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Before I explain what an Offer of Judgment ("OOJ") is, I want to explain why the rule exists. The purpose of the Rule is to encourage...

Through my Understanding the Law podcast and video series I attempt to answer general questions about legal and business matters for...

Let's face it, not too many New Jersey small business owners get excited about having to hire an attorney. The first thought popping into...

I recently read an article in the Huffington Post that highlighted the downside of litigation and praised the seemingly unending benefits...

The Holidays should be filled with peace and joy. Unfortunately, there are more than a few Scrooges out there who will serve you with a...

Let me start this post by saying that the law is not black and white. If it were, no one would need to hire lawyers. So, now that we have...

Many lawyers think that everyone knows the difference between a plaintiff and defendant. However, the truth is that it is a confusing...

Ok, so picture this. . . you buy a nice ranch from some old cowpokes. They are happy to sell to you but because the land is rich in...

Did you know that part-timers enjoy the same protection from age bias as full-timers do? In Coffman v. Alvin Community College, No....

On this episode NJ Attorney and UTLRadio.com Host, Peter Lamont answers a question about negotiating a settlement without an attorney....

Life is full of surprises. Lawsuits are one of life's more unpleasant surprises. So, what do you do if you find yourself being sued but...

It’s rarely pleasant, but litigation is a fact of life: as the saying goes, suits happen. You could be bringing or defending a lawsuit...

Former Georgia Souther offensive coordinators, David Dean and Rance Gillespie, filed lawsuits against the school, the head coach,...

by Mike Torres | Jun. 9, 2017, 11:34am NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Two New Jersey consumers are suing a baby products manufacturer,...

Lawyer's like to use big words, outdated Latin, and confusing phrases all the time. One such phrase is "Cause of Action." Most of you are...

People negotiate everyday of their lives. Even if you hate to negotiate, you still end up doing it. We negotiate with home improvement...

In today’s litigious times, individuals and large companies want the lowest prices possible. When things do not go exactly as expected,...

Hiring an attorney is not as easy as it should be. You want to make sure that you are getting someone who is experienced and is someone...

1. Existence of a Valid Contract For there to be any breach at all, there must first be a valid contract. The contract does not need to...

Did You Know?: Mediation is often thought of as the most “civil” means of third-party dispute resolution. When mediation is selected, the...