NEWS
Rights of Service Animals and Their Owners.
December 19, 2022 – The use of Service Animals has markedly increased over the past few years. While most retailers have recognized this trend a few remain hesitant to acknowledge the need, let alone the law, regarding this protected segment of the population. CKL Attorney, Drew Luca, provides helpful information about the rights of Service/Emotional Support Animal owners in his recent article which has been published nationally in these and other publications.
https://ocnjdaily.com/rights-service-animals-owners/
https://seaislenews.com/rights-service-animals-owners/
https://somerspoint.com/2022/12/18/rights-service-animals-owners/
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft.
November 7, 2022 – The recent economic trend has caused all of us to carefully watch over our dollars and cents. Criminals too feel the burden of inflation which historically leads to an increase in illegal activities. Today, the risk of your financial identity being stolen has skyrocketed. Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca, shares his insights into this escalating but underreported epidemic and provides recommendations on shielding you and your credit history from being victims of Identity Theft. You can find Drew’s nationally published article in these and other publications.
https://ocnjdaily.com/protecting-identity-theft/
https://seaislenews.com/protecting-identity-theft/
https://somerspoint.com/2022/11/06/protecting-identity-theft/
John Cinti's Upcoming CLE Classes.
September 21, 2022 - CKL's John Cinti will be teaching a variety of Continuing Legal Education classes in the upcoming months for the National Business Institute. https://www.nbi-sems.com/Results/0?Ntt=Cinti&sort=relevance&page=1
10/3/22 2:00pm-3:00pm Defeating Colossus and Other Injury Valuation Software
10/6/22 9:00am-4:30pm New Jersey Personal Injury Litigation- (fill in speaker)
11/29/22 2:00pm-5:15pm New Jersey Auto Injury Cases
1/30/23 11:00am-2:15pm The Brain Explained – An Attorney Guide
Buying a Car? Avoid Being Taken for a Ride.
August 28, 2022 – Between students heading to college and employees returning to the office building, many families are finding a need to purchase a car. With the economy and supply chain issues effecting auto inventory, some consumers are running into problems with their salesperson/dealerships. CKL Law Group’s Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca, discusses a few of these developing concerns and how to protect yourself and your purchase. Read Drew’s
recently published article found in these and other publications.
https://ocnjdaily.com/buying-car-avoid-taken-ride/
https://seaislenews.com/buying-car-avoid-taken-ride/
https://somerspoint.com/2022/08/27/buying-car-avoid-taken-ride/
Using Forgotten Gift Cards
July 18, 2022 - In today’s economic climate, all of us are watching our budgets and stretching our dollars. Often overlooked are those partially used gift cards sitting in a drawer at home.
Now is a great time to revive those dormant dollars for fun or practical use. CKL‘s Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca, provides helpful ideas on how to save money by using those
forgotten gift cards to their full potential in his recent article published by these and other national publications.
COVID-19 Financial Assistance is Still Available
May 17, 2022 - More than two years later, COVID-19 is still impacting families struggling to recover. Many households remain unaware that New Jersey has maintained and enacted additional financial assistance programs to provide money and resources to residents still in need of aid as a result of the pandemic. Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca, provides information and direct links to some of these funded programs in his recent article published by these and other national publications.
https://ocnjdaily.com/covid-financial-assistance-still-available/
https://somerspoint.com/2022/05/15/covid-financial-assistance-still-available/
https://seaislenews.com/covid-financial-assistance-still-available/
Tips to Protect Yourself from Porch Pirates
March 3, 2022 – Most of us enjoy the convenience of internet shopping. For some, the ease of online purchasing has been ruined by deliveries being stolen from their doorsteps. To date, ‘Porch Pirate’ thefts have been treated inconsistently by prosecutors throughout the State. Recent amendments to New Jersey’s law has strengthened and standardized the penalties for those caught committing this offense. CKL’s Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca, discusses this new law while also providing key tips to prevent you and your family from being victims of this crime.
Drew’s informative article has been published nationwide including the publications listed below.
https://ocnjdaily.com/tips-protect-porch-pirates/
https://seaislenews.com/tips-protect-porch-pirates/
https://somerspoint.com/2022/03/01/tips-protect-porch-pirates/
https://spotonnewjersey.com/southern-shore/929874/tips-to-protect-yourself-from-porch.html
Work From Home Injury – Are You Covered?
February 7, 2022 – For many, the workday still begins and ends at home despite Work From Home initiatives approaching their 2nd anniversary. While this interruption continues, companies are employing workplace conditions to enforce safety protocols and reduce at-home injury claims. Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca’s, recently published article profiles a few of these contractual requirements imposed upon Work From Home employees and discusses how to address them. Drew’s instructive article has been published by these and other national publications.
https://ocnjdaily.com/work-home-injury-covered/
https://seaislenews.com/work-home-injury-covered/
https://somerspoint.com/2022/02/01/work-home-injury-covered/
https://spotonnewjersey.com/southern-shore/910055/work-from-home-injury-are-you-covered.html
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2503304128028/work-from-home-injury-are-you-covered
Finding Hidden Valuables - Possession vs. Ownership
January 10, 2022 – Whether its baseball cards or dollars found behind the walls in your home,
coins and jewelry found when strolling the coastline or digging holes in the sand,
the law may see ownership of these finds differently. CKL’s Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca,
discusses the differences in his article published in these and other national publications.
https://seaislenews.com/finding-buried-treasure-whats-law/
https://ocnjdaily.com/finding-buried-treasure-whats-law/
https://somerspoint.com/2021/12/24/finding-buried-treasure-whats-law/
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2469851832811/finding-buried-treasure-what-s-the-law
https://spotonnewjersey.com/jersey-shore/887624/finding-buried-treasure-whats-the-law.html
CKL’s Consumer Counsel, Drew Luca, Named Awesome Attorney by South Jersey Magazine
December 23, 2021 – Congratulations to our co-founding partner, Drew Luca, who practices Real Estate and Consumer Fraud law for being recognized by South Jersey Magazine and its readership as an Awesome Attorney for 2021. Congratulations Drew !
https://www.southjerseymagazine.com/article/2958/2021-Awesome-Attorneys
Did You Buy a COVID Home? You Still Have Rights!
November 4, 2021 – Many homebuyers purchased their home during the hot real estate market of the pandemic and waived some of their legal rights to lock-in that deal. CKL’s Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca, advises in his recent article that homeowners still have rights, protections and warranties if problems with their new home are found after Closing. Drew’s article can be found in these and other national publications.
NJ’s Landlord Tenant Law Changes – How it will Impact You
October 4, 2021 – Recently enacted changes to the Landlord Tenant law in NJ and how Courts handle related filings and procedures will affect both property owners and renters alike. Read Consumer Attorney, Drew Luca’s informative column on the new law and the affect it will have on your Court proceeding. Drew’s article can be found in these and other national publications.
https://ocnjdaily.com/n-j-makes-changes-landlord-tenant-law/
https://seaislenews.com/n-j-makes-changes-landlord-tenant-law/
Media Outlets Publish Vacation Article by CKL’s Drew Luca
August 2, 2021 – Walking to the Beach? Strolling Sea-side towns? Read Consumer
Attorney, Drew Luca’s, advisory column on Pedestrian Safety entitled, “Sesame
Street’s Good Advice When Crossing the Road”. A reminder about foot-traffic
safety, Drew’s summertime article can be found on these and other national
websites. https://ocnjdaily.com/sesame-streets-good-advice-crossing-road/
https://seaislenews.com/sesame-streets-good-advice-crossing-road/
CKL Law Group Commercials are on the Comcast Network
June 1, 2021 - Look for the CKL Law Group's commercials on your favorite Comcast/Xfinity channels this summer! Click here for a preview.
Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce names CKL Law Group Business of the Week
May 6, 2021 - CKL Law Group is honored to be selected by the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce as its Business of the Week. According to the Chamber of Commerce, "our business of the week is our way of bringing recognition to our chamber members and all that they mean to the local community. The Business of the Week Release, that was sent to "more than 75,000 friends of Ocean City, NJ," can be found here - Press Release
Shore Websites Publish New Article by Andrew J. Luca
March 14, 2021 - In need of a Home Improvement Contractor? See the article written by CKL’s Drew Luca entitled, “Tips for Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor” which was published by Sea Isle News and OCNJ Daily. Here are the links to this helpful resource.
https://seaislenews.com/tips-hiring-home-improvement-contractor/;
https://ocnjdaily.com/tips-hiring-home-improvement-contractor/
CKL Adds Podcasts and Vlogs to its Website
February 2021 - CKL Law Group has added more ways to connect with people looking for information on various legal topics. CKL Podcasts can be accessed directly through the MORE tab on our website. They can also be found on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify and iHeartRadio. CKL has also added Vlogs with closed captioning on our website. CKL Vlogs can also be found by clicking on the MORE tab. CKL Law Group continues to take advantage of cutting edge technology to bring legal information to you on your phone, computer and/or tablet through a variety of media outlets.
New Jersey Shore Websites Feature Article by Andrew J. Luca
January 4, 2021 - An article written by CKL's Drew Luca entitled, Tips For Buying a Shore Home, is featured on the OCNJ Daily, Downbeach and Sea Isle News web sites. Click on any of the links below to read this informative article.
https://ocnjdaily.com/tips-buying-shore-home/;
https://seaislenews.com/tips-buying-shore-home/;
https://www.downbeach.com/2020/12/25/tips-for-buying-a-shore-home/
Andrew J. Luca Named Awesome Attorney by South Jersey Magazine
December 16, 2020 - CKL congratulates its co-founding partner, Drew Luca, for being named one of South Jersey’s Awesome Attorneys for 2020 by South Jersey Magazine. https://www.southjerseymagazine.com/article/2772/Awesome-Attorneys-2020
John Cinti Presents New Jersey CLE for NBI
October 26, 2020 - John Cinti presented an online New Jersey CLE for NBI entitled, Storytelling and Persuasion - Effective Storytelling Techniques. This CLE discussed how to incorporate proven storytelling skills into trial presentation.
Andrew J. Luca Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
October 14, 2020 - Drew Luca has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Luca is a co-founder of his firm and is past Vice President of the Burlington County Ethics Committee on Fee Disputes. A 1993 graduate of Rutgers University, Drew earned his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University-Camden in 2001 and his Master of Laws from Temple University in 2004. He represents both corporate and individual clients in state and federal court and has argued cases before the New Jersey Supreme Court and the state’s Appellate Divisions. Mr. Luca regularly represents individual homeowners and other Consumer Fraud victims in their claims against organizations and licensed professionals. Press Release
New Jersey Shore Websites Feature Article on CKL Law Group LLP
September 18, 2020 - CKL Law Group LLP is the featured story on a number of popular websites serving the South Jersey Shore. You can read the article on: downbeach.com; ocnjdaily.com; somerspoint.com; and seaislenews.com.
John Cinti Presents at New Jersey CLE on Depositions
August 13, 2020 - John Cinti was one of the presenters of a New Jersey CLE titled, Cutting Edge Techniques for Conducting Videotaped Depositions. The CLE discussed how to best conduct remote videotaped depositions in the age of Covid-19. John presented along with the Honorable James P. Savio, JSC, Tariq H. Chaudhri, Esq., Dara A. Quattrone, Esq., Mark H. Renzi, CCR/RPR and Robyne Johnson. Thomas J. Vesper, Esq. was the Moderator.
CKL Law Group LLP opens in Marlton, NJ
August 1, 2020 - John Cinti, Ed Kelbon and Drew Luca open their new boutique law firm, CKL Law Group LLP, in Marlton, NJ. CKL serves clients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.