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No Place Like Home: Corporate Jurisdiction & the Future of Forum Shopping
December 1, 2017The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court of California, shuts down certain forms of forum shopping, but it might lead to more lawsuits being filed in New Jersey state courts because of our state’s plaintiff-friendly laws and the fact that many major businesses call New Jersey home. On October 20, 2017, the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute hosted a conference exploring this issue.
Read More »New Jersey Supreme Court Looking for Rulemaking Committee Members
December 1, 2017The New Jersey Court System has over 40 committees that help it develop and implement new policies through the court’s rulemaking process. Right now, the court is looking for volunteers to serve on seven committees for the 2018-2020 term.
Read More »Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Civil Justice Institute!
November 22, 2017The Best of the Worst
November 22, 2017It’s that time of year again! Time to take a look back at all the outrageous lawsuits that we saw over the course of the year and “honor” one as 2017’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit.
Read More »Top News Clips for November 11-17
November 17, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for November 11-17.
Read More »Strong Statutes of Limitations Are Good Public Policy
November 17, 2017Do you remember what you had for lunch yesterday? How about 2 weeks ago? How about 10 years ago? Even if you do remember, do you think you could come up with evidence – like witnesses or receipts – to back up your story, or do we just have to take your word for it?
Read More »Top News Clips for November 4-10
November 10, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for November 4-10.
Read More »New Faces, Same Problems
November 10, 2017This January, Democrat Phil Murphy will be sworn in as the 56th New Jersey Governor, and the State Legislature will convene its 218th session, with many new faces under the State House dome. Although the people in power are changing, our mission remains the same. We are committed to improving New Jersey’s civil justice system More »
Read More »Top News Clips for October 28-November 3
November 3, 2017A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for October 28-November 3.
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