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Compensation Rules for Those Subpoenaed to Testify at a Deposition
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The New Jersey Apellate Division recently ruled that anyone compelled to appear at a deposition in a controversy in which they have no stake in the outcome must be provided compensation. Continue reading
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
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In many divorce cases in which a retirement plan is an asset subject to equitable distribution, the parties agree that the participant spouse shall assign to the non-participant spouse. This is accomplished by a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Continue reading
Registered Investment Adviser 13F Disclosure Requirements: Hedge Funds Included
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Any investment adviser with $100,000,000 in discretionary assets under management must file a Form 13F. Continue reading
Appellate Division Rules On Mediator Confidentiality
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In Lehr vs. Afflitto, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that the trial court erred in permitting a mediator to testify during a hearing held to determine whether the parties had reached a settlement of their matrimonial dispute. Continue reading
Mediator Confidentiality
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A mediator appointed by a Court under Rule 1:40-4 may not be called to testify in a subsequent criminal proceeding regarding a participant’s statements during mediation. Continue reading
Construction Contracts – Change Orders
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In a recent Appellant Division case, the Appellant Division discussed the interplay between direct contract interpretation as compared to work performed by a Subcontractor without a written Change Order. Continue reading
DUI Can Prevent a Registered Rep from Associating with a Broker/Dealer
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Driving under the influence or DUI can be a statutory disqualification event that prevents a registered representative from associating with a broker/dealer, and thereby preventing a registered represent from earning a living in the securities industry. It is not intuitive that a DUI incident is or should have any bearing… Continue reading
Washington Township (Robbinsville) Adopts TDR Ordinance
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Transfer of Development Rights or “TDR” ordinances are fast becoming the cutting edge in planning design utilized by Townships to control development. Most recently, Washington Township (Robbinsville), Mercer County, has adopted a new ordinance creating a TDR Program mirrored after the nationally recognized TDR program in Chesterfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. Continue reading
Liquor License Lien-Short Lived Victory
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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey reversed a Bankruptcy Court decision which held that recent revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) overrode the anti-alienation provisions of the New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and permit a lender to obtain a security interest in a New Jersey liquor license. Continue reading
The “Sopranos Suit”
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Baer v. Chase – The plaintiff brought an action against the creator of The Sopranos alleging breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage relating to the creator’s alleged refusal to pay the Plaintiff for his role in the creation and development of the popular show. Continue reading
