Top News Clips for August 26-September 1
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for August 26-September 1.
Register Now for NJCJI’s Teleforum with Subway Settlement Objector Ted Frank
On Thursday, September 7 at noon, we are hosting a policy teleforum with Ted Frank, the attorney whose objection to the Subway “Footlong” settlement convinced the court to throw out this ridiculous lawsuit.
Kelchen Selected for State Bar Leadership Academy
Emily Kelchen, NJCJI’s Director of Public Affairs, has been selected to participate in the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Leadership Academy. She is one of only 12 attorneys in the entire state chosen to take part in this prestigious program.
Top News Clips for August 19-25
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for August 19-25.
Court Declines to Clarify TCCWNA
This week, the Appellate Division released a long-awaited opinion which we had hoped would help clarify the standard for claims brought under New Jersey’s Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty, and Notice Act (TCCWNA).
Top News Clips for August 5-18
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for August 5-18.
Another Outlier Opinion on Arbitration
Last week, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued another decision that restricts the ability of employers to enter arbitration agreements with their employees. The two-judge panel in Dugan vs. Best Buy Co. Inc., voided an otherwise valid arbitration agreement over the check-the-box agreement process the company used to roll out its new policy.
Kass for President
The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute’s Board of Directors has selected Alida Kass as the organization’s new president. Alida is no stranger to our members, who have come to rely on her sound judgement and legal advice since she joined our organization as chief counsel in 2012.
2000 Cases Revived by Court in Ruling Over Expert Evidence
The Appellate Division has issued a significant published opinion in the ongoing legal battle over the acne drug Accutane. Over 2,000 claims were revived by this decision. If upheld by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the long-term effects of the decision will be even more significant, as it all but eliminates the existing, critical gate-keeping role of trial court judges on admissibility of expert testimony.
Top News Clips for the Week of July 29-August 4
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of July 29-August 4.