Top News Clips for the Week of August 13-19
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of August 13-19.
Court Cracks Down On Attorneys Lining Their Pockets Under the Guise of Protecting the Little Guy
The role of gatekeeper, determining which cases merit the attention of the court, is among the most important responsibilities of our judges. This past week, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals exercised its role as gatekeeper, putting the brakes on a proposed settlement of a lawsuit over Walgreens’ planned merger with the Swiss company Alliance Boots GmbH.
Attorneys Are the Real Beneficiaries of Consumer Litigation
In a recent article from NJ.com, a quote from NJCJI’s Marcus Rayner reveals the true driver of the recent boom in consumer fraud litigation: profits.
Top News Clips for the Week of August 6-12
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of August 6-12.
New Jersey High Court to Take On TCCWNA in Drink Price Cases
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently agreed to hear oral arguments in two cases related to the price of drinks on menus. While this might seem like a narrow topic, these cases have the potential to influence the outcome in the large number of Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty, and Notice Act (TCCWNA) cases currently pending in our court system.
Top News Clips for the Week of July 16-22
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of July 16-22.
Focusing on TCCWNA Reform
You know your state has a litigation problem when even onlookers across the pond in London are calling you out. Things have gotten pretty bad for businesses in New Jersey since plaintiffs’ attorneys began flooding the courts with Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA) lawsuits over the terms of service agreements on business websites.
Top News Clips for the Week of July 9-15
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of July 9-15.
Top News Clips for the Week of July 2-8
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of July 2-8.
Top News Clips for the Week of June 25-July 1
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of June 25-July 1.