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In a recent decision titled Padilla v. Young, the New Jersey Supreme Court expanded commercial property owners’ liability for slip and fall injuries on sidewalks abutting vacant land. In September 2019, Alejandra Padilla was walking on the sidewalk abutting the vacant commercial property owned by Young Il An and Myo Soon An. She allegedly fell because of defects on the sidewalk abutting the vacant lot owned by the defendants. The defendants had … [Read more...] about Commercial Property Owners’ Liability for Slip and Falls Injuries
New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Use of Non-Disparagement Clauses
On May 7, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Savage v. Neptune Twp., et al. The Supreme Court held that non-disparagement clauses drafted for the purpose or effect of concealing the details of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment are illegal in New Jersey and cannot be included in settlement agreements or employment contracts. The court ruled that such clauses violate New Jersey’s public policies, as … [Read more...] about New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Use of Non-Disparagement Clauses
Oppressed Minority Shareholder Statute
Unfortunately, shareholders in small corporations, often family-run businesses, can have shareholder disputes that result in bruised egos and hurt feelings. Shareholders can make claims of mismanagement. Minority shareholders may have very little say in the day-to-day operation of the business. They may feel the controlling shareholders are abusing their authority by failing to pay dividends or by paying themselves overly generous salaries, … [Read more...] about Oppressed Minority Shareholder Statute
New Jersey Revised Uniform Limited Liability Act (RULLC Act)
In 2012, the Legislature passed the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, N.J.S.A. 42:2C-1, et seq. (RULLCA). It became applicable to all LLCs in the state in 2014. Modeled on the national Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, it made several significant changes to existing New Jersey law on LLCs. New Jersey limited liability company members should know what their rights and responsibilities are under RULLCA. Many of the … [Read more...] about New Jersey Revised Uniform Limited Liability Act (RULLC Act)
Contesting a Will in New Jersey: Undue Influence or Duress
Wills that are admitted to probate in New Jersey are presumed to be valid. However, sometimes a person who was left out of a will, who did not receive the bequest he expected or was in a prior will but left out of the probated will wishes to challenge the will being probated. Who Can Contest a Will in New Jersey? In order to contest a will in New Jersey, the person challenging the will must have standing. That means that the challenger must … [Read more...] about Contesting a Will in New Jersey: Undue Influence or Duress
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., New Jersey Auto Dealer Attorneys Attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention in Las Vegas, NV
Attorneys Craig Heller, Ted Schiller, Joe Fuirita, and Tom Russomano (pictured below), attended the NADA Show 2022, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The convention took place on March 10th through March 13th. The NADA Show 2022 is the automobile industry’s premier trade show. Its expo, with over 650,000 square feet of exhibit space, brings over 500 companies offering thousands of products, solutions and services to automobile … [Read more...] about Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., New Jersey Auto Dealer Attorneys Attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention in Las Vegas, NV