On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Friday, October 30, 2015. New Jersey residents may be interested in learning that same-sex marriages are now recognized nationwide by the Internal Revenue Service, following the June 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. In that case, the plaintiff who was […]
Archives for October 2015
What are the odds of dying in a car crash?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Even though car crash fatalities have been on a steady decline in recent years, drivers in New Jersey and nationwide still face considerable risk when they get behind the wheel. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Companies opting out of workers’ compensation
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, October 19, 2015. When workers in New Jersey are injured on the job, they can usually apply for medical coverage through their employer’s workers’ compensation plan. However, many employers are now opting out of workers’ compensation and developing their own rules […]
Liability for self-driving car accidents in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, October 19, 2015. Self-driving cars have become more common in the last few years, and many people are aware of Google’s fleet of vehicles that have been seen on California roadways. However, several other car manufacturers have gotten on the […]
New Jersey workers and wireless safety stations
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. New Jersey workers who have been injured in a work-related accident may find interest in OSHA-recommended wireless safety systems. These systems are designed to combat the issues that often arise from a lack of monitoring at workplace safety […]
First offshore wind farm has welding, safety issues
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, October 12, 2015. Welding and safety issues have been detected with the construction of the first U.S. offshore wind farm, and regulators are monitoring its construction. Meanwhile, the government has issued leases for more wind farms, one or two of which […]
Divorce and financial fraud
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Friday, October 9, 2015. Financial fraud in New Jersey divorces is rare, but it does happen. If an individual suspects that their spouse is intentionally withholding information about marital assets, they might want to enlist the expertise of a forensic accountant. A […]
Same-sex couples may seek retroactive benefits, other rights
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Despite the legalization of same-sex marriage, New Jersey residents who are in same-sex relationships may still face challenges. For example, it is not yet clear whether certain types of benefits will be retroactive. In two different cases, employees […]