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An Employee Should Choose His Court Well or He Might be Shut Out From Any At All

New Jersey has several “tracks” for a government employee who is in civil service to fight when he believes he was wrongfully fired. The first, is in the Civil Service Commission, which can order reinstatement and back-pay. However, this process goes through the Office of Administrative Law and does not…

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Considerations Before Filing Collection Suit In New Jersey Filing

People or businesses seeking to collect money in New Jersey can file a suit in the Superior Court to obtain a judgment. An experienced New Jersey litigation attorney should be consulted before suing, however,because there are many factors that should be considered. For example, a decision needs to be made…

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Consumer Protection – A Guide To The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

The Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act was enacted in 1975 to govern written warranties on consumer products. Oral warranties are not covered by the Act. Commercial warranties are not covered by this Act. Warranties on services are not covered by the Act. Instead, the Act was enacted to require the manufactures and…

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Antitrust Law – Promoting Fair Competition in Commerce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POSFITzU–c Antitrust laws in the United States – commonly known as competition laws outside of the U.S. – have evolved over the years with an ongoing effort to maintain and support fair competition. The major statute which concerns antitrust law is the Sherman Antitrust Act, originally enacted in 1890. One…

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Due Process and “Stigma” Under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act

The Appellate Division recently issued an important decision on “stigma” due process claims under New Jersey’s Civil Rights Act. The case involved a gym teacher in the Newark Public School system. He did not have tenure. Several accusations were made against the teacher, the first that he had disciplined students…

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The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act

New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act (the “CFA”) is one of the broadest, strongest, and most far-reaching consumer protection laws in the country. The CFA states that it is unlawful for any person to use any unconscionable commercial practice in the sale of any goods, services, or even real estate in…

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The Best Business Structure for Your New Jersey Business

Business owners must choose a structure for their organization when starting a business in New Jersey. Choosing the right structure is the first of many decisions towards running a successful business. Business owners have the option to form a sole proprietorship, a partnership, limited liability company (“LLC”), or a corporation.…

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The Federal Gift Tax Annual Exclusion is Increased for 2013

The Internal Revenue Service increased the annual gift tax exclusions for 2013. The annual gift tax exclusion amount will increase from the 2012 amount of $13,000 to $14,000 in 2013 for gifts made to anyone other than a person’s spouse. New Jersey does not impose a gift tax, with the…

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New Jersey Employee Handbooks

Businesses, regardless of size, can benefit from an employee handbook. Similarly, an employee handbook can provide benefits to people working in New Jersey. Generally, an employee handbook (also an employee manual) is a written record of a company’s policies and procedures. A well written employee handbook can provide clear guidelines…

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