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Federal Appellate Court Declares DOMA Provision Unconstitutional
New Jersey is one state that recognizes civil unions for same-sex couples. Six other states, however, recognize the legality of same-sex marriage and two more are prepared to do so pending possible ballot referendums this fall. The national debate over same-sex marriage has been increasing in intensity in recent years, including such issues as the…
Read MoreCourt Enters Summary Judgment in Favor of Wrongfully Fired Man
New Jersey is home to the headquarters of BASF Corporation, which bought another company that recently became the subject of a wrongful termination lawsuit. According to the plaintiff employee, Cognis Corporation–acquired by BASF in 2010–fired him when he declined to accept a continuing employment contract whose terms explicitly precluded him from filing a discrimination lawsuit…
Read MoreSocial media playing larger role in New Jersey divorces
New Jersey investors know that the recent bustle around Facebook concerns its highly-anticipated initial public offering and the subsequent disappointment that followed when expected gains failed to materialize. But for divorcing couples, Facebook and other social media websites hold an altogether different importance. According to a number of attorneys, social media websites are playing an…
Read MoreTarget Worker Reaches Settlement in Wrongful Termination Suit
New Jersey residents are undoubtedly familiar with Target, a retailing giant with stores across the country. This week, the company settled a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by one of its employees that alleged that Target failed to provide accommodation for her disability and then fired her when she failed to return from break on time.…
Read MoreNew Jersey Lawmakers Mull Changes to Surrogacy Procedure
Family law is a particularly broad discipline, encompassing issues relating not only to divorce but also to claims of paternity and child custody. This week, the New Jersey Legislature considered a bill that would reform the state’s laws regarding the custody of a child born to a surrogate mother. The legislation was created in response…
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