Meyerson, Fox & Conte, P.A. congratulates our Partner and colleague, Michelle J. Marose on her appointment to the Superior Court of New Jersey. Judge Marose spent her entire legal career at Meyerson, Fox & Conte, specializing in divorce and family law matters. Judge Marose’s appointment was approved by the New Jersey Senate on December 19, […]
Meyerson, Fox & Conte, P.A., is proud to unveil its new website. The website’s facelift culminates an exciting year for the firm, where we expanded our firm’s office, and grew to a thirty-attorney firm with the addition of attorneys from Verde, Steinberg & Pontell. According to Lawrence N. Meyerson, one of the firm’s founding partners, […]
Meyerson, Fox & Conte, P.A. wishes to congratulate Partner Brian E. Shea on a very successful and productive year, which has been capped off by his tireless efforts in helping to create New Jersey’s first ever Guardianship Mentor Program. This program was conducted in cooperation with the Bergen County Bar Association and the Bergen County […]
Meyerson, Fox & Conte, PA is proud to announce that Partner, Evelyn F. Nissirios, has been appointed by the Director of the Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) to serve as Secretary to the District IIB Ethics Committee for Bergen County, effective December 1, 2024. The District Secretary performs critical tasks attendant to the operation of […]
2024 has been an exciting year at Meyerson, Fox & Conte, P.A. In July, the firm completed its expansion at its Montvale office, adding nearly 3,000 square feet to its existing footprint. The expansion coincided with the firm’s merger with Verde, Steinberg and Pontell, LLC, a law firm known for its strong litigation practice, led […]
Meyerson, Fox & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that nine of our attorneys were named as Bergen County’s Top Lawyers: Lawrence N. Meyerson (Trusts & Estates, Wills and Probate), Anne M. Fox (Matrimonial & Family), John A. Conte, Jr. (Real Estate), Sharon Rivenson Mark (Trusts & Estates, Wills & Probate), Carol Hawk (Trusts & […]
In response to the growing threat of flooding within New Jersey, on July 3, 2023, the New Jersey flood risk notification law was enacted to require landlords and sellers of real estate to make certain disclosures regarding known and potential floods risks. The law took effect on March 20, 2024. Under the law, every landlord […]
The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted in 2021 and went into effect on January 1, 2024. The law was intended to make it harder for bad actors to hide assets through shell companies. Under the law, companies must report to the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) information about their business and disclose certain […]
Meyerson, Fox & Conte attorneys, Sharon Rivenson Mark, Esq., Brian Shea, Esq. and Christine O’Donnell, Esq., with the assistance of Erik Topp, Esq., authored the 2024 New Jersey Practice Series on Elder Law. The New Jersey Practice Series are resources used by attorneys throughout New Jersey seeking subject matter expertise. In the two volume Elder […]
New Jersey has passed an amendment to its laws regulating home improvement contractors, imposing new licensure requirements in addition to the existing registration framework. The legislation, titled the “Home Improvement and Home Elevation Contractor Licensing Act,” was enacted on January 8, 2023. The law calls for creation of a new oversight board, the New Jersey […]
According to New Jersey’s Appellate Division, if a former partner threatens a person’s new partner, they can obtain a restraining order. In the case of D.S. v. E.R. (A-3792-21), the Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant had a substantial history of abusive behavior. Although the Plaintiff and Defendant had broken up, the Defendant began calling the […]
Meyerson Fox & Conte, PA is pleased to announce that Partner, Evelyn F. Nissirios, Esq., has been appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to serve on the District Ethics Committee for Bergen County (District IIA). The appointment is for a four-year term, commencing September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027. Under the Office […]
In most circumstances, New Jersey law provides both civil and criminal immunity to those who make reports of suspected child abuse to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP). However, in the recently published case of E.W. v. W. M-H., the Court found that the immunity does not apply in domestic violence cases. In […]
On August 8, 2023, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in the matter of Cardali v. Cardali, largely resolving an ongoing debate among New Jersey courts about what is necessary for a litigant to make a “prima facie,” or threshold demonstration of cohabitation. For those paying alimony, proving cohabitation by the recipient […]
Governor Murphy recently signed a law that expands the ability of victims of stalking and cyber harassment to obtain restraining orders in New Jersey. Under existing law, restraining orders could only be obtained if a victim and perpetrator shared a close relationship, either as members of the same household, spouses, or a couple in a […]
Over the last several years, an increasing number of Municipalities have enacted Bamboo ordinances to control the planting, cultivating, and growing of Bamboo as well as to prevent the spread of existing Bamboo into other areas. Bamboo has been historically used as a property buffer as the plant grows quickly, densely, and up to a […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that ten of its attorneys, including Lawrence Meyerson, Anne Fox, John Conte, Harry Carroll, Carol Hawk, Janet Lurie, Brian Shea, Andrew Bolson, Evelyn Nissirios, and Lynda Picinic, Brian Shea, were named 2022 Top Lawyers by Bergen Magazine. The list of Top Lawyers is based upon […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is pleased to announce that Lynda Picinic has been elevated to Partner of the firm. A member of the firm’s divorce and family law practice, Lynda focuses her practice on representing clients in matrimonial and post-divorce judgment matters. MFMC congrats Lynda on this well deserved honor.
Kyle D. Whittle has joined MFMC as an associate. Kyle’s practice focuses on commercial and estate litigation, wills, trusts, and estate matters, and landlord/tenant law. Prior to joining the firm, Kyle was a staff attorney with Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, where he handled landlord/tenant disputes, Section 8 terminations, expungements, debt management, Consumer Fraud protection […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. Partner, Sharon Rivenson Mark, a Certified Elder Law Attorney, along with contributions from MFMC attorneys, Christine H. O’Donnell and Brian E. Shea, authored the 2021-2022 edition of the New Jersey Practice Series on Elder Law – Guardianships and Conservatorships and New Jersey Medicaid Laws and Regulations. The New Jersey […]
MFMC is proud to have welcomed Sandra Lomenzo as Of Counsel to our firm. Sandra practices exclusively in family and matrimonial law and represents clients in all aspects of family law litigation, including divorce, custody, relocation, child support, alimony, college contribution, equitable distribution, post-judgment applications, enforcement applications, prenuptial agreements, appeals and mediation. A graduate of […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that Lawrence N. Meyerson, John A. Conte, Jr., and Janet B. Lurie were named 2021 Super Lawyers. Lawrence N. Meyerson and Janet B. Lurie were named Top Lawyers in Elder Law. John A. Conte, Jr. was named a Top Lawyer in the area of Estate […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is pleased to announce that the Law Office of Sharon Rivenson Mark, P.C., including Partner, Sharon Rivenson Mark, and Associate, Adrienne M. Bonds, has joined its practice. Ms. Mark is Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the ABA-accredited National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), is a member of the Council of […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is pleased to welcome Luther Griffin Jones, IV as Of Counsel to the firm. Luther is joining MFMC’s divorce and family law practice. Admitted to practice law in New Jersey in May 2005, Luther previously served two judicial clerkships in the Bergen County Family Division, first with the Honorable […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that Partner Evelyn F. Nissirios has been elected to the Saddle River Board of Education to serve a 3-year term. Ms. Nissirios was first appointed to the Board in February 2020 to fulfill a one-year vacancy on the Board that expired on December 31, 2020. […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is excited to welcome attorneys, Christine H. O’Donnell and Erik A. Topp, to our firm. Christine, the former Public Guardian for Elderly Adults for New Jersey, practices primarily in the areas of guardianships, estate administration and estate planning. Christine’s experience compliments our firm’s premier Northern New Jersey guardianship and […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of our partner, colleague and friend, Robert J. Mancinelli. After a successful career as Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel for a national travel company, and then as a solo practitioner, Rob joined our firm in 2007 as a named Partner. Rob’s […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. congratulates Lawrence N. Meyerson, Janet B. Lurie and John A. Conte, Jr. on being named as 2020 Super Lawyers. Both Lawrence N. Meyerson and Janet B. Lurie were named Super Lawyers in the area of elder Law and John A. Conte, Jr. was named in the area of estate […]
In the first part of this Blog article, I discussed Health Care Proxies and Living Wills. In this Blog post, I will discuss the importance of having a Durable Power of Attorney and a Will and why should you review your existing documents to make sure they are up to date and still represent your […]
I am not an alarmist by nature, but as I sit at my dining room table working remotely, I am concerned that many Americans have not prepared their legal affairs in the event they become too sick to make financial and health care decisions for themselves. As an elder law attorney and an elder myself, […]
In business, planning for the unexpected includes possessing insurance and entering into contracts that include “force majeure” provisions. Unfortunately, business interruption insurance in New Jersey does not include coverage for pandemics. While legislation in Trenton is currently being considered to retroactively include Covid-19, as of now, the legislation has not been passed into law. Without […]
MFMC is saddened by the passing of Judge John A. Conte, Sr., father of Partner John A. Conte, Jr. Judge Conte, retired from the Superior Court of New Jersey, was a well respected jurist and member of the Bergen County and State Bar Associations. He will be sorely missed. We extend our sincerest condolences to […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. remains open to serve the legal needs of our community during theses uncertain times. For consultations, meetings, mediations and arbitrations, our firm has gone virtual and our office is fully equipped to provide the same level of service through remote capabilities. As we all face this challenging time, we […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that Partner Evelyn F. Nissirios has been appointed to the Saddle River Board of Education to fulfill a one-year vacancy on the Board through December 31, 2020. Ms. Nissirios was sworn in on February 12, 2020. “I want to thank the Board Members for their […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that attorneys, Andrew P. Bolson and Evelyn Nissirios, have been promoted to Partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Andrew has been with the firm since September 2011. Over the past eight years, Andrew has represented individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations with both […]
There are lots of misconceptions about estate planning, and any one of them can result in costly mistakes. Understanding who needs an estate plan and what it should cover is key to creating a plan that is right for you. A properly crafted estate plan allows you, while you are still living, to ensure that […]
(201) Magazine has released its 2019 list of Bergen County Top Lawyers. We are proud that ten of our attorneys were included on the list in the following areas of the law: Alternative Dispute Resolution – Harry G. Carroll, J.A.D. (Ret.) Chancery Practice – Lawrence N. Meyerson Custody – Anne M. Fox, Evelyn Nissirios, Brian […]
Most people consider Prenuptial Agreements to be reserved for the wealthy. Oftentimes, they are viewed as a “relationship killer,” where at least one spouse goes into the marriage assuming that it will not work out. While either scenario could be accurate, there are many reasons why parties might contemplate a Prenuptial Agreement, even when they […]
Lawrence Meyerson and John Conte, Jr. were named 2019 Super Lawyers and Andrew Bolson, Evelyn Nissirios and Brian Shea were named as 2019 Rising Stars.
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is pleased to announce Janet B. Lurie has joined our firm as Of Counsel.
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. has launched the appellate law practice group.
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. proud to announce that Partner Lawrence Meyerson has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Community Health Law Project.
So you’re looking to buy a home and you’ve come across a place you really like, but it’s a condo. Does this matter? And what should you know? A condominium, or condo, is a building (or complex of buildings) containing a number of individually owned apartments (or units). In New Jersey, condominiums are governed by […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that nine of our attorneys were included in Bergen Magazine’s list of Bergen County’s Top Lawyers 2018. Our attorneys were honored in the following categories: Arbitration and Mediation Lawrence N. Meyerson Steven R. Rubenstein Civil Law / Litigation Andrew P. Bolson John A. Conte, Jr. […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is hosting a coat drive for the benefit of The Good Shepherd Mission in Paterson, New Jersey. We will be collecting new or used coats (in good, clean condition) of all sizes during the month of November. Please drop off your coats to our office to support men, women […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A., is pleased to announce that The Honorable Harry G. Carroll has joined the firm as Counsel. Judge Carroll joins MFM&C after serving sixteen years in the New Jersey Superior Court and Appellate Division. Judge Carroll brings extensive experience to the firm, offering his expertise in the areas of complementary […]
On Tuesday, June 24, 2018, the Attorney General of New Jersey, Gurbir Grewal, issued a memo requesting New Jersey Prosecutors to seek adjournments for “any matter involving a marijuana related offense pending in Municipal Court”, until September 4, 2018 or later. Mr. Grewal suggested he would be issuing a directive in August which could, “effectively amount […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. would like to announce that Michelle J. Marose and Brian E. Shea have become Partners in the firm. Michelle and Brian are both attorneys in the firm’s divorce and family law practice. We would like to congratulate Michelle and Brian on their well deserved honor.
New Jersey is what is referred to in law as a “blue pencil” state.” That is to say, New Jersey courts retain the ability to declare portions of a contract or agreement unenforceable, while finding others enforceable—albeit, sometimes, through the court’s own revision. For example, this so-called blue pencil power allowed the Court in Community […]
Noncompete agreements, restrictive covenants, covenants-not-to-compete, and garden leave – these are just some of the ways to refer to post-employment contracts that contain a provision that limits an employer’s former employee’s ability to work. At its essence, a “noncompete” is an agreement between an employer and an employee where the employee promises not to work […]
Please note that as of April 1, 2018 Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. has changed its name to Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. All firm phone numbers, office locations and legal services will remain the same. We appreciate your consideration as we make this transition.
It happens all too often. A driver gets pulled over for any number of reasons, only to discover they are driving with a suspended license. The trouble is, there are many people who truly don’t know their license has been suspended. How could this be possible? First, there are two separate entities that have the […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been named 2017 Top Attorneys by Bergen Magazine. The honorees include Lawrence Meyerson for chancery law, elder law, real estate law and will, trusts and estates, Anne Fox for marital and family law, Robert Mancinelli for labor and employment law […]
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled that the Stored Communications Act does not prohibit Yahoo! from disclosing contents of a deceased user’s email account to the administrators of the decedent’s estate as long as the administrators lawfully consent to the release of the information. In this case, Yahoo! declined to allow the Plaintiffs, siblings […]
PART II – LITIGATION UNDER NEW JERSEY’S SHAREHOLDER STATUTE In a public company, as discussed in Part I, a shareholder can quickly find a buyer for his or her shares at a price already set by the stock market. However, in small companies, there is no such marketplace. One result is that a partner in […]
PART I – THE BUYOUT Small businesses with a limited number of shareholders – sometimes referred to as closely held businesses – face an obstacle that larger, publicly traded companies do not: liquidity. Liquidity is simply a term used to describe the degree an interest, or share, in a company can be readily bought or […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. has launched a division for the purpose of handling all municipal court matters. These matters would include motor vehicle violations, violations for driving while intoxicated, assault, harassment, neighborhood dispute issues and any other municipal court actions. The new division will be headed by former municipal court judges and prosecutors, Lawrence […]
Quiet Title Actions arise when ownership of a piece of property is in question. It usually occurs from a mistake in a survey description. Prior to the Twentieth Century, Deeds were typically handwritten and the property was described in what was called a “chain and link” description. The property would be described as such: “. […]
For golfers, the warmer weather and the longer days signal that spring has arrived and the new golfing season has begun. Whether you are a scratch golfer or a beginner to the game, undoubtedly at some point during the season you will find yourself hitting a slice or pulling a hook and yelling “fore” to […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is excited to announce that the expansion of its Montvale, New Jersey office has been completed. The expansion adds 3,700 square feet to its existing 12,000 square feet of space. According to Partner Lawrence Meyerson, “the additional space reflects the continuous growth that we have experienced during the recent past and […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that Partner, John A. Conte, Jr. has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. An attorney is eligible for Certification only after completing a designated number of days at trial, whether jury or non-jury, successful completion of continuing education […]
RMFMC&B, P.A. Partner, John A. Conte, Jr. has been appointed by the Chief Justice of the New Jersey State Supreme Court as a Judge for the new Central Judicial Processing Court. The new CJP Court has been established for the specific purpose of expediting first appearances in the criminal court and to set conditions for […]
RMFMC&B Partner, Lawrence N. Meyerson, Esq. published an Op-Ed in The Star-Ledger on November 6, 2016. Titled “Free speech: Where do we draw the line?,” Mr. Meyerson’s Op-Ed addressed our society’s moral obligation to guard against hateful and discriminatory speech. According to Mr. Meyerson, “It’s a simple rule, the use of words and symbols that denigrate entire […]
RMFMC&B attorney, Andrew Bolson is one of the featured speakers at the seminar, “Advanced Estate Planning in 2017 & Beyond,” which is being held at the Wilshire Grand in West Orange, New Jersey on November 17th. Sponsored by the New Jersey Bar Association, the seminar will discuss many advanced estate planning topics, including social security […]
(201) Magazine has released its annual listing of Bergen County’s Top Lawyers. Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys were selected as Top Attorneys for 2016. Among the honorees were Partners, Anne M. Fox, Steven R. Rubenstein, Lawrence N. Meyerson, Robert J. Mancinelli, John A. Conte, […]
The National Business Institute is hosting a two-day course on Estate Planning from A to Z on July 21 & 22, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza, 50 Kenny Place, Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663. John A. Conte, Jr., will present the segment on Client Screening and Intake, Discussing Goals and Forecasting Needs, Assessing Current and […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to be a sponsor of Hearts & Crafts Counseling’s Walk to Remember on June 11th at Ramsey High School. Hearts & Crafts Counseling is a Hillsdale based non-profit organization which provides counseling to children and adults who are dealing with life-altering events, such as the death of […]
On April 22, 2016, the Music Icon Prince died. Soon after, the Media reported that sources believed Prince had died without a Will. In addition, he was not married at the time of his death and there are no known children. Some individuals mistakenly believe that his Estate would then go to the State of […]
Consulting or freelancing is becoming an increasingly popular way to earn a living. Unlike salaried, W-2 employees, consultants or freelancers have greater control over when they work, where they work and who they work for. If you are considering either working as a freelancer or as a consultant either on a full-time or on part-time […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. Attorneys, Andrew P. Bolson and Beth L. Barnhard will present at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 18th Annual Elder Law Retreat. The Retreat, being held on April 14th and April 15th at the Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey, is the preeminent annual event for New Jersey […]
In a previous blog post, I wrote about 10 things to consider when buying residential real estate in New Jersey. For this post, I examine what to consider when selling residential real estate. Both buying and selling residential real estate can be a stressful process. However, by having an understanding of the process, at least […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is pleased to have recently welcomed Partner, Marianne Quinn and Associate, Lynda Picinic to the firm. With the additions of Marianne and Lynda, the firm’s ranks include 16 attorneys, practicing in a range of legal areas, from Family and Matrimonial Law to Business Law and Real Estate Law. Marianne […]
Corporate entities are formed for all sorts of reasons. For example, some corporations are formed in order to purchase real estate, some businesses are formed by entrepreneurs looking for new business opportunities and some corporations are formed to fulfill lifelong dreams, such as the opening of a restaurant. Whatever the many reasons corporations are formed, […]
Lawrence N. Meyerson, Partner at Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A., has been appointed to the Board of Education for the Bergen County Technical School District by the Bergen County Freeholders. Dr. Meyerson is one of five-members of the Board of Education which oversees Bergen County’s secondary and post-secondary schools, including the Applied Technology High […]
This November marked Marlene Tarlowe’s, the firm’s administrator, twentieth year with Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli, Conte & Bern, P.A. Marlene has been instrumental in the firm’s growth from a four attorney law firm located in Oakland, New Jersey to a now sixteen attorney law firm based in Montvale, New Jersey. Marlene joined RMFMC&B after running her […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding with two new office locations, one in Englewood, New Jersey and one in Manhattan, New York. The Englewood office will be located in the heart of downtown Englewood at 90 West Palisade Avenue and will serve the firm’s growing list […]
The National Business Institute is hosting a two-day course on “Local Government Law from Start to Finish,” on December 9th and 10th at the Doubletree by Hilton Newark Airport. On December 9th, RMFMC&B Partner, John A. Conte, Jr., will present a segment on “Navigating Open Meeting Law Compliance Issues.” Mr. Conte has extensive experience and […]
In New Jersey, before you think of putting an addition onto your house, installing a fence along your property line, or installing a shed or pool in your backyard, it is critical for you to check with your town to determine whether a variance will be required. A variance is an allowance by the town’s […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. was proud to serve as a sponsor for the Montvale PBA’s Third Annual 5k and Family Fun Walk. The event which took place on October 25th raises money for the Hills/Valley Coalition, an organization dedicated to spreading awareness about teen drug and alcohol abuses in the the communities of […]
On October 3, 2015, new regulations affecting the residential mortgage process became effective. The new regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) are intended to combine the disclosures that consumers receive under the Truth in Lending Act (“TILA”) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”) to make the disclosures easier to understand. […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. recently launched the Superstorm Sandy Litigation Practice to assist Sandy affected homeowners who have been denied claim eligibility by the Sandy Recovery Division. Many residents who have their primary residence in one of the nine major counties affected by Superstorm Sandy, including Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, […]
Mediation has been an effective alternative to litigation for divorcing couples in New Jersey for many years. The fact that more people do not take advantage of the opportunity to avoid the costly, time consuming and emotionally draining experience that litigation presents by choosing to mediate is unfortunate. Aside from the far greater control over […]
The annual list of New Jersey SuperLawyers was released by Super Lawyers Magazine on March 11, 2015. Included in the list for 2015 were RMFMC&B attorneys, Steven Rubenstein and Lawrence Meyerson. Steven Rubenstein was named a SuperLawyer in the area of Family Law and Lawrence Meyerson was named a SuperLawyer in the practice of Elder Law. The attorneys […]
In recent years, recreational drones have become increasingly popular. As the number of recreational drones skyrocket, there has been an increase in the concerns that these drones have on privacy. On March 4, 2015, Andrew P. Bolson co-authored an article published in the New Jersey Law Journal entitled, “Laws Seek to Catch Up to the […]
I have previously blogged about the growing importance of estate planning for digital assets. Facebook recently announced a change to its policy about managing profiles for deceased users. Previously, Facebook allowed accounts to be memorialized. Functionally, memorializing an account meant that the profile would be frozen in time. Friends were able to make posts on the decedent’s […]
Parents may overlook the importance of drafting a Will or considering an estate plan. However, it is critical for young parents to plan in the event something should happen to them. Would you want your child’s future determined by a Court? Do you want your assets divided by State law rather than your own preferences? […]
According to the IRS, the agency handles 70,000 applications for tax-exempt status each year. As a result of the volume of applications being submitted, it can take months for an application to be reviewed by an examiner. For many non-profits who are in the start-up phase the delay can prove problematic for raising funds and/or […]
In 2011 New Jersey joined the growing number of States that allow for benefit corporations. Benefit corporations are unlike regular corporations that are created to maximize profit. Instead, benefit corporations are formed to allow the business to consider profit as well as society and the environment in its mission. However, since benefit corporations are “for-profit” […]
On December 5th, RMFMC&B attorneys, Lawrence Meyerson and Andrew Bolson, Bergen County criminal defense and immigration attorney, Jeffrey Steinfeld, and Borough of Hillsdale Police Sergeant, Adam Hampton, led a public policy discussion for Brook Alexander’s class at Pascack Hills and for Jeff Jasper’s class at Pascack Valley. The discussion was intended to engage students on […]
Purchasing a home is one of the most significant decisions a person or family can make. The process begins with deciding on where to buy and which house to purchase and ends with the closing at an attorney’s office. The home buying experience can be a stressful and nerve-racking process. To ensure that you are […]
Governor Christie recently signed a bill which modifies New Jersey’s alimony statute. The changes were not as extensive as had been initially proposed but they are significant in certain respects. This article will address the changes which affect the term of alimony. Subsequent posts will address other aspects of the new statute. The factors which […]
In December 2012, I published an article in the New Jersey Law Journal entitled “Death in the Digital Age: An exploration of the issues that arise when disposing of a decedent’s online materials.” The article examined the problems that occur in administrating a twenty-first century estate. For example, can personal emails be accessed by an […]
On August 11, 2014, Governor Christie signed into law the Opportunity to Compete Act. The law also referred to as “Ban the Box legislation,” has implications for employers and their ability to ask job applicants about their criminal history. According to the newly enacted statute, the law is intended “to improve the economic viability, health, […]
Robert J. Mancinelli was quoted in an article appearing in the Bergen Record on July 17, 2014. The article entitled, “Feud predates bankruptcy of Montvale’s Porter House pub,” details the ongoing litigation between the Porter House of Montvale and Pearlmont LLC. The litigation between the Porter House and Pearlmont began in 1999 after Robert Mancinelli, […]
We are proud to announce that seven of our attorneys have been named Bergen County’s Top Lawyers by (201) Magazine. Our honorees included, Steven R. Rubenstein and Brian E. Shea for Matrimonial and Family Law, John A. Conte, Jr., Carol A. Hawk and Lawrence N. Meyerson for Trusts and Estates and Wills and Probate Law, […]
On June 10th, Andrew P. Bolson and Michael A. Austin, in cooperation with the New Jersey Bar Association Privacy Law Committee, presented a Seminar entitled “Privacy Law Overview: What Your Business Clients Need to Know.” In addition to Andrew and Michael, the panel included, Kelly Harris Jerkovich, the Vice President of Global Privacy for Wyndham Worldwide, […]
The International Wireless Association, the CTIA, announced this past week that its participating wireless companies have agreed to install a baseline anti-theft tool that is preloaded or downloadable on wireless smartphones. Known as kill switch technology, the toll will offer wireless customers the ability to: 1. Remote[ly] wipe the authorized user’s data (i.e., erase personal […]
Last week, New Jersey was part of a groundbreaking case that may have a far reaching impact on businesses throughout the county. On April 7th, United States Judge Esther Salas of the New Jersey District Court released her decision on whether a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Wyndham Worldwide Corporation would […]
Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is proud to announce that it is a sponsor of the first annual Park Ridge D.A.R.E. golf tournament. The event is being held on May 5, 2014 at the River Vale Country Club.
Most, if not all of us, in New Jersey remember the case of Sean Goldman, a child abducted from New Jersey by his mother and kept in Brazil for many years while his father sought his return through “The Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction”. Now, a […]
Rubenstein Meyerson Fox Mancinelli Conte & Bern, P.A. announces the launch of its new website. The new site is designed to give clients and potential clients a better idea of who we are as attorneys and the types of practice areas in which we practice. In addition to an improved design, the site contains a […]
Blog Article by Michael Austin New Jersey’s Limited Liability Company Act was replaced by the New Jersey Revised Uniform Limited Liability Act (“RULLCA”), which took effect on March 18, 2013. RULLCA contained a special applicability provision allowing vestiges of the previous law to remain in effect until March 1, 2014, at which point the new […]
By Andrew P. Bolson, Esq. On February 27, 2014, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill that would allow adopted persons access to their birth records. The Bill now heads to Governor Christie for consideration. Specifically, the legislation would allow adopted persons access to their original birth certificates and would provide the names of the […]