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.
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
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
Pursuant to New Jersey law, the short answer to this question is yes. Depending on the circumstances, your neighbor may be able to claim title to a portion of your property. This doctrine is called adverse possession. Under the doctrine of adverse possession, a person who openly, notoriously, continuously and exclusively utilizes another … Continued
Summer is typically the time for barbecues, get-togethers and parties. Around this time, a lot of my clients ask me whether or not they can be responsible for serving alcohol to their guests. The short answer in the State of New Jersey is “yes.” New Jersey has a “social host” liability statute (N.J.S.A. 2A: 15-5.6) … Continued
As we swing into the springtime, many people have work performed on their homes. Fortunately, under New Jersey state law there is protection for homeowners who enter into contracts with home improvement contractors. New Jersey has promulgated the Consumer Fraud Act for the protection of consumers in various types of transactions. One type of transaction … Continued