By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Halloween is fast approaching and around our office, we are of the opinion that the best holidays begin with the best preparations. With that said, anyone who intends to invite trick-or-treaters onto their property, needs to understand that they have a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe…
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Introducing Our YouTube Channel
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Did you know that Campanella Law Office LLC has its own YouTube channel? Launched earlier this year, we have already curated an informative and relevant playlist consisting of webinars hosted by special guests and strategic partners on topics relevant to our business, healthcare and real estate practice. Specifically sought and…
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Courtroom Cue: New Jersey Appellate Court rejects categorical application of the “ongoing-storm” rule
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD This past April, the New Jersey Appellate Division determined that a commercial landowner has a duty to take reasonable steps to render a public walkway abutting its property, covered by ice or snow, reasonably safe. Completely rejecting the previously applied “on-going storm” defense to liability, the court made it clear…
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Suicide Prevention Month 2020: Raising our voice in continued support of our health care providers
By: Cristina N. Hyde, J.D. On this day, the last day of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Campanella Law Office would like to take a moment to once again add its voice to those in our professional community who are calling for increased awareness around the issues of professional burnout and suicide. The past month…
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Senate Bill No. 2380: New workers’ compensation reform creates rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 infections were contracted on-the-job
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week, Governor Murphy signed legislation which created a rebuttable presumption that coronavirus disease infections contracted by essential employees are work-related for the purpose of workers’ compensation benefits. P.L. 2020, c.84. As a result, essential employees are now entitled to full compensation unless their employer or insurance company can prove…
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Update: Federal court partially invalidates DOL’s new joint employer test
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week, United States District Judge Gregory Woods partially struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new joint employer rule; holding that portions of it conflict with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and are arbitrary and capricious. State of New York, et al. v. Eugene Scalia, et al., No….
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Senate Bill No. 2455: NJ permits professional licensure regardless of immigration status
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week New Jersey became the first east coast state to allow its residents access to occupational licenses notwithstanding immigration status. S. 2445 states: Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation, lawful presence in the United States shall not be required to obtain a professional or occupational license,…
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Families First Corona Virus Response Act and Executive Order 107: What small business owners should know about employee accommodations
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD As school closings continue to force America’s workforce to navigate impossible choices between childcare and employment, New Jersey businesses should be aware of the following state and federal relief measures that currently remain in effect for all eligible employees. New Jersey Executive Order 107 Despite the execution of Executive Order…
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What we’re reading: 6 titles to inspire you and your business
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD This summer, unlike most others, the majority of us have passed our time indoors adapting to a socially distant lifestyle. Because we’ve had more time on our hands, many of us have also been catching up on our reading. With this in mind, Campanella Law Office would like to share…
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HIPAA Compliance: Patient Requests for Records – Avoiding Costly Violations
By: Cristina N. Hyde, J.D. It is undeniable that health care providers have their hands full these days. However, operating during a global health emergency does not alleviate basic obligations such as those related to a patients’ protected health information (PHI). Just last year, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced its Right to Access…