Top News Clips for January 13-19
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for January 13-19.
Employment Issues Dominating the Agenda
Both equal pay and wage theft are hot topics in the new legislation session and top priorities of Gov. Murphy’s administration, and we are pleased to see initial efforts being framed in a thoughtful way that advances core objectives without generating unnecessary litigation.
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. As one of his last official acts as Governor, Chris Christie signed into law A2977. The law will discourage forum-shopping and protect the substantive and procedural rights of businesses that have invested in the United States.
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 [...]