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...
Month: December 2017
Estate Litigation and Will Contests – The Last Thing On Your Mind
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...
NJ Judge Reinforces Elevated Standard for Arbitration Clauses & Other Important Lessons.
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...
Frequently Asked Questions about Guardianship in New Jersey
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...