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Recent NJ Appellate Division Ruling Offers Guidance on Sexual Harassment of Non-Employees

By Scott I. Unger on January 5th, 2024

Posted in Employment Law, Litigation

The New Jersey Appellate Division issued a decision which sheds light on the issue of whether an employee’s sexual harassment of a third-party (non-employee) could subject the employer to liability under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. This was the first instance where a New Jersey Court considered the “issue… Continue reading →

Impact of Extracranial Surgery and Anesthesia on Clinical Outcomes after Traumatic Brain Injury: TRACK-TBI Study

By Bruce H. Stern on January 3rd, 2024

Posted in Brain Injury News

Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is known to result in long-term functional and cognitive deficits. However, the influence of exposure to surgery and anesthesia on TBI outcomes remains uncertain, despite previous associations between surgery and neurocognitive disorders. The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate whether extracranial (EC)… Continue reading →

The Corporate Transparency Act and Reporting Requirements

By Rachel Lilienthal Stark on January 2nd, 2024

Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Business & Corporate

Current as of 1/2/2024 On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act, 33 U.S.C. §5336, (the “CTA”) took effect and strict compliance must be met by all entities and individuals to which it applies. The CTA adds reporting requirements for particular beneficial owners in various entities. The CTA’s primary goal… Continue reading →

Employer Responsibilities: Addressing Inappropriate Text Messages and Protecting Against Sexual Harassment Claims

By Scott I. Unger on December 20th, 2023

Posted in Employment Law

Employers have a duty to investigate and take appropriate remedial action if an employee complains that another employee texted inappropriate pictures or messages, even if those text messages were sent after regular work hours. Both federal and state anti-discrimination laws define sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual… Continue reading →

Enforcing a Construction Lien

By Paul W. Norris on December 14th, 2023

Posted in Construction

Now that you have successfully filed your construction lien claim, whether the lien involves a commercial or residential property, the next logical question is what must be done to enforce the construction lien and to receive payment for the materials and/or services that were provided. The next step in this… Continue reading →

EEOC Takes Action to Address Mental Health Discrimination in the Workplace

By Scott I. Unger on December 4th, 2023

Posted in Employment Law

Employers must take notice that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is cracking down on companies that discriminate against workers because they have a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, substantially limit brain function. The EEOC determined these disorders… Continue reading →

The Crucial Importance of Updating Documents After Divorce

By Jennifer Millner on November 20th, 2023

Posted in Divorce, Divorce & Family Law

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, leaving individuals with numerous legal and personal matters to resolve. Amidst all the turmoil, it is vital for people to understand the significance of updating beneficiaries on various accounts and financial instruments. Failing to update beneficiaries after a divorce is over… Continue reading →

Don’t Let the 2024 Estate Tax Basic Exclusion Amount Make You Complacent

By Robert F. Morris on November 17th, 2023

Posted in Trusts & Estates

The Internal Revenue Service recently published Rev. Proc. 2023-24, setting forth inflation adjusted items for 2024. For decedents dying in 2024, the basic exclusion amount for federal estate tax purposes has been increased to $13,610,000. While many individuals may feel comfortable that their estate will not be affected by a… Continue reading →

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