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USDOL Proposes Clarification of Independent Contractor Test Under FLSA
October 1, 2020Last week the US Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to define independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. According to USDOL Secretary Gene Scalia, “Part of what’s notable about this proposed rule is simply that we’re doing it. In the more than 80 years since enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act, More »
Read More »When Does the Governor’s Exercise of Emergency Powers Become a “Taking”?
October 1, 2020As Governor Philip D. Murphy issued Executive Order after Executive Order during the COVID-19 pandemic, restricting where residents can and cannot go, making it unlawful for businesses to open, and imposing expensive mandates on businesses once they were allowed to reopen, many have asked the same question: Are these orders legal? The consistent answer from More »
Read More »Thank You Alida!
September 28, 2020Friday, September 25th was Alida Kass’ last day as President and Chief Counsel of NJCJI. The entire NJCJI membership would like to thank her for her distinguished service and wish her well in her future endeavors. Alida joined NJCJI as its Chief Counsel in 2012 and then rose to take on the additional duties of More »
Read More »Lead Paint Public Nuisance Legislation Held in Senate Environment
September 18, 2020The Senate Environment Committee considered S697, legislation that would dramatically expand public nuisance doctrine this week. After considering testimony from NJCJI and other friends from the business community, the Committee declined to vote to release the legislation. For the second time in less than a year, the legislation sponsored by Senator Ruiz was again considered More »
Read More »We Are Hiring!
September 16, 2020It’s a dream job for the sort of lawyer for whom this is a dream job. If you are smart on legal policy, contact Tara McCreedy.
Read More »Fabiana Pierre-Louis Confirmed to NJ Supreme Court
August 28, 2020The newest justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court was confirmed this week by a vote of 39-0. Fabiana Pierre Louis will take the seat of Justice Walter Timpone, who is retiring after just over four years on the Court. He is retiring a few months shy of the mandatory retirement age of 70. Pierre-Louis, More »
Read More »Workers Comp Legislation Still on Governor’s Desk
August 28, 2020Legislation that will shift the cost of the COVID pandemic onto New Jersey businesses and taxpayers has been on the Governor’s desk since it was voted out of the Assembly on July 30th. Governor Murphy has until September 14th to sign, veto, or conditionally veto the legislation. If the Governor takes no action after 45 days the More »
Read More »NJ Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreement in Skuse v. Pfizer
August 21, 2020There was some good news from the New Jersey Supreme Court this week, as the Court overturned the Appellate Division decision below to uphold an arbitration agreement in Skuse v. Pfizer. NJCJI participated as amicus at both the Appellate Division and Supreme Court. Our participation at the Appellate Division was prompted by the surprise decision More »
Read More »NJ Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Consumer Fraud Act to Claims Involving Products
August 7, 2020The New Jersey Supreme Court issued a notable decision this week in Sun Chemical Corporation v. Fike Corporation and Suppression Systems, Inc. The decision came in response to a certified question from the Third Circuit, asking whether “a Consumer Fraud Act claim can be based, in part or exclusively, on a claim that also might More »
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