Archive for May 2016
Will and Power of Attorney
Will A will or ‘testament’ (as it colloquially referred to sometimes) is a binding legal document in most countries in the world today. It is usually though a document referred to as ‘last Will and Testament’ (duly witnessed by at least two adult individuals of sound mind) by which an individual desires his/her property to be distributed at…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Car Accidents
Auto accidents happen every day and most are caused by driver error. For one reason or another, people take their eyes of the road or stop paying close attention. In those few seconds, two cars can collide leading to injuries or the death of the drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. If you were in a car…
Read MoreMarijuana Charges in New Jersey
A few states within the U.S. have legalized marijuana for recreational use, but the majority of states continue to heavily regulate the drug, legalizing its use for specific medical reasons only. New Jersey is one of the states that only allows marijuana for certain medical uses. Otherwise, growing, possessing, and selling the drug remains illegal.…
Read MoreRickards Earns Perfect 10 Rating From Avvo.com
Attorney Jordan B. Rickards has earned a perfect 10.0 “superb” rating from Avvo.com. The leading attorney website, which provides ratings for 97 percent of all attorneys in the United States, uses a mathematical model to calculate rating based on, among other factors, public data (state bar associations, regulatory agencies, and court records), published sources on the…
Read MoreObtaining a Restraining Order in New Jersey
If you have been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, you are not alone. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an average 20 people every minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. The most recent domestic violence offense report by the New Jersey State Police showed there were 64,556 offenses reported…
Read MoreRickards Appointed Adjunct Professor of History at Middlesex County College
Jordan B. Rickards has been offered and has accepted an adjunct professorship at Middlesex County College. Starting in the 2016 fall semester, Rickards will be teaching History of the Twentieth Century. Rickards, a self-described history enthusiast, was a history major at Liberty University, from which he graduated magna cum laude in 2001, and was also a…
Read MoreJordan B. Rickards appointed as Ethics Board Attorney of the Township of Old Bridge
The Township of Old Bridge Ethical Standards Board voted to appoint Jordan B. Rickards to become the new Board Attorney at their April 13, 2016 meeting. The Ethics Board consists of six members, appointed by the Township Council, tasked with investigating and ruling on allegations of violations of the Township Ethics Code (established under chapter…
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