Alexa Woronowicz

March 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

If no assets are bequeathed to the surviving spouse in a last will and testament, then the surviving spouse may bring a claim for elective share in the Superior Court within six months after the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate.

By Jillian A. Centanni

13 minute read

March 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

In 2021, women made up almost half of all associates, but numbers fell quickly when it came to partnership. Only 26% of partners are women and only 4% are women of color.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

5 minute read

March 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our partner, Kenneth F. Kunzman, a respected and loved member of the Connell Foley family. There was no better partner, colleague, mentor and friend than Ken.

By Connell Foley

2 minute read

March 15, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The court emphasized that "whether a party owes a duty to another party is a question of law for the court to decide, not the fact finder."

By Louis F. Locascio

6 minute read

March 14, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

In this special section, read about restrictive covenants, workplace cannabis policies, technology policies, and more.

By New Jersey Law Journal

2 minute read

March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

A handbook is of little value if it is not regularly updated to comply with changes in the law or the ever-evolving world. In addition to standard employee policies, employers should consider including the following to reflect the current state of the workplace.

By Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley

8 minute read

March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Many employers do not address the issue of nonexempt employees responding to work emails or taking work calls on their smart devices.

By John V. Kelly III

6 minute read

March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

This article addresses ambiguities surrounding WIRE certification, procedures regarding adverse employment actions in relation to cannabis, and the potential workplace implications of appointing or contracting a WIRE.

By Ursula H. Leo and Timothy J. Profeta

6 minute read

March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

While the act bars only the forced arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, it is an important first step in restoring employees' ability to bring discrimination and harassment claims in open court.

By Andrew M. Moskowitz and James E. Burden

9 minute read

March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Improvements in technology have advanced a broad range of methods to monitor employees' whereabouts and activities. Reliance on technology in our personal and professional lives makes monitoring activity relatively easy.

By Kevin M. Craig and Melanie D. Lipomanis

7 minute read