addiction, and rehabilitation are incredibly common issues that affect thousands. In favor of alleviating addiction or drug dependence and avoiding overly harsh penalties for first-offenders, many…

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Petrelli Previtera Schimmel Blog

Covers divorce, spousal support and property division in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

https://www.petrellilaw.com/blog/

Jun 6
Preparing to Start Your Divorce

Preparing to Start Your Divorce

Divorce is stressful by nature. At Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC, we know your life is about to change substantially. That’s why our attorneys are dedicated to providing clients with all the information they need to make the best…
May 25
How Long Do I Need to Pay Support for an Adult Child in New Jersey?

How Long Do I Need to Pay Support for an Adult Child in New Jersey?

If you’re paying or receiving child support for older children, you may be wondering when the support will end. New Jersey law outlines specific rules regarding support for an adult child after he or she reaches age 19. Ending…
May 15
Family Activists Push for Two Pennsylvania Child Custody Bill

Family Activists Push for Two Pennsylvania Child Custody Bill

The term “parental alienation” refers to a child’s unwarranted dislike or animosity toward one parent. Proponents say the situation arises during or after divorce, when one parent has more control and encourages this…

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