Ride Sharing Away From Court: Uber’s Court Victory
When you step into an Uber, did you know you are likely giving up your right to go to court if your uber driver injures you in a car accident? So says a recent decision by the Appellate Division of New Jersey.
Social Media and the Workplace: Are You ‘Friends’ with Your Employees or Coworkers?
In today’s political climate, it is very common for people to express their opinions on social media. These conversations no longer take place only at the water cooler. More often, individuals are expressing themselves on social media, either with an original post or with a “like” or other support for another’s political post. But if you supervise others, or own the company, the risk of doing so, even from your personal account, cannot be understated.
Why You Need Three Estate Planning Devices
If you have children or have reached your 30’s or 40’s, you have probably heard a million times that you need three important legal documents: A will (and maybe a trust), a healthcare directive, and power of attorney. Yet, most people do not have these documents for reasons as different as people are. But the number ONE reason for having these documents is this: YOU choose who controls you and your money when you are sick or dead. Otherwise a court may have to choose after an expensive court process?
Bright Line Rule for Business Sidewalks
In Padilla v. Young, (A-43-22), the Supreme Court of New Jersey, in a 4-3 decision, tossed away centuries of common law and decades of New Jersey decisional law. From now on, a business owner has the duty to keep the public sidewalks that border all of its business property free from defects and hazards that could endanger pedestrians – even if the business property is a vacant lot.
2 North Jersey law firms merge to create Porter Thomas Grabell & Baumwoll P.C.
Fisher Porter & Thomas PC merges with the Law Office of Matthew Grabell
An Announcement from our Managing Partner
It is with great excitement to announce that our firm merged with the Law Office of Matthew Grabell and has promoted David Baumwoll to Partner. Our new firm, Porter Thomas Grabell & Baumwoll P.C., will continue to provide our clients with the best representation in each of our practice areas.
Arthur Porter Honored at NJBIZ Leader in Law Event
On May 24, 2022, Arthur “Scott” Porter was honored at an event in Somerset hosted by NJBIZ. The Leaders in Law awards program honors legal professionals whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding. Honorees were chosen by a panel of independent judges with experience in the justice system.
