By Roy W. Hibbard Of all the many aspects of the employer-employee relationship, few implicate the core interests of both parties and raise as much skepticism and disdain among judges, legislators, and employees as non-competition agreements. Because non-competes restrict the ability of workers to earn a living in their chosen
Ansell.Law is thrilled to announce that Shareholder Melanie J. Scroble was named Blue Water Wave’s Legal Professional of the Year. Blue Water Wave is an organization focused on peer-to-peer exclusive networking groups for legal and commercial real estate professionals. Melanie’s award highlights character, excellence, and superior client relations. Clients described
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Peter C. Paras has joined the Firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department as counsel. He has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of family law and brings deep knowledge and industry expertise. “Welcoming an attorney at Peter’s skill level, with his tremendous experience
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Catherine M. Brennan has joined the Firm as a partner in the Community Association Department. She brings extensive experience representing homeowners associations, condominiums, and cooperative communities, enhancing the capabilities of the thriving practice. With a strong background in litigation and advisory roles, Brennan will
Every community association board in New Jersey needs at least a basic working understanding of the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD). LAD is most relevant to community associations in concern of residents who claim to be disabled. In this regard, LAD may require community associations to make “reasonable accommodations” in
As noted in a recent article published by Ansell.Law Partner Seth M. Rosenstein, nuisance Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases have cost American businesses millions of dollars, and settlement is often the path of least resistance. It is often the case that an aggressive defense of the claims – particularly
By Nicole D. Miller As we discussed here, starting January 1, 2025, most existing homeowner and condominium associations (Community Associations) in New Jersey, and across the country, will be considered “reporting companies” that must comply with the extensive, detailed, and complex reporting requirements of the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
By Nicole D. Miller Labor Day 2024 has come and gone, which means that after a summer of dramatic developments, the final sprint to Election Day is here. It also means citizens in New Jersey and across the country will be more engaged in the political process and want to
By Seth M. Rosenstein August 17, 2024 was a date of unprecedented and monumental change in America’s real estate industry. On that date, many practices that were standard operating procedure for decades among real estate professionals were forever discarded and replaced as part of a landmark settlement that resolved a
By David J. Byrne and Nicole D. Miller Every level of government possesses a treasure trove of information. Each New Jersey municipality and state agency is supposed to keep copious records relating to things like interactions with the public, police reports, permit applications, zoning variance requests as well as internal
