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Who gets my dog when I get divorced?

We’ve all heard the story about the rich person who left millions of dollars to their pet chihuahua.  We know of people who dote on their dogs as if they were children.  We might even own a dog or two…

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Tickets for DUI while on drugs in New Jersey

Article by Daniel A. Levy Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in New Jersey, and it can have severe consequences. While everyone knows that you can be convicted if you drink and drive, it is important to…

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What happens if I’m driving an e-bike and I get in a collision?

By: Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. Photo by Tony Hisgett, per Creative Commons License. No changes were made. Recently, there has been a massive increase in the sale of e-bikes. By some estimates, sales of e-bikes have ranged from a 92%…

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Can schools punish children for behaviors that they cannot control? 

Article by Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. According to Federal Law, any time a child with a disability is asked to leave the school, that child is suspended. This is true even if the school fails to document this properly or…

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Why it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible, if you are arrested

Photo by Dale Cruse, per Creative Commons license. No changes made. If you have been arrested, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Here are a few reasons why: Overall, consulting with an attorney as…

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Should I dismiss my temporary restraining order?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As part of my divorce and family law practice, clients often come to see me and ask if they should dismiss a temporary restraining order that they filed against their former partner or spouse.…

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Why does the mother always get custody?

As part of my Divorce practice, clients ask me all sorts of questions right at the beginning of the case. And one of the most popular questions fathers ask me is, “Why does the mother always get custody?” It’s a…

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Can you be required to give police your cell phone password?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Clients come to me for many different kinds of Criminal Defense matters, and of course they ask lots of different questions. In the Age of Information, there are all sorts of new issues that…

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COVID-19 update – What can employers do when faced with an employee who calls out sick?

If you are an employer, you are probably aware that certain state and federal laws prevent you from inquiring into an employee’s private, medical condition. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) affords employees a certain amount of confidentiality regarding their…

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I was hurt on the job about one (1) year ago and the company is now out of business can I still make a Workers’ Compensation claim?

UPDATED: JULY 15, 2020 Yes, the fact that the company is out of business is not important as you are covered for your work injuries by the Workers’ Compensation insurance policy in place at the time of your injury, so…

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