In a move to enhance workplace fairness, the New Jersey state General Assembly passed A-5166 on Dec. 21, 2023. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Annette Quijano, D-20; Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, D-15; Craig J. Coughlin, D-19; Paul D. Moriarty, D-4; and co-sponsored by...
In a victory for black car and gig drivers, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled 3-0 that the New York Black Car Operators' Injury Compensation Fund has the statutory authority to impose a 2.5% surcharge on noncash tips. This ruling was made on...
As winter tightens its grip on the Northeast, recent storms have blanketed the region in snow and ice, creating hazardous driving conditions. With plummeting temperatures and slippery roads, it’s crucial for drivers to prioritize safe driving practices. In the United...
At the end of the 2022-23 legislative session in New Jersey a series of insurance-related bills that will impact personal- and commercial-lines clients were signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. These bills range from mandating safety measures in housing construction,...
Whether it is a minor fender bender or a major collision, the aftermath of a car accident is a scenario we all hope to avoid. Yet, when the unexpected happens, understanding the intricate process of filing a personal auto insurance claim becomes most important. In...
Have you heard of “Nuclear Verdicts®”? No, it’s not a new military stratagem involving ballistic missiles, but they are about as devastating as one. Nuclear verdicts are rulings against companies with payouts in the millions. Over the past 10 years, two-thirds of...
In the world of home renovations, raising a house 10 feet off the ground is no easy task. This ambitious undertaking not only demands expertise in engineering and construction, but it also necessitates strict adherence to insurance regulations—especially in New...
As an employment lawyer and human resources expert spending my career working with businesses of various sizes, I believe the single most important thing employers can do is make sure they are handling their employees’ wages properly. When people’s livelihoods are...
On the most basic level, choosing a career as an insurance producer means having the opportunity to sell insurance products to clients. However, deciding to become an insurance producer also means signing up for a heightened level of responsibility, which means acting...
A noncompetition agreement, or noncompete agreement, is nothing new in the world of business. These agreements prohibit an employee from working for competitors or opening competing businesses, typically for a certain period of time after an employee leaves a job. In...