Confirmation hearing set for Christie judicial nominee

By Matt Katz | The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gov. Christie's attempt to overhaul the New Jersey Supreme Court will finally get under way Tuesday, when confirmation hearings begin for a North Jersey corporate lawyer he nominated to the bench more than a year ago.

"She certainly understands the concerns of business as they relate to the law," said Marcus Rayner, executive director of the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance. That could signal a new approach in a state that some believe has favored plaintiffs in lawsuits against corporations. 

By |2011-05-30T00:00:00-04:00May 30, 2011|Recent News|Comments Off on Confirmation hearing set for Christie judicial nominee

Legal community supports Supreme Court nominee deal

By Beth Fitzgerald | NJ BIZ

The legal community reacted Monday to an agreement by Gov. Chris Christie and Senate President Steven M. Sweeney (D-West Deptford) to move forward the year-long stalled nomination of Anne Patterson as an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Under the agreement, Christie will formally withdraw Patterson's nomination and resubmit it for the seat being vacated by Justice Roberto-Rivera Soto

By |2011-05-02T00:00:00-04:00May 2, 2011|Recent News|Comments Off on Legal community supports Supreme Court nominee deal

Lawsuit abuse a continuing drag on NJ business

By Marcus Rayner | The Home News Tribune / Courier - News

Several hundred miles from here, Illinois business owners are learning about a place with an abundant supply of workforce talent and a high-quality lifestyle sure to make any entrepreneur envious.  Weary from crippling tax hikes, a labor shortage, and a shrinking consumer base, Illinois business owners can only dream about this land of milk and honey: New Jersey.

By |2011-03-29T00:00:00-04:00March 29, 2011|Recent News|Comments Off on Lawsuit abuse a continuing drag on NJ business

Trial lawyers need new hobby

By Marcus Rayner | To the Editor, NJ BIZ

New Jersey earned its reputation as the nation's "medicine chest" many years ago. If you live here, chances are good that you know someone who is employed directly by a pharmaceutical company or indirectly through service contracts. 

By |2011-02-14T00:00:00-05:00February 14, 2011|Recent News|Comments Off on Trial lawyers need new hobby

To the Editor: Unfair To Saddle School Districts With LAD Liability for Bullying Problems

By Marcus Rayner | New Jersey Law Journal

The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, while a positive step toward deterring bad behavior, does not protect school districts from liability under the N.J. Law Against Discrimination.

By |2010-12-10T00:00:00-05:00December 10, 2010|Recent News|Comments Off on To the Editor: Unfair To Saddle School Districts With LAD Liability for Bullying Problems

N.J. bills seek to curb mail solicitation by lawyers

By James Osborne | The Philadelphia Inquirer

New Jersey legislators are considering bills that would force lawyers and other professionals to wait 30 days before contacting defendants and accident victims whose information was drawn from public-records searches.

By |2010-11-29T00:00:00-05:00November 29, 2010|Recent News|Comments Off on N.J. bills seek to curb mail solicitation by lawyers
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