Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Suffered A Whiplash Injury In A Car Accident? What You Need To Know
The Mayo Clinic defines whiplash as a soft tissue neck injury that occurs “due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck.” It is one of the most common—and painful—soft tissue injuries reported in car accidents. If you sustained whiplash in a motor vehicle collision, it is crucial that you know how to protect… Read More »
Court Approves Facebook’s $90 Million Settlement Over Improper Tracking Of Users
According to a report from Reuters, a federal judge from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has approved a $90 million settlement in a case involving Facebook’s privacy violations. The social media was accused of improperly tracking users after they left the Facebook website. It is one of many… Read More »
Sports Injuries And Concussions: What New Jersey Parents Should Know
Organized sports and recreational sports are enriching. They are a great way to exercise, build relationships, and have fun. At the same time, sports injuries are relatively common—with concussions being a major area of concern. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that as many as 3.8 million concussions are sustained by athletes nationwide each… Read More »
New Jersey Federal Contractor Will Pay $625,000 To Resolve Discrimination Case
On November 21st, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced that Cooper Health System—a hospital and medical research center based in Camden, New Jersey—will pay $625,000 to resolve a case centering around allegations of gender discrimination and racial discrimination. The DOL reports that both job applicants and employees were affected by the… Read More »
Will My Personal Injury Claim Go To Trial?
Were you or a loved one seriously injured in an accident? You have a right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. For example, a slip and fall accident that happened because of the negligence of a property owner could be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. You may be wondering:… Read More »
Are Non-Compete Agreements Allowed In New Jersey?
As an employee in New Jersey, an employer may ask you to sign a non-compete agreement or a contract with a non-compete provision. This raises an important question: Are non-competes allowed in New Jersey? The answer is “yes”—but they must meet certain standards. Here, our New Jersey non-compete agreement lawyers explain the most important… Read More »
Is Instagram Bad For The Mental Health Of Teenagers? Studies Say “Yes”
Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks. Indeed, there are nearly 160 million Instagram users in the United States. Young people are among the heaviest users. Unfortunately, they are also the most at risk from suffering addiction and mental health problems. Studies have linked Instagram to serious mental health problems. Here,… Read More »
An Overview Of New Jersey’s Dog Bite Laws
Dogs have the potential to be very dangerous. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates that 4.5 million people across the country are bitten by dogs each year—with young children and elderly people being at the highest risk of suffering severe injuries. A dog owner must be held responsible for its failure to protect… Read More »
Can You Be Fired For Becoming Pregnant?
Unfortunately, pregnant workers sometimes face unfair treatment from employers. This raises an important question: Can you be fired because of a pregnancy? The general answer is “no”—there are federal and state laws that protect workers against pregnancy discrimination. In this article, our New Jersey pregnancy discrimination attorneys explain the most important things that you… Read More »
Court Orders New Jersey Employer To Pay $65,000 In Wage And Hour Retaliation Case
On November 3rd, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has ordered Advantix—a staffing agency based in Bergen County—to pay $65,000 to a former employee as a part of a wage and hour workplace retaliation claim. Here, our New Jersey retaliation attorney… Read More »