Picture this. You’re out for a celebratory dinner, have a couple cocktails and get in your car to leave. You’re driving carefully on a New Jersey road when you see flashing red lights in your rear-view mirror. Are you obeying NJ DUI laws? Were you speeding? Did you fail to make a complete stop? Something … Continued
Have you ever worried whether an elderly person is really doing alright? Whether it’s a senior citizen you know casually or a loved one, you may find yourself wondering whether he or she is being treated well by her family members, caregiver or friends. Unfortunately, medical negligence occurs often and elder law is violated, especially … Continued
Weddings are supposed to be the most joyous of times yet today’s environment has led to the unimaginable and potentially fraudulent practice of wedding venues and banquet halls refusing to refund deposit monies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coping with the death of loved ones is never easy and brings about difficult times for all those impacted. One of the few things that affords families some solace is grieving their loved one’s death. A family deserves to pay their last acts of respect by carrying out a proper funeral and burial. Unfortunately, mistakes … Continued
A new driving while intoxicated (DWI) statute went into effect in the State of New Jersey on December 1, 2019. The purposes of the changes to the prior statute are mainly focused on enforcing compliance in preventing convicted drivers from repeatedly driving under the influence and, further, to allow convicted drivers to maintain some semblance of normalcy in their lives.
As you can imagine, we are all dealing with unprecedented times during the Coronavirus/COVID 19 crisis. These range from mandatory government shutdowns, restrictions or limitations and other economic market pressures caused by same. Contract law is no different with respect to the unprecedented nature of this pandemic. However, there is guidance we can follow based … Continued
DO YOU HAVE UMBRELLA COVERAGE? Over the past several weeks, I have had two unfortunate situations that have arose in my practice that have prompted me to write this article concerning something called “umbrella coverage.” Despite its name, this type of insurance coverage has nothing to do with protection from weather events. As will be … Continued
In an era where the Internet has become a source that we turn to for information, guidance and advice, it is important to know your potential liability for posting information in chat rooms, websites and reviews. In the “olden days” (15 years ago and more), we turned to friends, neighbors, family members and the Yellow Pages … Continued
As everyone should know, it is not wise to sign a legal contract without first contacting and consulting with an attorney. On almost a daily basis, we are faced with a request to sign legally binding contracts in a myriad of situations. The situations may range from online purchases of goods or services to home-improvement … Continued
A recent change in New Jersey Motor Vehicle Law has prompted me to write this article and advise the public of the potential pitfalls of talking on a cell phone or operating an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle within our state. The relevant statute, N.J.S.A. 39:4–97.3 has been amended by our Legislature to … Continued