Biometric Privacy Bill Released from Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
A3625, legislation that imposes restrictions on the use of biometric information by businesses, was released from the Assembly Science, Innovation [...]
New Jersey Appeals Court Issues Notable Decision Regarding Arbitration Agreements
On January 19, 2021, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, issued a noteworthy decision enforcing an arbitration agreement in [...]
Bad Faith Bill Released from Senate Commerce Committee
S1559, legislation that would expand policyholders’ ability to bring bad faith claims against their automobile insurers, was released from the [...]
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Issues Significant Ruling Regarding Discovery in Multidistrict Litigation
On January 8, 2021, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider issued a ruling in multidistrict product liability litigation that analyzes the [...]
New Jersey Supreme Court Acknowledges a Difficult Situation for Employers
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its decision in Branch v. Cream-O-Land Dairy, in which [...]
NJCJI Contact Info Survey
With our recent President change, NJCJI would like to ensure we have the most up-to-date contact information for our members [...]
NJCJI Welcomes New President Anthony Anastasio!
The New Jersey Civil Justice Institute (NJCJI), announced Anthony M. Anastasio as its new President and Chief Counsel this week. [...]
NJCJI Opposes Inclusion of Class Actions in Legislation Concerning Biometric Data
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Middlesex) had introduced Assembly Bill 3625 which requires businesses and governments to safeguard individuals’ biometric information. NJCJI [...]
NEW JERSEY APPELLATE COURT SAYS THE TRIAL COURT, NOT THE ARBITRATOR, SHOULD DECIDE WHETHER THE PARTIES AGREED TO ARBITRATE.
Who decides whether an arbitration agreement is enforceable – the trial court or the arbitrator? The state Appellate Division recently [...]
Legislators Need to Hear from NJ Businesses if Liability Protection is to be Enacted
With COVID-19 cases spiking again the potential for additional restrictions on economic activity are a known concern for every employer [...]
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