Strategic partnerships can be crucial to the success of a business. Restrictive covenants play a vital role in these agreements, offering valuable protection for your business interests while posing potential challenges—if not handled carefully. New Jersey has long enforced reasonable restrictive covenants, but state lawmakers are now considering legislation that could … [Read more...] about What Business Owners Need to Know About Partnership Agreement Restrictive Covenants
8 Things to Know About Civil Litigation Matters
Even though most of us have seen, heard, or read examples of civil litigation in the media (Erin Brokovich, anyone?), this type of legal matter is far from universally understood. There are lots of misconceptions about what civil litigation is, how it works, and what you should understand if you’re involved in a civil case. Whether you’re filing a suit or are defending … [Read more...] about 8 Things to Know About Civil Litigation Matters
How Long, How Much, and Why: The Ins and Outs of Civil Lawsuits
Are you considering filing a lawsuit against someone? Or, maybe you’ve been named as the defendant in one? If so, you probably have questions. Lots of them. You might wonder… Will I have to go before a judge? How long will the matter take to resolve? What exactly is this going to cost? Truthfully, predicting every aspect of a civil case is impossible, but … [Read more...] about How Long, How Much, and Why: The Ins and Outs of Civil Lawsuits
Discovery 101: What to Know About Discovery in Civil Litigation Matters
“Discovery.” It’s more than your favorite platform to binge the latest docuseries or reality TV shows. It’s also the name given to the period during which each party involved in a civil claim must provide the other with evidence. During discovery, attorneys seek out details that support their client’s case in piles of documents, respond to written requests for … [Read more...] about Discovery 101: What to Know About Discovery in Civil Litigation Matters
Kennedi Harmon: Spring 2024 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Kennedi’s Winning Essay Losing my father and other family members into the criminal justice system brought my attention to the law. Many of them were on their “third strike” and had public defenders who seemed to be on their tenth case of the day. The odds were against their favor since birth; their environment and education were poor. Observing minority and … [Read more...] about Kennedi Harmon: Spring 2024 Social Justice Scholarship Winner