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New Tiered, Flexible Multiple Dwelling Inspection Schedules in New Jersey
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Acting Governor Sheila Oliver has signed into law S1150, creating a flexible inspection schedule under the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for multiple dwelling inspections under Title 40. Historically, the DCA has required inspections at a minimum of once every five years. The length of time between inspections raised concerns… Continue reading
A Case of Bananas: Costume Copyright Infringement
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Not all bananas are created equally. Rasta Imposta, a retail wholesaler of Halloween costumes, filed a claim for copyright and trade dress infringement and unfair competition against Kangaroo Manufacturing, another costume retailer, after Rasta’s CEO discovered Kangaroo selling a costume that resembled one of Rasta’s costumes without a license. The… Continue reading
Puppynup – It’s a Thing, and If You Are an Animal Lover, You Need It
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Audrey and Matt are young and in love. They have just graduated college and adopted Tenley, a one-year-old shelter puppy. Carol and Jack are in their late 50s and are getting married. Carol raises show dogs, and one of her dogs, Buddy, won multiple prestigious awards for agility. Steve and… Continue reading
Perkins & Marie Callender Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Perkins & Marie Callender’s LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning in Delaware under docket number 19-11743. The Memphis, Tenn. family-dining chain previously filed in 2011. Prior to filing, the company operated more than 400 locations in the two brands, including 400 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations (134 company… Continue reading
Appellate Court Permits Invasion of Retirement Accounts to Enforce Child Support Orders
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On May 7th, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court issued an important decision in the case of Orlowsky v. Orlowsky, ruling that federally-protected retirement plans can be invaded to pay child support arrears and college tuition expenses, as well as attorney and expert fees.
Divorce, Suicide, and Life Insurance
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In a decision approved for publication on May 6 entitled Woylas v. Greenwood Tree Experts, Inc., the New Jersey Supreme Court upheld a claim by Christina Woylas against her former husband Timothy’s estate following his suicide.
Charming Charlie Bankruptcy: Retailer Files for Second Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Charming Charlie, the teen jeweler and accessory retailer, filed its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy case in less than two (2) years this morning in Delaware under docket number 19-11534. This Chapter 22, which is the filing of two (2) Chapter 11 bankruptcies in a short period of time, appears to… Continue reading
Iancu v. Brunetti: The Best Defense is a Great Offense
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This month, the Supreme Court struck down 25 U.S.C. § 1052(a) of the Lanham (Trademark) Act of 1946, which prohibited federal trademark registration of “immoral or scandalous” marks for goods and services, on the grounds that it violated the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause as impermissible viewpoint-based discrimination due to… Continue reading
Proposed DCA Regulations Relating to the Radburn Law
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On June 3, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued proposed regulations to the 2017 Radburn Law. These proposed regulations are just suggestions for regulations and none of them have been approved.
Halfway Thru the Year – More Retailers to Watch for a Bankruptcy Filing in 2019
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Earlier this year we noted 10 potential retailer bankruptcies to watch in 2019. Four (4) of those retailers, Payless, Gymboree, Charlotte Russe, and Things Remembered, filed within months of our report. The following is a revised list of potential Chapter 11 retailer bankruptcy filings to watch for during the second… Continue reading