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Background Checks and Job Offers: Recent Court Ruling That Employers Need to Know
Oct 5, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Employers beware…if you intend to revoke an offer of employment based on information obtained from a background check, you must first provide a copy of the background check report to the job...
Should I Be Worried if My Attorney is Friendly with the Other Attorney?
Oct 2, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Throughout my years of practicing family law, at times clients have questioned how I can be “friends” with the adverse attorney. Clients want to know if I can properly represent them if I am...
Civil Litigation – Should I Settle or Proceed to Trial?
Sep 13, 2018 | Written by: | Share
One of the toughest decisions a client can make during the litigation process is, after receiving a settlement offer, whether to take the offer or continue to trial.
Letting a Child Attend a "Pink" Concert…a Question for the Courts?
Sep 7, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Divorced parents in the midst of a contentious and lengthy custody dispute asked the Court to opine on whether it was appropriate for their 11-year-old child to attend a Pink concert. The father...
Tax Treatment of Alimony Payments Under the TCJA
Sep 5, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Earlier this year, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). While many of its provisions received a great deal of media attention, one in particular has...
Finalizing Your Divorce in 2018 vs. 2019…Does it Matter?
Aug 7, 2018 | Written by: | Share
YES, finalizing your divorce in 2018 versus 2019 will make a difference, since the new tax laws will likely have many effects on divorcing couples.
Profit-Making Parking Authorities are Entitled to Common Law Snow and Ice Removal Immunity
Aug 1, 2018 | Written by: | Share
The Appellate Division recently held that a municipal parking authority, the South Orange Parking Authority (SOPA), was immune from liability for injuries the plaintiff sustained after slipping and...
The Important of Due Diligence When Buying or Selling a Business
Jul 20, 2018 | Written by: | Share
When you are looking to buy a business, expand your existing business via a merger or acquisition, or retire and sell your business, the need for a thorough review of the company that is buying yours,...
Appellate Division Upholds Termination of Chemistry Teacher
Jul 12, 2018 | Written by: | Share
A tenured chemistry teacher recently appealed a trial court’s decision in his case against the Hunterdon Central Regional High School District Board (the “Board”). The Board had referred...
How to Prepare for a Court Appearance: Ten Practical Tips
Jul 11, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Do not bring friends/family to the courtroom. You do not need to have a fan section, which can be distracting to you and others. Discuss the specifics with your lawyer before you go to court and...