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2017’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit Dishonorable Mentions

Not every ridiculous lawsuit filed in the Garden State can make it into the upper echelon of absurdity, so this year we are awarding Dishonorable Mentions to a handful of suits that didn’t quite make the cut, but still leave us scratching our heads in disbelief.

No Place Like Home: Corporate Jurisdiction & the Future of Forum Shopping

The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court of California, shuts down certain forms of forum shopping, but it might lead to more lawsuits being filed in New Jersey state courts because of our state’s plaintiff-friendly laws and the fact that many major businesses call New Jersey home. On October 20, 2017, the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute hosted a conference exploring this issue.

The Best of the Worst

It’s that time of year again! Time to take a look back at all the outrageous lawsuits that we saw over the course of the year and “honor” one as 2017’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit.

Strong Statutes of Limitations Are Good Public Policy

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?

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