Perhaps one of the worst times to engage in legal entanglements is after the death of a loved one. Unfortunately, fighting over the estate of a deceased, or "estate litigation," is extremely common. From disputing heirs to will contests, the management and division of...
Once upon a time, New Jersey bullying laws only covered acts of physical violence between students. Now, the state laws define bullying as "any conduct that has the possibility of disrupting a student's learning environment." So bullying may include verbal threats to...
Guardianship can sometimes be a necessary step in caring for those who are disabled, the elderly or minor children. Each state has its own rules to establishing and maintaining legal guardianship. In this post, we examine some of the most frequently asked questions...
You may have heard that less than 5% of cases go to trial. The different sides in a case may settle on their own, the judge might dismiss the case, or the sides could seek out alternative resolution methods like "arbitration."Arbitration is an alternative way to...
Landlords do not always conduct in-depth inspections of their property before signing a lease with a new tenant. Intensive yearly inspections are not practical, nor are they legally required. So landlords and tenants often sign leases with imperfect knowledge.For...
Adoption marks what should be the beginning of an exciting journey for any family, but oftentimes the process to a successful adoption can be very confusing. While it is an opportunity for a new family dynamic, it is also a complicated legal proceeding that should be...
It's your last day of work before your new job. You're almost at the door when the head of Human Resources reminds you of the employment agreement you signed, which restricts you from engaging in any activity that competes with your previous employer. Your mind...
Chesapeake Energy Corporation is an oil and natural gas company and STI Group is a staffing-placement agency that is a subcontractor for Chesapeake Energy.Altron Castleberry and John Brown were fired by STI Group and both of them filed suit against the 2 companies,...
A late April NJ appeals decision affirmed a finding that Y.R. was disqualified from unemployment benefits because she left her job voluntarily. She suffered from debilitating headaches/migraines since 2006, and has been on various medications to treat that. She began...
An appeal last month decided that a parent deemed more likely to co-parent cooperatively deserves primary residential custody even if that parent isn't exactly stellar. R.A. (ex-wife) married B.A. (ex-husband) in 2007 and had a son with him in 2009. In 2011, the...
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