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New Jersey Law Journal

'Garden Leave' Clauses May Offer a Solution to the Restrictive Covenant Debate

"Although restrictive covenants remain enforceable in New Jersey, there are significant legislative and judicial headwinds against their enforcement," writes Scott I. Unger of Stark & Stark.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Is Your Business Prepared for the Inevitable Rise of AI?

"Given AI tools' susceptibility to inaccuracy, it is wise for employers to adopt policies that require employees to keep records," write Naomi N. Gulama and Noel Humphreys of Connell Foley.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Special Concerns for Employers Who Have Remote and Hybrid Employees

"While the flexibility and convenience of remote work has many benefits for both employees and employers, all too often employers fail to appreciate the legal implications of having remote employees," writes Melissa A. Salimbene of CSG Law.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey's New Successorship Laws: What Businesses Need to Know

"These laws, not surprisingly, were passed on the strength of lobbying by unions in union-rich industries—health care and building services," writes Jay Sabin of Brach Eichler.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Cyberattacks and the Role of Fiduciaries Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act

"There has been increasing recognition that the fiduciary duties imposed under ERISA apply fully to cyberattacks targeting retirement accounts," write Gary S. Young and Patrick A. DaSilva of Mandelbaum Barrett.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

When More Clients Is Not Necessarily a Good Thing

"Regardless of which side of the 'v' you are on, cases involving multiple plaintiffs or defendants raise legal and ethical issues that need to be considered before accepting the engagement," write Steven I. Adler and Beverly Nwanna of Mandelbaum Barrett.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

New Partners Yearbook 2024

Congratulations to these new partners, made and hired laterally over the past year.
46 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Special Section: Family Law 2024

This year's family law special section covers the antiquated legal difficulties that same-sex couples face when they try to adopt; offers advice about dividing child custody time in ways that are best for the child; explains the many nuances of dividing business and retirement assets in divorce; and much more.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Why Family Law and Estate Planning Attorneys Should Collaborate for Prenups

With many couples choosing to wed for the first time later in life, and other couples choosing to re-marry in their golden years, changes in marital status can impact a family's estate planning in important ways. Both family law and estate planning attorneys should be aware of the substantive nuances each brings to the client relationship as well as ethical issues in this type of engagement.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

What To Know When Representing a Business Owner in Divorce

Equitable distribution of assets is a multi-phase process that includes: (1) identifying each asset owned by either party; (2) valuing each asset; and (3) allocating ownership interests and distributing each asset pursuant to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1.
8 minute read

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