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Partner and Chair of the firm's Litigation Group, Robert Levy is a Certified Civil and Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. His practice includes jury and non-jury trial preparation and trials with emphasis upon complex civil and criminal matters including Labor and Employment Defense, Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Criminal Litigation and Civil Rights Litigation.
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Could New Discovery Rules Help Reduce Business Litigation Costs? post image

Could New Discovery Rules Help Reduce Business Litigation Costs?

Discovery is one of the most expensive and burdensome phases of any business litigation. To help reign in the process, the Judicial Conference of the United States recently approved amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The proposed changes limit the scope of discovery and clarify the sanctions for failing to preserve electronic documents. […]

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New Jersey Businesses May Face Texting Ban Under New Legislation

A bill currently awaiting Gov. Chris Christie’s signature would dramatically limit the ability of New Jersey businesses to advertise via text messages. Both the state Assembly and Senate unanimously approved the proposed legislation for a new texting ban. A bill currently awaiting Gov. Chris Christie’s signature would dramatically limit the ability of New Jersey businesses […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

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U.S. Supreme Court Adds to Growing Business Docket

The U.S. Supreme Court may not consider same-sex marriage this term, but it will address a number of important cases impacting the business community. Reuters reports that, at last tally, more than half the 48 cases on the Court’s docket are business-related, including seven labor and employment disputes, three antitrust cases, and three tax cases. […]

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Ground Zero Cross Is Ruled Constitutional By The Second Circuit

A steel cross that was uncovered in the rubble at Ground Zero will remain on display at the National September 11 Museum. The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged that exhibiting the artifact violated the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. American Atheists, Inc. v. […]

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Microsoft Corporation Lawsuit Tests Reach of Federal Government

Microsoft Corporation is currently fighting a search warrant to produce customer e-mails that are stored on a server located in Dublin, Ireland. The New York data privacy case could dramatically impact U.S. businesses as well the ability of U.S. law enforcement to obtain digital information stored overseas, all because of this case regarding the Microsoft […]

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NJ Lawsuit Highlights High Costs of Negligent Security Claims

Allegations of negligent security can be costly for New Jersey businesses, as evidenced by a recent $7.8 million settlement. An apartment owner, management company, and security provider will all pay millions of dollars for failing to prevent a stabbing death at an apartment complex in Jersey City. While New Jersey businesses are typically not responsible […]

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BP is Heading to the Supreme Court

BP has announced it will take the battle over its multibillion-dollar Gulf of Mexico oil spill settlement to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, BP has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans to keep the payment of some claims on hold while it appeals the claims process, arguing it could be […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

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Bridgegate The First Judicial Decision

The first judicial decision involving Bridgegate was issued by Superior Court Assignment Judge Mary Jacobson. It contains a compelling examination of the Fifth Amendment’s protection against self-incrimination applied to the government’s subpoena for the production of documents. The Fifth Amendment protects an individual from being compelled to provide “testimonial” evidence. Ordinarily this protection does not […]

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Justin Bieber Demonstrates How Not to Act in a Deposition

Justin Bieber’s deposition testimony in a lawsuit involving the paparazzi went viral earlier this month. While most business professionals likely have little in common with the 20-year-old pop star, it is possible to make the same missteps if you are not properly prepared. The primary purposes of a deposition are to record your version of […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

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Facebook Post Leads to Costly Breach of Settlement Agreement

A daughter’s ill-advised Facebook post recently cost her father $80,000 of his settlement in an age-discrimination case. As has been widely reported in the media, Gulliver Preparatory School agreed to pay Patrick Snay, 69, an $80,000 lump-sum payment to resolve alleged violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and retaliation. However, four days […]

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Stock Exchanges Speak Out in Favor of Secret Arbitration

Delaware is one of the most popular places for corporations to incorporate, largely due to its business-friendly legal environment. However, one of the state’s lesser-known benefits is currently in legal limbo. In 2009, Delaware created a “secret” business court, which allows for arbitrations to be conducted in private. The law specifically authorizes the Chancellor of […]

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Is Mediation the Solution to Epic IP Battle between Apple and Samsung?

After several rounds in the courtroom, Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. are turning to mediation to resolve their ongoing intellectual property (IP) dispute. As we have previously discussed on the Scarinci Hollenbeck Business Law Blog, the two tech giants are among the most active in the so-called software patent wars. In 2012, a California […]

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