N.J. group: Lawsuits hurting pharma industry
By John O'Brien | Legal Newsline
A New Jersey legal reform group is pointing at a recent study that shows Johnson & Johnson is the most sued company in the state.
Legal community supports Supreme Court nominee deal
By Beth Fitzgerald | NJ BIZ
The legal community reacted Monday to an agreement by Gov. Chris Christie and Senate President Steven M. Sweeney (D-West Deptford) to move forward the year-long stalled nomination of Anne Patterson as an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Under the agreement, Christie will formally withdraw Patterson's nomination and resubmit it for the seat being vacated by Justice Roberto-Rivera Soto.
Lawsuit abuse a continuing drag on NJ business
By Marcus Rayner | The Home News Tribune / Courier - News
Several hundred miles from here, Illinois business owners are learning about a place with an abundant supply of workforce talent and a high-quality lifestyle sure to make any entrepreneur envious. Weary from crippling tax hikes, a labor shortage, and a shrinking consumer base, Illinois business owners can only dream about this land of milk and honey: New Jersey.
Trial lawyers need new hobby
By Marcus Rayner | To the Editor, NJ BIZ
New Jersey earned its reputation as the nation's "medicine chest" many years ago. If you live here, chances are good that you know someone who is employed directly by a pharmaceutical company or indirectly through service contracts.
Opinion: Lawsuits hurting New Jersey’s small businesses
By Marcus Rayner | The Record
FOR MANY OF US it may be hard to conceptualize, but there was a time in New Jersey's recent history when our state was a beacon for the American Dream instead of a disincentive to it.
To the Editor: Unfair To Saddle School Districts With LAD Liability for Bullying Problems
By Marcus Rayner | New Jersey Law Journal
The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, while a positive step toward deterring bad behavior, does not protect school districts from liability under the N.J. Law Against Discrimination.
To the Editor: Anti-bullying act lacks some answers
By Marcus Rayner | The Home News Tribune / Courier - News
What happens when school districts can't enforce the new Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act?
N.J. bills seek to curb mail solicitation by lawyers
By James Osborne | The Philadelphia Inquirer
New Jersey legislators are considering bills that would force lawyers and other professionals to wait 30 days before contacting defendants and accident victims whose information was drawn from public-records searches.
State’s small businesses have a lawsuit problem
By Marcus Rayner | The Times of Trenton
For many of us, it may be difficult to imagine, but there was a time in New Jersey's recent history when our state was a beacon for the American Dream instead of a barrier to it.
State’s doctors need tort reform
By Marcus Rayner | Home News Tribune, to the Editor
New Jersey's medical professionals often wear multiple hats. In addition to practicing medicine in a state with comparatively high medical malpractice premiums and weak evidentiary standards, our shrinking pool of doctors are often small business owners who must navigate New Jersey's challenging business climate. Think of your dentists, general practitioners and gynecologists.