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Divorcing? The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Protects You

Recently the New Jersey Supreme Court concluded that protected “marital status” is not only limited to the state of being single or married. Employers have never been able to hire or fire ...

I Didn’t Understand My “Miranda” Rights. What Can I Do?

Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Miranda v. Arizona. The landmark case requires that police officers inform arrestees about certain guaranteed rights: that they have ...

Pikachu and Personal Injuries: The Dangers of Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is an augmented-reality video game that lets players use their cell phones to embark on real-world adventures. To play, you open the game and go outside for a walk. Like a scavenger ...

Victim of Discrimination? What You Need to Know About the NJLAD

What Is the New Jersey Prevailing Wage?

Certain workers in New Jersey and New York are protected by “prevailing wage” laws. These are government-mandated rules directing how much government contractors and subcontractors must pay ...

Bill Passes to Increase NJ Minimum Wage

Moving Toward a $15 Minimum Wage A bill aimed at increasing the New Jersey minimum wage has been approved by the state Senate Labor Committee and the Labor Committee of the NJ Assembly and now ...

Chris Christie Vetoes New Jersey Equal Pay Bill

Earlier this week, Governor Chris Christie conditionally vetoed S992, a bill that would have expanded current equal pay protections for New Jersey workers, stating that some provisions, if ...

US Supreme Court Supports NJ Policeman in Free Speech Lawsuit

Jeffrey Heffernan was a detective in the Paterson, New Jersey, police department. One day in April 2006, he stopped by the campaign offices of Lawrence Spagnola, who was running for mayor. His ...

Bicycle Safety Tips for New Jersey Roads

As the weather warms up, bicyclists multiply on New Jersey roads. Some communities, like Basking Ridge, have booming recreational cycling clubs. Others see an increase in bicycle commuting ...

Wild Turkeys Terrorize Teaneck Area, Attack Residents

Thanksgiving isn’t for another seven months, but turkeys are everywhere in some northern New Jersey towns. And far from being docile, friendly animals, the birds are attacking residents, ...