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Biological vs. Psychological Parent's Rights Clarified
October 25, 2011
Topic: Family Law

The terms “biological parent” and “custodial parent” are common in Family Law that don’t require a lawyer to explain. But another equally important one is “psychological parent.”

A New Jersey Appeals Court recently found that the rights of a psychological parent, no matter how important to a child’s life and upbringing, are less than those of a biological one.

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Proposed New Court Could Have Major Impact On Business
August 18, 2011
Topic: Topics

A bill is currently before the New Jersey Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees that could change the business litigation and business law in this state - and for the better. The proposed law calls for the creation of a Business Court in the Superior Court of New Jersey.

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New York City?s Human Rights Law Continues to Expand Protections to Employees Faced with Discrimination and Retaliation
August 18, 2011
Topic: Disability Discrimination

New York City continues to be a "stronghold" for employees faced with discrimination, especially where federal discrimination and retaliation laws fall short. The recent case of Albunio v. City of New York, provides a potent example of New York's recent record of civil rights advances and demonstrates the breadth of its anti-discrimination law. The case applies the retaliation provision of the New York City Human Rights Law to co-employees who stand up for others in their workplace who face employer discrimination.

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Backyard Blunder Subjects Company?s Owners and Employees to Personal Liability under New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act
August 18, 2011
Topic: Consumer Rights

The summer heat is certainly upon us and what better way to cool down then in your own backyard pool. William and Vivian Allen had the right idea when they hired V & A Brothers, Inc. to prepare their backyard and install a pool. Their desire to keep cool will now also help all consumers. In their lawsuit against V & A, the Allens had an appeals court rule that corporate owners and employees who violate the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act may be held personally liable for actions taken on behalf of their company.

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Safety First ? Or Last
June 23, 2011
Topic: Employer Liability

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been in the news recently, for more than baseball fans. There is the front page spectacle of the owner's divorce and the drama of whether he will be forced to sell the team because of its terrible financial condition. But nothing has been worse than the brutal beating of a fan of an opposing team in the parking lot at Dodgers Stadium after a game. The victim's family has filed a lawsuit against the Dodgers claiming negligence in the maintenance of its parking lot.

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