Posted in Workers' Compensation
In the United States, 986 workers died from heat exposure between 1992 and 2022, with the construction industry accounting for 34% of all deaths. Although the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has discussed creating a federal heat safety standard, none currently exists and there is no clear timeline… Continue reading
Posted in Divorce & Family Law
Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly popular investment and asset class in recent years. As digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others continue to gain mainstream acceptance, they are also becoming more common in divorce proceedings. In New Jersey, as in many other states, the division of assets during divorce can… Continue reading
Posted in Investment Management & Securities
AI Transcripts in Investment Advisory There has been a boom recently regarding investment advisers’ use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) to transcribe client and internal meetings. Among other applications, AI features such as Zoom AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot, Jump, and Otter.ai (collectively, “AI Meeting Assistants”) can assist with drafting, transcribing, summarizing… Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor, Probate Litigation
Court-appointed guardianship is a critical legal process designed to protect individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity or disability. In Pennsylvania, this system operates under specific laws and regulations to ensure that the well-being and rights of those under guardianship are upheld. This article will… Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights
Dallas-based TGI Friday’s, which started in Manhattan in 1965 and was one of the first chains to capitalize on the “happy hour” concept, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Saturday in the Northern District of Texas, docket 24-80069. CNN reported that the company issued a statement, which communicated that… Continue reading
Posted in Probate Litigation, Trusts & Estates
What is a Refunding Bond and Release? If you are beneficiary of an Estate, at some point you will be asked to sign a Refunding Bond and Release prior to receiving your bequest from an Estate. The logical question that will arise is what exactly you are being asked to… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Walking the Line Between Immunity and Liability: How Social Media Platforms May Be Liable for Harmful Content Specifically Curated for Users As proliferation of harmful content online has increasingly become easier and more accessible through social media, review websites and other online public forums, businesses and politicians have pushed to… Continue reading
Posted in Brain Injury
A new study published in the JAMA Surgery examined the relationship between TBI and unemployment. The authors studied the labor market consequences of traumatic brain injury for tax-filing Canadian survivors in the 3 years following injury. In this cohort study including 18,050 patients with traumatic brain injury (2007 through 2017),… Continue reading
Posted in Community Associations
As we enter the last quarter of 2024, we want to again remind our New Jersey community association clients to review whether their buildings require structural inspections pursuant to the new Structural Integrity Law (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.). Who must comply? Unlike the January 8, 2024 law relating to reserve… Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law Journal, Product Liability
Automotive giant Tesla is facing increasing criticism following allegations that the company failed to implement adequate warnings and safety measures on its popular Tesla Supercharger stations. The scrutiny arose after one New Jersey woman suffered electric shock and burn injuries while attempting to unplug her vehicle from the Supercharger at… Continue reading
