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Orientale vs. Jennnings
May 1, 2019Orientale vs. Jennnings The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Orientale v. Jennings on April 24, 2019 – a case that could lead to new rules regarding remittitur and additur. The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute (as well as several other organizations) submitted an amicus curiae brief addressing specific issues raised by the Court. One More »
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April 22, 2019Wage & Hour Coalition
April 12, 2019Wage Hour Fairness Coalition Letter
Read More »A2903 Memo – Interested Parties
April 9, 2019A2903 Memo – Interested Parties
Read More »3/7/19 – NJCJI Legislative Testimonies
March 8, 2019A4972 – Arbitration Restrictions – NJCJI Testimony A1215 – Forum Selection – NJCJI Testimony S477 – Statute of Limitations – NJCJI Testimony
Read More »Trojan Horse Arrives at the Governor’s Desk
February 20, 2019NJCJI President and Chief Counsel Alida Kass penned an Op-Ed for ROI-NJ on non-disclosure agreement legislation. Read More Here
Read More »New Legislative Efforts to Chip Away at Arbitration Rights
September 28, 2018New legislation introduced this week by Senator Theresa Ruiz is yet another attempt to limit the enforceability of arbitration agreements.
Read More »Landmark Decision from New Jersey Supreme Court on Expert Testimony
August 1, 2018The New Jersey Supreme Court issued a landmark decision today backing NJCJI’s position concerning the admissibility of expert testimony. The Court agreed that the Daubert factors, long the standard in federal court, should now be used in New Jersey civil trials. The Court also reinforced the role of New Jersey’s trial courts as gatekeepers for More »
Read More »Assemblyman Cryan: “Everybody wins if we curb frivolous lawsuits.”
September 16, 2011Here are some highlights from Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Cryan’s (D-Union) keynote address at NJCJI’s annual Fall Membership Luncheon.
Read More »New Jersey Trade Secrets Act Advances
September 21, 2011Admittedly, when I think of “trade secrets,” I tend to think of multiples of, well, Trade Secret.
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