The New Jersey Supreme Court made two important rulings in Richter v. Oakland Board of Education, 246 N.J. 507 (2021). First, the Court decided that an employee doesn't need to prove an adverse employment action as part of a failure-to-accommodate claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). This decision was based on previous case law, especially in retaliation claims, and was not surprising considering the NJLAD's broad … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Workers’ Comp and the Law Against Discrimination in New Jersey
Navigating a Brain Injury Claim in New Jersey: Your Right to Seek Justice
Unfortunately, across the country, people are injured in accidents that lead to a brain injury. A brain injury, also referred to as traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have multiple symptoms, such as pain, headaches, dizziness, impaired vision, cognitive problems, and more. If another person acts negligently and you or a loved one suffer a brain injury, you will need to consult with an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney about your … [Read more...] about Navigating a Brain Injury Claim in New Jersey: Your Right to Seek Justice
Understanding Your Rights: Unlawful Police Conduct in New Jersey
The US Constitution protects against oppressive actions by law enforcement and other government employees at all levels. While most interactions with law enforcement are routine and no more serious than a traffic citation, there are often cases of unlawful police conduct in New Jersey. This could mean people find themselves victims of unlawful arrest, unjust imprisonment, malicious prosecution, or illegal searches and/or confiscation of their … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Rights: Unlawful Police Conduct in New Jersey
Moldy Walls and Disclosure Odyssey: Rogers v. Conti
A recent Appellate Division case (Rogers v. Conti, 2023 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 679 (App. Div. May 5, 2023)) highlights issues that can arise in a residential real estate transaction regarding the obligation of residential sellers to make disclosures in New Jersey. Robert and Joyce Rogers entered into a contract with Nora Conti for the purchase of Mrs. Conti’s home. Mrs. Conti, an elderly person, had moved out of her home about a year prior to … [Read more...] about Moldy Walls and Disclosure Odyssey: Rogers v. Conti
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Of course, our society trusts hospitals and medical professionals to take care of us when we are sick. Indeed, most people put a special trust in the doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other medical professionals who treat us. However, medical professionals are human. They sometimes make mistakes. When they make a mistake, the injured patient may need to consult with an experienced New Jersey medical malpractice attorney. In New Jersey, medical … [Read more...] about New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Supreme Court Declines to Clarify the Attorney-Client Privilege in Business Communications
In October 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear In Re Grand Jury, 13 F.4th 710 (9th Cir. 2021), from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case dealt with the standards federal courts should use to determine what types of information exchanged between a lawyer and a business client are privileged and thus protected from disclosure during litigation. In the case, the Ninth Circuit ruled in 2021 that a law firm must turn over requested … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Declines to Clarify the Attorney-Client Privilege in Business Communications