Last week we announced that a bill had been introduced in the New Jersey Assembly that would make important changes to our state’s oft-abused Consumer Fraud Act. This week we are happy to announce that a companion bill, S1669, has been introduced by Senators Oroho (R-Sparta) and Van Drew (D-Cape May Court House). Continue reading
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Christie Outlines Budget Priorities
On February 16, Gov. Christie delivered his budget address to a joint session of the legislature, officially kicking off negotiations on the state’s FY 2017 budget. The legislature’s focus for the next few months will essentially be on the budget, as it must be passed by July 1.
Bill Introduced to Overhaul New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act
Have you ever clicked “shrink to fit” or “shrink one page” in order to save paper by printing out a document that is just over one page on a single sheet? If so, you may be in violation of New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act, which has very specific rules about appropriate font size. If someone successfully sues you over your green printing habits, you will owe them 3 times what they are claiming as damages, and you will have to pay their attorneys’ fees (as well as your own). Seems a bit excessive doesn’t it? Continue reading
Senate Voting on Wage Discrimination & Paid Sick Leave Bills
On Thursday, the full Senate is taking a vote on two bills the NJCJI is opposing because they open New Jersey businesses up to excessive liability. If you have questions or comments about either of these bills, please contact Alida Kass, NJCJI’s chief counsel. Continue reading
Top News Clips for the Week of January 23-29
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of January 23-29. Continue reading
Assembly Voting On Legislation That Enriches Attorneys at the Expense of Injured Workers
This Thursday, December 17, the New Jersey Assembly is voting on A3403, which would award more money to workers compensation attorneys at the expense of their injured clients. Continue reading
Check Credit Bills Advance
On Monday, the Assembly Labor Committee voted to advance to the floor a package of bills that would prohibit employers from conducting credit history checks on employees and job applicants. Continue reading
Something’s Missing in Fear-Mongering Editorial on Arbitration
Something is missing from Bruce Stern’s November 27 guest editorial in the Star Ledger lambasting arbitration – a recognition that there is really no such thing as “forced arbitration.” Continue reading
NJCJI Applauds Court’s Commitment to the Rule of Law in Complex Medical Malpractice Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court has released its opinion in the interesting medical malpractice case, DeMarco v. Stoddard. The 5-2 majority opinion overturned an Appellate Division decision that had treated medical malpractice insurance like auto insurance, and reaffirmed the court’s commitment to applying the law as written.
NJCJI Applauds Court’s Commitment to the Rule of Law in Complex Medical Malpractice Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court has today released its opinion in the interesting medical malpractice case, DeMarco v. Stoddard. The 5-2 majority opinion overturned an Appellate Division decision that had treated medical malpractice insurance like auto insurance, and reaffirmed the court’s commitment to applying the law as written. Continue reading