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Court Recognizes "Judicial Estoppel" Defense to...
Recently, in Terranova v. General Electric Pension Trust, __ N.J. Super. __, 2019 WL 149440 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Jan. 4, 2019), the Appellate Division held that the doctrine of “judicial... Read More > -
A Tale of Two Tests: Conflict Brewing on Corporate Owner...
Like its federal counterpart CERCLA, the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act (“Spill Act”) imposes strict liability for environmental cleanup costs. But on whom? The legal test used to... Read More > -
New Jersey Legislature Considers Proposing Environmental...
The New Jersey Legislature is in the process of proposing an Environmental Rights Amendment to the State constitution, based on an existing amendment to Pennsylvania’s constitution. Concurrent... Read More > -
Personal Liability of Business Executives for the Cost of...
Recently, in Morris Plains Holding VF, LLC v. Milano French Cleaners, Inc., the New Jersey courts held the sole shareholder of a corporation personally liable for the cost to clean up the property on... Read More > -
The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act...
After a sixteen year battle, New York state legislators passed a bill this week to specifically outlaw gender identity and gender expression discrimination. The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination... Read More > -
NJ Winter Driving Tips...
By Andrew R. Bronsnick If driving a car or truck is a responsibility of your job or is simply your mode of transportation, winter weather presents hazards that you need to consider when behind the... Read More > -
Preventing Distracted Driving Your Employer's Role...
By Andrew R. Bronsnick We’ve discussed the hazards of distracted driving in New Jersey. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises that drivers should never take their... Read More > -
Tis the Season to be Careful, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la...
Company holiday parties are often great for camaraderie and employee morale but are fraught with danger, whether it be harassment, religious discrimination or drinking and driving. We don’t... Read More > -
Candles And Fire Safety During The Holidays...
By Andrew R. Bronsnick With the holiday season in full swing, you should be aware of a possibly-dangerous mix of flammable items and materials in your home or business. The most notable items would... Read More >