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.
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.
Cast Your Vote for 2017’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit
A lot of ridiculous lawsuits were filed in New Jersey this year, but only one can be crowned 2017’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit. Cast your vote now for this year’s “winner.”
Top News Clips for November 25-December 1
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for November 25-December 1.
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.
New Jersey Supreme Court Looking for Rulemaking Committee Members
The New Jersey Court System has over 40 committees that help it develop and implement new policies through the court’s rulemaking process. Right now, the court is looking for volunteers to serve on seven committees for the 2018-2020 term.
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.