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Halloween brings unusual traffic to properties, irregular lighting, temporary structures, and an influx of minors who are lawfully on private walkways and steps. The mix of costumes, darkness, and decorations creates risks that courts analyze under ordinary negligence and premises liability principles. In New Jersey, the duty is not seasonal.

The home inspection is one of the most significant stages in a New Jersey real estate closing. Buyers often think of it as a formality, but in practice, it is a turning point in the transaction.

Discovery is the backbone of civil litigation in New Jersey. It is the process by which each side exchanges information and documents necessary to prepare for trial. Without it, litigation would become a guessing game.

ost residential real estate contracts in New Jersey contain a mortgage contingency clause. This provision protects the buyer by allowing the contract to be cancelled if financing cannot be obtained within a set period.

Litigants in New Jersey federal court often encounter both magistrate judges and district judges during their cases. Many clients are confused about the difference in their roles and authority. Understanding this distinction is critical to navigating federal litigation effectively.

Buyers often ask whether they truly need it, particularly when they believe the seller has owned the property without issue for many years. The answer is that title insurance is not optional in any meaningful sense.

Discovery is the phase of litigation where each side exchanges information and evidence that will be used at trial.

As fall approaches, many New Jersey retailers and small businesses experience an increase in customer traffic. The back-to-school season blends into early holiday shopping, and businesses that are unprepared can face serious liability risks.

A deposition is one of the most important stages of discovery in civil litigation. In New Jersey, it is a formal proceeding where a party or witness answers questions under oath, outside of court, with a court reporter present to record the testimony.

Their role in litigation is defined by the Rules of Evidence and the New Jersey Court Rules, and their impact can determine the outcome of a case.

When one party fails to perform its obligations under a contract, the law recognizes that the other party is entitled to a remedy. In New Jersey, the remedies for breach of contract are not limited to one option.

While this is a routine practice, it is also a legal minefield if businesses fail to review and update their employment policies before hiring.

In the purchase or sale of a business, the parties often sign a Letter of Intent, or LOI, before negotiating the full contract.

As fall arrives in New Jersey, real estate transactions take on a seasonal character. Buyers and sellers alike must account for inspections that focus on issues unique to colder weather.