Author: Marc S. Berman
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Feds Can’t Prosecute Man in NJ for Cybercrime Committed Elsewhere.
Andrew Auernheimer’s was a resident of Arkansas at the time that he allegedly assisted in perfecting a program to collect emails through a security flaw in AT&T’s website. He had no connection to New Jersey, other than that about 4 percent of the collected emails involved New Jersey residents. But New Jersey was where the feds…
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Denial of Disabled NJ Govt Lawyer’s Request
Read the denial of disabled nj lawyer’s request here./a> This attorney was employed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. Because he had cerebral palsy, they gave him 30 special accommodations. These included “reserved indoor parking, adjusted timing on elevator doors, a grab handle in the restroom and transportation to court appearances. ” But after…
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The Case Of The Malicious Mortgage Mediation
When Mike and Dana bought their first home, they viewed it as a new beginning. Like most couples, they financed the purchase with a mortgage. Everything was going well until Mark lost his job. After that, the two could not afford to make payments. Within six months, the bank filed a foreclosure suit. Luckily, Mike…
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The Case of the Deceptive Car Dealership
George was in the market for a new car and wanted to treat himself. He bought a Mercedes Benz. But ever frugal, George thought he’d save a couple bucks and buy used. He visited his local Mercedes dealer. Soon enough, he was the proud owner of a 2008 Mercedes Benz ML 350. The honeymoon was…
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The Case Of The Adult Business That Couldn’t Move
An innocently named company we’ll simply call LLC runs a not so innocent business. It sells pornographic movies, lingerie, and other sexually themed products. While this line of work is not illegal in New Jersey, certain requirements govern such businesses. For instance, under New Jersey law, it is illegal to run a sex shop within…
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The Case Of The Multiple Mothers
Alice’s parents were divorced when she was only three years old. Alice was raised mostly by her grandmother. She lived with grandma until she was six years old. Eventually, her mother began living with a new husband. Mom decided to bring her daughter with her. But Alice’s grandmother was not happy about Alice’s new living…
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The Case of the Rookie Traffic Director
When Erin became a Port Authority police officer, she was rightfully excited. Erin wouldn’t have the most glamorous job in the world, but she would have a darn important one. Her job was to direct traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel. But before becoming a permanent officer, she had to satisfactorily complete one year of service.…
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The Case of the Telecommuter Tax
Modern technology certainly has its advantages. Worldwide communication is easy. Therefore, more people find it convenient and practical to work from home. Now, New Jersey reserves the right to collect taxes from any company that is doing business within the state. This rule normally applies to out of state businesses that have offices, stores, or…
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The Case Of The Outrageous Accusation
Sally and Charles had an intense but short-lived romance. Afterward, the former lovers wanted nothing to do with each other. But they still had one thing in common: their daughter, a young girl we’ll call Amy. Sally strongly resisted letting Charles have any contact with Amy. As a result, the couple was in and out…
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The Case Of The Cologne Cocktail
One day, a little girl we’ll call Sara was brought to the emergency room. Sara was showing some strange symptoms. She was vomiting, unable to walk straight, and had a strange chemical smell on her breath. The doctor ran some tests and discovered that Sara had a blood alcohol level of 0.035%. (The legal limit…