How NJ Prosecutors Are Using Criminal Charges Against Coronavirus Order Violations

March 30, 2020 |

“I’ve established a statewide network of prosecutors to advise police on how to pursue these charges,” Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said. Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Ensuring 9 million residents are staying home in the nation’s most densely populated state during a global pandemic is a daunting task by all accounts. So…

Supreme Court Order Extends COVID-19 -Related Suspensions of Court Proceedings and Other Matters

March 28, 2020 |

The Supreme Court issued an order today extending the deadlines for the suspension of court proceedings and other matters in light of the ongoing public health emergency caused by coronavirus COVID-19. The order extends by 30 days the provisions set forth in previous orders involving criminal, civil, family, tax and municipal courts. It also continues…

Jurisdiction for Child Support is Established Upon Conception

March 27, 2020 |

Hudson County Department of Family Services v. Mateo New Jersey Family Law submission by Hark and Hark. In an unpublished decision, the Appellate Division recently took on an issue of jurisdiction as it relates to child support and a potential father living out of the State of New Jersey. In Hudson County Department of Family…

SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY – Statement on COVID-19 and court policy

March 26, 2020 |

SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY In response to the growing public health crisis worldwide and in this state involving the COVID-19 coronavirus, the New Jersey Judiciary continues to implement all possible measures to apply social distancing in court operations consistent with the recommendations of the New Jersey Department of Health (“NJ DOH”) and the Centers…

State v. Miller

March 26, 2020 |

State v. Miller A-2457-17T1 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion State v. Miller, the Appellate Division decided several important legal issues involving protection of the Fourth Amendment to the United States’ Constitution against unlawful search and seizure. In State v. Miller, police recognized an individual sitting on outdoor…

Butler v. Rainey

March 24, 2020 |

Butler v. Rainey: Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Wausau Underwriters Insurance Company (Defendants/Insurers) sought partial summary judgment in action over an automobile accident. Plaintiff asserted insurers issued a policy to her which included PIP benefits. The insurers argued New Jersey law required alternative dispute resolution for…

News release: New Jersey Worker’s Compensation and personal injury emergency

March 24, 2020 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Amazon Wayfare, supermarkets, drug stores, emergency responders, police fire, all essential employees:  this is a specific message/news flash for you if you were injured on the job in the last few days or weeks will become injured in the immediate near future. If you are injured…

Emergent Family Matters During COVID-19

March 23, 2020 |

Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The COVID-19 crisis has caused for the temporary suspension of most in-person Court proceedings in the State of New Jersey. Family Courts in particular are attempting to manage the Coronavirus situation remotely. Divorces and motion hearings for custody, alimony, child support, and parenting time are being handled…

Supremes order release of muni court inmates due to virus threat

March 23, 2020 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Muni-mail [March 23, 12:32pm est]  –  By a consent order signed this morning, the Supreme Court has ordered the release from county jails municipal court-sentenced inmates and others who are serving jail sentences as a condition of probation. This action was taken to mitigate the danger of…

Court Closed Because of COVID-19? Remote Mediation is Available!

March 23, 2020 |

COVID-19 has New Jersey government shutting down non-essential businesses and government entities. The Family Courts are not immune to these Coronavirus measures. As of now, only emergent matters are being considered by the Family Courts. Divorce, alimony, child support, parenting time, and other matters are being handled slowly, and some are being postponed until the…