Need to obtain a New Jersey accident report, now called a crash report? Learn how to request reports from local police or New Jersey State Police, including online and mail options, required forms, fees, and procedures for toll-road, non-toll-road, serious, and fatal crashes. Following the correct process can help avoid unnecessary delays.

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires reasonable workplace accommodations, but a disability does not automatically excuse employee misconduct. Learn how recent federal court guidance addresses an employee’s responsibility to request accommodations, when disability-related conduct may still result in discipline, and what employers should consider when balancing ADA compliance with workplace conduct and performance standards.

New Jersey executors and administrators must complete a child support judgment search before distributing an inheritance to beneficiaries. Learn how NJSA 2A:17-56.23(b) affects estate distributions, what beneficiary information is required, how outstanding child support liens are handled, and why fiduciaries must follow these mandatory procedures to avoid potential personal liability.

Owning real property in New York through an LLC can provide liability protection, privacy, and financial advantages, but it also carries potential tax, financing, and compliance concerns. Learn the pros and cons of LLC real estate ownership, including transfer taxes, Labor Law liability, corporate formalities, and costs before choosing the right ownership structure.

Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) can provide real estate investors with potential inflation protection, diversification, income opportunities, and tax advantages. Learn how fractional ownership of commercial real estate through a DST works, how DSTs may qualify as replacement property in a 1031 Exchange, and why professional guidance is important when evaluating this investment strategy.

New tax deductions for tips and overtime pay create important compliance responsibilities for employers. Learn how the OBBBA’s “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” provisions affect qualified compensation, employee eligibility, payroll tracking, and reporting requirements. Early preparation can help employers manage implementation, coordinate with payroll providers, and communicate changes effectively.

Refinancing a property with a mechanic’s lien can create title and financing complications. Learn your options for addressing construction liens, including paying the lienor, understanding the risks of depositing funds with a title company, and using a discharge mechanic’s lien or release of lien bond to clear title while preserving your rights during a dispute.

Employer recordkeeping requirements are essential to workplace compliance. Learn how long businesses must retain records under the FLSA, EEOC, OSHA, Form I-9, and IRS rules. Understanding federal retention periods for payroll, personnel, safety, immigration, and tax documents can help employers prepare for audits, avoid penalties, and reduce unnecessary legal and compliance risks.

Planning after an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis requires more than traditional estate planning documents. Learn how elder law, healthcare planning, long-term care costs, caregiver needs, and different forms of dementia affect families. A comprehensive dementia plan can help protect assets, coordinate care, prepare for future decisions, and provide greater security for loved ones.

Mid-2026 brings important employment law and workplace updates for employers. Review this employer checklist covering independent contractor rules, OSHA programs, NLRB joint-employer developments, H-1B registrations, non-competes, GLP-1 workplace issues, responsible AI use, and industry-specific concerns. New York employers should also monitor state-specific requirements to maintain compliance and reduce legal risk.

Protect aging loved ones from predatory partners and financial elder abuse. Learn the warning signs of undue influence, isolation, exploitation, and suspicious estate planning changes. Discover how powers of attorney, health care proxies, living trusts, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements can safeguard assets, preserve wishes, and provide critical protection before problems escalate.

Employers should audit Form I-9 records now as immigration enforcement and workplace inspections increase. Incomplete or inaccurate documentation can result in significant penalties. Learn how internal I-9 audits, proper corrections, updated onboarding procedures, HR training, compliant electronic systems, and an ICE response plan can help businesses reduce risk and strengthen employment compliance.