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Lightning Struck Twice
Something happened today that has happened only once before in my 33 years of law practice, and it stands for why I chose to practice law in the first place. A parent of a 13 year old came to me a few months ago stating that her ex husband was physically and emotionally abusing the…
Read MoreNew Jersey Police Arrest Parents for Nonpayment of Child Support
Child support arrangements are a vital aspect of a divorce between parents. New Jersey law mandates that both parents make financial contributions to the support of their children. While many parents dutifully meet their court-imposed obligations, some do not. Last week, law enforcement authorities engaged in a round-up of parents who were behind on child…
Read MoreFormer Steel Plant Employee Wins Racial Discrimination Case
Any form of workplace discrimination can make employees feel small and isolated, reducing once gregarious individuals to somber and taciturn workers. That is one reason why federal and New Jersey laws prohibit that sort of conduct. But one worker at a steel factory unfortunately lost his happy personality after being the victim of repeated racial…
Read MoreNew Jersey Man Faces Domestic Violence Charges After Break-in
The ending of a marriage or a dating relationship can cause emotional tension between the parties. Frustration and anger are not uncommon feelings, but what a party decides to do with those feelings is of great importance. Some former spouses and lovers regrettably translate those emotions into violent physical action, assaulting or intimidating the very…
Read MoreFired Woman Wins Sexual Harassment Case Against Employer
In late 2004, a female employee was working overnight as a janitor for a subsidiary of ABM Industries, the largest janitorial company in the country. She was alone in a room when a supervisor entered and sexually assaulted her. The woman was also subjected to further instances of sexual harassment during her employment there. On…
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