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Coughlin, Oroho accept NJLRA ‘Outstanding Legislator’ Award
March 26, 2013NJLRA was pleased to present Assemblyman Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) and Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex) with its first Outstanding Legislator awards at our biannual Membership Luncheon. Event photos
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March 25, 2013More about NJLRA’s opposition
Read More »The Unfinished Daubert Revolution: A Panel Discussion
March 24, 2013In three seminal cases, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted stricter standards for admissibility of expert testimony. New Jersey remains one of a few states that has not yet updated its rules of evidence to reflect a Daubert-style test.
Join us on March 1 for a panel discussion moderated by the Honorable Edwin H. Stern, P.J.A.D. (ret).
CLE credit pending
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Read More »Registration open for NJLRA’s Spring Membership Luncheon
March 23, 2013Tuesday, March 12th, 12:00 p.m. | Trenton Country Club
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Read More »Oral arguments begin in motion to recuse N.J. judge
March 22, 2013Roche, manufacturer of popular Accutane medication, argues that Judge’s public comments indicate bias.
Read More »Lawsuit claims Subway ‘Footlong’ is short; Class- action status sought
March 21, 2013- Lawyer says they measure in at 11 3/4,” vows more lawsuits are coming.
- Same lawyer filed red light camera lawsuit in NJ, which netted plaintiffs $6.00.
- NJLRA-supported legislation would cut down on frivolous suits.
Survey finds that NJ businesses want impasse between Governor, Legislature Resolved
March 20, 2013A recent tide of outrageous lawsuits and vacancies on the State Supreme Court are contributing to a hostile business climate in New Jersey, according to a survey conducted by the Rutgers-Eagleton Institute.
Nearly three quarters of small businesses surveyed said it was “very important” that the Governor and State Senate resolve their impasse in order to fill vacancies on the state’s Supreme Court, which began in 2010.
Read More »Hurricane Sandy Resources
March 19, 2013FEMA and Small Business Assistance
Atlantic, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union County residents and businesses affected by the storm must register with FEMA in order to receive assistance. The Federal Small Business Association may be able to assist those with businesses in the affected areas.
Donating
Instantly donate $10 to the American Red Cross by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999. Donate online here. For non-cash donations, visit Jersey Shore Hurricane News for the most up-to-date drop-off locations.
Volunteering
Help is needed in the Northern and Coastal parts of the state to sort donations and dispense meals, flashlights, and toiletries. Jersey Shore Hurricane News has the most up-to-date information about where manpower is most needed, as well as information about gas stations. The Red Cross also has a mobile app you can use to find blood donation sites. Access it here to find out where to donate blood.
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March 18, 2013Eligible voters may cast a ballot at their county clerk’s office during regular business hours today and tomorrow. (Click here for your county clerk’s location).
Voters displaced by Hurricane Sandy may vote at ANY open polling location and may cast a provisional ballot.
For displaced voters with access to the Internet or a fax machine, you may vote by email or fax by downloading an application here.
For additional questions, please call 1-877-NJVOTER.
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