A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for July 15-28.
Bar Groups at Odds Over Latest Push to Shorten Malpractice Window
Michael Booth | New Jersey Law Journal
The New Jersey State Bar Association, its counterparts at the county level and a coalition of other professional organizations are once again urging lawmakers to shorten the filing period for malpractice claims from six to two years.
Appellate Division Revives More Than 500 Accutane Suits
Charles Toutant | New Jersey Law Journal
A state appeals court has revived more than 500 suits filed against Hoffmann-La Roche by users of the acne drug Accutane who claim the drug caused them to develop inflammatory bowel disease.
Lawsuits Over Mac and Cheese Could Be Hard for Courts to Swallow
Charles Toutant | New Jersey Law Journal
A report finding hazardous chemicals in boxed macaroni and cheese may have alarmed fans of the inexpensive and convenient meal, but food safety lawyers say any litigation over the issue faces formidable challenges.
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