Zoning, while seemingly dry and technical, can have a major impact on people’s lives and their ability to transact business or pursue organizational goals. In one case that went beyond zoning or real estate law and led to a federal lawsuit, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey...
No one expects to be the victim of a sudden injury in an accident. But, unfortunately, personal injury incidents are quite common in America, from car accidents to slip-and-fall incidents to workplace accidents, among many others. When New Jersey residents are injured...
Fiduciary duty is a key concept in many areas of life. Fiduciaries are defined as people who are meant to put someone else's interests before their own. Examples of relationships where one party has a fiduciary duty to another include marriage, lawyers with clients,...
Acting as a surrogate from a couple who want to have a baby but cannot do so on their own is a very selfless and caring act. However, it is not without its risks, which is why you must have a contract agreement from the very start. According to NJ.com, the state does...
If you have a product that causes you injury, you should report it to the proper authorities so that other people do not suffer an injury. However, it is not always clear exactly who you should contact. According to USA.gov, how you report a defect and to whom you...
If you want to buy a property, it is essential to ensure it has a clean title, which means it does not have any liens against it. According to Realtor.com, a lien is a legal interest someone holds against a property. It gives the lienholder interest in the property...
Professional drivers and everyone else who operates a motor vehicle shouldn’t be on the road if they are feeling drowsy. This is because drowsy driving can mimic drunk driving and decrease your alertness behind the wheel. In fact, each year, law enforcement across the...
The only difference between separation and divorce is that with a separation, you do not seek to legally end your marriage contract. In addition, New Jersey does not recognize legal separation, so it is merely an agreement between you and your spouse. Forbes suggests...
Most drivers in New Jersey have given thought to what they would do if they become involved in an accident while traveling on a road or navigating a parking lot. But not as many people consider the steps they should take when a driver crashes a motor vehicle into...
Divorce negotiations in New Jersey and around the country often become contentious when alimony or spousal support is discussed, which is why these matters are frequently left to family law judges to decide. When determining how much alimony should be paid or whether...
