Nov 2, 2021 | Legally Speaking
“New Jersey enacted the Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act (“PADV”) to afford an individual in an abusive relationship the maximum protection from abuse by his/her spouse or cohabitants that the law can provide. The PADV enables a victim of domestic violence to...
Nov 10, 2017 | Legally Speaking
You shouldn’t be. Especially if you notified your credit card company as soon as it is lost or stolen. Credit card companies always have an internal system through which you can challenge the listed charges— Ahmed M. Soliman, Esq., Soliman & Associates,...
Nov 9, 2017 | Legally Speaking
Generally, a landlord is responsible to provide a safe and nonhazardous condition. If a tenant or visitor is injured due to a defective stairwell or poor lighting, the landlord can be liable for the injuries caused by such a condition. However, if a tenant or visitor...
Nov 9, 2017 | Legally Speaking
A limited liability company, also known as an ‘LLC’ is a type of corporate structure. It is a hybrid structure that combines characteristics of a corporation with those of partnership or sole proprietorship. LLC members cannot be held personally liable for...
Oct 3, 2017 | Legally Speaking
While gifting assets away during life can be an effective way to reduce or even eliminate estate taxes, there are some limits and pitfalls that one must consider. First, the federal gift tax law imposes limits on the amount that can be given to any one person. This...
Oct 3, 2017 | Legally Speaking
Generally, a tenant, residential or commercial, must not damage or allow the rental property to be damaged. For example the tenant cannot not put holes in walls, remove floor coverings or remove other fixtures. Additionally, if the tenant knows that there is a water...
