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Slipping and falling on ice is a common hazard during the winter in New Jersey. These accidents can result in serious injuries such as broken bones or head trauma. Our slip-and-fall lawyers at Sarno da Costa D’Aniello...

On February 18, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of In re Opinion No. 745 of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics. The Supreme Court unanimously held that the New Jersey...

By Stacey A. CozewithAs published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey LawyerDecember 2024, No. 351 Artificial intelligence is a form of technology that allows machines, particularly computers, to perform human...

The holiday season can be particularly challenging for divorced parents, as it often involves navigating complex co-parenting arrangements, emotional dynamics, and the pressure to create a joyful atmosphere for children....

For those adversely affected by medical errors, the journey to justice can be fraught with complexities and legal intricacies. Introduction In the state of New Jersey, where medical malpractice payouts reached a staggering...

“Artificial intelligence is not going to replace lawyers, but lawyers who do not use artificial intelligence will eventually be replaced by lawyers that do use it,” according to Stacey Cozewith and Matthew Eichen....

In a historic decision on June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey set the bright-line rule that all commercial landowners have a duty to maintain public sidewalks abutting their property in reasonably good condition....

On September 7, 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office- District of New Jersey released an investigation report detailing their investigation, findings, and conclusions related to the handling of the Covid-19 virus by...

Divorce is daunting enough without having to learn the legal terms associated with it. Each case has its own specific set of facts and thus will have its own set of issues to be argued. As important as it is to have an...

Becoming a new parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Parenthood brings both happiness and challenges, with numerous decisions to navigate. Safety is a primary concern for new parents. The nursing pillow, a...

Which One is Just Right for You? The traditional divorce process can be very timely, costly, and stressful, often taking over a year for parties to finalize a divorce by going through the court. The timeline in New Jersey is...

To obtain a divorce in New Jersey, you must state a reason for the divorce that is recognized by New Jersey law. (These are called “grounds” for divorce). New Jersey recognizes 9 different “grounds” for divorce, some...

Is Apple’s Latest iMessage feature, “Check In” the solution needed to resolve the double-edged sword of tracking our children’s location after a divorce? In the first part of this blog post, Digital Divorce...

When making determinations on custody, the court’s main concern is typically the “best interests of the child.” Kinsella v. Kinsella, 150 N.J. 276, 317-18 (1997). What the court finds to be in the best interests of...

As a patient, you have the right to access and obtain a copy of your medical records from a hospital in the state of New Jersey. These records are crucial for understanding your health history, making informed decisions about...

When parties to a divorce cannot make an agreement of property allocation on their own, it will then be determined by a trial judge. A common misconception in divorce is that property is automatically split 50/50 between the...

Do Not Forget About Your Cellphone: A Checklist for Cutting Digital Ties Connecting You and Your Ex-Partner. In Family and Divorce Law, many positive technological advancements are exploited and used for unintended and...

Recent Decision Empowers Families to Seek Justice for Nursing Home Negligence  In a significant ruling on June 8, 2023, the US Supreme Court upheld the legal rights of Medicaid recipients against state-owned nursing...

Costner learned a lesson, to an estimated sum of $80 million, from his first divorce in 1994.1 Upon entering his marriage with Christine Baumgarnter, Costner signed a prenuptial agreement in case they split. This time,...

When preparing for your wedding, should a Pre-Nuptial Agreement be a part of your plans? More and more couples are saying yes, with a Pre-Nup. These pre-wedding contracts are no longer only for the wealthy or those with...