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New Faces, Same Problems
November 10, 2017This January, Democrat Phil Murphy will be sworn in as the 56th New Jersey Governor, and the State Legislature will convene its 218th session, with many new faces under the State House dome. Although the people in power are changing, our mission remains the same. We are committed to improving New Jersey’s civil justice system More »
Read More »Top News Clips for October 21-27
October 27, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for October 21-27.
Read More »Top News Clips for October 28-November 3
November 3, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for October 28-November 3.
Read More »New Jersey High Court Ponders Liability in the New Economy
October 27, 2017Contract work blurs the traditional definitions and roles of employee and employer, and this evolution of the labor market has created tension between contract law and employment law. The New Jersey Supreme Court has taken up a case that arises out of that evolution. It is deciding whether contract employees can be required to waive tort claims they might bring against a contract employer when Workers Compensation is available from their direct employer. We filed an amicus brief in this case arguing that making the Workers’ Comp model compatible with the modern economy requires that such arrangements be upheld.
Read More »Supreme Court Case Provides Guidance In TCCWNA Litigation
October 19, 2017NJCJI President & Chief Counsel Alida Kass is quoted in the Law Journal on the importance of the New Jersey Supreme Court’s recent opinion in the closely-watched drink price cases.
Read More »Kass Quoted on Drink Price Decision
October 19, 2017The New Jersey Supreme Court’s ruling in a couple of lawsuits over drink prices is making headlines across the state because of the impact it will have on other Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA) cases.
Read More »Top News Clips for October 7-13
October 13, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for October 7-13.
Read More »Top News Clips for September 30-October 6
October 6, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for September 30-October 6.
Read More »Top News Clips for September 23-29
September 29, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for September 23-29.
Read More »Top News Clips for September 16-22
September 22, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for September 16-22.
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