Martin D. Hauptman Addresses Social Security Questions on 401(k) Withdrawals
January 31, 2024
For individuals seeking clarity on their potential circumstances, the Social Security Administration provides charts for income levels and filing statuses, accessible through this link. Additionally, it offers guidance on calculating Modified Adjusted Gross Income.
Donald Dennison, Esq. Discusses Asset Protection from Nursing Home Costs in NJMoneyHelp.com Interview
January 29, 2024
“Transfers of assets into trust are typically considered gifts, therefore, this type of planning is usually done well in advance of someone needing Medicaid services.” Elder Law attorney Donald A. Dennison, Esq. from Mandelbaum Barrett PC shared insights in a recent interview with NJMoneyHelp.com. Delving into the question of whether a trust safeguards assets from […]
Joshua S. Bauchner Attends the Cannabis Law Section MCLE Programs event, hosted by the New York State Bar Association.
January 29, 2024
Explore the dynamic legal terrain of cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics with Joshua S. Bauchner and Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s expert panelists. Gain invaluable insights into New York and New Jersey’s evolving regulatory frameworks at the recent NYSBA event. Dive deep into compliance and emerging trends.
Law360: Can Off-Duty Cops Use Marijuana?
January 26, 2024
In 2024, Law360 highlights a pivotal case stemming from New Jersey’s legalization of recreational marijuana, which clashed with federal firearm laws. Jersey City’s struggles with enforcing these laws led to a legal battle, triggering controversy over police terminations and accusations of political bias. Joshua S. Bauchner condemned the city’s actions as hypocritical.
NJ Supreme Court Lowers the Reliability of ‘DRE’ Protocol, Harming Minorities
January 24, 2024
In an insightful piece for the New Jersey Law Journal, Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Cannabis, Hemp and Psychedelics practice group at Mandelbaum Barrett in Roseland, NJ, and New York, NY, delves into the recent pivotal ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court on the admissibility of drug recognition expert testimony.
Banking Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Facilitates $12 Million Asset-Based Loan for Retail and Wholesale Ventures
January 24, 2024
Mandelbaum Barrett PC partner Jeffrey M. Rosenthal and associate Ann S. Lee represented a regional bank client providing a $12 million asset-based loan for a group of companies in the retail and wholesale consumer and business customers. This accomplished deal highlights the firm’s proficiency in managing financing across a variety of business sectors.
Family Law Co-Chairs Lynne Strober and David Carton Author “Preserving Marital Assets and Judicial Economy During Divorce” for the New Jersey Law Journal
January 23, 2024
One of the roles of a family law attorney is to play defense with respect to dissipation of a marital estate during a divorce. In many cases, the family law attorney is concerned with limiting the spending of financial accounts for non-marital purposes during the pendency of a litigation. And in other cases, the family law practitioner’s goal is to prevent the sale or encumbering of real estate while the litigation is ongoing.
Family Law Attorneys Rebecca E. Frino and Xena A. Balcazar Discuss “Sticking to the Essentials for Discovery in Divorce Cases” in the New Jersey Law Journal.
January 23, 2024
Has a client asked you to look under every rock to account for every dollar spent in their 20-plus year marriage? Has a party refused to provide responses to discovery to the point where litigation has ground to a halt and the case cannot proceed? Has a client demanded that you depose the other party’s employer? If you are regularly involved in divorce litigation, the answer to these questions is likely a resounding “yes.”
Steven I. Adler Gives New Jersey Law Journal Predictions for Labor and Employment Law 2024
January 22, 2024
The Fearless Forecaster is back, offering insights into the labor and employment law landscape for 2024. Anticipating the year’s hot topics, technology takes center stage, predicting a heightened use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal document drafting. Among the top 10 forecasts are concerns over increased employee monitoring, the continued impact of remote work on labor issues, and a spotlight on behavioral health and intermittent leave.