Top News Clips for the Week of October 24-30
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of October 24-30.
Christie & Legislature Deserve a Round of Applause for Their Work on Text Messaging Legislation
On October 27, Governor Christie signed into law A617, which would “Prohibit sending unsolicited advertising by text messaging, and requires companies offering text messaging services to allow customers to block all incoming and outgoing text messages.” This legislation, which Christie had previously conditionally vetoed after listening to NJCJI’s concerns, contains language that prevents this new regulation from becoming a breeding ground for litigation.
New Studies Highlight Growing Threats
Earlier this week the NJCJI team attended the U.S. Chamber [...]
Trick or Treat… or Lawsuit?
This spooky seasons brings out ghosts, ghouls, and all manner of monsters, but it is also a magnet for litigation. This leads us to ask, trick or treat… or lawsuit?
Chief Justice Provides Update on Complex Business Litigation Program
On Tuesday, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner provided members of the New Jersey State Bar Association an update on the state’s complex business litigation program. Rabner said the program is off to a “good start,” but he hopes that more litigants will soon take advantage of the program.
The Plot Thickens
Last week we told you about the woman who has been given the green light to sue Belmar police for injuries sustained because she was too drunk to sit in a chair without falling out of it. This week it was revealed that this is the third time the plaintiff has been cited for driving while intoxicated.
Top News Clips for the Week of October 10-16
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of October 10-16.
Rayner’s Letter to the Editor Hints at Larger Problem
NJCJI President Marcus Rayner has a letter to the editor in the Asbury Park Press this week responding to their recent article about the DWI detainee who got the green light to sue the cops for injuries sustained because she was too drunk to sit in a chair without falling out of it.
Stories About Aunt who Sued Her 12-Year-Old Nephew Miss the Point
A lot of digital ink has been spilled this week detailing how the #AuntFromHell sued her nephew because she broke her wrist when he jumped into her arms at his 8th birthday party. Now there’s nothing wrong with putting out some good click-bait every now and then, but when reporters have the opportunity to tell the full story but choose not to, there is something fishy going on.
An Update on the Fan Who is Suing the NFL Because Going to the Super Bowl is Expensive
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act is a very convoluted law that regulates virtually everything bought and sold in the state of New Jersey. It is also the genesis of hundreds of lawsuits. One CFA lawsuit we’ve been closely following is Josh Finkelman’s battle against the NFL over the price of Super Bowl tickets (the case even made our CFA Hall of Shame).