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What You Should Know About Vaccines.

On April 1, 2020

As a mediator and arbitrator, I encourage the resolution of disputes by way of alternatives to an all-out battle in the courtroom. Our federal government has set up a procedure for resolving specific issues that may arise from vaccinations, for though it is well-known that vaccines have eradicated devastating illnesses and diseases in our country, […]

The Nuts and Bolts of the Family First Corona Virus Response Act

On March 30, 2020

In the advent of the COVID-9 pandemic, the U.S. government expeditiously signed into law historical, temporary measures to provide individual employees paid sick and family leave if the leave will be related to particular COVID-19 absences from work. The paid family leave portion is called the Emergency Expansion of the Family Medical Leave Expansion Act […]

Contracts, Coronavirus, and Force Majeure – Can Contract Performance be Excused?

On March 23, 2020

Coronavirus and the governmental response to the pandemic will certainly result in the nonperformance of business contracts. Is there any relief from such a breach of contract? What is Force Majeure? Some contracts in themselves contain a Force Majeure (French for “superior force”) clause which may excuse nonperformance of a contract. A Force Majeure clause […]

10 Things to Consider Before Moving into a Community Association

On March 10, 2020

10 Things to Consider Before Moving into a Community Association New Jersey has an ever-growing number of condominium associations and homeowners’ associations, collectively referred to as “community associations.” Community associations are attractive to all different types of homeowners, whether it be the appeal of less lawncare or appealing amenities. Owning a home in a community […]

Don’t Be Fooled When Filing Your NJ Annual Reports

On February 19, 2020

A New Jersey Annual Report is a yearly document that nonprofit and profit-based corporations must file. In addition, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) must file the same report. The content of the report outlines the status of an organization. The main reason for filing annual reports for your company is to […]

Buyers Beware— Lemon Laws May Not Fully Protect

On August 6, 2019

Finding a Resolution through Arbitration When shopping for a new car, many consumers depend on “Lemon Laws”— the laws and regulations put in place to protect individuals purchasing motor vehicles—as a safeguard. However, there are certain situations in which individuals cannot seek help from the courts to settle motor vehicle purchase disputes. For instance, some […]

Protecting LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace

On June 19, 2019

The month of June is recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month in commemoration of a historic raid in June 1969 of a traditionally gay bar, The Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village, NYC. The month of June is therefore recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month. In many cities across America, support for LGBTQ pride symbolized by the many […]

Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act

On May 8, 2019

Mayor De Blasio and the NYC Commission on Human Rights are dedicated to ending gender-based harassment in the five boroughs. To that end, Mayor De Blasio created a new Sexual Harassment Taskforce in 2018, which is the first in the nation, aimed to assist victims and bring perpetrators to justice. In addition, in 2018, a […]

Oppression in a Limited Liability Company: Remedies When There Is No “Minority Shareholder”

On April 12, 2019

A “minority oppression claim” under New Jersey law has historically been tailored specifically for a minority shareholder who is suffering from oppression at the hands of majority shareholder(s) of a close corporation (i.e. less than 25 shareholders). New Jersey’s minority shareholder statute provides a panoply of possible relief to remedy such problems including an award […]

New NJ Law Prohibits Certain Waiver and Nondisclosure Provisions in Employment Contracts and Settlement Agreements

On March 19, 2019

On Monday, March 18, 2019, Governor Murphy signed into law PL2019 Ch 39 prohibiting certain wavier and nondisclosure provisions in employment contracts and settlement agreements. The law prohibits the waiver of any “substantive or procedural right or remedy relating to a claim of discrimination retaliation or harassment.” If an agreement contains such a clause that […]

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