By Christian Moreira, Staff Writer The New Jersey Legislature is considering Assembly Bill A3715 (the “Bill”), which would significantly limit certain terms in restrictive covenants (also called “non-competes”) as well as limit the enforceability of restrictive...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Mental illness affects millions of people in the United States. For instance, nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from anxiety and another 7% experience a major depressive episode each year. Despite how common mental illnesses are,...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many lives have been uprooted and forever changed. Almost all industries have been impacted by the pandemic, ranging from education, to healthcare, to transportation. With many jobs...
Women’s Rights Law and Contracts Law It’s What We Do By Marisa Kindberg, Staff Writer We approach the one year anniversary, July 1, 2021, when the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) announced a long-anticipated rule change that would allow collegiate...
Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals What NJ Businesses Should Know By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Dogs and other furry companions are loveable creatures that are capable of many things. They can provide companionship, joy, and become beloved family...
“I Care A Lot” – Not! By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Elder abuse is a common issue across the United States and in New Jersey that needs to be addressed. This abuse can take many forms, whether financial, physical, or emotional. In a vast majority of cases, the...
By Marisa Kindberg, Staff Writer Last year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. These amendments require employers with 50 or more employees to provide a "hiring preference" to employees who have reached maximum...
Mental Health Days – It’s a Thing By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Mental health awareness has been rising in importance in our society. In the U.S, approximately 44 million Americans are dealing with a serious mental health condition. That being said, around 60...
By Marissa Kindberg, Staff Writer On June 14, 2017, 12-year-old Mallory Grossman tragically took her own life after suffering from months of bullying at the hands of her classmates. In the months leading up to her suicide, Mallory Grossman’s parents made numerous...
By Chakeema Cruickshank, Staff Writer Age and Discrimination Laws All workers are protected against discrimination in the workplace under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This includes for protected characteristics such as race, religion, age, or...
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