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By: Jeffrey W. Varcadipane When the U.S. Supreme Court on March 31 ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar, No. 24-539, that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy likely discriminates against licensed counselors based on the views they express when speaking with clients, it did more than reframe a long-running First Amendment debate. The decision materially read more

If you have been hurt in an accident in northern New Jersey, you might wonder about the steps involved in a personal injury lawsuit in Bergen County. The process typically begins with filing a formal complaint, followed by discovery, potential settlement negotiations, and occasionally a trial. However, to navigate the local judicial system, you need read more

If you ride in Bergen County, New Jersey, you likely already know the risks of a motorcycle accident. Hackensack is home to a plethora of dangerous roads, including Route 17, Route 4, Interstate 80, Hackensack Avenue, and Essex Street. These thoroughfares pose severe threats as a result of extreme traffic volume, aggressive lane changes, substandard read more

When a car accident involves three or more vehicles, liability is rarely straightforward. In New Jersey, the courts determine fault in a multi-vehicle accident by analyzing each driver’s actions leading up to the collision, which means that multiple parties can share liability. And if you suffer injuries in one of these multi-car pileups, identifying read more

Joseph Stimmel Obtains Defense Verdict at Trial in Successfully Defeating a $6-Million-Dollar Business Partnership Dispute Joseph Stimmel of Varcadipane & Pinnisi P.C. recently obtained a defense verdict before a retired federal court judge, following a four-day arbitration trial in New Jersey. Mr. Stimmel successfully defended his client in a complex, read more

Do You Need a License to Ride an E-Bike in New Jersey? New Jersey’s upcoming e-bike law is drawing criticism from cycling advocates who are asking lawmakers to revisit the legislation before it takes effect on July 19. The law will require operators of all three classes of e-bikes to obtain a license and register read more

Key Takeaways Heavy retail traffic and highway congestion increase serious accident risks throughout Paramus. Liability disputes after crashes may involve drivers, businesses, or property owners. Traumatic brain injuries may occur even in collisions that initially appear minor. Why Does Paramus Experience So Many Traffic Accidents? Heavy traffic is part of read more

Key Takeaways Heavy traffic near Hackensack University Medical Center may increase accident risks for drivers and pedestrians. Personal injury claims may involve multiple liable parties, depending on how the accident occurred. Traumatic brain injuries may develop after major or moderate collisions. Why Are Injury Accidents Common Near Hackensack University read more