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Criminal Law: Prior Crimes Evidence
NJ court addressed when prosecutors can introduce prior crime evidence under Rule 404(b). Learn about your rights regarding prior bad acts evidence.
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NJ Criminal Law: Spousal Privilege
NJ Assembly passed a bill creating a crime-fraud exception to spousal privilege. Learn how this affects criminal defense and marital communications in NJ.
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Expungements easier
NJ legislation reduces expungement waiting periods and creates new pathways to clear criminal records. Learn about expanded eligibility and the expungement process.
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NJ Traffic Update: Red-Light Cameras
NJ's red-light camera pilot program ended after controversy over effectiveness and procedural failures. Learn about the program's problems and traffic ticket rights.
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Injuries During Employment/NJ Workers' Compensation
Learn when NJ workers can sue employers directly despite workers comp exclusivity. Understand the Millison exception for intentional employer misconduct.
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NJ Employment Law - Should Pregnant Women Work
The Supreme Court addressed pregnancy discrimination in the workplace through the Young v. UPS case. Learn about protections for pregnant workers in NJ.
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NJ Personal Injury - Profits Above Health Costs You More
Medical device company pleaded guilty to distributing unapproved surgical devices in NJ. Learn about product liability and personal injury claims for defective devices.
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No Liability for the 11 Year Old
NJ court ruled an 11-year-old lacrosse player was not liable for accidentally injuring an opponent. Learn about tort liability for minors in youth sports.
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NJ Personal Injury, Could Hospitals be Immune to Liability?
NJ Supreme Court examined whether the Charitable Immunity Act protects hospitals from personal injury lawsuits during charitable events. Learn about liability limits.
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New NJ DWI Warrant Rule Could be Retro
NJ Supreme Court considered whether the warrant requirement for DWI blood draws applies retroactively. Learn about your rights during drunk driving arrests.
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Injured Workers in New Jersey May be Entitled to Temporary Benefits
NJ injured workers who miss more than 7 days may qualify for temporary disability benefits at 70% of wages, subject to the current state minimum and maximum.
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NJ Workers'' Comp: Reporting Workplace Injuries to Your Employer
New Jersey injured workers should report workplace injuries promptly. Learn
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Breath Test Warning Update
NJ court ruled that failure to read statutory breath test warnings does not invalidate a DWI conviction if the suspect voluntarily submits. Know your rights.
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Criminal Law: Murdered Informant's Estate Stake Claim
Federal appeals court ruled a murdered informant's estate can sue the prosecutor's office for recklessly disclosing his confidential status. Learn about civil rights claims.
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Defamation Lawsuit -
NJ court dismissed a defamation lawsuit and ordered the plaintiffs to pay $25,000 in legal fees. Learn about defamation law and frivolous litigation risks.
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Criminal Law Update: Defendant Permitted to Inspect Victims Home
NJ Supreme Court ruled criminal defendants can inspect crime scenes that are victim residences under certain conditions. Learn about defendant discovery rights.
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Sex Offenders - GPS Tracking Unconstitutional
NJ Supreme Court ruled post-sentence GPS monitoring of sex offenders violates constitutional protections against ex post facto punishment. Learn about the ruling.
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NJ Alimony Reform
Governor Christie signed major alimony reform legislation in NJ. Learn about new duration limits, cohabitation rules, and modification rights under the new law.
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