Do 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? Continue reading
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Tag Archives: New Jersey Bar Association
Kelchen Selected for State Bar Leadership Academy
Emily Kelchen, NJCJI’s Director of Public Affairs, has been selected to participate in the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Leadership Academy. She is one of only 12 attorneys in the entire state chosen to take part in this prestigious program. Continue reading
Top News Clips for July 15-28
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for July 15-28. Continue reading
NJCJI Joins State Bar, Coalition of Licensed Professionals in Support of Statute of Limitation Reform
Do 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?
The task of proving or defending any type of claim becomes more difficult as time passes. Witnesses become difficult to locate or pass away, records are lost or discarded, and memories fade. The ordinary “he-said-she-said” of litigation can turn into a one-sided allegation by a plaintiff that an event happened because the person says it happened, while the defendant lacks the ability to appear or muster facts that might disprove the allegation.
This is why reasonable statutes of limitations are important, and why we have joined the New Jersey State Bar Association and a broad coalition of other licensed professionals in support of A1982. The bill, which was introduced by Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, would establish a uniform, two-year statute of limitations for licensed professionals.
Right now, there is no standard statute of limitations for claims against professionals. This causes confusion for both plaintiffs and defendants. Some plaintiffs have even missed their opportunity to file a malpractice suit because there was confusion over the applicable statute of limitations.
A1982 will promote justice, discourage unnecessary delay, and preclude the prosecution of stale or fraudulent claims.
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News from the New Jersey State Bar Convention
Last week, the New Jersey State Bar Association held its annual convention in Atlantic City. Over 2,500 judges, lawyers, law clerks, and law students headed down the shore in search of CLEs and the scoop on emerging legal issues. In the following post, NJCJI’s Emily Kelchen reveals her insights on issues of interest to the civil justice community that were discussed at the convention. Continue reading
Kelchen Speaks at NJ State Bar’s Young Lawyers Symposium
On October 29, Emily Kelchen, NJCJI’s Director of Public Affairs was one of the featured speakers at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Symposium. Emily participated in a panel discussion entitled “Awesome Associates,” which provided event attendees with insight into what characteristics young lawyers should cultivate in order to succeed in their chosen field.
Emily is a member of the NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee, where she serves as the editor of the group’s newsletter, Dictum.
Updates from the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting
This week the New Jersey State Bar Association held its Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City. NJCJI’s director of public affairs, Emily Kelchen, has been live-tweeting information of interest to NJCJI members throughout the event. A full report of the meeting, including a summary of Chief Justice Rabner’s state of the judiciary address will be included in next week’s newsletter.
State Bar Meeting Provides Overview of New Jersey’s Legal Landscape
Last week the New Jersey State Bar Association held its annual convention in Atlantic City. Over 2,500 judges, lawyers, law clerks and law students headed down the shore in search of CLEs and the scoop on emerging legal issues. In the following post, NJCJI’s Emily Kelchen reveals her insights on issues of interest to the civil justice community that were discussed at the convention. Continue reading
Updates from the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting
This week the New Jersey State Bar Association held its Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City. NJCJI’s director of public affairs, Emily Kelchen, has been live-tweeting information of interest to NJCJI members throughout the event. A full report of the meeting, including a summary of Chief Justice Rabner’s state of the judiciary address will be included in next week’s newsletter.
Chief Justice Rabner announces effort to expedite civil, criminal proceedings in NJ
Litigation costs are high – for everyone. Read about NJ Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner‘s effort to overhaul New Jersey’s civil and criminal justice systems, recently outlined at a State Bar Association event: Rizzo/The Star-Ledger.