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With Strings Attached: New Jersey Courts Enforce Donor Conditions on Gifts and Trusts

In an article written for the New Jersey Law Journal, Andrew Fede explains that New Jersey courts strongly enforce donor-imposed conditions on charitable gifts and trusts, recognizing donor standing to challenge deviations even when such rights are not expressly reserved. Through key appellate decisions, the article highlights the judiciary’s consistent emphasis on honoring donor intent, including requiring refunds when charities materially depart from agreed purposes, rejecting attempts to invoke the cy pres doctrine where compliance remains feasible, and holding trustees liable for breaching fiduciary duties by disregarding explicit instructions. These rulings underscore that recipients, whether nonprofits, municipalities, or trustees, must carefully evaluate their ability to comply with donor restrictions before accepting gifts, as failure to adhere to those conditions can result in legal liability and financial consequences. ...read more

Supreme Court Addresses Summary Actions and Conflicts of Interest

"Supreme Court Addresses Summary Actions and Conflicts of Interest" Reprinted with permission from the October 2, 2015, volume of the New Jersey Law Journal. © 2015 ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.) By: Andrew W. Fede ...read more

Appellate Division Upholds Highlands Council Policy on Voluntary Planning Area Conformance

“Appellate Division Upholds Highlands Council Policy on Voluntary Planning Area Conformance" Cutting Edge Newsletter, New Jersey Builders Association, Fall 2013. By: Guliet D. Hirsch, Esq. ...read more

Michael Horn Interviewed on New York’s TALK1300AM & 98.7FM Talk Radio Segment “The Paul Vandenburgh Show”

Michael Horn, was recently interviewed on New York’s talk radio, The Paul Vandenburgh Show, on the libel trial of Sarah Palin suing The New York Times. ...read more

Archer Prevails in Bi-State Regulations Case

U.S. Supreme Court Denies the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Writ of Certiorari Seeking Review of the Third Circuit’s Precedential Opinion  ...read more

Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) to Receive Serpentelli Award from NJSBA Family Law Section

Archer is pleased to announce that Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) will receive the 2019 Serpentelli Award presented by the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA). The Serpentelli Award is given to an individual in recognition of lifelong and extraordinary contributions to the development of family law in the state of New Jersey. The award presentation will take place during the NJSBA Annual Meeting in Atlantic City on May 17th, prior to the Family Law Section Bench-Bar Meeting. ...read more

Marie Lihotz to Present "Ethical Considerations in Court-Connected & Private Mediations"

Archer's Marie Lihotz will present "Ethical Considerations in Court-Connected & Private Mediations" on May 5th at the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediator's 8th Annual Civil & Divorce Mediation Seminar: The Future is Now. The seminar will feature in-person speakers, speed networking, plenary sessions, a networking lunch, civil and divorce mediation breakouts, and much more. ...read more

Andrew Fede To Speak At NBI Seminar "Public Records and Open Meetings 101"

When: Monday, August 16, 2021 | Eastern: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ...read more

Marie Lihotz to Speak at Camden County Bar Association Seminar "Avoiding Pitfalls on Appeal"

When: March 15, 2018, 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM ...read more