| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Think Your Lawyer Is Insured? Not Always in New Jersey
Not all NJ attorneys carry malpractice insurance. Learn which lawyers are required to have coverage and why it matters for your legal protection.
Consumer Protection
13 articles from Simon Law Group
New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act gives consumers harmed by deceptive business practices a meaningful remedy, allowing them to seek treble damages and attorney's fees in appropriate cases. These articles explain what conduct the Act reaches, how it interacts with federal consumer statutes, and how claims are brought. They offer general information about New Jersey consumer protection, not advice about an individual transaction.
| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Retaining Your Legal File | NJ Legal Malpractice Attorneys
Why keeping copies of your legal files is critical in NJ. Learn attorney file retention rules and steps to protect yourself from malpractice.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
Understanding Your Rights When Contractors Cut Corners in New Jersey
NJ homeowner rights when contractors cut corners, including protections under the Home Improvement Contractors Act and Consumer Fraud Act.
| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Understanding Your Options When Disputing Attorney Fees
Your options if you believe your attorney overcharged you, including NJ fee arbitration and complaints to the Office of Attorney Ethics.
| Laura Simon
Big brother is at it again...This time Samsung
Samsung Smart TVs have been transmitting household conversations to third parties.
| Laura Simon
Financial Difficulty Can Cause a Car Ignition Issue
Learn about payment assurance devices in financed vehicles that disable the ignition when payments are missed.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
Fake 5-Star Reviews Plague the Internet: What Consumers and Businesses Should Know
Phony online reviews mislead consumers and distort competition. How NY's 'Clean Turf' operation and existing fraud laws address fake reviews.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
Dunkin' Donuts Stores Accused of Overcharging NJ and NY Customers on Sales Tax
Several Dunkin' Donuts stores allegedly overcharged customers by applying sales tax to exempt items.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
Bankruptcy Scammers Target Filers: How to Protect Yourself During the Process
Scammers are targeting bankruptcy filers with fraud schemes. Learn how to spot warning signs and protect your financial recovery in New Jersey.
| Britt Simon
NJ Court Allows Suits Over Denied Mortgage Modifications
A NJ appellate court held that homeowners can sue lenders for breach of contract when a HAMP mortgage modification is denied.
| Britt Simon
Punitive Damages Cost of Doing Business
NJ legislators proposed banning tax deductions for punitive damages. How punitive damages work and why they matter in civil injury cases.
| Britt Simon
Employment Law: Job Applicant Credit Checks Law Suit
Class-action lawsuit against Michaels Stores alleges FCRA violations in employment credit check disclosures.
| Britt Simon
NJ Personal Injury - Profits Above Health Costs You More
A medical device company pleaded guilty to distributing unapproved surgical devices in NJ.
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