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Limits to Confidentiality: A Potential Divorce Mediation Pitfall
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What are the limits to confidentiality at divorce mediation? This issue is of growing interest given the rise of mediation as a sensible and cost-effective alternative to divorce litigation.
Franchisor of Popular Frutta Bowls Chain Lands In Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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The wave of retail bankruptcy filings has crash landed on the burgeoning fruit bowl industry. Frutta Bowls Franchising, LLC, the franchisor for the popular “Frutta Bowls” chain filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey on February 15th (Case No.: 19-13230). According to… Continue reading
Amazon 2-Day Free Shipping to Serve Divorce Papers: The Bezos Divorce through the Lens of New Jersey Law
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Earlier this month, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie announced their plans to divorce, setting off speculation as to what would occur with their estimated $138 billion in net worth. From a first glance, you may assume that the Bezos divorce would be much more acrimonious and hard… Continue reading
Construction Litigation Jurisdiction in Federal Court or State Court
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In the context of construction litigation, a question may arise whether a matter should be initiated in state court or federal court. Each Court might have jurisdiction to hear the matter under several different theories. Discussed below are the principal manners in which it is determined whether a state court… Continue reading
Things Remembered Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
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53 –year old gift engraver and retailer, Things Remembered Inc., filed on Wednesday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware docket #19-10234. The chain operates more than 400 locations, nationally, and expects to close about 250 stores in its initial efforts to reorganize under the Bankruptcy Code…. Continue reading
Charlotte Russe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
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Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc. (“Charlotte Russe”), the women’s fashion retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware docket #19-10201. The chain operates more than 500 locations, nationally, and is closing about 90 stores in its initial efforts to reorganize under the Bankruptcy Code. CNN reports that… Continue reading
Interested Parties in Probate Litigation
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During a Will contest, a question may rise as to who is an interested party with regard to an estate. This question is not quite as simple as it may appear at first sight. In fact, the interested parties may be substantially greater than the party initiating the Will contest… Continue reading
Ewing Township NJ Revaluation – Commercial, Retail, and Industrial Owners Beware
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Ewing Township’s revaluation has been a long time coming and appears to be done. Property owners in Ewing Township will be receiving their new real estate tax assessment notices in the next few weeks and will have a small window to meet with the revaluation company to discuss the new… Continue reading
Did You Know: New Gender Identity Laws Go into Effect Feb. 1st
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In an environment of uncertainty for transgender individuals, New Jersey is on the forefront of creating laws which are aimed to support New Jersey’s transgender community. In July of 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of bills into law which make important changes to records of vital statistics which… Continue reading
Equitable Distribution of Equity Income: M.G. v. S.M., _ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2018
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Generally, individuals going through a divorce are aware that their assets and debts acquired during the marriage will be divided. Most have acquired assets such as a home, car, bank accounts, and retirement accounts. But increasingly, individuals have more complex assets, including restricted stock options.
