Writings by Robert E. Levy

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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Ten SCOTUS Cases Impacting New Jersey Businesses

The U.S. Supreme Court Recently Decided Several High-Profile Cases, Many of Which Impact New York and New Jersey Businesses The U.S. Supreme Court recently ended its term, with the justices now enjoying a much-deserved vacation. The Court decided several high-profile cases, with many decisions impacting New York and New Jersey businesses. The Court’s decisions during […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

August 16, 2019

Could Your Staff Spot an Email Scam?

If Your Employees Are Not Properly Trained to Spot an Email Scam, Your Business Could Lose Millions of Dollars… If your staff members aren’t properly trained to spot an email scam, your company could lose millions of dollars. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center 2018 Internet Crime Report, business email compromise (BEC) scams and […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

June 4, 2019

Would the Court Blueline Your Non-Competition Agreement?

A Recent Third Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Indicated That Courts can Redefine or “Blueline” Non-Competition Agreements That are not Designed to Protect Legitimate Business Interests The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld non-competition agreements that ADP, LLC (ADP) required certain employees to sign as a condition of receiving stock options. However, the appeals […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

May 28, 2019

NJ Appeals Court Rules Obesity Alone Not Protected Under NJLAD

In Dickson v. Community Bus Lines, Inc., the NJ Appeals Court Held that Obesity is Not Protected Under NJLAD With the U.S. obesity epidemic reaching epic proportions, a recent decision by the New Jersey Appellate Division provides welcome guidance for employers. In Dickson v. Community Bus Lines, Inc., the appeals court held that “obesity alone […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

April 30, 2019

New Jersey Bans Non-Disclosure Agreements in Discrimination and Harassment Settlements

Gov. Phil Murphy Recently Signed into Law Legislation that Prohibits Mandatory Non-Disclosure Clauses in Settlement Agreements Involving Workplace Discrimination and Harassment On March 18, 2019, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation into law that prohibits mandatory non-disclosure clauses in settlement agreements involving workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. The new law became effective upon […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

April 23, 2019

New Jersey

Third Circuit Upholds E-Signed Arbitration Agreement

Courts Continue to Enforce Electronic Signatures, Even When Applied to Arbitration Agreements Courts continue to enforce electronic signatures, even when applied to arbitration agreements. In Dicent v. Kaplan University, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintiff’s allegation that she never consented for her electronic signature to be attached to an arbitration agreement was not supported by the evidence, citing that the plaintiff clicked a […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

February 6, 2019

When Are Executives Held Criminally Liable for Corporate Misconduct?

Top executives can sometimes be held criminally responsible for their company’s misdeeds and the role they may have played in the corporate misconduct. Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is facing criminal charges, including conspiring to defraud customers, commit wire fraud, and violations of the Clean Air Act, in connection with his role in the automaker’s emissions scandal. The CEO of a Washington-based staffing company was recently arrested for an alleged H-1B visa fraud scheme.

Author: Robert E. Levy

November 6, 2018

Understanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

If a collection company calls you repeatedly, threatens litigation or tells you it can cause you to lose your driver’s license, or contacts you or your employer after you write and tell them to stop harassing you, the collection company is violating laws and rules applicable to the collection industry. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), businesses must follow certain rules when attempting to collect a debt. The federal law also imposes penalties for violations and provides protections for debtors.

Author: Robert E. Levy

July 24, 2018

NJ Supreme Court Says Consumers Must Show Actual Harm in TCCWNA Suits

Class-action lawsuits under the Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty & Notice Act (TCCWNA) can be devastating, even for large New Jersey businesses. Thankfully, a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of New Jersey will make it easier for businesses to defend these suits.

Author: Robert E. Levy

May 11, 2018

New Jersey

Summary of The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”)

Taking into effect on July 1, 2018, the NJ legislature passed the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”), which amends the NJ Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”), to strengthen protections against employment discrimination and promote equal pay for women. The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”) amends the LAD by making it […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

April 5, 2018

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Recognition of Foreign Judgments Now More Difficult in New Jersey

Prior to leaving office, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation into law that may make it more difficult for judgment creditors to enforce foreign judgments without additional litigation and expense.

Author: Robert E. Levy

March 1, 2018

New Jersey

New Jersey Amends Ban-the-Box Law to Include Expunged Crimes

New Jersey Recently Amended its Ban-the-Box Law to Prohibit Inquiries into a Job Applicant’s Expunged Crimes During the Initial Employment Application Process New Jersey recently amended its Ban-the-Box law to prohibit inquiries into a job applicant’s expunged crimes during the initial employment application process. Gov. Chris Christie also signed two other bills that make it easier […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

January 15, 2018

New Jersey

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