On September 17, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its opinion in the matter of Estate of Narleski v. Nicholas Gomes. This case involved “social host” liability for a 19-year-old who invited others under the age of 21 to his residence, where alcohol was...
Year: 2020
Professional Excellence 2020: Law Journal Announces Winners
We are proud to announce that attorney Mark Scirocco has been named a New Leader of the Bar by the New Jersey Law Journal as part of its Professional Excellence 2020 Awards. The New Jersey Law Journal presents annual awards to pioneers of public interest and social...
Social Host Liability for Underage Drinking?
Can an adult who is under the age of 21 potentially bear liability if he facilitates or encourages the consumption of alcohol in his residence by others who are under the age of 21? This week, attorney Mark Scirocco of our firm argued this very issue before the...
Updates In Gun Control Litigation
UPDATES IN GUN CONTROL LITIGATION By: Bob Scirocco In the City of NY, one can obtain a “premises license,” which allows an individual to possess a firearm only at his or her residence, with very few exceptions. One of these exceptions is to transport the handgun to...