By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last May, in the case of Savage v. Township of Neptune, the New Jersey Appellate Division determined that a 2019 amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), prohibiting non-disclosure or confidentiality provisions in employment contracts and settlement agreements, did not extend to the inclusion of non-disparagement clauses. Four…
Category Archives: At a Glance
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Firm Achievements: Campanella Law Office Principal Gina L. Campanella Named to 2022 Super Lawyers List
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Campanella Law Office is proud to announce that Gina L. Campanella, founder and principal of the firm, has been named a 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyer. Having already received recognition as a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star six times, this is the first year Ms. Campanella has been included…
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Senate Bill No. 760: Pending New Jersey legislation would expand the existing New Jersey Health Care Profile to include all health care professionals
By Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week, Senate Bill No. 760 was unanimously approved by the Senate Commerce Committee. If enacted, the bill would expand the scope of the New Jersey Health Care Consumer Information Act (the Act) to include all licensed health care professionals as defined by the New Jersey Health Care Professional Responsibility and…
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Employee Rights: Are your posters up-to-date?
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD As of the end of next month, employers will have been struggling to keep businesses alive amid the COVID-19 pandemic for two years. In that time, in addition to constantly evolving health safety protocols, there have also been a series of legislative developments that suggest a review of notice and…
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Social Media and Defamation: Is there recourse against that inevitable unfair review?
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Lately it seems that the accessibility of the internet has become a double-edged sword for many business owners. While internet marketing and social media advertising have nearly become a necessity for success, an accompanying pitfall is the ease with which disgruntled consumers can publicly air grievances to a broad audience;…
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Gina L. Campanella, Esq. Receives AVVO Clients’ Choice Award
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Campanella Law Office is proud to announce that Avvo has, once again, awarded our principal attorney, Gina L. Campanella, the prestigious Clients’ Choice Award for providing outstanding legal service. This is the seventh year in a row that Ms. Campanella has received this honor. Founded to help people find good lawyers,…
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Check Us Out: Campanella Law Office is on YouTube
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Did you know that Campanella Law Office LLC has its own YouTube channel? Containing a carefully curated playlist of webinars hosted by special guests and strategic partners, our channel recognizes that our clients appreciate the ability to stay informed through a variety of online platforms. Specifically selected by our principal…
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Assembly Bill No. 681: Governor Murphy Expands NJLAD to Fully Prohibit Age Discrimination in the Workplace
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On October 5, 2021, Governor Murphy signed legislation amending portions of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to establish a clear prohibition of ageism in the workplace. Acknowledging that people are living and working longer, and the value of their knowledge and experience, A681 (P.L.2021, c.248) expands protections afforded to…
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Premises Liability and COVID-19: Simple steps to prevent a real scare this Halloween
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…