On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, November 29, 2012. While the Thanksgiving holiday is over, New Jersey residents should be grateful that their dealings with turkeys ended at the dining room table. People in other communities are not quite so lucky and will probably have to continue to […]
Archives for November 2012
Family adopts 4 children during National Adoption Month in NJ
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, November 29, 2012. November of each year is National Adoption Month, which is intended to encourage adoption and highlight the need for adoptive families. Families considering adoption may want to consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what is involved. […]
Recent NJ decision may expand options for injured motorists
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Monday, November 19, 2012. A New Jersey appellate court recently overturned a lower decision that held both a limo driver and an outpatient surgery center liable for two people’s serious injuries from a car collision. The decision clarifies who is responsible to compensate […]
Hurricane is especially tough for domestic violence victims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, November 19, 2012. As many readers in New Jersey and the surrounding East Coast are aware, Hurricane Sandy has had a devastating effect on many people’s lives. They have been without power, and gas shortages and public transit outages have made […]
Nj snowstorm auto accident kills officer’s parents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Monday, November 12, 2012. A New Jersey police officer who probably conducted his own fair share of accident investigations is now grieving the loss of his parents after a fatal auto accident during New Jersey’s recent spell of winter weather. Unfortunately, many car […]
Divorced dad contests DNR order for son
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Monday, November 12, 2012. Many noncustodial parents are concerned that they will not have a say in critical decisions regarding their child’s education or medical treatment. In New Jersey, courts deciding child custody cases attempt to give both parents a say in such […]
Forensic experts investigate dog attacks
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, November 5, 2012. A retired sheriff’s deputy now spends his time traveling the country investigating dog attacks. While the man did not report having ever visited New Jersey to investigate a dog bite, he has worked with law enforcement, prosecutors and attorneys […]
Divorce leads to auction of Rolling Stones memorabilia
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Monday, November 5, 2012. Readers in New Jersey may find it interesting that Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and his ex-wife sold off memorabilia spanning four decades from Ronnie’s involvement with the band. The sale is a result of the couple’s divorce, which […]