Bill allowing direct appeals of class-action suits advances

Andrew Kitchenman | NJBIZ

The bill, A-894, is one of the key pieces of the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance this year. The Assembly Judiciary Committee released the measure May 21. Currently, companies must ask a lower-court judge for the ability to appeal a class-action determination to the Appellate Division.

By |2012-07-16T00:00:00-04:00July 16, 2012|Recent News|Comments Off on Bill allowing direct appeals of class-action suits advances

Doctor shortage the bigger problem for N.J. health care

Marcus Rayner | The Star-Ledger

Later this week, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as "Obamacare." The law's constitutionality has sparked discussions and debate over the past three years as we vet the best way to keep ourselves healthy.

By |2012-06-27T00:00:00-04:00June 27, 2012|Recent News|Comments Off on Doctor shortage the bigger problem for N.J. health care

Get the facts on the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance

Marcus Rayner | The Star-Ledger, to the Editor

The New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance represents a diverse, bipartisan cross section of employers, medical community and entrepreneurs, whose objective is to stop abuses of our legal system. NJLRA believes common-sense reforms will grow the state's economy and eliminate frivolous lawsuits.

By |2012-04-26T00:00:00-04:00April 26, 2012|Recent News|Comments Off on Get the facts on the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance

N.J.’s anti-bulling law still a lawsuit magnet

Marcus Rayner | Gloucester County Times, to the Editor

As noted in your editorial, "Look for savings in New Jersey anti-bullying law," (April 3), the state's anti-bullying law for schools continues to be an underfunded mandate, despite the bipartisan efforts of Gov. Chris Christie and the Legislature.

By |2012-04-26T00:00:00-04:00April 26, 2012|Recent News|Comments Off on N.J.’s anti-bulling law still a lawsuit magnet

Local elections can help N.J.’s small business owners make a difference

AnnMarie McDonald | New Jersey Newsroom

Even in the best of times, small business owners' days are long and downtime scarce. Time spent away from one's business often requires a trade off in commerce. And keeping up with the ever-changing rules, regulations, and requirements can be a job in itself.

By |2012-04-20T00:00:00-04:00April 20, 2012|Recent News|Comments Off on Local elections can help N.J.’s small business owners make a difference
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