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Menendez Seeking Mistrial After Ethics Lawyer Barred From Giving Testimony

Charles Toutant | October 27, 2017

The judge in the corruption trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, is expected to rule Monday on a defense motion for a mistrial. Thursday's…

Commentary

D.C. Circuit Judge's 2-in-1 Opinion Looks Like a Timing Issue

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 27, 2017

Suffice it to say that it is not often that the author of an opinion of the court writes a separate opinion to say she disagrees with the court’s order.

Commentary

JAMS Should Be Regulated As Practice of Law

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 27, 2017

It strains credulity to think that the public would be able to differentiate between JAMS’ personnel functioning as neutrals and JAMS’ personnel simultaneously functioning as lawyers and retired judges.

News

Lawmaker Sues Porrino for Documents in Ex-Prosecutor's Whistleblower Case

Michael Booth | October 27, 2017

The chairman of the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee has filed an open records lawsuit against the state Attorney General's Office.

Why Go to Law School?

Paula Franzese| October 27, 2017

No matter the naysayers and outliers, the legal profession is esteemed and noble. The good lawyer is an exemplar, able to show the face of justice pursued.

News

Suits & Deals: Middlesex Jury Awards $2M for Icy Parking Lot Fall

David Gialanella | October 27, 2017

In Adams v. A&R Woodbridge, a Middlesex County jury awarded $2 million on Oct. 24 to a man who required back and neck surgery after he slipped…

News

Del. Judge Tosses Whistleblower Suit Alleging Medical Industry 'Kickbacks'

Tom McParland | October 26, 2017

A former executive at Medco Health Solutions Inc. who sued the health care company on behalf of the United States, California, Florida and New Jersey for allegedly violating anti-kickback laws lacked immediate knowledge of any wrongdoing, a Delaware federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

NJ Jury Convicts NY Doctor in $100M Kickback Scheme

Michael Booth | October 26, 2017

A federal jury in Newark on Oct. 26 convicted a Staten Island doctor on allegations he accepted kickbacks from a Parsippany blood-testing lab in exchange…

News

3rd Circuit: Campus Cop Must Prove Students' Sexual Assault Arrest Was Reasonable

P.J. Dannunzio | October 26, 2017

A university police department detective who ordered the arrest of two students who would later be expelled for sexual assault allegations must first prove the reasonableness of the arrests before she can be determined immune from their civil rights lawsuit, a federal appeals court has ruled.

News

Suits Say Aetna Mass Mailing Violated Recipients' HIV Privacy

Charles Toutant | October 26, 2017

  Medical insurance company Aetna Inc. faces a growing legal predicament over claims that it violated the privacy of patients taking medications…

Claims That School Failed to Accommodate Abused Student Can Go Forward, Court Says

Michael Booth | October 26, 2017

An appeals court has ruled that a former high school student can sue the district and its officials for allegedly failing to insulate her from a schoolmate whose father stalked and sexually abused her.

News

Market Claims Fund Managers Trying to 'Steal' Exchange-Traded Funds

Colby Hamilton | October 26, 2017

NASDAQ, the world’s second-largest stock exchange, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Thursday against a New Jersey fund management company, claiming it is attempting to steal a number of multimillion-dollar exchange-traded funds in its care.

News

After Hours

Jonathan Erway | October 26, 2017

Aquilio Participates in ABA Section of Litigation Fall Leadership Meeting Rita M. Aquilio, a partner in the matrimonial and family law department of Bridgewater-based…

News

On The Move

Jonathan Erway | October 26, 2017

Gebhardt & Kiefer Welcomes New Litigation Partner Gebhardt & Kiefer in Clinton Township brings on board Matthew P. Lyons as a partner. His…

News

Returned Mail Meant Law Firm Fell Short of Notice Requirement in Fee Suit

David Gialanella | October 26, 2017

                In a decision that offers some clarity on what is required of fee-collecting…

News

More Scrutiny Awaits $17M Junk Fax Tally After Sender Held Liable

Charles Toutant | October 25, 2017

  A federal judge has ruled that an office supply company is liable under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for sending thousands of "junk"…

Ex-Associate Sues Former Firm, Alleging Unpaid Wages, Ethnic Jokes

Charles Toutant | October 25, 2017

A Cherry Hill, New Jersey, law firm has been sued for race discrimination and fraud by a former associate who said he never received his agreed-on…

News

Lihotz, Former Appellate Division Judge, Joins Archer

Michael Booth | October 25, 2017

Retired New Jersey Appellate Division Judge Marie Lihotz has joined Haddonfield's Archer & Greiner to bolster the firm's alternative dispute resolution…

News

Circuit Dismisses Camden's Appeal in Deaf Litigant's Court Access Case

P.J. Dannunzio | October 25, 2017

  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that it does not have jurisdiction to take up a case lodged by a deaf litigant…

News

In First, Chamber Calls for FTC and FDA to Regulate Attorney Drug Ads

Cogan Schneier | October 24, 2017

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says there's a lack of oversight for drug and medical device lawsuit advertising that must be addressed.

News

AG's Lawsuit Alleges Town Sought to Exclude Orthodox Jews

Michael Booth | October 24, 2017

  In a lawsuit reminiscent of the Civil Rights era, the state Attorney General's Office on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Bergen County…

Could 'Stream of Benefits' Ruling Undercut Menendez's Friendship Defense?

Charles Toutant | October 24, 2017

  A key underpinning of the defense presented by lawyers for U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, to corruption charges may be undermined…

News

Could Reversal of $417M Calif. Verdict Foreshadow Doom for Talc Cases?

Amanda Bronstad | October 24, 2017

A judge's ruling tossing a record $417 million verdict in California last week could spell trouble for attorneys handling cases for plaintiffs in talc products liability litigation—and not just because of the massive size of the rejected award.

News

Decision Mandating Coverage of Newark Firefighter's Fall Not Disturbed

Michael Booth | October 24, 2017

  The New Jersey Supreme Court has declined to hear an insurance carrier's appeal of a decision holding that it must provide coverage to…

News

Sanofi Set to Pay $61M Settlement in Antitrust Suit Over Vaccine 'Bundling'

Charles Toutant | October 23, 2017

  Buyers of a bacterial meningitis vaccine made by Sanofi-Pasteur will share in a $61.5 million settlement of an antitrust class action following…

Analysis

Millennials Won't Destroy Your Law Firm. Can They Save It?

Lizzy McLellan | October 23, 2017

After years of complacency about their business model and the pipeline for talent, there's a reason law firms are so worried about managing the millennial generation.

News

Justices Hear Arguments Over Grants to Churches, Synagogue

Michael Booth | October 23, 2017

The New Jersey Supreme Court is considering whether public money can be used for historic preservation projects or educational programs when they involve…

News

‘Angry Black Women’ Comment Gets Lawyer Disciplined, Again

Leigh Jones | October 23, 2017

Cliff Woodards, 55, engaged in “discourteous conduct” during a probation hearing in Wayne County Circuit Court, the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board found.

Why Delaware Statutory Trusts Are Becoming Popular

Joseph J. Whitney, David Shechtman and Angela R. Raleigh| October 23, 2017

DSTs have grown in popularity as replacement properties for real estate owners seeking to reinvest sale proceeds into net-leased properties producing a steady stream of income.

The Settlement Series: Part 2

Lawrence R. Jones| October 23, 2017

Successful settlements arise most easily when all parties treat each other cordially and respectfully -- advise your client what to expect.

Editor's Letter

Welcome to the new New Jersey Law Journal!

David Gialanella | October 20, 2017

Welcome to the New Jersey Law Journal, part of the new law.com network! We’re pleased to share the new features and designs we’re confident you’ll…

News

Judge Tosses $417M Talc Verdict in California Court

Amanda Bronstad | October 20, 2017

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has tossed a record $417 million talcum powder verdict after finding “serious misconduct” on the part of the…

News

Court Upholds Arbitration Requirement for Discrimination Claims

Michael Booth | October 20, 2017

A New Jersey appeals court has upheld as enforceable an employment agreement that requires that workers who allege discrimination in the workplace…

News

Preschool Operator Must Face Simultaneous Federal, State ADA Suits

Charles Toutant | October 20, 2017

A preschool operator that had been accused by the DOJ of violating the ADA has lost a motion to dismiss or stay its case.

Commentary

NJ Courts Must Not Limp Into the Electronic Age

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 20, 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Aug. 3, 2017, that the court will begin electronic filing on Nov. 13, an odd date, given that the term begins…

Commentary

More Resources For the Disciplinary System, and Rightly So

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 20, 2017

In the third quarter of this year, the New Jersey Supreme Court entered 37 orders involving attorney discipline. Frequently such orders involve matters…

Commentary

Bump Stock Ban and Purchase Limits Wouldn't Violate 'Heller'

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 20, 2017

Stephen Paddock’s arsenal consisted of 42 guns. He carried 23 of them in suitcases up to his 32nd floor hotel room shooting perch. Some of his weapons…

News

Forum Selection Clause Frees Mary Kay From NJ Sales Reps' Class Suit

Charles Toutant | October 20, 2017

A wage-and-hour suit on behalf of Mary Kay sales consultants won't be heard in New Jersey after the Third Circuit ruled that Texas law governs interpretation of a forum-selection clause in the cosmetics company's employment contract.

News

Suits and Deals: Accident With Judiciary Employee Leads to $2.5M Settlement

Michael Booth | Charles Toutant | October 20, 2017

A Howell woman will receive $2.5 million in Peraza v. Mark Stephanick as compensation for injuries she received when her car was struck from behind…

News

After Hours

Jonathan Erway | October 20, 2017

Blank Rome’s Ahmed Joins Community Association's Rising Leader Mentorship Program Adil Syed Ahmed, a real estate associate at Blank Rome, has…

News

On The Move

Jonathan Erway | October 20, 2017

Riker Danzig Welcomes Counsel Jeffrey S. Davis Morristown-based law firm Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti welcomes Jeffrey S. Davis, who…

News

Reversal of Landmark Child Abuse Verdict Won't Reach High Court

Michael Booth | October 19, 2017

The New Jersey Supreme Court won't consider reinstating a $166 million verdict against the state in the case of an infant who was severely abused…

News

Doctor Linked to Opioid Maker Sued By State Is Subject of Revocation Action

Michael Booth | October 19, 2017

  New Jersey is moving to revoke the medical license of a Warren County doctor allegedly connected to an opioid maker recently accused in…

News

NJ Gets $4.1M Slice of $120M GM Ignition Switch Settlement

Michael Booth | October 19, 2017

New Jersey is to receive $4.1 million of a $120 million multistate settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company failed to disclose an ignition switch defect that could have caused engines to suddenly shut off during normal operations.

General Motors Agrees to $120M Ignition Switch Settlement With States

Celia Ampel | October 19, 2017

The settlement benefits the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia.

News

No Recovery in Libel Suit vs. Daily News, TMZ, 3rd Circuit Rules

Charles Toutant | October 18, 2017

  Libel claims over media reports falsely linking a New Jersey woman to a drug and prostitution ring are shielded by the fair-report privilege,…

News

Securing Judgment Without Notice of Prior Settlement Is Fraud on Court

Charles Toutant | October 18, 2017

  A federal appeals court has ruled that New York lawyer Max Folkenflik committed fraud on the court when he obtained a $30 million judgment…

Porzio Brings On Ex-DHS Official, Others From Government

Michael Booth | October 18, 2017

Elizabeth Shea, the former assistant commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services under Gov. Chris Christie, is the latest lawyer to…

News

Did Talking to Media Flout Confidentiality Pact? High Court Won't Weigh In

P.J. Dannunzio | October 18, 2017

The New Jersey Supreme Court has declined to decide whether remarks made to a reporter by a woman who claimed she was the subject of a bogus parking ticket, along with added comments by her lawyer, violated the confidentiality clause in her settlement with a municipality.

News

High-Stakes Hip Implant Trial Takes Series of Contentious Turns

Amanda Bronstad | October 18, 2017

With another potentially $1 billion verdict on the line, two heavyweight lawyers—plaintiffs' counsel W. Mark Lanier and defense lawyer John Beisner—are trading ever-escalating accusations and barbs in court papers in a high-stakes DePuy hip implant trial.

Justices Won't Hear Appeal of Lemon Law Award That Followed Carmaker's Own Arbitration

Charles Toutant | October 17, 2017

  The Supreme Court has declined to take up the issue of whether a consumer may file a Lemon Law suit for the sole purpose of pursuing an…

Health Club Members Denied Relief for Early Contract Termination

Charles Toutant | October 17, 2017

A suit over fees imposed on a class of health club patrons who quit their memberships has been tossed out by a New Jersey appeals court. The panel…

News

Court Rejects Last-Minute Common Knowledge Doctrine in Legal Malpractice Case

Michael Booth | October 17, 2017

  A New Jersey appeals court has snuffed out a last-ditch attempt to use the common knowledge doctrine in a legal malpractice case after the…

News

Missouri Appeals Court Reverses $72M Talc Verdict

Amanda Bronstad | October 17, 2017

A Missouri appeals court has vacated a $72 million talcum powder verdict, citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could threaten to erase additional…

Profile

Law Journal Announces Diverse Attorneys of the Year

David Gialanella | October 17, 2017

Every two years, the Law Journal editorial staff sets out to recognize excellence among diverse attorneys in New Jersey. As in 2015 (the Law Journal's…

Motion for Menendez Acquittal Based on 'McDonnell' Is Rejected

Charles Toutant | October 16, 2017

A federal judge has dashed the hopes of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, that his indictment on corruption charges would be thrown out based on the…

In Chicago Low-T Treatment Trial, $140M Is Better Than $150M

Amanda Bronstad | October 16, 2017

  A $150 million verdict might sound better than one worth $140 million. But for the attorneys who won the first trials over low-testosterone…

News

Court OKs Partial Access to Disabled Students' Records

Michael Booth | October 16, 2017

Advocacy groups for disabled schoolchildren and their parents may soon be allowed access to redacted reports of settlements with and programs made available to other disabled children, according to a New Jersey appeals court decision Monday.

News

After Hours

Jonathan Erway | October 16, 2017

A roundup of extracurricular activities for lawyers and judges in the Garden State.

News

On The Move

Jonathan Erway | October 16, 2017

A roundup of significant moves in the New Jersey legal market.

News

Suits & Deals: School District Settles for $660,000 in Case Over Teacher's 'Upskirt' Photos

Michael Booth, Charles Toutant and David Gialanella| October 16, 2017

Six former students at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology agreed to a $660,000 settlement in Doe 1 et al. v. Gloucester County Institute…

Commentary

One Firm's Email Nightmare Should Be Our Wake-up Call

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 13, 2017

A nightmare for a Florida law firm could be a wake-up call for New Jersey attorneys.

Commentary

A Decade in, Rabner's Work Not Done

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 13, 2017

In his first 10 years of service, Stuart Rabner, whose quiet and respectful demeanor, winning personality and formidable intellect, has earned the well-deserved respect of the bench and bar.

News

NJ Judge Recognizes Cause of Action for Wrongful Prolongation of Life

Michael Booth | October 13, 2017

In a case of first impression, a New Jersey judge has ruled that the family of a woman allegedly resuscitated against her wishes may sue the hospital and its staff for wrongful prolongation of life.

News

South Brunswick Seeks Supreme Court Review of Wolfson's Rulings

Michael Booth | October 13, 2017

Lawyers for South Brunswick Township are asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to bypass the Appellate Division take up its claim that rulings made by a now-retired judge in affordable housing cases should be overturned.

Cell Phone Retailer Agrees to Settle Improper Pricing Claims

Michael Booth | October 13, 2017

  In an agreement similar to the one recently reached with tech giant Apple, a cellphone and accessories retailer has agreed to change its…

Judge Has Questions About $417M Talc Verdict

Amanda Bronstad | October 12, 2017

AMANDA BRONSTAD A California judge is weighing whether alleged juror misconduct and trial exhibits that Johnson & Johnson says failed to prove punitive…

Ruling Boosts SEC's Insider Trading Case Against Former Big Law Clerk

Charles Toutant | October 12, 2017

  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been granted partial summary judgment in its case against former Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett…

News

Laddey Clark Partner, Assistant Public Defender Hang a Shingle

David Gialanella | October 12, 2017

A pair of lawyers in the Sussex County Bar Association's leadership group have left divergent practice backgrounds to launch their own firm in Sparta:…

Expert Needed for Dress Store Accident Claim, Court Rules

Michael Booth | October 12, 2017

A woman injured in a dress shop when she tripped on a platform and got hit by a mannequin cannot sue the store for damages based on the store's configuration, a New Jersey appeals court ruled on Thursday.

News

Workplace Explosion Suit Gets Chance to Vault Workers' Comp Bar

Michael Booth | October 12, 2017

A New Jersey appeals court on Wednesday reinstated an intentional tort claim filed by a worker alleging he was injured because of an “intentional…

Motion Aims for Judge's Recusal Over Non-Disclosure of Sibling's Link to Asbestos Case

Charles Toutant | October 11, 2017

  A state mass tort judge has been asked to recuse herself from asbestos injury suits after she failed to disclose a family member's involvement…

News

High Court Considers Unemployment Benefits for Job-Hopper

Michael Booth | October 11, 2017

Tackling a scenario in which lower courts have reached diverging opinions, the New Jersey Supreme Court is considering whether a worker can receive unemployment benefits after a second job has failed to pan out.

NJ Hourly Rates Near the Top Nationwide, Report Finds

David Gialanella | October 11, 2017

New Jersey trails only a handful of markets when it comes to average hourly billing rates for law firms, a recent report has found.

NJ Consumer Law Still Unsettled After Restaurant Patrons' Case Is Tossed

Charles Toutant | October 10, 2017

  After the Supreme Court threw out restaurant patrons' claims in a closely watched case under the Truth in Consumer Contract, Warranty and…

News

Justices Will Hear JAMS Challenge to NJ Ethics Rules

Michael Booth | October 10, 2017

The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether alternative dispute resolution service JAMS should be allowed to operate in the state free of ethics rules on trade names, trust accounts and other issues.

News

Anne Madden Wheels and Deals Way Into Honeywell GC Position

Sue Reisinger | October 09, 2017

Honeywell International Inc. wants to see if Anne Madden can turn her deal making magic into an equal amount of success as its new general counsel. Madden…

Commentary

Voice of the Bar

David Gialanella | October 09, 2017

  I welcome this opportunity to reply to the September 18th “Voice of the Bar” piece by Jeffrey Surenian, Esq., and Michael Jedziniak,…

News

AG Proposes Stricter Limits on Pay, Gifts to Doctors From Pharma and Device Makers

Michael Booth | October 09, 2017

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is proposing new regulations that would sharply curtail money and gifts health care providers may receive from pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing companies.

Linden Reaches $575K Settlement in Suit Over Judge's Missteps

Charles Toutant | October 09, 2017

  Linden has agreed to pay $575,000 to settle a federal civil rights suit stemming from a municipal court case in which the town's judge served…

Commentary

Pro Bono Programs, Spurred by Posner, Should Grow

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 09, 2017

Let’s hope that our voluntary pro bono programs continue to grow and that, when back again on a full time basis at the University of Chicago Law School, Judge Posner can inspire young attorneys to volunteer and help create new programs to assist indigents to obtain legal assistance and courts to develop more programs for their protection.

Commentary

Courtroom Role For Junior Attorneys Will Benefit Women, Minorities

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 09, 2017

  Recently, The New York Times carried an article describing a chambers rule adopted by Senior U.S. District Judge Jack B. Weinstein of the…

Commentary

NJ Colleges Must Work Closely With DeVos on Campus Sex Assault Guidelines

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 09, 2017

We call upon New Jersey’s public colleges and universities to work closely with the Department of Education to ensure that the revised guidelines protect the rights of all students, complainant and accused alike.

News

NJ Judge Moves Fruit Snacks Class Action Across the River

Michael Booth | October 06, 2017

A federal judge in Trenton has ordered a New Jersey-based class action suit against Welch Foods Inc.---maker of the popular Welch's fruit snacks that plaintiffs allege aren't as "natural" as advertised---must be moved to the Eastern District of New York.

News

Suits and Deals: Mercer County Jury Awards $6M in Case Alleging Improper Intubation

David Gialanella | Michael Booth | Charles Toutant | October 06, 2017

In Howlen v. Capital Health Systems, a Mercer County jury on Sept. 26 awarded the family of a 20-year-old Trenton woman who died several days after…

News

In Wake of Vegas Shooting, Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Ban Large-Caliber Weapons

Michael Booth | October 05, 2017

Four days after a gunman in Las Vegas killed 58 people and injured 489 others with an automatic rifle, two New Jersey lawmakers have once again introduced…

News

Heartland $2.5M Class Action Settlement Gets Judge's Approval

Charles Toutant | October 05, 2017

A federal judge in Trenton has granted preliminary approval  to a $2.5 million settlement in a class action claiming that Princeton-based Heartland…

News

NJ Sues Drugmaker, Alleging 'Greed-Driven' Fentanyl Sales

Michael Booth | October 05, 2017

  New Jersey on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics Inc., alleging the company engaged in a “greed-driven”…

News

Day Pitney Nabs Private Equity, Finance Duo From Shipman & Goodwin

Scott Flaherty | October 05, 2017

The hiring of Peter Bilfield and Steven Gold bolsters the firm's private equity, finance and investment management practices.

News

Justices Split on Restaurant Drink Price Class-Action Suits

Michael Booth | October 04, 2017

A divided New Jersey Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked one class action lawsuit alleging a fraudulent drink pricing scheme against one restaurant chain, but allowed a similar class action to move forward.

At Menendez Trial, Fundraiser's Testimony Ties Scarinci to Alleged Payments

Charles Toutant | October 04, 2017

In the corruption trial of U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez on Wednesday, a witness identified New Jersey lawyer Donald Scarinci as the go-between who procured $700,000…

Retired Bergen Family Judge Siegal Joins Pashman Stein

Michael Booth | October 04, 2017

Retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge Ronny Jo Siegal has joined Hackensack’s Pashman Stein Walder Hayden as a partner and member of the firm’s family law and alternative dispute resolution practices.

News

Scarinci Hollenbeck Bolts On IP Boutique in the Big Apple

Meghan Tribe | October 04, 2017

Amid rapid growth in New York City’s technology market, a New Jersey-based intellectual property firm has scooped up a smaller-three lawyer shop led by William Samuels.

Suit Says Allergan Blocked Medicare Coverage of Competitor's Product

Charles Toutant | October 03, 2017

Drugmaker Allergan has been hit with a suit in federal court in Newark accusing it of scheming to block Medicare prescription plans from covering…

Mandelbaum, LA Firm Get $750,000 in Fees in Commercial Dispute

Michael Booth| October 02, 2017

A federal judge has awarded two law firms, including New Jersey's Mandelbaum Salsburg, nearly $750,000 in fees and costs after a series of commercial disputes between one of its clients and a vendor.

Amid Push for 'Daubert' in NJ, Plaintiffs Lawyers See No Need for Change

Charles Toutant| October 02, 2017

While a host of parties is urging the New Jersey Supreme Court to adopt the "Daubert" standard for admissibility of expert testimony, some lawyers say a change is unnecessary.

Kirkland, Kutak Rock Unite Again in Toys 'R' Us Bankruptcy

Brian Baxter | October 02, 2017

Kirkland & Ellis and Kutak Rock, which have previously partnered up this year on Chapter 11 cases for Gymboree Retail Stores Inc. and Gordmans Stores…

New Court Website Misses the Mark

Alexa Woronowicz | October 02, 2017

Although the Young Lawyers appreciate that the court system made the effort to update its website, there remains much room for improvement. Here are a few suggestions.

Gerrymandering Case Invites Court to Set New Standard

Law Journal Editorial Board| October 02, 2017

Political gerrymandering, the practice by which a controlling party draws election district lines primarily for the partisan purpose of enhancing its prospects…

Student Injured in Gym Class Fall Gets $8 Million Verdict in Essex County

Charles Toutant, Michael Booth and David Gialanella| October 02, 2017

In Dickens v. Irvington Board of Education, an Essex County jury awarded $8 million on Sept. 18 in the case of a middle school student whose left arm was seriously injured when she tripped during gym class. But the jury's apportionment of 25 percent comparative liability to the plaintiff brought her recovery to $6 million.