The abuse of prescription drugs has been at an all-time high for recent years, and local and federal law enforcement view it as a high priority. Prescription drug overdose is a leading case of accidental death in our country, so law officials are taking prescription drug crimes very seriously. If you are ever charged with…. Read More
In most situations, the main perpetrator of a crime is legally referred to as a principal. If there are any other people assisting in the agency of a crime, they will be referred to as accomplices. An accomplice plays a supporting role in a crime, but he or she can still be found just as…. Read More
If you are interested in working for yourself, but you don’t want to start your own brand new business from the ground up, you have the option of buying a small business. This can be an easier option for you, or it can be a disaster if you don’t plan accordingly. The market for business…. Read More
Identify theft is a very common type of theft that can be perpetrated even with harmless intent. What could have been a harmless borrowing of information could turn into a serious offense. Identity theft is a type of white-collar crime that occurs when someone illegally uses someone’s personal identifying information without their permission. In order…. Read More
If you’ve ever received a traffic ticket or citation, you might be confused as to what to do next, especially if this is your first one. Whether you were caught speeding, running a red light or stop sign, or some other traffic violation, you’ll have to deal with your citation. Fortunately, consequences for a traffic…. Read More
In November 2017, Phil Murphy won the race for New Jersey governor. One of Gov. Murphy’s campaign promises was to legalize recreational cannabis in the state of New Jersey. As soon as he won the race, Murphy doubled down on his pledge and pronounced that he wanted to see marijuana legal in the state within…. Read More
If you are currently a New Jersey employee, you had to go through an application process before you were hired. Each state has requirements relating to what should or should not be allowed to be asked on an employment application. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law “The Opportunity to Compete Act,” which is…. Read More
Every business, whether small or large, has had to deal with signing contracts and contract law. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that enforces an obligation to do or not do certain things. Contracts are very common between two or more businesses, which makes contract law a huge importance…. Read More
In late November 2017, then Governor-elect Phil Murphy and New Jersey Democratic lawmakers announced an effort to raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next several years. New Jersey’s current minimum wage is $8.44 per hour. On January 1, it increases to $8.60 per hour. New Jersey’s 2013 amendment tied the…. Read More
Your business is your livelihood, so it is important to defend it from legal threats that could jeopardize its future. Certain disputes or problems could even lead to your business winding up in court unless you take swift action. These are situations where you should consider hiring an attorney to help you resolve the crisis….. Read More
