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Top News Clips for January 27-February 2
February 2, 2018A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for January 27-February 2.
Read More »Report Offers Insight Into Murphy’s Legal Agenda
February 2, 2018Gov. Murphy ran on a progressive, social-justice-orientated agenda, but as is the trend right now, offered few details on specific policy proposals. Until we hear Murphy’s budget address, and see his proposed budget, much of his agenda remains a mystery. However, we are getting some clues about what his legal policy plans are based on the Law & Justice report from his transition committee.
Read More »Is Your Child Texting About Lawsuit Abuse?
February 2, 2018Thanks to their obsession with texting, today’s youth have developed a language all their own. Most of it is innocent, but you should familiarize yourself with common slang that suggests they are getting sucked into dark conversations about lawsuit abuse.
Read More »Top News Clips for January 20-26
January 26, 2018A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for January 20-26.
Read More »Top News Clips for January 6-12
January 12, 2018A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for January 6-12.
Read More »Top News Clips for January 13-19
January 19, 2018A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for January 13-19.
Read More »Employment Issues Dominating the Agenda
January 19, 2018Both equal pay and wage theft are hot topics in the new legislation session and top priorities of Gov. Murphy’s administration, and we are pleased to see initial efforts being framed in a thoughtful way that advances core objectives without generating unnecessary litigation.
Read More »New Jersey Shuts the Door on Corrupt Foreign Judgments
January 16, 2018Businesses need no longer fear that adverse judgments issued by corrupt courts in foreign jurisdictions will be honored in New Jersey. As one of his last official acts as Governor, Chris Christie signed into law A2977. The law will discourage forum-shopping and protect the substantive and procedural rights of businesses that have invested in the United States.
Read More »New Year, New Legislative Session, New Governor
January 12, 2018On Tuesday, January 9th, the 218th Legislative Session was opened for the transaction of business. Next Tuesday, the 16th, Gov.-elect Phil Murphy and Lt. Gov.-elect Shelia Oliver will be sworn in. The following is a snapshot of what we know about the changes that come along with a new session and executive.
Read More »Gov. Christie Vetoes Wage Theft Bill
January 12, 2018Gov. Christie may be on his way out the door, but he is still paying close attention to the legislation coming across his desk. This week he conditionally vetoed a wage theft bill that would have exposed employers in the state to significant liability for the good-faith use of independent contractors.
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