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February 14, 2014I can hear the television commercial now: “Did you suffer emotional damage when Michael Jackson died? You may be eligible for compensation.”
Read More »Pharmaceutical Litigation Makes Headlines
February 14, 2014While only earning a spot on the Judicial Hellholes “watch list” last year, a look at this week’s top news stories suggests New Jersey may be back on the full-on Hellhole list next year thanks to the horde of pharmaceutical lawsuits currently playing out in the state.
Read More »Top News Clips for the Week of Feb. 8-14
February 13, 2014A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of February 8-14, 2014.
Read More »Proposed Changes to Federal Discovery Rules
February 12, 2014The Federal Judiciary’s Civil Rules Advisory Committee (the “Rules Committee”) is currently accepting public comments on a package of proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Some of the most important changes in the package are aimed at reducing the cost and burdens associated with discovery. As former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl More »
Read More »Shortening the Statute of Limitations for Certain Malpractice Actions
February 7, 2014On Monday, February 10 the Assembly Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Assembly Bill 1254, which would shorten the statute of limitations from 6 years to 2 years for various malpractice actions. The bill would set the statute of limitations at 2 years for malpractice actions against the following licensed professionals: accountants, architects, More »
Read More »New Economic Analysis of FDA’s Proposed Generic Drug Labeling Rule Released
February 7, 2014The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute has been closely monitoring the FDA’s proposed rules that would allow generic drug manufacturers to make changes to their labels. NJCJI is concerned that such a rule would greatly increase the number of lawsuits filed against generic pharmaceutical manufacturers thus raising the cost of generic drugs and clogging up More »
Read More »Lawyer’s Unconventional Super Bowl Ad Goes Viral
February 7, 2014A Georgia attorney took plaintiffs attorney advertising to a whole new level with this Super Bowl ad. .
Read More »Paulsboro Freight Train Derailment Lawsuit Highlights NJCJI Concerns with New Jersey Court System
February 7, 2014Reforming New Jersey’s standards for expert testimony continues to be a top priority for the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute, and a recent ruling in the ongoing Paulsboro freight train derailment lawsuit highlights the issue.
Read More »Top News Clips for the Week of Feb. 1-7
February 7, 2014A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of February 1-7, 2014.
Read More »Top News Clips for the Week of Jan. 25-31
January 31, 2014A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of January 25-31, 2014.
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