Whenever New Jersey residents have to hire an attorney, they trust that the individual representing them will protect their interests. Many people have limited experience with the court system, and they do not know what they need to do to ensure that their claims are...
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Morgan Stanley exec’s ex sues divorce attorneys for malpractice
When a lawyer does not hold his or her client's best interests paramount, the results of a case can be unfair. The job of an attorney is to protect a client's legal interests and to adhere to the standards of the legal profession while doing so. When attorneys have a...
FDIC wins legal malpractice suit involving bad real estate loan
We have previously discussed in this Newark Litigation and Appeals Law Blog that a significant number of legal malpractice cases stem from real estate transactions. Earlier this month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation won a real estate-related legal...
Study shows dangers of amusement park rides
It's that time of year when many New Jersey families take vacations. A number of children are probably pretty excited to get out to amusement parks and hop on roller coasters and other rides this season. A new study, however, might cause some concern for parents who...
Legal malpractice suit: lawyer’s breach led to client’s murder
As we frequently discuss in this Newark Litigation and Appeals Law Blog, residents of New Jersey should be able to trust their lawyers. You hire a lawyer to protect your interests, after all, so if that lawyer fails to meet the standards of practice in handling your...
Former Michael Jackson publicist files legal malpractice claim
In the aftermath of Michael Jackson's death, there have been a number of lawsuits and legal claims pursued. From disputes over the custody of his three children, to a wrongful death lawsuit against a concert promoter that is currently underway, to a recent child...
New Jersey concert promoter sues Nas for breach of contract
Anyone who has ever spent their hard-earned money to buy concert tickets only to have the concert suddenly canceled knows what an incredibly frustrating experience that can be. Concerts get canceled for a number of reasons--from the musicians becoming sick, to weather...
Business dispute: Shakira’s ex sues her for $100 million
Going into business with family or friends can be a great experience. What could be better than being able to have your co-workers or business partners be people that you truly care about? While it can be great to work with family and friends to accomplish business...
Trademark disputes hit New Jersey restaurant business
Part of building a successful business is developing a recognizable brand. Whether you run a large corporation in a major city or a mom-and-pop shop in a small town, success often hinges on the ability of consumers to easily identify a business with great products and...
The most frequent cause of distracted driving may surprise you
Many New Jersey residents know how dangerous distracted driving is and they pride themselves on avoiding such dangers-they don't use cellphones behind the wheel for talking or texting, they don't get too focused on adjusting the radio, and they even keep their kids...
