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Sep 04 2020

Operations During COVID-19 09.04.2020Our offices are open to clients and for consultations during normal business hours by appointment only. We are following the safety protocols established by the Department of Health, and require your cooperation when visiting any of our offices. 

Aug 19 2020

Pa. Justices Won't Extend New Fee Protections To Old Loans 08.19.2020Law360
In this Law360 article reporting on the unanimous decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Edella Johnson et al. v. Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg LLP, Jonathan Bart comments on the Court’s ruling on the state’s Loan Interest and Protection Law (known as Act 6) amendments.

Jul 27 2020

Biden picks N.J. At-Large, PLEO delegates 07.27.2020The New Jersey Globe
The New Jersey Globe reports that presidential candidate Joe Biden has selected, among others, Wilentz Shareholder Satish V. Poondi as a democratic party leader delegate.

Jul 21 2020

Workers’ Compensation Attorney James A. Hicks Joins Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer 07.21.2020Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. is pleased to announce that James A. Hicks has joined the firm as Counsel in the Workers’ Compensation law team.

Jul 07 2020

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Attorney Fred Hopke Confirmed by Senate as New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Court Judge 07.07.2020On June 29, the New Jersey Senate unanimously confirmed Fred Hopke of Metuchen, shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., as a new Judge of Compensation for the N.J. Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Division of Workers’ Compensation. Mr. Hopke was nominated by Governor Phil Murphy on February 24, 2020.

Jul 07 2020

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Grants Final Approval of Class Action Settlement in Subaru “Starlink” Litigation 07.07.2020On June 30, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted final approval to a class action settlement reached with Subaru related to 2017-2018 Impreza, 2018 Outback, 2018 Legacy, 2018 Crosstrek, and 2018 BRZ vehicles.

Jun 24 2020

Housing Under Pressure During COVID-19 06.24.2020National Public Radio
In this NPR Marketplace Morning Report radio interview with David Brancaccio,  Lynne M. Kizis comments on the legal aspects of surcharges that some businesses may impose on customers to cover the costs of protective gear, rent, insurance, and labor during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Jun 15 2020

Will We Have to Pay Coronavirus Surcharges to Businesses as They Reopen? Is that Legal? 06.15.2020The Star-Ledger
In this interview with The Star-Ledger, Lynne M. Kizis comments on New Jersey consumer protection laws in the context of businesses imposing Personal Protective Equipment surcharges to cover their costs of complying with health protocols during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Jun 04 2020

State Court Filings Drop 20% as Judges, Lawyers Cope With COVID-19 Disruptions 06.04.2020New Jersey Law Journal
In this New Jersey Law Journal article covering the decline in state court filings due disruptions caused by COVID-19, Wilentz Family Law Chair Joseph J. Russell, Jr. comments on the status divorce filings during the pandemic.  

May 05 2020

How an Amazon App Became the Latest Tool in the Law Enforcement Chest 05.05.2020The Press of Atlantic City
In this interview, Wilentz Shareholder Brett R. Harris comments on the Sea Isle Police Department's video-sharing partnership with doorbell camera company Ring, owned by Amazon, and its potential impacts on personal privacy.