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“Timothy J. Piazza’s Law” Signed by Gov. Murphy

Aug 27, 2021 | Written by: Tracy B. Bussel, Esq. | Share

We have all heard stories about hazing at the hands of fraternities and sororities. Some of us have even experienced such while attending college. This conduct, however, not only affects college-age...

Special Trusts for Special People

Aug 26, 2021 | Written by: John G. Manfreda, Esq. | Share

My previous blogs have addressed the question of what type of estate plan might best suit your family. Estate planning for the modern family tends to be efficient and beneficial for traditional...

The Current State of Dog Bite Liability in New Jersey

Aug 25, 2021 | Written by: Jacob A. Papay, Jr., Esq. | Share

Recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court analyzed the current state of a dog owner’s liability in Statute and Common Law for injuries to others from the bite of the owner’s dog. Goldhagen v....

EEOC Guidance on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination

Aug 13, 2021 | Written by: Sharon M. Flynn, Esq. | Share

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination by employers on the basis of sex and other factors. Federal law does not, however, provide a specific definition of “sex” in...

Recent Updates in NJ Domestic Violence Law

Aug 5, 2021 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

There have been two recent published opinions from the New Jersey Appellate Division that address family law cases involving domestic violence.

Can Employers Inquire About COVID-19 Vaccine Status Without Violating HIPAA?

Aug 5, 2021 | Written by: Kelly A. Lichtenstein, Esq. | Share

COVID-19 vaccines and masks continue to be hot topics for schools, businesses, and governments. Prior blogs by Sharon Flynn and Leslie Parikh have addressed whether employers can require existing or...

Is It Appropriate to Require That New Hires Be Vaccinated?

Jul 30, 2021 | Written by: Leslie A. Parikh, Esq. | Share

In light of the uptick in positive COVID-19 cases and the presence of the Delta variant, employers are again faced with decisions concerning the vaccination status of employees and new hires.

Substantial Compliance for Notices of Tort Claims Means Just That

Jul 30, 2021 | Written by: Jacob A. Papay, Jr., Esq. | Share

According to the NJ Tort Claims Act (NJTCA), a public entity is only liable for claims of negligence under the terms and conditions of the Act, NJSA 59:1-1, et seq.

Are Internet Arbitration Provisions Binding?

Jul 27, 2021 | Written by: Tracy B. Bussel, Esq. | Share

Recently, the Appellate Division in New Jersey ruled that a company wishing to arbitrate disputes must put its clients on notice of its intention to do so. In Wollen v. Gulf Stream Restoration and...

NJ Senate Passes Bill Addressing Sexual Harassment in Political Campaigns

Jul 27, 2021 | Written by: Leslie A. Parikh, Esq. | Share

After several revisions, the New Jersey Senate passed a bill seeking to address sexual harassment in political campaigns. The bill, S3389, was passed by the Senate on June 30, 2021, and promises to...