From The Olympic Track To The FIFA World Cup 26 Pitch: The Legal Fault Line Over Athlete Expression

As the world’s most watched tournament approaches, FIFA should treat the events in Cortina not as an Olympic issue, but as an early warning. When Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was pulled from competition at the Milan-Cortina Games for refusing to remove a helmet honoring more than 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the war with […]

Michael J. Epstein to Present at NJSBA NELA-NJ 2026

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Employment law attorney Michael J. Epstein, Esq., Founder of The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., will serve as a featured speaker at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s (NJSBA) NELA-NJ Employment Conference 2026, taking place Friday, February 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read Full Article Here

NJ Probate Ruling: Divorce, Estates & Contracts

This case is a reminder that careful drafting at the divorce stage and thoughtful estate planning afterward are not academic exercises. They determine who owns real property, who inherits, and whether disputes are resolved quietly—or in a courtroom years later. Read Full Article Here

FIFA 2026, Politics, and the Law: Blatter’s Warning

The 2026 tournament is testing whether a sport that markets itself as borderless can function inside a world of tightening borders and polarized politics. Read Full Article Here

Severe Winter Weather Hits Half the Nation: Michael J. Epstein of The Epstein Law Firm Offers Guidance on Staying Safe and Knowing Your Legal Rights

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With winter storms sweeping across the United States, nearly half the population is under severe weather warnings, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians, drivers, and property owners. In a timely new article, Michael J. Epstein, founder of The Epstein Law Firm, shares his perspective on staying safe during icy conditions […]

The Overlooked Legal Risk Lurking in Third-Party Web Tools

These tools are now embedded so deeply into modern websites that they often fade into the background. Yet recent research analyzing thousands of major websites shows that nearly two-thirds of third-party applications are accessing sensitive data without any clear business justification. Read Full Article on Law.com

When a Bus Ride Becomes a Lawsuit: Liability After a Passenger Fall on NJ Transit

Public transit systems depend on public trust. That trust erodes when riders are injured due to conduct that could have been avoided with basic care and attention. Read Full Article in Law.com

A World Cup Ticket Isn’t A Souvenir. It’s A Contract Of Adhesion.

The sticker shock is real, but the fine print is where fans lose almost every meaningful right. By Michael J. Epstein on January 08, 2026 1:31 pm FIFA has managed to turn World Cup ticketing into an international spectacle before a single match has even started. In September, the organization said that tickets would begin at around […]

Premises Liability: Slipping on Ice at a Home

When property owners—including landlords—fail to manage known winter hazards, people can suffer life-altering injuries. January 02, 2026 at 12:01 PM By Michael J. Epstein Winter has a way of turning familiar spaces into hidden hazards. A front walkway looks peaceful under a dusting of snow—until you discover the sheet of ice beneath it. A charming […]

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