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By: Jonathan Mehl, Esq.  A new directive was issued by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts updating the policies regarding the Special Civil Part Officers.  These Officers are sometimes referred to as Court Officers, and in the past were referred to as Constables. ...

By: Steven R. Buch An unscrupulous agent will use all the ethical codes and the Realtors standards of practice to beat and cheat everyone.  Here’s an amazingly devious means by which it can be done.  Sellers, take heart and be on your guard.  Read on further, to see how to protect...

By: Sheldon Greenholtz     Horace Greeley, journalist and political activist, is famously remembered for his quote, “Go west, young man, go west …”  Although he was a product of 19th Century America, Greeley’s words resonate today, and while we may take the liberty to configure...

By: David J. Sideman, Esq. You may find in your efforts to collect on a debt that getting the money judgment is a lot easier than actually getting the money owed. This article will give you an overview of what to do after your day in court. Essentially, a money judgment states that you (formerly...

By Bruce Gudin, Esq. of Ehrlich Petriello Gudin & Plaza On January 13, 2014 the Senate and General Assembly approved and passed P.L.2013, CHAPTER 186, Assembly, No. 3625 concerning emergency operations plans in senior occupied buildings. This act takes effect immediately. The new law revised...

By Chris Hanlon, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann On January 21, 2014 Governor Christie signed into law S-2018.  This legislation is an attempt to “even the playing field” by allowing a Court to award a successful tenant legal fees where the landlord has the right to recover legal fees by virtue of its...

By Zev Stern & Nathan Winkler Water is typically wasted one drop at a time, but invariably adds up to significant costs! Reducing water and sewer bills is one of the few strategies left for multifamily building operators to improve their cash flow. The water and sewer bills for a typical 100...

By: Andrew Amorosi, PE, RS Concrete has high strength when it is compressed, or 'squeezed'. However, it is extremely weak when it is subjected to tension, or 'pulled'. Deicers can react with weakness and cause havoc. Upon appearance, concrete may seem like a very dense material.  However, in...

by Denise Klika    Post Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina and countless natural and manmade disasters comes the dreaded period of 'business interruption loss.' It's a very challenging time as firms scramble to get back on their feet while engaging their insurance consultants to calculate the...

by Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. On September 17, 2013 the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Appellate Division which reversed the Trial Court decision dismissing a Consumer Fraud action filed against a large residential landlord and an attorney-employee for charging fixed...