New Jersey law requires that all New Jersey employers not covered by federal programs have workers' compensation coverage, or be approved for self-insurance. A self-insured employer has the option of administering its own workers' compensation program, or contracting...
Month: June 2016
New Alimony Law A “Gamechanger” for Divorces
A divorce can be a long and messy process. Unfortunately, with the possibility of a spouse paying alimony, he or she could be connected with an ex-spouse for decades to come after a divorce.If you find yourself on the "giving end" of alimony payments, then the alimony...
Is Suing Out of State Defendants Mystifying?
Starting a lawsuit can be a difficult and intimidating process the first-time (hopefully, it will be your only time). If the person or company you're suing is in another state, the experience can become mystifying.The first thing to be considered is whether a New...
The “Short Version” of What Businesses Need to Know About Workers Comp
Accidents in the workplace happen all the time and what happens after can be stressful for all parties involved. Workers' compensation policies were created to reduce employees' stress by providing benefits for bodily or other harm from the workplace, including...
New Jersey’s Unsafe Driving Law The Stories of Careless Carl and Speeding Sue
Drivers who go to court to fight New Jersey traffic tickets for speeding or careless driving will likely be offered a plea bargain under the Unsafe Driving Statute. This plea bargain reduces the ticket from 2 or 4 points to zero points, but comes with a $250 surcharge...
New Jersey’s Consumer Protections for New Pet Owners
Buying a pet for your family is obviously a very important decision. It's every family's hope that a new pet will be a part of the family for many years to come. Luckily, if you live in New Jersey, the New Jersey Pet Purchase Protection Law makes it a lot easier to...
Grandparents’ Rights When Parents Suffer From Drug Addiction
The ever-shifting American family structure is, and will continue to be, a major area of sociological and legal study. In 2014, the Census determined that 2.6 million grandparents were responsible for raising their grandchildren. A significant cause of this is the...