Category Archive: Legal News

New York Labor Law § 200 is the state labor law providing that all owners and contractors must make all workplaces under their control reasonably safe for their workers, and they need to construct, equip, arrange, operate, and conduct all worksites to provide reasonable and adequate protection to all people who have employment there. Anybody who suffers serious injuries on a construction worksite in New York will want to immediately contact an experienced New York construction accident attorney. Construction workers have some of the most dangerous read more

If you notice a credit card fraud suspect or a charge on your credit card transaction history that does not look familiar, it could be credit card fraud. This type of consumer fraud happens when someone makes a purchase, withdrawal, or otherwise uses your credit card information without your permission. It can also involve applying for credit cards using your personal information, or any other unauthorized use of your credit. If you suspect you are the victim of this type of offense, seek help from a credit card fraud attorney in New Jersey as read more

We all heard something about the controversial trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard; some of this information comes from social media like Facebook or TikTok, but not all the information is accurate. Here you can find an overview of the case explained by one of our expert civil litigation lawyers at Varcadipane & Pinnisi P.C. 

What happened between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?

Heard and Depp met and started dating in 2012. The entertainers wedded in mid-2015, and notwithstanding numerous affirmations from anonymous newspaper sources read more

The plaintiff slipped and fell on sweat at her gym, causing injury to her elbow that required surgery. Prior to joining the gym, the plaintiff signed a contract that prevents an injured patron from suing the gym for negligence for any injuries sustained while using the gym. The New Jersey Appellate Division upheld the trial court’s decision to dismiss the case because the contract prevented the plaintiff from suing the gym for negligence in connection with “voluntarily use of equipment and participation in instructed activity.” Plaintiff tried to read more

New York is a beautiful city, and people from all over the country and the world always visit the city to enjoy the same things many of the locals enjoy in this bustling city. Things such as the world’s finest restaurants, Broadway shows, excellent museums, and Central Park, among many others. As the New York Times reported, a record 65 million people visited the city in a recent year. Unfortunately, like any large metropolitan city, and with that many people around the city, New York has its fair share of accidents and injuries, even among the most read more

New Jersey Appellate Division upheld the dismissal of a claim for medical malpractice because the claimed emotional distress injury was not supported by expert testimony. The Court ruled that unless the claim involved “intentional conduct” or had other special circumstances that created “a special likelihood of genuine and serious mental distress”, the claim could not proceed without supporting expert testimony. Clark v. Nenna, 465 N.J. Super. 505 (App. Div. 2020).

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The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court found that medical expenses are recoverable by Workers’ Compensation insurers. Relying on Section 40 of the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA), the Court found that Workers’ Compensation carriers may claim part of a judgment where a worker obtains recovery from a third-party tortfeasor. If an employee, including a green card employee, suffers in a work-related accident, receives recovery for his or her injuries, and relies on workers’ compensation benefits for recovery,

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MATTER OF CITY CLUB OF NEW YORK V. HUDSON RIVER PARK TRUST, 101068/15.

The First Department Appellate Division is allowing construction of a 2.4-acre park on Pier 55 to proceed. The Court determined on September 9th, 2016, that the construction complies with New York environmental review and parkland use laws. The project, set for construction on the Hudson River shoreline and 13th Street, has received the support of Governor Cuomo, who proclaimed in a statement that he believes it will result in

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