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Lessons from Tom Brady’s divorce:  How to get divorced very quickly

As we all know, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were recently divorced.  It was clearly a newsworthy event as both spouses are famous public figures.  But what was most shocking…

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If I took Tylenol during pregnancy and now my child has ADHD, Autism, hyperactivity disorder, or another behavioral disorder, can…

The short answer is yes. As far back as 2012, researchers published studies that found sustained use of tylenol during the second and third trimester of pregnancy increased the chances…

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What should I do if my child’s mother won’t let me see my child?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Photo by Nenad Stojkovic, per Creative Commons License, no changes being made. Every week, potential clients contact me and explain that they are no…

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Our Law Firm’s 100th Anniversary

https://www.youtube.com/embed/B6B_dGEBPgI We were honored to be recognized by the City of Paterson and Mayor Andre Sayegh for our law firm's 100th year anniversary. We've been in the same building that…

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Support for Our Veterans

As the President-Elect of the Passaic County Bar Association, I had the honor of representing our organization during the County's Distinguished Service Medal Ceremony.  Each year, the Passaic County Judiciary and…

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New Jersey Automobile Insurance Fair Conduct Act

On January 18, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act into law to be effective immediately. The Act creates a private cause of action for…

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Who Pays for Medical Bills in a Ride-share Motor Vehicle Collision?

In this video, Michael Raff, Esq. describes the different scenarios for payment of medical bills when someone is involved in New Jersey car crash involving an Uber or Lyft or…

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Critical information for selecting Auto Insurance in New Jersey

In this video, Amanda Ibrahim, Esq., discuss some options to look for and avoid when selecting automobile insurance in New Jersey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-XmI39ca_M

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Emergency Care Without the Worries About the Bill

The world as we know it has changed drastically over the last couple years. Emergency care has become more common than ever. Unfortunately, it is also common that those seeking…

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Dog Bite Injury Cases

This dog bite attack was thwarted by a heroic cat, and captured on video, much to the delight of many viewers online. However, the sad fact is that many children…

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CHECKLIST: Things to do, and not to do, after a car accident

Updated Sept 30, 2021 Unfortunately, good drivers may be not unable to avoid the negligent actions of others. You should be prepared in the event of an auto accident and…

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Critical information for selecting Auto Insurance in New Jersey

In this video, Amanda Ibrahim, Esq., discuss some options to look for and avoid when selecting automobile insurance in New Jersey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-XmI39ca_M

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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…

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3 Mistakes People Make When Obtaining Car Insurance

https://youtu.be/Y4XMqVevo5g In this short video, I discuss the potential negative consequences when selecting minimal PIP coverage, Health Insurance Primary, and limited Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage on your New Jersey…

Happy Holidays From Raff & Raff

This year the Law Offices of Raff & Raff teamed up with "Gifts of Love," a 501c3 charitable organization whose mission is to provide low income families with gifts during…

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Why does the mother always get custody?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As part of my Divorce practice, clients ask me all sorts of questions right at the beginning of the case. And one of the…

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…

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…

THE LIABILITY OF AN UNDERAGE ADULT HOSTING A PARTY WITH ALCOHOL

So, it’s a Saturday night and you’re going out for the evening. Your college-aged kid is home for the weekend and wants to have a party with alcohol. You want…

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I was hurt on the job about one (1) year ago and the company is now out of business can…

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…