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It Depends on the Language – The Non-Disparagement Clause

By | Published June 6, 2022 | Posted in Non Disparage Clause | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on It Depends on the Language – The Non-Disparagement Clause

How enforceable is a non-disparagement clause in an agreement? As is always the case with any contract or agreement, it depends on the language. On May 31, 2022, the Appellate Division in a published decision affirmed the enforceability of a non-disparagement clause, but at the same time, held that the party was not in breach Read More

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The Friendly Neighborhood Scheme

By | Published November 18, 2021 | Posted in Land Use, Planning, Zoning | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on The Friendly Neighborhood Scheme

You have lived happily in your home for years, content with the fact that all the houses on your street appear the same from the outside. A deed restriction that applies to all the homes on the street, helps make sure the neighborhood looks consistent and uniform throughout. But then, a new neighbor comes in, Read More

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Commercial Landowner’s Duty to Remove Snow and Ice During a Storm

By | Published June 21, 2021 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Commercial Landowner’s Duty to Remove Snow and Ice During a Storm

In New Jersey, do commercial property owners have a duty to remove snow and ice from their property while it is still snowing or raining? Except in unusual circumstances, the New Jersey Supreme Court says no. On June 10, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court in a 5-2 decision held that a commercial landowner does Read More

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The Tortious Interference Claim

By | Published April 27, 2021 | Posted in Breach of contract on real estate, Real Estate | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on The Tortious Interference Claim

If you lose a bid for a property despite having submitted the highest financial bid, does this mean that you have a claim for damages against the broker? Maybe not. On April 15, 2021, the Appellate Division in an unpublished decision affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of tortious interference and common law fraud claims against Read More

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Notices and Appellate Review of a CAFRA Permit

By | Published July 30, 2020 | Posted in CCAFR, Land Use, Objector Litigation | Comments Off on Notices and Appellate Review of a CAFRA Permit

In JSTAR, LLC v. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al., Docket No. A-1745-18T1, the Appellate Division in an unpublished decision revisited the issues of notice and a review of an agency decision, as it relates to the approval of an individual Coastal Area Facility Review Act (“CAFRA”) Permit. JSTAR, LLC (“JSTAR”) was an Read More

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Should the Association Pool be Reopened During COVID-19?

By | Published June 29, 2020 | Posted in Community Associations, COVID-19, Homeowner Associations, Public Pools | Comments Off on Should the Association Pool be Reopened During COVID-19?

As the State of New Jersey slowly recovers from COVID-19, Governor Murphy has begun to reopen the state and relax restrictions on businesses and activities. Under Executive Order 153, outdoor swimming pools are allowed to reopen effective June 22, 2020. However, pools that are reopening during this time must comply with standards and policies issued Read More

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United States Supreme Court Tackles Key Clean Water Act Judicial Review Issue

By | Published February 6, 2018 | Posted in Clean Water Act (CWA), Environmental Issues, Federal Environmental Law | Comments Off on United States Supreme Court Tackles Key Clean Water Act Judicial Review Issue

National Association of Manufacturers v. Department of Defense, et al. 583 U.S. ____ (2018) Decided January 22, 2018 Since the passing of the Clean Water Act in 1972, the definition of “the waters of the United States” has been a struggle for the EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers to define and apply. Read More

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    NJ.com Jul 26, 2017

    CRANFORD -- A couple that owned a businesses in town and became sick from leaking underground tanks owned by an adjacent business can sue the township for damages because the tanks were partially ...

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  • Dark Waters: How a Class Action Catapulted NJ to Forefront of 'Forever Chemicals' Battle

    NJ Law Journal Jan 09, 2020

    As property owners become increasingly aware of PFAS contamination, and as individuals exposed to PFAS learn of the health risks associated with exposure, liability will likely affect entire supply chains.

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