Top News Clips for January 6-12
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for January 6-12.
New Year, New Legislative Session, New Governor
On Tuesday, January 9th, the 218th Legislative Session was opened for the transaction of business. Next Tuesday, the 16th, Gov.-elect Phil Murphy and Lt. Gov.-elect Shelia Oliver will be sworn in. The following is a snapshot of what we know about the changes that come along with a new session and executive.
Gov. Christie Vetoes Wage Theft Bill
Gov. Christie may be on his way out the door, but he is still paying close attention to the legislation coming across his desk. This week he conditionally vetoed a wage theft bill that would have exposed employers in the state to significant liability for the good-faith use of independent contractors.
New Jersey Shuts the Door on Corrupt Foreign Judgments
Businesses need no longer fear that adverse judgments issued by corrupt courts in foreign jurisdictions will be honored in New Jersey. A bill updating our state’s foreign judgment recognition law now sits on Governor Christie’s desk after passing both houses of the New Jersey Legislature unanimously.
Top News Clips for December 30-January 5
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for December 30-January 5.
Mouse Attack Inspires Year’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit
The public has spoken! An overwhelming majority of voters in our annual Most Ludicrous Lawsuit poll determined this year’s “winner” [...]
Top News Clips for December 9-15
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for December 9-15.
Which Lawsuit Will Be Named New Jersey’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit of 2017?
Get ready to cast your vote! The polls are now open for the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute’s annual Most Ludicrous Lawsuit competition. A lot of ridiculous lawsuits were filed in New Jersey this year, but only one can be crowned 2017’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit.
Top News Clips for December 2-8
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for December 2-8.
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