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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.

Dear Ask the Attorney: My vehicle was keyed in the company garage during work hours. Previous retaliation has taken place by drivers to the office personnel. As a result I don’t feel safe at work and it’s park at your own risk although no other parking is available.  My boss […]

On March 26, 2012 I posted a blog cautioning employers from requesting social media password, most notably, Facebook. That practice may be short-lived as legislation has been introduced in both Houses of the United States Congress making unlawful for employers or schools to require employees, students and/or candidates to provide social media password.

Unfortunately, it often takes years for statutory and case law to catch up with changes in technology. However, it remains a privacy issue and asking an employee for a password may not be lawful. While there may not be an answer to this problem now, there is no doubt that it will be litigated. If you chose to request this information from prospective or current employees, you may make headlines…as a party in a state or federal lawsuit.