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Although lawyers are required to zealously advocate for their clients, over-zealous advocacy often leads to trouble. A recent New Jersey Supreme Court case, Morales-Hurtado v. Reinoso, illustrates how, in the…
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Although lawyers are required to zealously advocate for their clients, over-zealous advocacy often leads to trouble. A recent New Jersey Supreme Court case, Morales-Hurtado v. Reinoso, illustrates how, in the…
A recent “Me Too” movement update to New Jersey’s Child Sexual Abuse Act (CSAA) significantly extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims, granting victims additional time to file…
If you think the penalty for texting while driving is a traffic ticket, think again. You could be charged with murder. Last year, a woman was found guilty of vehicular…
A recent New Jersey appeals court ruling found that water damage to a vacation home caused by leaking pipes was not covered under a “named perils insurance policy.” In Cusamano…
Recently in Markou v. Caliber Home Loans, Inc., a New Jersey appellate court upheld the rule that a “mortgagee in possession” of a vacant property is not liable for sidewalk…
In Chartis Propriety Casualty Company v. Inganamort, the Third Circuit found that, when handling a property damage claim under an all-risk maritime policy, the insured has the burden of proving…
A New Jersey appeals court recently ruled that a golfer who rents a golf cart has an obligation to refrain from letting an incompetent operator use the cart. In McKeown…
We want to assure all clients, colleagues and friends that there will be no disruption in service while we all deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Every attorney and employee has…
Who is responsible for clearing the ice and snow on a leased commercial property? The answer depends on several factors, including the language of the lease agreement, the location of…
The New Jersey Appellate Division in New Jersey Transit v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, et al, A-1026-17T1 (App. Div. Slip Op. November 18, 2019) recently held that storm surge damage…
Can liability be imposed on a landlord based on a theory of regulatory responsibility over an apartment building’s heating system and is there a common law duty to cover an…
Can you argue “They’re faking it!” NJ Supreme Court says, “It depends.” In March, the New Jersey Supreme Court was asked to determine whether a Defendant’s medical expert could use…
In a 7-0 decision, the Supreme Court of New Jersey decided to extend the principles of the case Jerista v. Murray, to a similar case in which a condominium building’s…
New Jersey made the news this week, sandwiched among immigration issues and the retirement announcement of United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, the New Jersey highest court, has…
Powell & Roman is pleased to announce the addition of Joanna L. Crosby to our firm. Ms. Crosby is licensed in New Jersey and New York and has over 30…