N.J. SC: Lawsuits against bars can deter drunk driving
By Jessica M. Karmasek | Legal Newsline
Marcus Rayner, executive director of the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance, or NJLRA, issued a statement Monday in response to the Court's decision.
To the Editor: Consumer Fraud Act Should Require Plaintiffs To Show Detrimental Reliance
By Marcus Rayner | New Jersey Law Journal
The Legislature enacted the Consumer Fraud Act in 1960, at a time when only the attorney general could sue to enforce its provisions.
Court: Brick Man can sue Tiffany’s Bar for overserving him
By Kathleen Hopkins | Asbury Park Press
"Today, drunk drivers can evade personal responsibility for their actions and sue restaurateurs in New Jersey for serving them drinks," said AnnMarie McDonald, spokeswoman for the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance. The Alliance had filed a brief with the court, siding with Tiffany's.
Drink up everyone: DUIs in New Jersey are now bar’s fault
By Matt Kiebus | Asbury Park Press
Nearly five years ago Fredrick Voss of Brick Township in South Jersey rode his motorcycle to Tiffany's Restaurant in Toms River for some drinks. Normally when a man drives himself to the bar he's fairly careful of his alcohol intake. It's for this reason that I rarely drive to a bar and when I do it's merely to meet friends for a couple drinks and catch a game.
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.
Op-Ed: The High (and Hidden) Costs of Lawsuits against Local Governments
By Marcus Rayner | NJ Spotlight
It's time to recognize the role that municipal lawsuits play in the crushing burden of New Jersey's property tax.
N.J. group: Lawsuits hurting pharma industry
By John O'Brien | Legal Newsline
A New Jersey legal reform group is pointing at a recent study that shows Johnson & Johnson is the most sued company in the state.
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.
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.
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.
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