"It's Time to Have X-Rated Vision"
By Dennis M. Galvin Published in Local Government Law Review, August, 2011 The Federal and State Courts have recently rendered some interesting and instructive cases in the area of “Adult Entertainment.” This article will review these cases and suggest a procedure...
"Board Members Have Immunity – Absolutely!"
By Dennis M. Galvin The New Jersey Planner, July/August 2010 It is important for you, as board members, to remember that emotions run high for and against all controversial actions. Sometimes, when a developer or objector disagrees with your ruling, they might try...
"Pay-to-play ordinances: logical, effective, legal"
By Dennis M. Galvin, Esq. Published in New Jersey Lawyer, August, 2008 Our Democracy depends on the character of our elected officials. From time to time all governments need to examine their conduct and when necessary, undertake reasonable reforms. One can only...
"It Takes Courage to Deny an Inherently Beneficial Use, and Wisdom to be Affirmed"
By Dennis Galvin, Esq. Published as a Special Feature in the NJ Planner, July/August 2007 Zoning Boards of Adjustment are routinely asked to grant use variances for what are commonly referred to as, inherently beneficial uses.[1] As a legal term of art, inherently...
"Despite Court Opinion, Board Members, Should Disclose Reasons for Vote"
By Dennis M. Galvin, Esq. Printed in the Summer 2004 edition of the New Jersey Planning Officials' publication, The New Jersey Planner Every experienced Board member of a Planning Board or a Zoning Board of Adjustment, knows the importance of putting their comments in...
"Radio Towers Are Not Necessarily Beneficial"
By: Dennis M. Galvin, Esq. Published in New Jersey Municipalities, March, 1997 Many municipalities throughout New Jersey have witnessed an increase in the number of applications before their zoning and planning boards seeking approval of radio transmission towers. As...
Matt Blaine to Speak at 2018 LegalTech Conference in NYC
January 31 - Matthew K. Blaine, DEMLP Partner and Chair of the firm’s Innovation & Technology Committee, will be speaking at the 2018 LegalTech Conference in New York City. Matt will be on a panel with technology consultant Ann Gorr discussing “Document Management...
New Legislation to Protect Transgender Students
It is estimated that there are approximately 14,000 transgender students in New Jersey’s K-12 schools across every county in the state. In July 2017, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation that promotes equality and inclusion towards transgender students in New...
DEMLP Welcomes Douglas J. Widman to Firm
The firm is pleased to announce the addition of Douglas J. Widman, as partner. Doug will be working in the Tax & Estate Planning and Business Litigation departments with a focus on mediation. He currently serves as an Arbitrator and Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator...
New Jersey Protective Orders for Sexual Harassment in the Work Place
Have you ever been the victim of sexual harassment at the work place? Did you try to get a restraining order only to be told you do not qualify for one? Be advised that the New Jersey Legislature has recently rectified this problem by enacting N.J.S.A. 2C:14-14...
An Employer's Legal Responsibility for Implementing Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies
The following article by Nicole S. Croddick and Brian J. Chabarek was among those selected by the New Jersey Law Journal for publication in its special Employment Law Section, which appeared in the December 4, 2017 issue. The Importance of Aguas in Addressing...
Firm to Participate at 2017 NAMI Conference
DEMLP Estate Planning Partners Anne Marie Mazzu and Christina Hardman O’Neal will be hosting an exhibit table at this year’s NAMI-NJ Conference on Saturday, December 2nd. The event will take place at the Ramada Conference Center in Jamesburg, NJ (formerly Crowne...
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