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The Curious Case of Curtis Flowers: How Batson v. Kentucky and The State of New Jersey v. Andujar Addressed Racial Bias in Jury Selection
The Importance of Cultural Competency in Family Law: Insights for Handling Cases Involving Muslim Families
Artificial Intelligence Missteps: What We Can Learn from a Sanctioned Texas Lawyer
The Past and Present: A Modern Story of Native American Recognition
A Cautionary Tale for Business Owners: Sterlacci v. Wawa Food Market
PAVING THE WAY: New Jersey Supreme Court Extends Duty to Maintain Public Sidewalks Adjacent Vacant Lots
New Jersey Supreme Court Opens the Door to First-Party Contractual Indemnification
Celebrating Juneteenth: Recognizing Its Significance in Law Firms and Beyond
Timing is Everything: Statute of Limitations Waits for No One in Uninsured Motorist Claims
Navigating Divorce Mediation: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Smoother Separation
Navigating Gray Divorce: Key Legal Challenges and Solutions for Seniors
Cupid’s Contract Part 2: Understanding How Cohabitation Agreements May Impact Present or Future Children
Estate Planning 101 for Valentine's Day Lovebirds: Securing Your Partner's Future
Cupid’s Contract Part 1: Understanding Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples in New Jersey
New Jersey’s Home Improvement Contractor Law: Ensuring Consumer Protection and Contractor Compliance
NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH: How to Cultivate Legal Talent Through Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Practical Education
Appellate Division Affirms the Importance of Preserving the Statute of Limitations Defense in UM/UIM Claims
The Company Car: Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Work-related Auto Accidents
3 Tips to Avoid Child Custody Problems Over the Holidays
KNOCK KNOCK, LAWSUIT OR TREAT? Homeowners Tips to Avoid Premise Liability Issues on Halloween
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Coming to a Personal Injury Action Defense Medical Examination (DME) Near You
Understanding New FAFSA Rules for College Financial Aid - A Guide for Families
Are You Ready for a Divorce?
LOVE (AND LAWSUITS) IN THE AIR: Employers Best Practices to Minimize Liability this Valentine’s Day
BIDDER BEWARE: 3-Day Attorney Review Not a Guarantee in Real Estate Auctions
Appellate Court Sides with Homeowners in Social Host Liability Act Claim Involving Intoxicated Party Guest
DED or Alive: Is the Exceptional Circumstance Standard Still Applicable in Civil Discovery Extension Motions Post New Appellate Opinion?
Are Walmart Motorized Shopping Carts Inherently Dangerous? An Update on the Mode of Operation Rule
Attorney General Directive Establishes New Disclosure Mandates for Law Enforcement Internal Affairs Investigations
The Impact of Affidavits of Merit on Professional Liability Claims Against an LPN
“PEPSI, WHERE'S MY JET?” A Look At the Leonard V. Pepsico Case Behind the New Netflix Limited Series
Who Squashed the Grapes? How Product Packaging Affects Premises Liability and the Mode of Operation Rule
New Building Codes Bring Changes to Accessibility Standards in New Jersey: What You Need to Know to Prepare
You’re Divorced. Now What?
Top 5 Biggest Divorce Mistakes
Don’t Delay: Top 5 Reasons to File for Divorce
What Does the “Work-Product Privilege” Protect?
Can My Spouse's Creditors Force Me to Sell My Home?
Women’s History Month: Arabella Mansfield and Equality in the Legal Industry
The Impact of the Garden State Guarantee and Scarlet Guarantee Programs on NJ College Affordability
Black History Month: Racial Bias in Jury Selection and the Case of Curtis Flowers
The Potential Impact of the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act on UM/UIM Insurers
Holiday Tips for Divorced or Separating Parents
How to Get a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) in 6 Steps
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19 (VIII): Virtual Proceedings Are Serious…Even From Your Living Room
Mischief Night: Don’t Egg Your Ex’s Car
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Origin, Significance, and Intention
National Hispanic Heritage Month: NASA Astronaut Hall of Fame
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Influence for the Names of Seven States
Are Landowners Liable for Fires Caused by Third Parties?
National Hispanic Heritage Month: The Medal of Honor
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Why is it Split Between Two Months?
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19 (VII): NJ Supreme Court Finds Virtual Jury Selection Constitutional, Orders Collection of Juror Demographic Information
The Economic Loss Doctrine (ELD) Can Bar Negligence Claims in Construction Matters, But What About Fraud?
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19 (VI): New Jersey Courts To Reopen to the Public on August 2, 2021
How the Resumption of Landlord/Tenant Matters Impacts Residential and Commercial Landlords
How to Limit Payment for College in a Divorce
What Families With Special-Needs Children Need to Know About the Revised Termination of Child Support Law
New Jersey Has Weathered the Storm... Supreme Court Adopts the Ongoing Storm Doctrine
“Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” – Appellate Division Answers
How to File for Divorce - Part 3
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19 (V): Return to In-Person Trials as Virtual Court Continues
Appellate Court Finds Testimony on Non-Asbestiform Cleavage Fragments Inadmissible in Cosmetic Talc Case
How to File for Divorce – Part 2
Buying or Selling a Business: How PPP Loans Can Affect You
How to Modify a Bankruptcy Stay to Proceed with Related Litigation
Tax Credits Now Available for Employers Providing Sick Leave and Family Leave under the American Rescue Plan Act
Who’s Paying the Bill? Liability Insurance Proceeds and Self-Insured Retention Obligations When Insureds File for Bankruptcy
How to File for Divorce - Part 1
How a Bankruptcy Stay Impacts Ongoing Litigation
Bankruptcy and Its Impact on Related Litigation
Could Coronavirus Bring About the Golden Age of Collaborative Divorce?
Will Family Court “Temporary” Coronavirus Protocols Become the “New Normal”?
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19: Verdict via Zoom (IV): A Look at the First Fully Virtual Civil Jury Trials in New Jersey
BREAKING NEWS: Bill A4410 Permanently Establishes Community College Opportunity Grant Program (CCOG)
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19 (III) - Verdict via Zoom: A Look at the First Hybrid Civil Jury Trial in New Jersey
Valentine Beware
January is Child-Centered Divorce Month
Miranda Warnings in New Jersey – You Now Have a Right to Know Why You Have Been Arrested
New York Suspended in Person Jury Trials and New Jersey has Followed Suit
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19 (II)
Trials and Litigation in the Era of COVID-19
The Ongoing Storm Rule and Homeowners
Search Terms, Domain Names, and Ethical Legal Advertising
COVID-19 Legislation Alters OPRA Deadlines in the Event of State and Local Emergencies
COVID-19 and Future Custody Determinations, a Judicial Perspective
Federal Judge Allows Plaintiffs’ Experts to Provide Limited Testimony During Talc Litigation Against Johnson & Johnson
Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts – what this could mean for future SCOTUS cases
New Jersey Governor Murphy Authorizes Remote Notarization During COVID-19 Health Emergency
Do Not Wait For The Snow To Stop To Clear Your Property If You Are A Commercial Landowner
5 Things to Do if You Know Your Relationship is Over but You’re Stuck in COVID-19 Lockdown
HOAGLAND LONGO MORAN DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP – COVID-19 RESPONSE TEAM
Parenting Time and Pandemics: What You Need to Know
Restraining Orders, Volatile Relationships and Cyber Harassment: Why You Should Never Post Revealing Photos of Your Ex Online
When Affairs Blow Up: Reasons Why You Should Not Make a Sex Tape with Your Mistress
Court Says Commercial Landlord is Not Responsible for Snow and Ice Injuries on the Property
Appellate Division Provides First Analysis of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Uniform Domestic Violence Policy for Public Employers
You Snooze, You Lose: Man Forfeits Right to Six Cars By Failing to Comply with Deadlines
I’ve Been Ordered to Contribute to Our Child’s Out-of-Pocket College Costs—How Do I Maximize Their Financial Aid?
Retainage
I’m Interviewing Attorneys for My Divorce Case—What Questions Should I Ask?
Automatic Expungement of Criminal Records in New Jersey: Will It Happen?
Contractor Blog Series: Change Orders
Changes to New Jersey DWI Laws
Registered Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Products
Back to School Tips for Divorced Parents
Contractor Blog Series: Contracts – The Basics
Governor Murphy Signs Bill into Law Re-Opening the Doors to Excess Medical Expenses at the Time of Trial with Some Limitations
Appellate Division Permits Damages For Inconvenience Caused By the Loss of Use of a Home
Haines v. Taft/Little v. Nishimura: A Spotlight on New Legislation Seeking to Undo the Supreme Court’s Holding on Admissibility and Recovery of Unpaid Medical Expenses
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act Introduced by Senator Menendez
Best Practices for Separated or Divorced Parents As Children Head Into Summer Vacation
Court Says Frugal Spouse Must Continue to Pay Alimony Despite Being 79 Years Old
Expansion of Ongoing Snow Storm Defense
New Jersey Recently Expanded the Statute of Limitations in Civil Sexual Assault Cases. So What Does that Mean for Employers?
New York Court of Appeals Affirms Higher Causation Standard in Asbestos Cases
NJ Governor Signs Law Banning Some Employment Non-Disclosure Agreements
Personal Injury Claimants May Not Sue Tortfeasors for Medical Expenses in Motor Vehicle Accidents, According to the New Jersey Supreme Court
5 Tips and Tricks on Being Deposed
The “Faker Defense” Revisited: The New Jersey Supreme Court Weighs In
New Jersey Minimum Wage Will Rise to $15 Per Hour
Be a Boy Scout! 5 Steps to Take to Prepare for Separation or Divorce
New Jersey Attorney General’s Office Will Now Investigate All Police Shootings that Result in the Suspect’s Death
General Contractor’s Duty to Employees of Subcontractors: The Move to a Case by Case Analysis?
Scope of Employment: Driving to and from Work in the Modern Era
New Jersey Supreme Court: More than 20,000 DWI Convictions are Tainted
Summary of Complex Business Litigation and Complex Construction Rules
Litigation Privilege Protects NJ Law Firm from Defamation Claim
NJ Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of “Self-Critical Analysis” Privilege in Medical Malpractice Cases
4 Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents
New Jersey’s Paid Sick Leave Law To Go Into Effect This Month
Appellate Division Holds That Just Registering to Do Business Equates to Consenting to Be Sued in Pennsylvania
New Jersey's Proposed “Insurance Fair Conduct Act” Could Affect Insurers and Policyholders
Federal Judge Orders “Molded Verdict” in Jersey City Police Officers' Discrimination Case
NJ Senate Passes Bill to Ban Employment Non-Disclosure Agreements
Is New Jersey Now a “Daubert” Jurisdiction?
Thinking about getting a Divorce? Stop! Collaborate and Listen . . .
N.J. Supreme Court Will Review Auto Dealership’s Liability for Fatal Drunk Driving Accident
4 Questions Every Divorced Parent Should Ask Before Their Child Goes Back to School
Will Pennsylvania Finally Consistently Apply the Fair Share Act to All Asbestos/Strict Liability Matters?
NJ Supreme Court Declines to Reconsider Ethics Opinion Banning Lawyers from Online Legal Service Plans
Does a Criminal Guilty Plea in New Jersey Subject You to Civil Liability?
Legislature Passes Bill to Limit Liability of Fuel Oil Dealers
NJ Special Master Concludes 20,000 DWI Convictions Based on Unreliable Breath Tests
New Jersey Equal Pay Act to Take Effect on July 1
The Erosion of the “Faker” Defense?
MYSTERY SOLVED: NJ Supreme Court Declares Phantom John Doe Driver Can Be Placed on the Verdict Sheet for Apportionment of Fault at the Time of Trial
New Jersey Court Considers Whether State Anti-Discrimination Laws Cover “Telecommuting” Employees Outside the State
What’s the Difference Between a Fault and No-Fault Divorce?
New Jersey Finalizes First of its Kind Pharmaceutical Gift Ban to Physicians; New Administration Considering Changes
After the Storm: What your business needs to know about clearing snow and ice
Divorce and Taxes: How the New Tax Bill Will Impact Alimony, Child Support, and Prenuptial Agreements in New Jersey
New Department of Labor Release on Unpaid Interns - Legal or Not?
Climate Change in the Current Climate
The Sharks are Circling: How a Design Professional Can Protect Its Work in the Digital Age
Whistleblowers Can’t Just Play the Blame Game
In Case You Missed It – NJ Superior Court Tackles Transgender Child’s Name Change in a Case of First Impression
Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents
The Shielding of Documents Under New Jersey's Patient Safety Act
"I'm taking the dog": 7 Reasons Why Engaged Couples Should Sign Prenuptial Agreements
Wearable Technology: Small Devices With A Large Impact
Splitting Custody & Moving? Interstate Relocation Cases are Changing in New Jersey.
The Resistance Against Avvo's Client-Linking Services Spreads to New Jersey
A New Consideration in Litigating Automobile Negligence Actions: Recoverability of Medical Expenses that Exceed PIP Coverage Limits
The Roof Over Your Head Should Cover More Than Just You
You've Been Served: on Facebook?
Appealing NJ Municipal Court DWI Convictions May Stay Your License Suspension
Planning for Summer Parenting Time During a Divorce
Important HR Considerations for Any Small Business Owner
The Impact of Property Owner Involvement in Construction Projects
Watch Your Step! Elevator Accidents Require Prior Notice of their Dangerous Conditions.
Recent New York Appellate Decision Sets Higher Bar for Proof in Asbestos Cases
Digital Discrimination: How Online Job Applications May Subject Employers to Legal Action
NOW IN EFFECT IN NJ - Automatic Child Support Termination!
Before You Get Behind the Wheel for Uber or Lyft, Give Your Car Insurance Policy Another Glance.
How Recent Remittitur Decisions Affect an Asbestos Defendant’s Damages Analysis in New York Litigation.
You Finally Decided Upon Divorce. Could a Collaborative Approach Work Best for You?
Rooted in Precedent and Simultaneously Unprecedented: President Trump’s Executive Action on Immigration
Avoiding the “Slippery” Slope: Supermarket Slips and Falls & The “Mode of Operation” Doctrine
Roberts, Neumann and the Broad Scope of the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act
Pre-Existing Conditions: Burden Shifting and the Apportionment of Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
Tis the Season – To Avoid Religious Discrimination and Harassment in the Office
AVVO’s “Fixed Fee Limited Scope” Platform Presents Ethical Violations
Self-Driving Cars: What Do They Mean for the Automobile Insurance Industry?
No “Fraud” Required for Consumer Fraud Act Violations
How Are You Impacted by the Amended Alimony Statute in Terms of Cohabitation?
Sane Enough To Decide Whether You Are Insane?
Another Tale of the Significant Role of Science in the Expanding Frontier of Environmental Law
Thousands of New Jersey DWI Convictions Could Be Tainted – Is Yours One of Them?
Is Savings a Component of the Marital Lifestyle That Should Be Protected in an Alimony Award?
When Personal Matters Become Office Problems – The Impact of Marriage and Divorce (and Everything In Between) on the Workplace
Sleeping it Off – Can You Be Convicted of DWI for Sleeping in Your Car?
Scope of Potential Liability Expanded in NY for Manufacturers with Third-Party Asbestos Components
Snapchat and Pokemon Go: Taking Distracted Driving to a New Level
NJ's Deemer Statute: How it Can Affect a Visiting PA Resident’s Right to Sue
Why Client Communication Should be a Standard Practice
Will the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Elimination of an Employment Contract Provision Lead to the Same in other Types of Contracts?
Is Talc the New Cigarette? The Rise of Cosmetic Talc Litigation
Time Is On Whose Side? What Happens After FMLA Leave Has Been Exhausted?
His Ex-Wife Will Not Allow His Girlfriend Near His Kids
Beyond the Four Walls: When Internet Harassment Impacts the Workplace
Why Prenuptial (and Premarital and Antenuptial) Agreements are for EVERYONE
Tips for Hurricane Joaquin Preparedness - Do You Have Flood Insurance?
I’ve Been Sued For a Car Accident. What Do I Do?
How To Win Your Divorce in 3 Easy Steps
Implications of Oh v. Kang
A Police Officer Must Give You the Opportunity to Produce Your Credentials
What Kind of Car Insurance Should I Have?
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