Deciding whether or not it’s the right time to file for bankruptcy is a difficult decision in the best of times. The decision only becomes more difficult during these unprecedented times of pandemic and economic crisis. There are several things that need to be considered by anyone thinking of filing for bankruptcy while the CoronavirusRead More
People are often warned of the dangers of idle hands. Idle cars, however, carry their own dangers—specifically, the danger of a ticket. With no end to winter in sight, New Jersey drivers looking to warm up their cars should be cautious about when and where they do so. Under N.J.A.C. 7:27-14,15, a person can beRead More
Starting in 2020, New Jersey will change the penalties for drivers convicted of DWI. The new law will reduce the length of a license suspension. However, drivers will be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on their vehicle. Under the old system, a driver could have his/her license suspended for as much asRead More
On Thursday, Dec. 19, NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed two major pieces of legislation to reform New Jersey’s criminal justice system and give those convicted of past offenses an opportunity to start over. The bills help establish New Jersey’s expungement process as one of the most progressive in the nation. It also helps give individualsRead More
More than 20 million people have uploaded DNA information to consumer websites such as Ancestry.com and 23andMe under the belief that these sites would keep the information private. However, police in Florida announced that they had been granted a warrant to search a DNA site for evidence related to an ongoing investigation, potentially setting aRead More
New York State recently passed a series of powerful new laws reforming the bail and discovery process. Many district attorneys were dismayed at the rules, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Critics, which include many police departments and DAs, argue the rules make it harder to bring suspects to justice. But a series of presentationsRead More
New York State lawmakers have passed a long-fought-for set of reforms to the criminal justice system. The sweeping package of laws, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, changes the courts’ system of bail and discovery and is part of an effort to ensure speedier and fairer trials. The changes include: The number of offensesRead More
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have made it easier for some people with marijuana-related convictions to clear their record. On Friday, August 23, Murphy announced that he rejected the plan, saying that the process was still too complicated. However, he offered suggestions on the type of expungement legislation he wasRead More
From Sunday, June 23 through Sunday, June 30, the attorneys at Rosenblum Law raised $1,260 to benefit two charities during the company’s first-ever “Charity Week”. In addition to employees participating in various charity events, the company donated a portion of its legal fees earned during the week. The money will be split between two non-profits:Read More
A Michigan woman has been allowed to advance a lawsuit after a U.S. court ruled that giving a police officer the middle finger is a form of free speech. It’s not the first time “flipping the bird” has been debated by judges in the U.S. While this case certainly reaffirms one’s right to be rudeRead More
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