by Ian Singer | Nov 14, 2017 | Tidelands
Vessels have the right to use navigable waters free from obstruction. Petition of Martin, 102 F. Supp. 43 (E.D. Pa. 1951). Every material obstruction to navigation is unlawful and a nuisance to the extent it is unauthorized. Newark Plank Road Company v. Elmer, et...
by Ian Singer | Nov 10, 2017 | Municipal Court
Need a second chance? Are you one of the thousands of people a year in the State of New Jersey who have been arrested and/or convicted of an Ordinance Violation, Disorderly Persons Offense, or Indictable Offense? If so, you may be at a serious disadvantage in...
by Ian Singer | Nov 2, 2017 | Tidelands
How one determines whether the waterway adjoining one’s upland is a lagoon or a natural waterway is a bit of a science and a bit of art. The State claims title to lands within a lagoon that were flowed by the mean high tide of a natural waterway which existed prior...
by Ian Singer | Oct 25, 2017 | Tidelands
In Rotelle v. N.J.D.E.P., 92 N.J.A.R. 2D (EPE) (1992) the Court found that the basic facts were not in dispute. “The petitioner sought and received a waterfront development permit in 1981 and built the structures allowed by that permit. Thus, he was aware of the need...
by Ian Singer | Oct 19, 2017 | Business
In the competitive nature of business and industry the “Sirens of Litigation” are encountered during the lifespan of many companies and firms. However, the enticement of pursuing such business disputes can come at a significant expense to any company. The financial...