Discrimination is illegal under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Act as well as many federal laws, including the commonly cited Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. When we discuss violations of these laws in this Civil Litigation and Appeals Blog, we are most...
When someone reports the wrongdoings or illegal activity of an employer, this is typically called a whistle-blower action. Whistle-blowers are protected from being retaliated against by their employers under federal and state laws. Retaliation might include firing the...
When people in New Jersey decide to enter into civil or business litigation, it is because the matter is important and the stakes are high. Litigation can be costly and stressful, so it should generally take place only when it is not possible to resolve a dispute in...
Anyone in New Jersey who has dreamt about winning the lottery has probably mentioned to a family member, friend or co-worker: "If I win, I'll share it with you."Whether a person has really thought it through when they make conditional promises to pay off a neighbor's...
Receiving an unfavorable result at trial can be very frustrating, especially if the stakes of a case are high. Luckily, the trial court's judgment is not always the last word, and filing a civil appeal often leads to a more acceptable outcome. However, civil appeals...
