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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled that language commonly used in severance agreements is unlawful. The Board stated these provisions conflict with ex-employees’ rights to discuss the terms and conditions of their employment with others. Their February decision hasn’t been appealed as of this writing, but it probably will be. You may be…

Non-compete agreements prevent employees from working for an employer’s competition in a given area and time. In January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a rule that may prevent companies from using these agreements to limit their employees’ ability to work for a rival. How Can a Non-Compete Agreement Impact Me? These agreements restrict the…

A spouse selling an asset before a divorce isn’t necessarily contrary to New Jersey law. It depends on whose property it is, under what circumstances the sale occurs, and whether the sale and what happens with the proceeds are transparent. Serious problems arise if one spouse secretly sells marital property and keeps the proceeds. If…