Posted in Personal Injury
Oftentimes, injuries are a result of construction accidents, car crashes, and/or slip and falls, and these injuries can include fractures, broken bones, and sprains, among others. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same path to healing from their injuries. While healing from one injury, some people may learn that they have… Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
The United States Senate Judiciary Committee, with bipartisan support, has advanced the Protecting Older Americans Act Bill. The bill, which was introduced by Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., heads to the full United States Senate. If enacted, this legislation would invalidate mandatory arbitration clauses in cases where an… Continue reading
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
You read that correctly. And your next thought might be, “how many people were using laptops on the last flight I took?” And finally, “could it really happen to me?” The answer is very simple; yes. It is no secret that lithium-ion batteries are the present and future of powering… Continue reading
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
If you have purchased an EVERCROSS EV5 hoverboard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that you immediately stop using them due to risk of fire. The hoverboards in question are manufactured in China by Jinhua Smart Electric Technology, Ltd., and are sold on the internet through common retailers… Continue reading
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
Once you enter the airport, you will immediately notice signs asking if you are checking any device which may have a lithium-ion battery. The real question is, why are they asking? Incidents related to the failure of hazardous products or materials happen more than we like to believe. By way… Continue reading
Posted in Investment Management & Securities
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) promulgated a final rule, titled the “Retirement Security Rule” (the “Final Rule”), updating the definition of an “investment advice fiduciary” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In addition, the DOL issued final amendments… Continue reading
Posted in Probate Litigation
In some instances, even after an individual is deemed incapacitated and a guardian is appointed, an application may be subsequently filed by the incapacitated person to either terminate the guardianship or to reduce the scope of the guardianship. Such an action is called a restoration of capacity action and is… Continue reading
Posted in Construction Accidents, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
Construction is a high-hazard industry for workers. There’s no shortage of potential causes of catastrophic injuries. Whether it is the risk of falling from rooftops, being injured by unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, being electrocuted, or inhaling silica dust or asbestos, workers risk their lives every time… Continue reading
Posted in Dog Bite, Injury Law, Personal Injury
Dogs are often called man’s best friend, but unfortunately, even the most beloved pets can sometimes cause harm. In New Jersey, like in many other states, there are laws in place to protect individuals who suffer injuries from dog bites. Understanding these laws is crucial for both dog owners and… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Business & Corporate, Employment Law, Franchise, Legal Updates
After a year of uncertainty, the FTC has issued a Final Rule banning employment non-competes nationwide. The Commission has determined that non-competes themselves constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Citing to wage suppression, stifling innovation, and inhibiting start-up creation as factors,… Continue reading
