Lawsuit Claims Plainfield Cop Faced Age, Disability Discrimination Ending His Career

February 26, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

A lawsuit filed in the Superior Court in Union County alleges that a Plainfield police officer was pressured to retire early after his supervisors thought him too old and sick to stay on the job, in violation of anti-discrimination laws, according to a recent article at NJ.com. The officer, a veteran police lieutenant, claims he… More

Paterson City Employee Faces Insurance Fraud Charges

February 7, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

A 48 year old Paterson city employee was recently arrested and charged with committing insurance fraud after prosecutors say he drove a truck for a beverage distributor while receiving workers’ compensation payments, according to an article at NJ.com. The man, who worked for the Department of Public Works in Paterson, was allegedly injured on the… More

Defining Qui Tam and Common Qui Tam Actions

January 24, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

A whistleblower is someone who becomes aware of fraudulent or illegal activity within a company and takes necessary steps to report it to relevant authorities. In doing so, that person may be afforded particular protections under the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act is in place to encourage whistleblowers to come forward and bring… More

NJ Employee in Limbo Alleges Wrongful Termination

January 10, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

A legal case involving an employee who has been suspended for three years and counting raises questions about suspended employees and what this means for their futures. For more than two decades, the carpenter in the case installed tiles and carpets in public housing units. He also had responsibilities for supervising workers. Unfortunately, however, he… More

Who Can Apply for U.S. Citizenship?

December 28, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

Only particular people are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. Understanding the how and the why is important to initiate these steps as soon as possible. There are many different rights for individuals who have U.S. citizenship, but U.S. citizenship is not easily obtained. All of the following must apply in the event that you… More