When a New Jersey resident has an idea for a business they are often excited at the prospect of starting their own business and being their own boss. But a prospective business owner should keep in mind the importance of careful planning before jumping headfirst into...
You may have recently graduated from college or perhaps you earned your masters this year and now you are interested in starting your own business in New Jersey. One of the first steps you will need to do is select a business structure. The following are three common...
This past Memorial Day weekend may have been filled with fun times until, when the party is over and you are on your way home, you are pulled over and arrested for drunk driving. Because drunk driving in New Jersey has such significant consequences, even for a first...
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently conditionally vetoed a bill that would have eliminated mandatory minimum prison sentences for numerous crimes. However, a concurrent directive from Attorney General Gerbir Grewel requires prosecutors to agree to shorter...
As any New Jersey resident can attest, businesses often come and go. In some cases, the basis for a business moving into a building or having to vacate it is due to the zoning laws. For the most part, zoning laws remain the same; however, these can alter due to...
A will is an essential part of any estate plan, as it specifies how your property will be distributed after you pass away. Passing intestate, or without a valid will, can lead to many issues for the decedent’s surviving family members. Laws pursuant to will writing...
Distracted driving has been a constant problem in New Jersey and across the United States since smartphones with seemingly endless capabilities came into prominence. In the past year, the health crisis has exacerbated road dangers as drivers have used the less...
An accident that causes injuries can be a legal and financial headache for a New Jersey victim. Even if their own actions had nothing to do with the cause of the fall, crash, or other dangerous event, they may find themselves investigating their possible claims to...
New Jersey residents likely understand how important it is to have an estate plan in place. Despite the important role in serves, many will postpone drafting these documents because they do not want to think about his or her own death or a situation where they are...
Police are investigating the actions of a New Jersey State Senator after she was involved in a non-injury accident with two parked cars. According to the woman’s statement, she was attempting a turn and accidentally turned into a snowbank. In fact, the police sketch...