Legal uncertainty about worker classification is a lurking threat to New Jersey’s already less than vibrant economy
NJCJI’s President, Anthony Anastasio, wrote an op-ed for NJBIZ highlighting [...]
Chamber and New Jersey Civil Justice Institute win major arbitration case in New Jersey
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Civil [...]
NJCJI Welcomes New President Anthony Anastasio!
The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute (NJCJI), announced Anthony M. [...]
Exploding Gas Can The Subject Of 2016’s Most Ludicrous New Jersey Lawsuit
The votes are in! This year’s most Ludicrous New Jersey Lawsuit is the dispute over whether Walmart should be liable because a gas can it sold exploded when someone tried to start a fire with it.
New Jersey Is A “Judicial Hellhole”
The American Tort Reform Association has released its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report, and New Jersey is near the top of its list. ATRA notes that our state’s consumer protection laws are far from mainstream, and our court system is becoming hostile to arbitration agreements, in direct contravention of federal law.
Which Lawsuit Will Be Named New Jersey’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit of 2016?
Get ready to cast your vote! The polls are now [...]
“Holy Hot Fajitas” Suit Voted New Jersey’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit of 2015
A lot of ridiculous lawsuits were filed in New Jersey this year, but only one can be crowned 2015’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit. This year, the esteemed honor goes to the man who tried to sue Applebee’s because his fajitas were too hot to pray over.
New Jersey’s Consumer Protection Laws & Outlier Arbitration Rulings Highlighted in Annual “Judicial Hellholes” Report
The American Tort Reform Association has released its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report, and New Jersey is once again recognized as a state on the brink of becoming a litigation hot spot. ATRA notes that our state’s consumer protection laws are far from mainstream, and our court system is becoming hostile to arbitration agreements, in direct contravention of federal law.
NJCJI Applauds Court’s Commitment to the Rule of Law in Complex Medical Malpractice Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court has today released its opinion in the interesting medical malpractice case, DeMarco v. Stoddard. The 5-2 majority opinion overturned an Appellate Division decision that had treated medical malpractice insurance like auto insurance, and reaffirmed the court’s commitment to applying the law as written.
What’s the Impact of New Jersey’s Decision to Outsource Regulatory Enforcement?
On Friday, September 18, the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute is hosting a half day conference on New Jersey’s policy of outsourcing the enforcement of many business regulations to private attorneys. Outsourcing Enforcement? The Debate Over Privatizing the Role of Public Enforcement, is being held from 8:00-1:30 at the Hotel Woodbridge at Metropark. Many law-makers, business leaders, and attorneys will be in attendance.