Recently I was laid off from my job that I had been at for more than a year. When I went to apply for unemployment benefits they told me that I was not eligible to receive unemployment. What should I do? Should I reapply? S.F Dear S.F: Unfortunately, to accurately […]
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New Jersey Supreme Court Rules: “I Want To Talk To Mommy” Is Not The Same As “I Want To Remain Silent”
February 2, 2012 | by Matheu NunnDemetrius Diaz-Bridges is accused of killing his friends’ mother, Elizabeth O’Brien, in 2008. Although the matter has not proceeded to trial, there has been pre-trial litigation for over 2 years surrounding a taped confession Diaz-Bridges gave to members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (my former place of employment).
New Jersey Trade Secrets Act: Same Package, Different Label
February 1, 2012 | by Andrew BernsEarlier this month, Governor Christie signed the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act. While this is a new statute on the books, it is fundamentally the same law that existed prior to the law being enacted. Essentially, the Trade Secrets Act codifies existing New Jersey law in the employment arena.
Dear “Ask the Attorney:” I want to renovate my home and build an extension, but the building department denied my application for a building permit and said I need a “variance”. What is a variance and how do I obtain one? L.R. Dear L.R: Every Municipality in New Jersey has […]