New Jersey Law

N.J. App. Div. Holds that the Spill Act has a 6 Year Statute of Limitation in Private Cost Recovery Actions

On August 23, 2013, the Appellate Division handed down its decision in Morristown Associates v. Grant Oil Co. Plaintiff in that case, the owner of a shopping center in Morristown, brought claims against prior owners of a dry cleaning business…

BEWARE THE PITFALLS OF FLOOD INSURANCE

The insured victims of Sandy’s flood waters got good news when FEMA extended the Proof of Loss (POL) filing deadline until April 28, 2014. This extension can have a downside. Many who have unresolved claims will see this as an…

Court rules against defense on motion to protect from ESI disclosure and costs.

In Juster Acquisition Co., LLC. v. North Hudson Sewerage Authority, a recent Federal Court opinion, the Plaintiff scored a victory with respect to the scope of electronic discovery requests as well as which side is responsible to pay for such…

Pompelio argues victim’s right to face defendant at sentencing.

On April 29, 2013, Richard Pompelio, Esq., pro-bono victim’s rights attorney and of-counsel to the law firm argued a case of first impression before the New Jersey Supreme Court in State v Tedesco. Mr. Pompelio represented the family members…

Attorney Martin Allen Is Quoted in NJ Spotlight Magazine

Attorney Martin Allen was recently quoted in an article published in the NJ Spotlight Magazine entitled “State’s Sluggish Recovery Means More Bad News for Municipalities” written by Colleen O’Dea. To read the full article please go to the following link:…

Governor DiFrancesco to participate in Special 9/11 tribute event on May 30, 2012.

Governor DiFrancesco will be the guest of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and 9/11 President Joe Daniels at a special 9/11 tribute evening event on May 30, 2012. This special tribute shall recognize the 10th anniversary of the formal end of…