Facebook bill advances without employer-backed amendment
By Andrew Kitchenman | NJBIZ
A bill that would bar employers from asking employees for information about their accounts on social media sites like Facebook was released by a Senate committee today.
Survey gives N.J. court system poor grade, but small firms appreciate mediation
By Katie Eder | NJBIZ
While a number of the nation's largest employers said 31 states have a fairer and timelier civil justice system than New Jersey, the head of an employers group said small businesses involved in litigation would rank the state much higher.
NJCJI welcomes Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. to Annual Membership Luncheon
President Marcus Rayner greets Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean (R-Union) at NJCJI's annual Fall Membership Luncheon
U.S. Chamber: New Jersey’s Civil Justice System ranks in bottom half of states for third consecutive year
The most successful corporations in the United States view New Jersey's civil justice climate as worse than most, according to [...]
Abuse statute of limitations bill raises business concerns
Andrew Kitchenman | NJBIZ
A bill advancing in the Legislature would eliminate the statute of limitations and broaden the liability for cases of sexual abuse of children, which is raising concerns among some businesses.
Baseball Lawsuit
A young man who was severely brain injured during a Little League game will receive a $14.5 million settlement. Approximately [...]
Why we’re opposed to the statute of limitations bill on today’s Senate board list
Child sexual predators exist everywhere. They harm children from all demographics and shatter families from all socio-economic statuses. It often [...]
Protecting volunteers may expand healthcare in Trenton, NJ
As our nation continues to debate health insurance mandates and cost-drivers that left preventative medicine out of reach for many, [...]
Christie, Romney, and Legal Reform
Paul Ryan is Mitt Romney’s vice-presidential pick. This means Governor Christie officially belongs to New Jersey for at least another [...]
NJ Supreme Court Says ‘No’ – Why Pet Owners’ ‘Emotional Distress’ Doesn’t Hold up in Court
In part, it’s, the human-versus-animal, possession-versus- humankind argument. New Jersey resident Joyce McDougall witnessed her cute Maltese-poodle’s violent death [...]
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