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In a seismic move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent shockwaves through the business community with its January 2023 announcement of a proposed rule that, if adopted, would dramatically reshape the landscape of non-compete agreements nationwide. The FTC proposal to ban non-compete agreements nationwide marks a significant departure from the current realm of restrictive covenants in most states, including New Jersey. According to the U.S. … [Read more...] about FTC Proposal to Ban Non-Compete Agreements Nation-Wide
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SPG Secures $235,000.00 Settlement in Assault and Excessive Force Civil Rights Lawsuit
Kieran M. Dowling of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C. recently settled an assault and excessive force civil rights matter on behalf of a young man. The complaint alleged that multiple municipal police officers and a security guard assaulted the plaintiff after he left a local restaurant and bar. The plaintiff alleged that the police department’s body-worn camera footage depicted two police officers and a security guard tackling the … [Read more...] about SPG Secures $235,000.00 Settlement in Assault and Excessive Force Civil Rights Lawsuit
SPG Secures $320,000.00 Settlement for County Employee in Civil Rights Lawsuit
Kieran M. Dowling and Robert Woodruff of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C. recently settled a civil rights matter on behalf of a female New Jersey county employee for the sum of $320,000.00. The complaint alleged that the plaintiff’s supervisor violated her free speech and freedom of association rights protected by Article 1 of the New Jersey State Constitution. The complaint also alleged that the supervisor, acting under color of law, … [Read more...] about SPG Secures $320,000.00 Settlement for County Employee in Civil Rights Lawsuit
Final Orders and Interlocutory Orders in New Jersey State Court
Here is the updated HTML with all URL links removed: ```html It is important for any attorney who litigates in New Jersey state courts to have a complete understanding of the differences between final orders and interlocutory orders in New Jersey. Final Order (Rule 4:49-2) A final order, as per Rule 4:49-2, is one that marks the conclusion of a particular stage in litigation. It signifies the end of a particular phase of a case, allowing … [Read more...] about Final Orders and Interlocutory Orders in New Jersey State Court
Strategic Choices To Make in New Jersey Municipal Employee Disputes: Lessons from Winters v. North Hudson Regional Fire
In New Jersey, the Winters Doctrine can be a key factor in a municipal employee’s employment dispute that is litigated before the administrative courts and in the Superior Court. This legal doctrine can have final consequences for those making a claim against their government employer. In such cases, you will need to make strategic choices about the evidence that is presented. The Winters Doctrine The Winters Doctrine, in its essence, … [Read more...] about Strategic Choices To Make in New Jersey Municipal Employee Disputes: Lessons from Winters v. North Hudson Regional Fire
Understanding Expert Testimony and Net Opinions in New Jersey
In New Jersey courts, the New Jersey Rules of Evidence (N.J.R.E. 702 and 703) guide the admissibility of expert testimony. Interpreting N.J.R.E. 702, the New Jersey Supreme Court has determined the rule requires three essential elements for admitting expert testimony: First, the intended testimony must deal with a subject matter that goes beyond the understanding of an average juror. Second, the field being testified about must be at an … [Read more...] about Understanding Expert Testimony and Net Opinions in New Jersey