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Civil Litigation – Should I Settle or Proceed to Trial?

Sep 13, 2018 | Written by: Benedict F. Valliere, Esq. | 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: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | 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: William W. Goodwin, Jr., Esq. | 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: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | 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: Tara St. Angelo, Esq. | 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: Daniel S. Makoski, Esq. | 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: Tara St. Angelo, Esq. | 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: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | 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...

OPRA and Security Camera Footage

Jul 10, 2018 | Written by: Tara St. Angelo, Esq. | Share

The New Jersey Supreme Court in Gilleran v. Twp. of Bloomfield, 227, N.J. 159 (2016) set forth a test to determine whether security footage of public buildings should be disclosed pursuant to an Open...

NJ Supreme Court Reverses Appellate Division’s Expansion of Rice Notice Requirement

Jun 29, 2018 | Written by: Tara St. Angelo, Esq. | Share

Recently, in Kean Federation of Teachers v. Ada, 2018 WL 3062207 (N.J. June 21, 2018), the New Jersey Supreme Court overturned the Appellate Division’s decision that required all employees to...