What is a Contract? Whether between a homeowner and a contractor, a buyer and a seller, or an employee and an employer, a contract is a legally enforceable agreement that contains one or more promises between two or more parties. There are three core elements: (1)...
This year our firm marks its 110th anniversary! From Model-T cars through Mars landings, silent movies through Tik-Tok videos, we’ve been around. Our senior partner, Bruce Nussman, had this to say: I joined this firm 50 years ago - a firm that has now been operating...
What is Fat Shaming? “Fat shaming” or also known as body shaming, is the act of humiliating someone by making inappropriate or negative comments about their weight, body size or shape. Fat shaming can occur in all types of relationships, from personal relationships...
Worker protection laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New Jersey state minimum wage set fair pay standards for employees in New Jersey. Despite these laws, some employers still violate employees’ rights to be compensated adequately. In fact, just...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) is a new federal law that applies only to accommodations and will go into effect on June 27, 2023. PWFA requires covered employers to grant “reasonable accommodations” for “known...
Gaslighting and gaslighters. What are they, a new lighter used to ignite something? Not quite. Gaslighting refers to a form of psychological manipulation where someone (i.e. the gaslighter) causes another to question their perception, emotions, and memory. Gaslighting...
Coercive Control Domestic abuse is not always verbal or physical. There is a more subtle type of abusive behavior that is equally harmful: coercive control. Coercive control is the strategic form of ongoing oppression and terrorism used to instill fear. More...
It’s a creepy picture, right? But a scary one if it happens to you. When an elderly parent dies and leaves a will, it’s generally assumed that they were competent and of sound mind to make it. But there are several grounds for survivors may challenge the will. One is...
Great scene, right? A busy restaurant with no masks in sight! But the enjoyment of a meal, or the smooth operation of a business that was battered by Covid, can potentially be ruined if an unruly dog – or owner – comes in. So any owner or manager, especially, should...
Kates, Nussman, Ellis, Farhi & Earle, LLP is pleased to announce that Sandra M. Barsoum has become a partner of the firm. Ms. Barsoum’s practice focuses on civil litigation. She has extensive experience in handling a variety of matters within the realm of...
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