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 Proms, Graduation, College and . . . an Estate Plan?

Proms, Graduation, College and . . . an Estate Plan?

  • On May 15, 2020
Rights of Passage for your 18 year old. Now, more than ever, estate planning should be a rite of passage for every 18-year-old. Your 18-year-old is an adult, and you, as their parent, have no inherent right to see their grades, talk to their doctors and review medical records and options, access their bank accounts, […]
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 Be An Ally to LGBTQ Individuals

Be An Ally to LGBTQ Individuals

  • On April 6, 2020
Under many state and municipal laws, LGBTQ individuals have some legal protections. Currently, the Supreme Court of the United States is considering various employment law cases in which discrimination in employment, based on Gender Identity / Expression and Sexual Orientation, would expressly deem to be protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act […]
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 What You Should Know About Vaccines.

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, […]
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 The Nuts and Bolts of the Family First Corona Virus Response Act

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

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 […]
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 10 Things to Consider Before Moving into a Community Association

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 […]
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 Don’t Be Fooled When Filing Your NJ Annual Reports

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 […]
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 Buyers Beware— Lemon Laws May Not Fully Protect

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 […]
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 Protecting LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace

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 […]
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 Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act

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 […]
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