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As construction attorneys, we often come across exaggerated mechanics’ liens and sometimes “creative” liens. We also know that Lien Law § 3 is our north star, protecting those who perform labor or furnish materials for the “improvement ...

Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., individuals who meet the statutory definition of a “victim of domestic violence” are entitled to significant legal protections through final restraining orders ...

Is there any way to evict a resident while he has a pending appeal from a possession judgment entered by the Magisterial District Judge? Once an appeal has been properly filed, a stay of the eviction (called a supersedeas) takes effect. In order to ...

On March 26, 2026, the Administration issued another Executive Order related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) activities within the federal government. The Executive Order states that DEI activities and practices are unethical, may be ...

On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay” (AVOID) Act, ushering in one of the most significant changes to New York third-party practice in recent years. The statute, which amends ...

With the extension of the Opportunity Zone (OZ) tax benefit as part of the 2025 Reconciliation Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), now is the time to strategize to maximize the flow of transformational funds to the communities ...

We are pleased to announce that Carolyn N. Daly, Michael F. McKenna, George E. Pallas, Sean P. Gaynor and Lauren Hill were selected to this year’s New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Carolyn and Sean are recognized for their work in ...

There is a notion among many family law practitioners that an expert is necessary in any custody dispute, and that notion simply does not jibe with the realities of today or the law on custody. Many clients who have legitimate custody issues simply ...

The Lehigh Valley is entering a transformative new chapter. Cohen Seglias is pleased to recognize Eli Lilly and Company’s selection of Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, for its new $3.5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. As the largest life ...

Pennsylvania has moved into a new regulatory era with the statewide adoption of the 2021 International Codes (I‑Codes), which became effective on January 1, 2026, as part of the latest Uniform Construction Code (UCC) update. This change affects ...

Financial Planning for Family Meets the Cold Light of the Court Divorce is a reality for almost a million American couples each year. Across the range from amicable to hard fought, most divorces including children involve a desire from both sides to ...

One of my residents has appealed from a judgment I won at the Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) Court. I was told by a clerk at the courthouse that since the landlord is my LLC, I have to hire a lawyer to handle the appeal for me. Why is that? I was ...

New Jersey is widely recognized for its robust legal protections for victims of domestic violence. The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., provides meaningful safeguards through Final Restraining Orders (FROs) for ...

On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) implemented a new Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule, establishing a nationwide reporting framework intended to increase transparency in certain real estate ...

Cohen Seglias partner Paul Thaler weighed in on a pending constitutional challenge to the False Claims Act’s whistleblower provisions and its potential impact on research misconduct reporting. In Retraction Watch, Thaler explained that if the 11th ...

Rethinking Discipline within Title IX For many schools, student discipline, particularly in the Title IX context, is necessarily structured, formal and punitive. Investigations are governed by federal regulations, institutional policy and due ...

We are pleased to announce that Cohen Seglias is recognized in the 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. These awards recognize top authors and firms who were read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel media, and other professionals across the ...

Labor inefficiency or lost productivity on a construction project occurs when the actual labor hours required to perform work take longer than anticipated because of some outside impact. When a subcontractor experiences inefficiency because of an ...

The landscape of the New York construction industry has shifted significantly with the enactment of Senate Bill S5655. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on December 19, 2025, this legislation further amended the state’s Prompt Payment Act to ensure ...

One of the most significant changes to New Jersey’s custody statute is the legislature’s elevation of safety to a central role in custody and parenting-time determinations. The amended statute now declares that judicial decisions regarding ...