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Do You Have the Right to Take Cellphone Videos of Police Activities?

Mar 2, 2016 | Written by: Richard P. Cushing, Esq. | Share

Citizen witnesses have sometimes been known to videotape and thereby expose police misconduct. You may wonder whether, if you thought the police were misbehaving, you would have the right to videotape...

When Can an Employer Require a Fitness-for-Duty Exam?

Feb 25, 2016 | Written by: Deborah B. Rosenthal, Esq. | Share

Recently, the Appellate Division found that an employer wrongfully required an employee to undergo a fitness-for-duty examination after receiving an anonymous letter expressing concerns about the...

Municipalities Should Review Their Landlord Registration Ordinances in Light of Timber Glen

Feb 19, 2016 | Written by: Tara A. St. Angelo, Esq. | Share

Recently, the Appellate Division issued an opinion regarding a municipality’s authority to license residential rental properties pursuant to the New Jersey Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 40:52-1 et seq. ...

Divorce & Taxes – Top 10 Considerations

Feb 10, 2016 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

Taxes and the implications thereof are a significant consideration when preparing for your divorce. You need to be aware of the following concepts and ideas, not only when negotiating your divorce...

If I Remarry, Can My Child Call My New Spouse “Mom” or “Dad”?

Dec 22, 2015 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

According to a new, unpublished trial Court opinion issued by Judge Jones, the answer is yes. If the child is of sufficient age and maturity to distinguish between the biological and step-parent, the...

Records Custodian Not Obligated to Respond to Duplicative OPRA Requests or Accommodate Overbroad OPRA Requests

Dec 22, 2015 | Written by: Tara A. St. Angelo, Esq. | Share

The Appellate Division in Lagerkvist v. Officer of the Governor of the State of New Jersey, et al., Docket No. A-0250-14T3 (Dec. 17, 2015) held that a records custodian did not violate the Open Public...

Charitable Trusts: How to Give to Charity and Your Family

Dec 15, 2015 | Written by: Daniel S. Makoski, Esq. | Share

A charitable trust exists in three basic forms: a charitable lead trust, a charitable remainder trust, and a trust with a charitable beneficiary. Each trust provides for a different timing of when a...

Avoiding Capital Gains Tax with a Section 1031 Exchange

Dec 9, 2015 | Written by: Lori K. MacWilliam, Esq. | Share

Taxpayers must generally report any profits made from the sale of a capital asset, and pay to the government any capital gains tax owed. But if a taxpayer is selling real estate, it's possible to...

When Does “HO-HO-HO” Become “WOE, WOE, WOE”? Top 10 Ways to Prevent Your Company Holiday Party from Turning into Potential Litigation

Dec 8, 2015 | Written by: Deborah B. Rosenthal, Esq. | Share

While many companies sponsor holiday parties, the consumption of alcohol, coupled with dancing and a casual environment, can lead to various types of possible internal complaints and lawsuits. Here...

What is a Trust? And How Can It Change My Estate Plan?

Dec 7, 2015 | Written by: Daniel S. Makoski, Esq. | Share

In its most simplistic form, a Trust is a separate legal entity that owns assets for the benefit of another person or entity. As part of your estate plan, a properly drafted Trust is a very effective...