If you are not required to arbitrate by the clear terms of your employment contract, you should consider terminating arbitration and consult with...

Can a motion for reconsideration of an interlocutory be brought during trial?

Reconsideration can be reqested at any stage of the proceedings but it should be requested within 20 days of the order and it has to be supported...

The delay for a Case Management Conference may act as a de facto adjournment so proceed with your discovery requests and be prepared to discuss...

Can a motion for reconsideration in a civil case be heard at anytime prior to trial? At time of trial?

Yes. You can and should ask a judge to reconsider an interim ruling ASAP.

What if defendant does not agree to an adjournment at plaintiff's request in NJ Special Civil suit?

Consent is not required but the court will expect that you asked. If you don’t get consent the court will expect a good reason from defendant and...

Witness tampering is prohibited in any sworn proceeding. It certainly could take place in a Family Court proceeding and would be illegal.

Can a motion be ruled on prior to the return date if no oral argument was requested and no response or opposition was filed?

The judge should wait until the return date in case a late opposing submission is filed. The judge would then determine whether there is good cause...

Can a Motion for Reconsideration can be heard even if an Appeal was filed?

The Appeals Court now has jurisdiction over the matter. But you can ask the Appeals Court to remand the matter back to the trial judge in order to...

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No Appellate Decisions in August?

Few if any decisions are issued by appellate courts in August.

Appeal process

If oral argument has been requested it would take from 6 months to a year for the appeal to be heard and likely a few months for the court to issue...

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