When a police officer was seriously injured while working an extra traffic duty assignment, the question wasn’t whether he should get help – it was who should help pay for it…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
How does the life insurance claims process work?
Industry surveys contend that life insurance claims are denied less than 5% of the time, while others more skeptical of the life insurance industry believe the denial rate is…
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/ Consumer Protection, Insurance
What is a right of first refusal clause in a real estate transaction?
A right of first refusal, “ROFR,” may be considered a common clause seen in real estate agreements. But the effects of an ROFR can be quite harmful if…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential
In Pennsylvania, contesting a will is a serious legal action that should not be taken lightly. It can be emotionally challenging, especially if you believe that the last will and testament will not reflect the true intentions of…
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/ Civil Procedure, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
On August 5, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) introduced substantial climate change regulations called Resilient Environments and Landscapes (“REAL”). Public comments were accepted through…
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/ Environmental Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
As discussed in a previous blog, prior to an executor making distributions from an estate he/she must produce an accounting which the beneficiaries of an estate are entitled to review. Provided that the accounting is acceptable…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Rite Aid Corporation filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition for the second time in two (2) years in the District of New Jersey Bankruptcy Court, docket #25-14731 (MBK) on May 5, 2025. A repeat filing like this is often referred…
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/ Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Real Estate - Commercial
In the early hours of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, a devastating house fire in Trenton, New Jersey, left five people injured and caused nearby evacuations after loud explosions were heard from the scene. The fire and subsequent…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate - Residential
In 2024, New Jersey Assemblywoman Annette Quijano introduced legislation (Bill A2449), which, if passed, would require community association board members to undergo board member training. While the bill is gaining traction in…
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/ Nonprofit Law, Real Estate - Residential
We all know that childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and yes—sometimes concussions. A tumble off a bike, a collision on the soccer field—it happens. But what if those head injuries, even the “mild” ones, could echo into your…
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/ Education Law, Health
In a significant decision for plaintiffs litigating traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma has denied a defense motion to exclude expert testimony based on diffusion…
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/ Civil Procedure, Personal Injury
Prior to the distribution of an estate by an executor to its beneficiaries, an executor must prepare an accounting which outlines the assets of an estate, its liabilities, and the expenses paid by an estate prior to actual…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Investment Advisers: Elevate your expertise!
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/ Finance & Banking
In my years representing seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey, I’ve seen just how devastating a simple slip, trip, or fall can be. A cracked sidewalk or uneven paver stones, a wet grocery store floor, or a poorly lit…
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/ Civil Remedies, Insurance, Personal Injury
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/ Finance & Banking, Securities Law
