Archive: 2021
Basic NJ Estate & Inheritance Tax Planning
Feb 25, 2021 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey has two death tax systems that are mutually exclusive: the estate tax and the inheritance tax. Prior to January 1, 2018, NJ levied an estate tax on the value of the gross assets of an...
“Outdoor Dining Expansion” Bill Becomes Law
Feb 25, 2021 | Written by: | Share
On Feb. 5, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the “Outdoor Dining Expansion” bill into law. The fast-tracked legislation, which skipped committee votes, allows restaurants, bars,...
As a Homeowner, What is My Responsibility for the Sidewalk Outside My Home?
Feb 22, 2021 | Written by: | Share
We are all beginning to feel like we are in the movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray…snow, shovel, salt, repeat. This has been the common theme in central NJ for the start of 2021. As a...
NJ Supreme Court Rules that Employee-Volunteer at “Family Fun Day” Is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Feb 18, 2021 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Supreme Court has further defined the contours of the “social or recreational activity” exception to the Workers’ Compensation Act. See N.J.S.A. 34:15-7. In Goulding v. New Jersey...
“Alienation of Affection” Lawsuits Exist in Other States…Should New Jersey Follow?
Feb 16, 2021 | Written by: | Share
While you can file a complaint for divorce based upon adultery in New Jersey, doing so does not typically provide any additional financial relief[1]. This blog intends to contemplate whether that is...
A Child’s Perspective on Divorce
Feb 11, 2021 | Written by: | Share
If a couple has children and is getting divorced, their children should be their biggest concern. We have all heard this often, from attorneys, judges, psychologists, news reporters, etc.; the...
Is an Employee Injured in Workplace Parking Lot Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
Feb 9, 2021 | Written by: | Share
If an employee is injured in his/her employer’s parking lot on the way to or from work, is the injury considered to be “during the course of employment” and therefore covered under workers’...
Can Your Employer Force You to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
Feb 8, 2021 | Written by: | Share
The short answer to this question is yes. Although New Jersey does not have a statewide requirement for employees to receive vaccinations, an employer can mandate that its employees receive a...
Domestic Violence in Divorce & Family Law Disputes
Jan 22, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Domestic violence is real and can have irreparable consequences. It is imperative that you and your attorney discuss safety, if it is an issue in your case, and create a preparedness plan. You...
Buying a Home: Home Inspections
Jan 21, 2021 | Written by: | Share
When you are buying a home that is not new construction, you will want to make sure you fully understand the condition of the structure and systems of the residence. There are several inspections...