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Firm assessed punitive damages in wrongful termination case
When it comes to wrongful termination cases multiple factors will be taken into account in the determination of whether the termination of a job is wrongful. Accordingly, when filed, these cases can take some time to resolve. Recently a case involving two brokers and Goldman Sachs Group Inc was resolved. The case was filed in…
Read MoreApplication of state’s new alimony law raises questions
Readers of this blog may be aware that earlier this fall, NJ Governor Chris Christie signed an alimony reform bill into law. Though on its face the law may seem straightforward, issues of its application are apparent in a family law case pending before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Oral argument took place a few weeks ago.…
Read MoreEEOC Admin Judge Approves Settlement of $6.6MM Plus Voluntary Remediation in SSA Discrimination Case
We have written repeatedly about discrimination in the workplace and the legal options available to workers who believe they have been subjected to it. This is true for a wide variety of discrimination types suffered by multiple protected classes — including those suffering from a disability. A disability action filed with the U.S. Equal Employment…
Read More“Who’s Your Daddy?” Establishing paternity of a New Jersey child.
Children deserve to be well cared for, both emotionally and financially — yet we know that is not always the case. While this can be true for a number of reasons, sometimes the reason is simple: the child’s parents were unmarried when the child was born, and may remain so after the child’s birth. In New Jersey, for a…
Read MoreChild Out-of-State Relocation: To Move or Resist? And What Are Your Rights?
Post-judgment of divorce client to lawyer: “I want to move my kids out of New Jersey with me. Can I do it? What about to another country?” The U.S. economic downturn has made it difficult for many people to keep their jobs or even find a new job. During or after a divorce, one parent may…
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