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Expiring Copyrights

In the United States, copyright law grants exclusive rights to authors for a limited time, generally expiring 70 years after the author's death, or 95 years after publication. Works published before January 1, 1928, are in the public domain.

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Avoiding Home Foreclosure

In New Jersey, a foreclosure can be triggered by a variety of events, including failing to make payments, defaulting on a loan, or violating the terms of a loan agreement. If a homeowner fails to make mortgage payments for 30 days or more, it is considered a default.

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How Ash Wednesday Marks The Start Of Lent

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day Lenten season, a period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. This day is observed throughout the Christian world, as well as in some other faiths.

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Get Ready for Fat Tuesday 2023!

Mardi Gras is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to Medieval Europe. It was originally called “Carnival,” and it was celebrated as a way to mark the beginning of the Lenten season. Over time, the festivities evolved and spread to the United States, where it became known as “Mardi Gras.”

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President's Day

President's Day is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates multiple past Presidents. In New Jersey, President's Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

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Locking Out A Tenant

Under New Jersey law, landlords may not lock out tenants without a court order. In order to lawfully lock out a tenant, the landlord must first provide written notice to the tenant and then file a complaint in court.

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Avoiding Real Estate Disputes

Common causes of action in real estate litigation in New Jersey include suits for eviction, disputes between buyers and sellers, disputes among neighboring landowners, disputes between debtors and creditors, and common law conversion. These disputes may arise from problems regarding financing, the condition of the property or the closing date.

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St. Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a beloved holiday celebrated by Christians around the world on February 14th. It originally began as a feast day honoring a single martyr, Saint Valentine of Rome.

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Layoff Severance

Businesses in New Jersey with 100 or more workers will have to pay severance of one week for each year of work in the event of a large layoff or a plant closing or transfer that will put at least 50 people out of a job. The law will also require that severance pay be equal to one week’s compensation for every year of service with the company.

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Sports Betting

In 2018, New Jersey made history by becoming the first state to take advantage of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, a federal ban on sports betting. Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that paved the way for the state's casinos and racetracks to legally offer sports betting. This allowed gamblers to legally bet on sports.

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