Posted in Nursing Home, Nursing Home Fraud
The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Medicaid Fraud Unit has moved to suspend two South Jersey nursing homes from New Jersey Medicaid, citing poor conditions at the facilities and evidence that their owners defrauded New York’s Medicaid program. The suspension is scheduled to begin on May 25…. Continue reading
Posted in Litigation
In the business world, a company might have information, a process, a technique, or a design that they consider to be a trade secret. The question is whether the aforementioned constitutes a protectable trade secret under NJ Law. The New Jersey Trade Secrets Act defines what may be considered a… Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is cracking down on the discriminatory treatment of transgender employees. Recently, a New York-based pizzeria agreed to pay $25,000 and agreed to other terms to settle a case brought by the EEOC that alleged that the owner of the restaurant and several… Continue reading
Posted in Brain Injury News, Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become a rising concern, especially in the context of sports-related injuries. A recent observational cohort study, conducted as part of the CENTER-TBI project, aimed to compare the outcomes of individuals with sports-related TBI and non-sports-related TBI. This summary explores the study’s findings on the characteristics… Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
In a previous blog post, I wrote about the elements of a negligence hiring claim and made recommendations how to avoid liability for your business. A negligence in supervision/retention claim has certain similarities to the negligence hiring cause of action. Negligence hiring, supervision, training, and retention claims are not based… Continue reading
Posted in Community Associations
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) became effective. The main goal of the CTA is to combat financial crimes by enhancing transparency in the ownership and control of corporations. The CTA will be administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network which is part of the Treasury… Continue reading
Posted in Injury Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law Journal
Winter conditions can present significant challenges to drivers, making it crucial to exercise caution and adopt safe driving practices. As a personal injury law firm committed to promoting road safety, we understand the importance of spreading awareness about driving in snow and winter conditions. In this blog post, we will… Continue reading
Posted in Litigation, Pennsylvania Law Monitor, Real Estate
Commercial real estate transactions in Pennsylvania can be complex, involving a myriad of legal intricacies. When disputes arise, navigating the landscape of commercial real estate litigation becomes essential. In this blog post, we’ll explore key considerations for businesses and individuals involved in commercial real estate disputes in the Commonwealth of… Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law Journal, Slip & Fall
Although this winter season has already seen a great amount of snow accumulation, weather forecasters are predicting more snow will hit us in the coming weeks. Of course, all of this snow makes for dangerous walking conditions. As the amount of snow accumulation continues to increase, so does the chance of being hurt as a result of slipping on ice or snow. Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
Effective March 11, 2024, the new independent contractor rule from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) takes effect. This rule change restores an earlier standard that required employers to weigh several factors in determining whether or not they may treat an individual as an employee versus an independent contractor…. Continue reading
