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New Jersey offers strong legal protections for individuals who are victims of abuse through two primary statutes: the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., and the Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection ...

Cohen Seglias partner Paul Thaler provided insight on recent changes to how the National Science Foundation (NSF) handles research misconduct cases, particularly the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) decision to stop recommending specific ...

A former member of the U.S. Air Force pled guilty on April 1, 2026, for his role in a nine-year scheme that involved falsely inflating IT contracts by at least $37 million. The individual then used these funds to enrich himself, his family, a ...

One of my residents has threatened to put his rent into escrow because he is not happy with the snow removal efforts in the community. Can he do that? There are only two scenarios in which a resident can put his rent into escrow. The first is when a ...

Unlike in almost every other state, New Jersey Final Restraining Orders (FROs) never lapse, and can only be dissolved pursuant to an application to the court. While it is not easy for a defendant to seek to dissolve some, it is possible provided you ...

The construction industry continues to navigate a transformative period involving the integration of smart technology, cloud computing and additive manufacturing (commonly known as 3D construction printing (“3DCP”). Once relegated to ...

Businesses integrating generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) into their operations should take note of a significant shift in the insurance landscape. The Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) has a new optional endorsement for commercial ...

As construction attorneys, we often come across exaggerated mechanics’ liens and sometimes “creative” liens. We also know that Lien Law § 3 is our north star, protecting those who perform labor or furnish materials for the “improvement ...

Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., individuals who meet the statutory definition of a “victim of domestic violence” are entitled to significant legal protections through final restraining orders ...

Is there any way to evict a resident while he has a pending appeal from a possession judgment entered by the Magisterial District Judge? Once an appeal has been properly filed, a stay of the eviction (called a supersedeas) takes effect. In order to ...

On March 26, 2026, the Administration issued another Executive Order related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) activities within the federal government. The Executive Order states that DEI activities and practices are unethical, may be ...

On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay” (AVOID) Act, ushering in one of the most significant changes to New York third-party practice in recent years. The statute, which amends ...

With the extension of the Opportunity Zone (OZ) tax benefit as part of the 2025 Reconciliation Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), now is the time to strategize to maximize the flow of transformational funds to the communities ...

We are pleased to announce that Carolyn N. Daly, Michael F. McKenna, George E. Pallas, Sean P. Gaynor and Lauren Hill were selected to this year’s New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Carolyn and Sean are recognized for their work in ...

There is a notion among many family law practitioners that an expert is necessary in any custody dispute, and that notion simply does not jibe with the realities of today or the law on custody. Many clients who have legitimate custody issues simply ...

The Lehigh Valley is entering a transformative new chapter. Cohen Seglias is pleased to recognize Eli Lilly and Company’s selection of Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, for its new $3.5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. As the largest life ...

Pennsylvania has moved into a new regulatory era with the statewide adoption of the 2021 International Codes (I‑Codes), which became effective on January 1, 2026, as part of the latest Uniform Construction Code (UCC) update. This change affects ...

Financial Planning for Family Meets the Cold Light of the Court Divorce is a reality for almost a million American couples each year. Across the range from amicable to hard fought, most divorces including children involve a desire from both sides to ...

One of my residents has appealed from a judgment I won at the Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) Court. I was told by a clerk at the courthouse that since the landlord is my LLC, I have to hire a lawyer to handle the appeal for me. Why is that? I was ...

New Jersey is widely recognized for its robust legal protections for victims of domestic violence. The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., provides meaningful safeguards through Final Restraining Orders (FROs) for ...