A short Google search and perhaps personal experience shows that consumer fraud increases during the holidays. So we thought that a look at the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act would be helpful.The Consumer Fraud Act ("CFA") was created to fight deceptive practices in...
Year: 2014
Bullying: Why Parents and Schools Need To Be on The Same Page
Elizabeth Smith collaborated on this article. She is the Social Media Consultant to Kates Nussman Rapone Ellis and Farhi LLP, and recieved her BA in English from Montclair State University. Sayreville. What used to be known as a pastoral, central Jersey town has...
The Don’ts of Divorce
Divorce is often not an easy process. The longer it goes on, the more stressful, unpleasant and expensive it can be. There are reasons why a divorce can take so long, some of them outside of the spouses' control. The only way it can ever be short and simple is if...
Domestic Violence: R’s Story
Unfortunately, the topic of domestic violence has once again been thrust into the media spotlight. More than likely, our readers will push the issue to the back of their minds and think "that's terrible but it will never happen to me or anyone I know." You may be...
Start Up – Or Fall Down: The Top Challenges of Starting Your Own Business
There are several reasons why startups fail. Between time management, raising funds and creating a successful business model, it's no wonder that entrepreneurs are often finished before they really start. According to For Entrepreneurs magazine, here are some of...
Bullying: Not Just For Kids
Many people believe that "bullying" stops with maturity from child to adult. But this is simply not the case. According to a study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 25 percent of companies who participated reported some degree of...
The Impact of Divorce on Children
Divorce introduces a massive change in dynamic to any family as well as the lives of children of every age. Younger children tend to become more dependent from divorce while older children and adolescents tend to accelerate their own independence. According to...
Michael Farhi Recognized As One Of The Top Lawyers Of New Jersey
Michael Farhi has recently received several impressive honors. He has been recognized as one of the 'Top AV Rated Lawyers in Labor & Employment' by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as one of the Top Lawyers of New Jersey by The Legal Network. He will be...
How to Form an LLC
When starting a company, there are many different business forms available. The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a relatively new business structure and very popular. One of its benefits is that it protects owners' personal assets from financial liability and...
New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Law
School bullying is a serious problem. Children who are victims of bullying suffer from low self-esteem, difficulty in trusting others, aggression, difficulty controlling anger, and isolation. To combat this problem, the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act was...