There are a lot of moving parts involved in purchasing a New Jersey home, and many people who have been through the process attest that things often change on a dime. As you navigate the process of purchasing a home, contingencies and disclosures may come into play....
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What is intraventricular hemorrhage?
When you hear that your child has an intraventricular hemorrhage or IVH, it can be challenging to process. This refers to bleeding in and around the brain’s ventricles. Kids Health explains that babies born under three pounds, premature and after a difficult delivery...
Is DUI entrapment real?
One of the defenses potentially available to the defendant in a criminal case before a New Jersey court is entrapment. Simply put, entrapment occurs when law enforcement causes a person to commit a crime that they would have done otherwise. This includes tricking or...
An overview of Senate Bill 3124
In the beginning months of each new year, the governor often signs bills into law or previously signed bills go into effect. One such recent bill is Senate Bill 3124. According to NJ Spotlight News, this bill helps renters, giving them more time to pay overdue rent...
In what ways do TBIs affect victims?
After suffering from a severe head injury, you are likely to suffer from some level of brain trauma as well. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) unfortunately have a way of affecting your health on multiple levels. But how exactly do these injuries really impact you? What...
When a hip replacement surgery goes wrong
Hip replacement surgery is frequent among people between the ages of 60 and 80. Patients in their teens and early twenties get hip replacements to relieve pain or increase function. Hip replacement surgery, also called hip arthroplasty, is an option for individuals...
Problematic trends with heuristics in healthcare
Most people in New Jersey place a great deal of confidence in their doctors and surgeons. In many cases, a clinician's actions (supported by their experience and knowledge) justify that confidence. However, misdiagnoses remain one of the most prevalent problems facing...
Reviewing New Jersey’s self-defense laws
The possibility of you facing criminal charges in New Jersey for something as serious as assault may seem outlandish. Yet at the same time, you likely recognize that there are situations where you may feel compelled to actions that (under normal circumstances) might...
Critical distinctions between theft and robbery
Although the terms "theft" and "robbery" are often used interchangeably, the law sees them very differently. If you find yourself facing charges in New Jersey, the distinction plays a vital role in how the court views the crime and the penalties associated with it....
What are the important points of an FDD?
If you want to open a franchise, you will need to sign a Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD will give you information about the franchisor and allow you to make an informed decision about the overall deal. The International Franchise Association explains there are...
