Owning a business is rife with potential legal pitfalls. One such area where business owners can find themselves caught up in litigation is employment law. In New Jersey, employers face a complex array of state-specific employment laws alongside federal regulations....
Choosing a structure for your business is one of the first steps you will need to take as a new business owner. The structure of your business will affect how your business will be managed, the documentation needed for formation, your personal liability for business...
When you’re under investigation for a criminal offense, the police are going to try to get you to talk so that they can build their case off your admissions. It might sound easy to avoid making incriminating statements, but investigators are adept at utilizing sneaky...
If you have been bitten by a dog, it is generally in your best interest to seek medical attention. Dog bites can result in several types of injuries, ranging from mild to severe. Some common dog bite injuries may result in: Scratches Lacerations Puncture wounds Loss...
Losing a loved one is a trying time. Sadness, loss and shock are common. Though, questions about contesting wills are not uncommon either. This is particularly true when complicated and heated family dynamics are involved. And, if you find yourself in a situation...
In January, the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety released its preliminary data about fatal traffic accidents in the state in 2023, and there was some good news. Overall, there were 585 fatal crashes reported in New Jersey in 2023, down from 646 the year...
Landlord-tenant issues in New Jersey can be complicated. Often viewed from the perspective of the tenant, it is easy to forget that being a landlord is difficult. People who own property and rent it out are accorded certain rights to protect themselves. In some...
When buyers draft initial offers for pieces of property, they will often use contingency clauses. These are essentially just clauses that say that if a specific contingency isn’t met, then the offer doesn’t stand. For example, a buyer may use a home inspection...
Most people know that if police show up at their home and want to come in, they typically have a right to say no unless they have a search warrant (with exceptions). When it comes to police officers’ right to search your car and seize items when they pull you over,...
When there is an easement on a property, it means that the property owner has to allow a third party to use that land. Typically, the easement will list a very specific type of use that is permitted. The other party cannot build on the land, they have no ownership...