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Feb

Two New Studies Document The Effect That The Economic Downturn Is Having On People With Disabilities

According to the February 19th Edition of the Kansas City Star newspaper’s online edition, KansasCity.com,...

Feb

Are Prisoners Entitled to Social Security Benefits?

A recent Social Security case I got involved in brought this issue to my attention...

Feb

State Tax Incentives for Long-Term Care Insurance in New Jersey and New York

New Jersey allows a deduction of medical expenses, including long-term care insurance premiums, to the...

Feb

Economic Stimulus Bill Dramatically Boosts Spending for Special Education and Low Income Students

The economic stimulus bill, which President Obama signed yesterday, dramatically ramps up spending for a...

Feb

House passes H.R. 448, the Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009

The House of Representatives has passed the Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (H.R. 448). ...

Feb

An Introduction to Capacity Assessments

(I am happy to welcome my friend and colleague Eileen A. Kohutis, Ph. D. to...

Feb

Supreme Court OKs Payment Of Pension Benefits To Designated Ex-Spouse Beneficiary Despite Her Waiver Of Rights To Pension In Divorce Judgment

A new Supreme Court decision illustrates the importance of making sure your beneficiary designations are...

Feb

Denial of Medicaid Eligibility After Court Reforms Testamentary Trusts in Parents' Wills to Special Needs Trusts Reversed on Appeal

In the ec-v-division-of-medical-assistance-and-heath-services case, the petitioner E.C. was a 67 year old physically and developmentally disabled...

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New Jersey Will Receive At Least $2.2 Billion In Medicaid Aid From Stimulus Package

New Jersey will receive an additional $2.2 billion for its Medicaid program under the stimulus...

Feb

Supreme Court Rules on Long Term Disability Conflict of Interest

The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed earlier holdings that a conflict of interest exists in...

Feb

Top 10 New Jersey Family Law Cases Decided In 2008

On January 31, 2009, the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education hosted the annual...

Feb

Social Security Administration increases limit on SSA and SSI claims-related fee agreements

The Social Security Act (Act) provides a streamlined process for an attorney to obtain approval...

Feb

ABA Launches National Clearinghouse for Mediator Ethics Opinions

The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Ethics Committee has created a national clearinghouse for mediator...

Feb

Palimony-in-Writing Bill Passed by Senate Judiciary Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee recently approved bipartisan-sponsored legislation that would require all palimony agreements to...

Feb

Study Compares the Costs of Divorce: Mediation vs. Collaborative vs. Litigation

A recent article on the NBC News website entitled More Couples Seeking Kinder, Gentler Divorces...

Feb

February 8th is Autism Sunday

Sunday, February 8th, has been designated as Autism Sunday, an international day of prayer for...

Feb

Use This Negotiation Preparation Form To Help You Prepare For Your Next Mediation

If you want to achieve optimal results in a mediation or other type of negotiation,...

Feb

Alzheimer’s group pushes for Silver Alerts in New Jersey

New Jersey may soon join a growing number of states that issue alerts when a...

Feb

Alzheimer's group pushes for "Silver Alerts" in New Jersey