On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) making fixed-price contracts the default contract model for federal procurement. Titled “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
Carolyn Daly and Lisa Roskos will be presenting along with Dr. Susan Bernstein of Divorce Coach Plus and Elizabeth McKenna of Merrill Lynch in an upcoming webinar, Special Needs Divorce: How a Collaborative Team Helps Families…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
New Jersey offers strong legal protections for individuals who are victims of abuse through two primary statutes: the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., and the Victim’s Assistance and…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Family Law
A former member of the U.S. Air Force pled guilty on April 1, 2026, for his role in a nine-year scheme that involved falsely inflating IT contracts by at least $37 million. The individual then used these funds to enrich himself,…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Government Contracting, Military Law
One of my residents has threatened to put his rent into escrow because he is not happy with the snow removal efforts in the community. Can he do that?
There are only two scenarios in which a resident can put his rent into…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Real Estate - Residential
Unlike in almost every other state, New Jersey Final Restraining Orders (FROs) never lapse, and can only be dissolved pursuant to an application to the court. While it is not easy for a defendant to seek to dissolve some, it is…
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/ Family Law
Businesses integrating generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) into their operations should take note of a significant shift in the insurance landscape. The Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) has a new optional endorsement for…
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/ Construction Law, Insurance, Science, Computers, & Technology
mAs construction attorneys, we often come across exaggerated mechanic’s liens and sometimes “creative” liens.
We also know that Lien Law § 3 is our north star, protecting those who perform labor or furnish materials for the…
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/ Civil Procedure, Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial
Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., individuals who meet the statutory definition of a “victim of domestic violence” are entitled to significant legal protections through final…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law
On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay” (AVOID) Act, ushering in one of the most significant changes to New York third-party practice in recent years. The…
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/ Civil Procedure, Construction Law
There is a notion among many family law practitioners that an expert is necessary in any custody dispute, and that notion simply does not jibe with the realities of today or the law on custody. Many clients who have legitimate…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law
Pennsylvania has moved into a new regulatory era with the statewide adoption of the 2021 International Codes (I‑Codes), which became effective on January 1, 2026, as part of the latest Uniform Construction Code (UCC) update…
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/ Construction Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Financial Planning for Family Meets the Cold Light of the Court Divorce is a reality for almost a million American couples each year. Across the range from amicable to hard fought, most divorces including children involve a…
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/ Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
One of my residents has appealed from a judgment I won at the Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) Court. I was told by a clerk at the courthouse that since the landlord is my LLC, I have to hire a lawyer to handle the appeal for…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Real Estate - Residential
New Jersey is widely recognized for its robust legal protections for victims of domestic violence. The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., provides meaningful safeguards through Final…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law
