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Court Rejects Attempt to Bypass Workers’ Comp Exclusivity By Alleging Intentional Act

It is well established that employees who are injured on the job in New Jersey are barred from filing a personal injury lawsuit against their employer or a co-worker. In Read More

New Jersey Jogger Hurt After German Shepherd Chases Her

Jogging is supposed to be an activity that provides health benefits. That can change quickly if the person exercising is attacked by someone else’s pet. While New Jersey law allows Read More

Addressing Inheritances in a High Net Worth Divorce

Preservation of family wealth and inheritance proceeds is often a key issue in a high net worth divorce. This is particularly true when a long-term marriage ends. A divorcing spouse Read More

OSHA Settlement Highlights Dangers Faced by NJ Retail Warehouse Employees

Online commerce and big-box stores depend on warehouses around the country that store and ship merchandise. Many of these facilities are located in New Jersey, where workers do their jobs Read More

Driver Dies in Collision with Dump Truck on Route 206 in Sussex County

Running for approximately 130 miles, U.S. Route 206 is a critical road in Sussex and Morris counties, as well as other parts of New Jersey. In some areas, the highway Read More

Lawsuit Challenges Whether American Dream Mall Violates Bergen County Blue Laws

In parts of New Jersey, and other locations throughout the United States, “blue laws” prohibiting certain business activities on Sunday have existed for centuries. While many of these provisions have Read More

State Supreme Court Case Involves Intentional Wrong Exception to Workers’ Compensation Law

Typically, employees cannot recover personal injury damages from their employers if they are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation is designed to be the exclusive remedy for these situations, providing Read More

New Jersey Considering Change to Independent Contractor Analysis in Workers’ Comp Cases

One frequently contested issue in workers’ compensation cases is whether an injured claimant is covered as an employee, or not covered because they’re an independent contractor. This distinction could make Read More

Why Is the Incidence of Serious Dog Bites Increasing?

Dog bites have been around for as long as humans and canines have interacted. While some breeds are known to be more aggressive than others, dogs of any size and Read More

Valuation of Business Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce

Many high net worth divorces in New Jersey involve the distribution of business assets. Whether a spouse is an entrepreneur who launched a successful venture or an individual who took Read More

New Jersey Bill Seeks to Reduce Incidence of Heat-Related Workplace Injuries

Summer in New Jersey has always brought high temperatures, and many scientists believe that the dangers from extreme heat are getting worse. For most of us, that means high air-conditioning Read More

NJ Legislators Seek to Challenge Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Rideshare Service Agreements

Most of us are so used to apps and online services that we agree to their terms and conditions without even thinking about it. Living in a fast-paced world, we’re Read More

What Is the New Jersey Complex Business Litigation Program?

In every trial, judges are responsible for ensuring that the case proceeds fairly and in accordance with the applicable laws. However, there are certain complex legal matters that run better Read More

Uncontested Divorces Require Sound Legal Guidance

Once they’ve made the decision to end their marriage, many couples strive to complete an uncontested divorce. This means that neither spouse is accusing the other of martial misconduct and Read More

When Are Vehicle Accidents Traveling to and from Your Job Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Under New Jersey law, employees who suffer an injury or contract an illness in the course of their job duties should receive workers’ compensation benefits, which include reimbursement for medical Read More

Change in State Law Requires Workers’ Compensation for Domestic Workers

Most New Jersey employees are entitled to workers’ compensation coverage that reimburses them for medical expenses incurred as a result of on-the-job injuries and replaces some of their lost wages. Read More

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