…L.E. Our guest blogger is Timothy J. Ford, Esq. an associate with the firm of Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick, PC Tim practices in the closely held business group concentrating…
Gone are the days when business is done by paper. Now, agreements are signedelectronically, communications are in the form of emails and business is done through computers and smartphones.
In addition to the criminal exposure set forth above, on the civil side, there are pitfalls and exposure for those who throw private parties under New Jersey statute 2A: 15-5.6. This law, commonly known as the “social host liability law” is related to the service of alcoholic beverages to persons who have attained the legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
At this time of year, when parents and their teenage children are enjoying the summer with parties and celebrations, issues often arise from the liability of serving alcohol to minors.