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N.J. group says Philly’s problems spreading

November 1, 2011

By John O’Brien | Legal Newsline

A new report says southern New Jersey’s business owners are worried about the legal climate they’re facing.

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Association says tort reform would encourage business growth in N.J.

October 28, 2011

By Melinda Caliendo | NJBIZ

If New Jersey follows states like Texas and South Carolina in reforming its tort laws, the New Jersey Law Reform Association said, thousands of jobs can be created.

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U.S. Chamber: Tort Reform Would Create 35,000 – 94,000 Jobs in New Jersey

October 27, 2011

2.3% decrease in state’s unemployment rate possible; tort reform must be enacted

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Rich Bagger, Chief-of-Staff to Governor Christie, Addresses Membership Luncheon

September 20, 2011

Rich Bagger

Three of Governor Christie’s “88 Ways to Fix NJ” proposals included reforms to the state’s civil justice system to spur economic growth and development.

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Asm. Cryan: “Everybody wins if we curb frivolous lawsuits and leave time for legitimate ones.”

September 15, 2011

Warns NJ’s hospitality industry could be impacted by recent Court decision

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N.J. lawmaker has problem with Supreme Court decision

September 15, 2011

By John O’Brien | Legal Newsline, 9/15/11

A recent decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court has the potential to decimate the hospitality industry, Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Cryan said Wednesday.

Two bills have been introduced in the state Legislature that seek to overturn the court’s decision in Voss v. Tranquilino, which held that a restaurant customer who is served alcohol and drunkenly causes a wreck when he or she leaves can sue the restaurant.

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Why New Jersey’s anti-bullying law should be a model for other states

September 6, 2011

By Adam Cohen | Time Magazine

On Sept. 1, New Jersey’s new antibullying law – billed as the nation’s toughest – took effect. The law, which co-sponsor Barbara Buono, the state’s senate majority leader, called “a powerful message to every child in New Jersey,” is an important step forward in combating the bullying of young people. However, even before its start date, backlash was already under way. Critics say the law is too burdensome for teachers and too expensive for school districts and will spawn too many lawsuits. But here’s why New Jersey should ignore its critics and press ahead – and why other states should follow its lead.

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N.J. schools brace for anti-bullying rules’ impact

September 3, 2011

By Alexandra Rice | Education Week

Supporters of New Jersey’s newly amended anti-bullying law say it will create a tough safety net for students who had been afraid to go to school because of continued bullying, even as administrators and others brace for the impact from increased reporting requirements.

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Anti-bullying law puts taxpayers at risk

August 16, 2011

By Marcus Rayner | Home News Tribune, to the Editor

Last year, Tyler Clementi’s tragic suicide propelled the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act through the Legislature. Nearly everyone agrees that addressing student is a positive step toward deterring the conditions that contributed to this young man’s untimely death. As schools across New Jersey prepare to reopen, however, the unintended consequences of this law may end up may end up exposing school districts to costly liability.

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