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Why You Should Always Remember to Read What You’re Signing
“Always read what you’re signing”: it seems like common sense advice. However, when you are in a rush or a document is tediously long, it can be easy to be compelled to skim. As strong as the urge may be in the moment, remember to slow down and take the time to read what you’re […]
Read More....Is the Promise of a Gift Enforceable?
The promise of a gift is a very tricky thing, in the recent New Jersey Appellate Division case of Filippelli v. Ingis regarding the proceeds of a decedent’s IRA funds, two siblings fought over $75,000 allegedly promised from one to the other. In Filippelli, an aunt chose to pass her IRA funds to her niece, […]
Read More....NJ Slip and Fall Victim Wins Appeal Against Supermarket
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and they can happen suddenly without warning, in a survey the general population, and you will likely get a split opinion on grocery stores. For some, the weekly trip is a chance to plan the week ahead, stock up on delicious snacks, and save money by preparing home […]
Read More....NJ Tort Claims Notice Requirements Halt Another Plaintiff
In daily life, some rules are meant to be broken, and some are made to be strictly followed, if you don’t follow said rule you end up with a tort claim on your plate. This is the lesson a New Jersey man recently learned when the Appellate Division affirmed the Superior Court’s denial of his […]
Read More....The PREP Act and Wrongful Death Claims Against Nursing Homes due to COVID-19
You may be entitled to wrongful death claims if you have recently lost a loved one due to a hospital or nursing home’s failure to enact safety protocols to protect against COVID-19. Because of the Public Health Emergency declaration by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”), initially declared on January 31, 2020, […]
Read More....NJ Updates Guardianship Rules to Provide Better Protections for the Incapacitated Person
NJ recently updated the guardianship rules to Provide Better Protections for the Incapacitated Person. With the social commentary surrounding the #FreeBritney movement and the award-winning Netflix film, I Care a Lot, starring Golden Globe winner, Rosamund Pike, guardianships and conservatorships are publicly discussed now more than ever. The Britney Spears case in particular has shined […]
Read More....Volunteer Wins Workers Compensation Case Before New Jersey Supreme Court
Workers compensation is a necessity amongst most businesses, but with a non-profit charity job this sometimes may not be the case. Have you heard the expression, “no good deed goes unpunished”? Well, that was almost the case for one New Jersey woman. In Goulding v. NJ Friendship House, Inc., the Plaintiff, a cook and teacher […]
Read More....#FreeBritney – Star’s Legal Battle Shines Spotlight on Conservatorship Law
The #FreeBritney movement is one started by fans of pop-star Britney Spears to support her in efforts to end a Conservatorship Law over her assets. Her conservatorship stems in part from a series of very public breakdowns suffered by the singer in 2007 & 2008. Fans have indicated their support for the conservatorship to end, […]
Read More....You Should Not Put Your Head in the Sand If You Are in a lawsuit
You cannot simply ignore a lawsuit brought against you because you do not want to participate or you do not know what to do. Once an action is filed, and you are served with the initiating documents, namely a Summons and Complaint, the clock starts ticking on your time to respond. The consequences of failing […]
Read More....New Jersey Slip and Fall Victim Strikes Out on Appeal
In the recent New Jersey Appellate Division case of Quejada v. ShopRite, the Court affirmed the dismissal of the slip and fall victim had a case and the personal injury plaintiff’s case against a supermarket. The plaintiff in Quejada was approaching the cash register area of a ShopRite when she slipped and fell. The plaintiff […]
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