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Year-end payouts carry real legal consequences in New Jersey. The label on a payment does not control the outcome in a dispute. Courts and regulators look at what was promised, how the plan defines when compensation is earned, and whether overtime was calculated correctly when commissions or bonuses were paid.

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.

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.

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.

Damages In New Jersey Negligence Claims: The Final Element Of Legal Liability

When we are young, most of us are taught to be kind to others and lend a helping hand when possible. It is sound advice. We are also...