A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the [...]

By Salvador Rizzo | The Star-Ledger

In a far-reaching effort to make New Jersey's justice system faster and more affordable, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner will create two committees to find the best ways to overhaul the courts.

By Marcus Rayner | To the Editor, The Times of Trenton

Small businesses are at the front lines of market instability; decisions made by the highest judicial authority in the state impact everything from liability and insurance to the cost of doing business in New Jersey.

By David Gialanella | New Jersey Law Journal

The two pro-business groups that had opposed adding the private litigation remedy are seeking a conditional veto from Gov. Chris Christie to strike or to modify it.

By Matt Friedman | The Star-Ledger

The legislation (A2878), which has been working its way through the Legislature since May, would allow current and prospective employees to sue if the employer requires they turn over their usernames or passwords, or even forces them to disclose whether they have profiles.