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by Franklyn Aronson, Esq.

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document giving another person or institution the right to do certain legal acts or tasks for another person (the Principal).  This document may be one of the most important in an Estate Planning.  It will save significant time and money if circumstances necessitate its use.  A person giving another Power of Attorney can make it very broad (General POA) or can limit it to certain acts ( Limited POA). › Continue reading

By Lawrence Tomar, Esq.
Partner Kamensky-Cohen

IN NEW JERSEY

Generally speaking, there is a presumption in New Jersey that a spouse married more than ten years, whose earnings or earning capacity is less than the other spouse, is entitled to alimony.  Under these circumstances, where there is a ten-year or longer marriage, a Judge must presume that alimony will be indefinite in nature, meaning that it will continue in effect until a change in circumstances for instance, an increase in the dependent spouse’s income or re-marriage or retirement or loss of employment by the spouse paying alimony. But, even for a less than ten year marriage, alimony may be indefinite, especially where there is a large disparity in income, particularly where the dependent spouse is the primary caretaker of young children › Continue reading

On July 22, 2008, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority advertised a Request for Qualifications (the “RFQ”) in compliance with N JS.A. 27:236.1 and Executive Order No. 37 seeking proposals from law firms within the State of New Jersey interested in being selected as legal counsel to the Authority. The RFQ was advertised in The Star Ledger, The Home News Tribune. The Trenton Ti’‘, The New Jersey Law Journal and The New Jersey Lawyer as well as on the websites of both the Authority and State of New Jersey. The RFD was mailed to all law firms presently on the authorized list to represent the Authority as well as any law firm that requested or inquired about the RFD. Thirty’‘six law fans submitted proposals for consideration. The State Treasurer deemed three proposals as ineligible due to noncompliance with Public Law 2005 Chapter 51, formerly Executive Order #134 (Corzine), which therefore were not evaluated. The RFD consisted of ten areas of legal expertise. Within each area of expertise there were several weighted factors upon which the firms would be evaluated. The RFQ also stated that the firm that is appointed General Counsel is ineligible for an additional award in any other legal area.

The Executive Director appointed an Evaluation Committee comprised of representatives from the Executive, Law. Engineering and Internal Audit Departments. The Evaluation Committee reviewed and ranked the eligible proposals in accordance with weighted factors designed to ascertain those legal firms that best demonstrate expertise, experience, and compatibility with the needs of the Authority in each of the legal areas of expertise.

A list of the law firms being recommended to represent the Authority and receive legal assignment, according to each area of expertise advertised in the RFQ is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Exhibit A identifies both lead counsel and conflicts counsel for most of the areas of expertise. Conflicts counsel will 6e utilized only in the event assigned counsel is unwilling or unable to represent the Authority for any reason. Included in this recommendation is authorization to appoint DeCotiis Fitzpatrick Cole & Wider, LLP as General Counsel and McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter, UP to act as Conflicts General Counsel. The recommendation reflects several firms new to the Authority. The initial term of service is two years with a one year option to extend. The option is at the sole discretion of the Authority. However, pursuant to the terms of said agreement, the Authority may terminate same for any reason.

Accordingly, authorization is respectfully requested to appoint the law firms identified in Exhibit A as counsel to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority in accordance with the legal areas of expertise set forth in Exhibit A for two years effective upon Commission award and execution of an agreement between the parties. However, the appointments are contingent upon the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey completing the review of all documents submitted by the selected appointees pursuant to Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 (formerly Executive Order #134) and having no objection to same.

On May 19, 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act. The statute was intended to reduce the cost of automobile insurance; however, that purpose was accomplished primarily by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who cause accidents. This new law went into effect on March 23, 1999 and affects all policies purchased or renewed after this date. We strongly recommend that you elect the following coverage to properly protect yourself and your family.

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Introduction:

This purpose of this guide is to help you, when purchasing auto insurance, to select the coverage that will best protect you and your family if you are ever involved in an auto accident. If you have any questions left unanswered by this pamphlet or would like a lawyer’s opinion about your auto insurance policy, call Kamensky – Cohen & Associates for a free consultation.

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Introduction:
This purpose of this guide is to help you, when purchasing auto insurance, to select the coverage that will best protect you and your family if you are ever involved in an auto accident. It is not to be considered legal advice and each individual auto insurance policy must be tailored to your specific financial position. If you have any questions left unanswered by this pamphlet or would like a lawyer’s opinion about your auto insurance policy, call Kamensky – Cohen & Associates for a free consultation.

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We represent both defendants who have been charged by DYFS with abuse or neglect and those individuals appealing findings of abuse and/or neglect to the Office of Administrative Law.

Covered in this article:

• If my spouse has custody of my child, will I be able to have visitation?
• What happens if my spouse does not permit me to exercise court ordered visitation with my child?
• What happens if I lose my job, will I have to continue to pay child support?
• Can the amount of child support that the court ordered be changed?

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Covered in this article:

• What is considered abusive behavior?
• What legal action can be taken against an abusive spouse?
• What if I am accused of Domestic Violence and need legal defense?

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