Nursing home neglect remains a serious problem in New Jersey facilities, affecting thousands of vulnerable residents who depend on caregivers for their basic needs and safety. When nursing homes fail to provide adequate care,…
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/ Health, Personal Injury
Bicycling offers an eco-friendly, healthy way to travel through New Jersey’s scenic roads, but even the most cautious riders can be victims of serious accidents. When vehicles weighing thousands of pounds collide with cyclists,…
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/ Civil Procedure, Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is devastating, particularly when their death results from someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. Financial hardships, including medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost income, often…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Collisions involving commercial trucks are among the most devastating vehicle crashes on New Jersey roads. When a tractor-trailer collides with a much smaller passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. You may face…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
Navigating the aftermath of a nighttime car accident presents unique challenges for New Jersey drivers. The darkness obscures crucial details, witnesses may be scarce, and evidence can be more challenging to identify and…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
Delaware’s Legal System: A Foundation Businesses Can Rely On - Delaware has earned a national—and international—reputation for its sophisticated and business-friendly corporate laws…
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/ Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Securities Law
If you have money to give your children, you certainly can, but you should be aware that you may face consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each gift. Medicaid’s rules…
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/ Health, Insurance, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
After the loss of a loved one, families often face difficult questions—especially when the terms of a will are unexpected or the person named as executor is unfit. In these situations, it’s important to know that you do have…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Careful Contracting: The Foundation of Every Successful Construction Project - A successful construction project starts long before the first shovel hits the ground. It begins with the contract. As discussed in the Construction…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law
In February, State Senator Sean Ryan introduced bill S4641, which aims to ban non-compete agreements for lower-wage employees. After a previous sweeping ban on non-competes for all employees was vetoed a few years ago by…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
Heirs, Assets, and Arguments: Why Elder Law Attorneys Are Key in Probate Litigation -
Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to heirs or beneficiaries and debts are settled…
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/ Family Law, Finance & Banking, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Managing a Special Needs Trust (SNT) comes with tremendous responsibility. Trustees are not only tasked with safeguarding the financial future of a beneficiary with special needs, but they must also ensure that trust assets are…
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/ Family Law, Finance & Banking, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
In this episode of Legacy Lessons, Shawn R. McClelland, Partner in our Tax, Trusts, and Estates Practice Group, walks us through one of the most common estate planning questions families face: Should I create a will, or do I…
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/ Family Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Litigation is increasingly being deployed by sophisticated asset managers not merely as a defensive cost center but as an active driver of capital appreciation. Whether as a value-unlocking tool within an existing portfolio or…
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/ Bankruptcy, Finance & Banking, Insurance, Securities Law
Success is often a matter of preparation and strategy. Just as entrepreneurs strive to innovate and capture market share, defending your business from potential legal pitfalls is equally crucial. Here’s where the corporate law…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions
