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It is a frightening time and we are all concerned with the health and safety of our family and ourselves. We are doing everything we can to avoid contracting the virus, including avoiding touching our faces and socially distancing ourselves. However, are we doing everything we can to prepare for the possibility that we may contract COVID-19? It is possible that you will require hospitalization, or even if you are able to stay home that...

Any person in County Jail as a result of a condition of probation for an indictable offense or because of a municipal court conviction will be released no later than Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:00pm. For those serving a sentence of 364 days or less as a condition of their probation they shall have to serve the remainder of their sentence at the end of probation of seek to have the court changed the...

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was signed into law on March 18, 2020 (and expires December 31, 2020), consists of two separate laws applicable to employers with fewer than 500 employees. This law is effective no later than 15 days after the bill was signed into law; i.e., Thursday, April 2, 2020. However, it is unclear at this time exactly when the law will be deemed to take effect. The following is...

Whether you are selling your home or looking to buy, it is likely that you will want some clarification regarding a useful but poorly understood tool: the seller assist (a/k/a closing costs concessions, seller credit, or seller’s assist). This tool can benefit either party in the transaction, but also presents risks that should be carefully considered. From the Seller’s point of view, a request for a seller credit may seem like a request to give...

When an individual who is considered a juvenile commits a crime, they still will face legal consequences, but those consequences tend to be not as severe as if they were an adult. The state of New Jersey has laws and regulations regarding how and when a minor can be arrested and detained. These laws will also affect how their charges are handled in court. Learn more about juvenile crimes below and what you should do...

When you work in a hostile work environment, it can affect not only your livelihood, but also your overall job satisfaction. A hostile work environment can make it difficult to do your job well, which can further affect career advancement and income potential. Depending on the level or cause of the hostile work environment, it might be possible to sue your work employer. What Does a Hostile Work Environment Refer to? A hostile work environment...

Employees struggling with the trials and expenses of infertility may be entitled to insurance coverage for that treatment. The New Jersey Family Building Act, N.J.S.A. 17:48E-35.22, provides certain employees with the right to insurance coverage that covers services relating to infertility, such as medications, surgery, in vitro fertilization, and certain other services. More specifically, the law requires “health service corporation contracts” between insurance companies and certain employers to include coverage for “medically necessary expenses incurred...

Business Owners and Subcontractor Agreements For many small business owners, a verbal agreement and a handshake used to be the norm. However, subcontractor agreements are becoming more and more frequent requirements for doing business. As such, we at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered want to provide you with some general guidance for reviewing these agreements. Subcontractor Agreements Before considering that guidance, there are two important items to consider. First, while these tips are intended to be...

What Happens if You’re Caught Shoplifting? If a store owner suspects someone of shoplifting, the owner may decide to detain that person until law enforcement (or if the person is a minor, his or her parent or guardian) arrives. Shop owners are often justified in detaining suspected shoplifters, especially if the shop owner has proof of the offense, like surveillance video or finding hidden merchandise on the individual. What Is Shoplifting? Shoplifting is a form...

What is Shoplifting? Stealing from stores is a crime so old that the term shoplifting was coined way back in the 17th century. Since then, there have been a variety of laws across all nations and cultures to punish those who take things that they do not want to pay for. In modern America, there are multiple angles to consider when it comes to shoplifting punishments and how to discourage would-be thieves from taking things...