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Residential Heat Failures And Winter Habitability Disputes
Heat failures in winter move quickly from inconvenience to legal dispute. New Jersey law imposes a duty on residential landlords to provide habitable premises. Habitability includes safe, reliable heat during the heating season. Leases do not erase this obligation.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Dec 5, 20257 min read
Company Holiday Parties And Alcohol Service Risks
Company parties are not a legal holiday. They are business events where New Jersey law still applies. Alcohol service, harassment claims, wage and hour questions, and injury exposure converge in a single evening. The risk does not come from celebration. It comes from a lack of planning and documentation.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Dec 3, 20257 min read
Litigation Holds And Data Preservation Over The Holidays
Year end closures and reduced staffing create the conditions where evidence goes missing. New Jersey courts expect parties to preserve relevant information once litigation is filed or reasonably anticipated. That duty does not pause for holidays.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 24, 20258 min read
Thanksgiving Hosting and Social Host Liability In New Jersey
Guests in a private home are social guests under New Jersey law. A host must warn about dangerous conditions the host knows about and the guest is unlikely to discover, and must act with reasonable care when activities on the property create a risk of injury.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 19, 20257 min read
What Happens if a Party Fails to Produce Discovery in New Jersey?
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.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Oct 27, 20254 min read
The Difference Between a Magistrate Judge and a Trial Judge in Federal Court
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.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Oct 22, 20255 min read
The Period of Discovery in New Jersey Civil Litigation
Discovery is the phase of litigation where each side exchanges information and evidence that will be used at trial.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Oct 17, 20254 min read
Premeditatio Malorum: How a Stoic Approach Can Help You Effectively Manage Litigation
When clients first encounter litigation, especially if it is their first time being sued, anxiety, stress, and uncertainty often arise.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Aug 4, 20257 min read
How Unwritten Agreements Lead to Litigation: Lessons from the Statute of Frauds
Business owners often operate with the belief that a handshake, email exchange, or verbal promise is enough to form a binding contract.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 25, 20257 min read
Can You Sue A Vendor For Destroying Your Google Reviews?
Can You Sue A Vendor For Destroying Your Google Reviews?
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 30, 20257 min read
When a Business Partner Commits Misconduct: What New Jersey Law Allows You To Do and What It Does Not
When a Business Partner Commits Misconduct: What New Jersey Law Allows You To Do and What It Does Not
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 18, 20257 min read
Understanding Damages In A New Jersey Partnership Dispute
Understanding Damages In A New Jersey Partnership Dispute
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 16, 20257 min read
Proving Causation In A New Jersey Negligence Claim
Proving Causation In A New Jersey Negligence Claim
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 6, 20257 min read
Establishing Breach Of Duty In A New Jersey Negligence Claim
Establishing Breach Of Duty In A New Jersey Negligence Claim
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 4, 20257 min read
Understanding The First Element Of Negligence: Legal Duty In New Jersey Civil Cases
Understanding The First Element Of Negligence: Legal Duty In New Jersey Civil Cases
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 2, 20256 min read
The Four Elements of Negligence in New Jersey Civil Law
Four Elements of Negligence in New Jersey Civil Law
Peter Lamont, Esq.
May 30, 20258 min read
Res Judicata: Understanding Its Importance in Modern Litigation
Discover how Res Judicata impacts modern litigation with our in-depth analysis. Learn the essentials of Res Judicata and its legal applications.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
May 19, 20256 min read
Understanding Confidentiality Orders in New Jersey State and Federal Court Discovery
courts in New Jersey routinely issue confidentiality orders, sometimes called protective orders. This post will explain what confidentiality
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Apr 9, 20257 min read
Understanding Requests for Admission in New Jersey Civil Litigation
One tool New Jersey attorneys frequently use to streamline and clarify litigation issues is known as a Request for Admissions.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Apr 4, 20257 min read
Understanding Requests for Production of Documents in New Jersey Civil Litigation
A request for production of documents is a formal discovery demand under New Jersey law governed by Rule 4:18 of the New Jersey Rules of Cou
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Apr 2, 20257 min read
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