In life, accidents happen. When they do, they can be jarring experiences for all involved and a host of questions invariably arise: Who is liable? Who pays for pain and suffering? Who pays the hospital bills? In New Jersey, landlords are required to keep their premises free of hazards... read more
With vaccination rates on the rise, and cases of coronavirus on the decline, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently announced that playgrounds throughout the Garden State will reopen beginning July 2. But there is still reason to be cautious. For municipalities, that means collaborating with local health officials to... read more
Jay McDaniel, who heads the Business Divorce Group, will speak about the issues involved in the valuation of minority interests in ownership disputes involving closely held businesses on June 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The program, Assessing the Value of Small Businesses: Understanding Minority Discounts in Operating Agreements and... read more
Join Weiner Law Group LLP attorneys Glenn C. Kienz and Matthew E. Gilson on a New Jersey State Bar Association event, Hot Topics in Local Government Law, presented on Zoom at noon on June 24, 2021. The NJSBA’s Local Government Law Section details developments in municipal, government and utility... read more
Family dynamics can be complicated, even more so following a divorce. As a result, situations can arise in which grandparents can become isolated from their grandchildren or worse, fear for their welfare. New Jersey courts typically support the involvement of grandparents in a child’s life. They recognize the important... read more
The dissolution of a marriage can be painful, and the decisions to be made during a divorce can be difficult. The welfare of the children, if any, and the equitable distribution of property, are real issues that must be resolved, hopefully in a way that is satisfactory for all... read more
Last November, the people of New Jersey sent an almost universal message, overwhelmingly supporting the legalization of recreational cannabis. According to a post-election analysis by USA Today Network, 562 of the 565 municipalities in the state won the backing of voters. As a result, the New Jersey’s legislature created... read more
Due in large part to the coronavirus, 2020 was a challenging year for most employers, and many of those challenges continue into 2021. The increasing availability and administration of vaccines has helped to resolve some challenges, but also presented some new ones. In addition, Congress and the New Jersey... read more
When a person enters into a relationship, they do so with expectations of a lifetime of happiness with their partner. Sometimes, those expectations fall short and signs of discord begin to manifest. Sentiments, words and actions can be perceived as hurtful, threatening or downright abusive, whether that was the... read more
You started out as a solid team, investing the time, money and effort needed to build a thriving New Jersey business. But like many businesses, changing circumstances as time goes on can put your partnership in jeopardy. A partner may wish to leave the business for any one of... read more
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