Writings by Robert E. Levy

Patagonia Has Joined Nonprofit Environmental Groups and Native American Tribes in Challenging the Trump Administration’s Decision to Reduce the Size of Certain National Monuments Patagonia has joined nonprofit environmental groups and Indian tribes in challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to reduce the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. When you visit the outdoor retailer’s website, […]

A New Jersey Business Could Be On The Hook For $17 Million In Damages For Sending Unsolicited Faxes A business supply company could be on the hook for $17 million in damages after a New Jersey federal judge found that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). According to the lawsuit, Invecor, LLC, which […]

The House of Reps Passed the 1st Federal Bill to Address Autonomous Vehicle Tech The House of Representatives recently passed the first federal bill to address autonomous vehicle technology. The bipartisan Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution Act (SELF DRIVE Act) now heads to the U.S. Senate.  Autonomous Vehicle Technology Self-driving […]

Don’t Hit Send! Your Digital Correspondence May Be Forming an Email Contract In the age of smart phones, business deals are frequently negotiated via email rather than traditional letter correspondence. While the use of technology certainly streamlines the process, it can also result in unintended liability. NY Court Rules Emails Created Binding Contract Under the […]

As Social Media Gains Acceptance As High-Tech Alternative, an NJ Court Recently Approved Service of Process via Facebook What do you check first — your online messages or your traditional mailbox? Given the proliferation of social media platforms, a New Jersey court recently approved service of process via Facebook. Technology and Service of Process Under […]

What You Should Know About White-Collar Crime Investigations We’ve previously discussed what to do while under federal investigation, however, now we will delve into how you can know whether or not you’re under investigation for a white-collar crime.One of the unique aspects of white-collar crime is that the suspect is often aware that he or she […]

Understanding Grand Jury Immunity Being indicted for a white-collar crime can be financially and professionally devastating. Therefore, it is imperative to avoid any potential missteps once you discover you may be the target of a federal investigation. Responding to grand jury investigations can be particularly challenging which is why it is important to thoroughly understand […]

Are you doing everything you can to prepare for a search warrant? While prosecutors generally use grand jury subpoenas to gather evidence of white-collar crimes, search warrants are also employed in some cases. Although search warrants are more difficult to obtain, they allow prosecutors immediate access to documents and largely avoid the risk that records […]

Knowing Your Rights While Under Federal Investigation Martha Stewart likely did not envision serving jail time when federal investigators first requested to speak with her regarding potential insider trading. However, she was ultimately convicted under federal law for misleading investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This […]

How Will the Supreme Court’s Spokeo Decision Impact NJ Businesses? The U.S. Supreme Court recently sent Spokeo v. Robins back to the Ninth Circuit of Appeals.According to the majority, the federal appeals court failed to properly assess whether the lead plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit alleged an injury in fact. The Facts of the Spokeo […]

Whether the company needs to prevent assets from being moved out of state or keep an aggrieved employee from disclosing proprietary business data, temporary restraining orders (TRO) are often the best course of action. Many small business owners are unaware that restraining orders are not limited to domestic matters. Rather, businesses can also ask the court […]

Businesses often spend thousands of dollars to create fancy websites with high-tech graphics, streaming video, and scrolling text. However, many fail to consider whether the websites are ADA compliant or accessible to users who have vision, hearing or physical disabilities. Website accessibility is becoming a hot button issue, with regulators and disability advocates calling for […]