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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
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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
The Verbal Threshold Provision in New Jersey Auto Insurance Law: Know What Type of Auto Insurance Coverage You are Buying
Auto accidents which result in injuries can be traumatic and life-altering events. In such difficult times, it is crucial for victims of New Jersey automobile accidents to understand their rights and the legal framework that governs their recovery. The Verbal Threshold provision in New Jersey auto insurance law plays a major role in determining the amount of compensation that accident victims can seek. The Verbal Threshold: A Historical … [Read more...] about The Verbal Threshold Provision in New Jersey Auto Insurance Law: Know What Type of Auto Insurance Coverage You are Buying
New Jersey Businesses – Be Alert!
Below are brief articles regarding two consumer protection laws all business owners should know: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and The New Jersey Truth in Consumer Contract Warranty and Notice Act Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act If you are an auto dealer in New Jersey, you may have encountered cases involving the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA; 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). This federal law, passed in 1975, governs warranties on consumer products … [Read more...] about New Jersey Businesses – Be Alert!