A Message from Founding Attorney, Frederick P. Niemann, Esq.
I’ve written extensively on legal topics and case law, including changes to New Jersey statutes and regulations that have a significant impact on both our clients and the broader public. While these blogs are legal in nature, they’re written with you in mind — to be clear, understandable, and insightful, offering a practical view of the legal landscape that affects all of us as New Jersey residents.
Over the decades, I’ve authored hundreds, if not thousands, of blogs. Each one addresses a specific legal issue or current event with the goal of helping you better understand your rights, responsibilities, and options under the law.
To help you navigate this library, you’ll find a table of contents on the right side of the page, organized by practice area. The blogs are listed chronologically, with the most recent entries first, and cover a broad range of legal subjects. Whether you are here to learn about elder law, estate planning, guardianship, or business disputes, there’s likely a blog that speaks to your interests or needs.
Of course, some topics are more complex than others. If you find something unclear or would like more information, you are welcome to reach out to me. While I may not be able to respond personally to every inquiry, there is a good chance we have addressed the subject in another blog or within our extensive practice area pages.
Thank you for taking the time to explore our blog library. If we can be of assistance in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at (855) 376-5291 or via email at fniemann@hnlawfirm.com.
In a recent published case a N.J. appeals court considered and rejected the State’s argument that defendant’s alleged assault of her elderly mother qualified …
42 F.R. 441.301(c)(iv)(A). 42 C.F.R. 441.330(c)(iv)(A) is a federal regulation enacted in 2022. It requires all continuing care retirement communities (and all skilled nursing …
It is important to understand that to be actionable a breach of contract must be a material breach. N.J. case law sets forth the …
In the absence of bad faith or a malicious purpose a person is entitled to immunity from civil liability under J.S.A. 52:27D-409(c). This statute …
In this appeal, a father challenges the validity of his son’s last will and testament (the Will) contending that his son’s Will was the …
Many times business partners as well as family members will agree to deposit funds, security, or other investments with a common financial institution like …
NJ makes available financial assistance for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). Medicare Savings Programs are federally funded programs managed by each state, including NJ. These …
If you sign a poorly written or unfair operating agreement you are still contractually obligated. This blog discusses how a Chancery Judge in NJ …
Effective January 1, 2025, the Federal Government has increased the total limit on the annual contributions people with disabilities (or their families) can make …
If an owner of a one family house has a contractual dispute with a contractor and the contractor attempts to place a lien on …
On Wednesday, June 11, 2024, Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon, Niemann & Wright, P.C. presented an Estate and Lifecare Planning Seminar to over …
A nursing home resident facing discharge for cause still requires he or she be given a notice of discharge under both state and federal …
Employees must not act contrary to the employer’s interest, nor compete with his or her employer during their employment. Additionally, NJ courts have held …
We’re thrilled to announce that Suzana Hot, Esq. has joined Hanlon Niemann & Wright, P.C. as a Partner. Ms. Hot joins us with over …
Here’s an interesting probate estate administration question that came to my attention. The question involves an executor, a Power of Attorney (POA) and a …
The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that an offer of employment at an annual salary does not automatically qualify as a guarantee of …
Everything Is outstanding! The staff is so wonderful, caring and easy to talk to! Lucille, Michelle and Fred Niemann is excellent! Thank you again! …
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States disputes a common succession strategy for many closely owned businesses with more than …
Did you know about recent Medicare changes? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) under Medicare, makes a number of changes to the Part D prescription …
Everyone is talking about the recent NFL football draft. As for me, I’m tired of the commentary about the draft. I want to hear …
In litigation, unless a plaintiff meets its initial burden of proof a preliminary injunction must be denied. Let’s first discuss the legal definition …
Fred, Thank you for your excellent advice and services over the past years helping with my Mom’s estate needs. Lucille has also been wonderful. …
You work for an employer. You’re fired, or let’s say you’re terminated, or you separate from your employer. You sue your former employer. You …
New Jersey is cracking down on employers who wrongly label employees as independent contractors. In a recent case the commissioner of the State Department …
In determining Medicaid eligibility for someone seeking institutionalized benefits, counties must review five years of financial history. Under the regulations, “[I]f an individual . …
NJ Medicaid has a formula on how they calculate penalties for gifts made within 5 years below. Click here to see the State’s official …
This case challenged a final decision by New Jersey denying a company’s application for certification as a “women’s business” under N.J.S.A. 52:27H-21.17 and the …
We are thrilled to announce that Christopher Balioni, Esq. has been promoted to Partner at Hanlon Niemann & Wright! Since joining our firm in …
While working on health care directives, I have had clients ask me about leaving special instructions for their loved ones on what they can …
An employment contract may specify a fixed term of employment; but like any other contract, such a contract must be sufficiently definite in its …
