Monthly Archives: June 2026
New Jersey Federal Court: Employee Home State Proper Venue for Discrimination Claim (Remote Worker Case)
On March 3rd, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey determined that an employee’s home state was the proper venue for an age discrimination claim. The case (Papa v. IAT Insurance Group, Inc.) centered around a remote worker. In this article, our New Jersey age discrimination attorney provides a… Read More »
Does it Make Sense to Put a House into a Revocable Living Trust?
A revocable living trust is a flexible estate planning tool that can be used to avoid probate. It is regulated by the New Jersey Uniform Trust Code (NJUTC). You may be wondering whether or not it makes sense to put a house in a revocable trust. The answer always depends on your specific situation…. Read More »
What are the Common Reasons for Probate Delays in New Jersey?
Monmouth County explains that probate is the court-supervised process through which a person’s estate is finalized. It can be a long, slow, and even frustrating process. While simple probate may be finalized in as little as a few months, delays are unfortunately common. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we are leaders in probate law. Here,… Read More »
What is the Gift Tax Exclusion and What Does it Mean for Estate Planning in New Jersey?
What you give money (or property) to another person, that can have tax implications. However, that is not true for small gifts. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that there is an annual gift tax exclusion. It is adjusted for inflation and it is $19,000 for 2026. Gifts exceeding this amount reduce your lifetime exemption…. Read More »
New York City Announces Recovery of $2 Million on Behalf of More than a Hundred Workers
On March 24th, 2026, the New York City Office of the Mayor announced the successful recovery of more than $2 million on behalf of approximately 800 workers. The employees were largely in the retail industry and the food service industry. The settlement is to resolve violations of the City’s Fair Workweek Law. Within this… Read More »
Bill Introduced in New Jersey to Guarantee Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage/Stillbirth
In January of 2026, a New Jersey legislator introduced a proposed bill that would guarantee bereavement leave as a form of family leave for miscarriages and stillbirths. The proposed legislation is Assembly Bill (A) 113. Here, our New Jersey family leave attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the proposed law. Know the Existing… Read More »