Top News Clips for the Week of July 30-August 5
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of July 30-August 5.
Court Clarifies Insurance Law in Shoddy Subcontracting Case
Insured businesses and carriers alike have been operating in a gray area when it comes to determining who is liable for damages resulting from a subcontractor’s faulty workmanship, but a unanimous opinion by the New Jersey Supreme Court has brought clarity to this area of law.
New Jersey High Court to Take On TCCWNA in Drink Price Cases
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently agreed to hear oral arguments in two cases related to the price of drinks on menus. While this might seem like a narrow topic, these cases have the potential to influence the outcome in the large number of Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty, and Notice Act (TCCWNA) cases currently pending in our court system.
Top News Clips for the Week of July 16-22
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of July 16-22.
Focusing on TCCWNA Reform
You know your state has a litigation problem when even onlookers across the pond in London are calling you out. Things have gotten pretty bad for businesses in New Jersey since plaintiffs’ attorneys began flooding the courts with Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA) lawsuits over the terms of service agreements on business websites.
Top News Clips for the Week of July 9-15
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of July 9-15.
Rabner Assigns Judges Their Jobs for 2016-17
As Chief Justice Stuart Rabner joked when he was the keynote speaker at one of our luncheons, he spends 65% of his time judging cases and 65% doing administrative work. One of his core administrative duties, as specified by Article VI, Section 7 of the New Jersey Constitution, is to “assign Judges of the Superior Court to the Divisions and Parts of the Superior Court…” This week he released the order detailing how our state’s judges will be spending their time on the bench starting September 1.
New Jersey Courts Again Moving the Goalposts on Arbitration
According to the New Jersey Supreme Court, there are no magic words necessary for an effective arbitration agreement. However, a recent ruling from the Appellate Division, suggests otherwise.
High Court Refuses to Set Limits on Take-Home Toxic-Torts
On Wednesday, a unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court exposed employers to open-ended liability when employees carry toxic substances home from the workplace.
Top News Clips for the Week of June 25-July 1
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of June 25-July 1.